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David Lawrence Scher

Advisor at Kestra Advisory — Paramus, NJ

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Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Experience

24 years

Location

Paramus, NJ 07652

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Kestra Advisory

Enterprise

Total advisors

1,447

Across 544 offices

Clients per advisor

80 High

Avg AUM per client

$618,892 High

HNW client ratio

23% Typical

About

David Scher is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of experience in financial advisory services, currently with Kestra Advisory since 2016. He has also been involved with Kestra Investment Services, LLC and Applied High Voltage, LLC. Scher holds a board position as an observer with the Ridgewood AM Rotary Club, which supports local scholarships and community charities. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering fiduciary consulting, plan design, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Client services

Based on Kestra Advisory

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Kestra Advisory

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Annuities Wealth management

Occupation focus

Based on Kestra Advisory

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting typically range from $1,000 to $100,000, negotiated with the client.

Percentage

Start-up - $1,999,999: 1.50% $2,000,000 - $4,999,999: 1.25% $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 1.00% $10,000,000 - $24,999,999: 0.75% $25,000,000+: 0.50%

Commissions

Commission-based compensation is available through affiliated broker-dealer Kestra IS; commissions and fees vary by product.

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting services may be charged on an hourly basis when applicable.

Subscriptions

Subscription fees may be charged monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually for financial planning or consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 (minimum for AdvisorChoice platform, but may be waived) Minimum fee: Minimum annual account fees on AdvisorEnterprise platform: $60 (APM-Tickets), $95 (APM-Wrap), $75 (FSP and SMA), $350 (UMA) Fee-only: Flat fees generally range from $1,000 to $100,000 but can be more or less as negotiated. Financial planning and consulting fees can also be charged hourly, as a percentage of assets, flat fee, or subscription (e.g., monthly, quarterly).

Location

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Paramus, NJ

45 Eisenhower Drive, Suite 550

Paramus NJ 07652

Advisors at this office

8

Most active in

New Jersey · Texas

Work history

24 years of industry experience

Kestra Advisory

2016 - Present • 10 years

Paramus, NJ

Kestra Investment Services, LLc

2015 - Present • 11 years

Paramus, NJ

Applied High Voltage, LLC

2013 - Present • 13 years

Albany, NY

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Cyrus E

Series 65

Glen Ridge, NJ

Eslami & Co. Wealth Management, LLC

Cyrus Eslami is the principal of Eslami & Co. Wealth Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm, with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has a background that includes roles at Betterment and involvement in various startup ventures. Eslami also develops automated trading strategies for US futures markets and is a founding engineer at Warmer, which creates AI-powered software to enhance financial advisor workflows. Eslami & Co. Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm combines passive and active quantitative approaches, offering sub-advisory and tax-aware overlay programs that include specialized strategies such as global futures trend-following and merger arbitrage.

Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing Active portfolio management General estate planning guidance Business ownership considerations

Robert T

CFP®, Series 7, Series 63

Saddlebrook, NJ

Stirlingshire Investments

Robert Troyano is a CFP® with over 33 years of experience in financial advisory and accounting. He is currently with Stirlingshire Investments and has held prior roles at Grove Point Investments, RMT Wealth Management, H. Beck, and Edwards & Troyano. In addition to his advisory work, he owns an accounting practice and is involved in life and health insurance sales. Stirlingshire Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and various entities, serving both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes multiple methods of analysis and offers a broad range of investment types, including model strategies available through the Advyzon marketplace.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Roth conversion strategy
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Daniel D

Series 63, Series 65, Series 7, Series 24

New York, NY

Stirlingshire Investments

Daniel Drahos is a financial advisor with Stirlingshire Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Monmouth Capital Management, Worden Capital Management LLC, and Aegis Capital Corp. Stirlingshire RIA LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and other entities, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a range of investment approaches, including quantitative, fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory, and offers access to various investment types such as mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, REITs, private placements, and alternative vehicles.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Annuities
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Michael C

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Stirlingshire Investments

Michael Collesano is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a legal background as the president of Michael Collesano LLM PC, a New York State licensed attorney and real estate broker. He also owns NYC Property Expo Inc., a Manhattan residential real estate brokerage. Stirlingshire Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and other entities across both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth segments. The firm employs a diverse investment approach combining quantitative, fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses, offering a range of investment types and model strategies through its Advyzon marketplace.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Annuities HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Retired Approaching retirement Mid-Career Professionals

Zachary Z

Series 63, Series 66, AIF®, Series 7, Series 24

New York, NY

Rosefinch Investment Advisors

I am a seasoned financial advisor with over 18 years of experience in helping clients achieve their financial aspirations. My interest in financial planning was inspired by witnessing the effects of the financial crisis on my family. My upbringing, alongside a profoundly disabled brother, instilled in me a deep sense of empathy and a commitment to assisting those in need. These formative experiences have shaped my dedication to guiding individuals through complex financial challenges with precision and care. A graduate of the University at Albany (SUNY), I have built a thriving practice focused on personalized service and innovative solutions. My approach emphasizes risk management, portfolio diversification, and long-term financial security, empowering clients to confidently navigate today's ever-changing financial landscape. I hold several industry licenses and designations, including Series 7, 24, 63, and 66 exams, Licensed Insurance Agent, and Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®). I live in Long Island, New York, with my wife, two children, and dog. Securities offered through Simplicity Investments. Member FINRA/SIPC, 475 Springfield Ave., Summit, NJ 07901, (303) 797-9080. Rosefinch Investment Advisors, Inc. is not affiliated with Simplicity

Wealth management General retirement planning Income planning Annuities Early retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Oil & Gas Executive Biotech Professional Expats Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals Retired
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Connor S

Series 66

New York, NY

Rockefeller Financial LLC

Connor Smith is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial in 2022, he worked at the University of Notre Dame and The Pingry School. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves ultra-high and high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, charities, corporations, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through an integrated platform that includes affiliated trust and insurance entities.

Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Professional Athlete Young Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Gen Z (Born 1996-2010)
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