Independent, active portfolio management financial advisors
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you actively manage your investment portfolio, you need an advisor who understands how to adjust your holdings based on market conditions and your goals. Without this expertise, you might miss opportunities or take on risks that don't fit your situation. Independent advisors operate without ties to specific firms, which can mean more flexibility in choosing investments.
- Market responsiveness. Look for advisors who explain how they shift allocations to respond to market trends and economic changes.
- Risk alignment. Confirm they tailor portfolio moves to your personal risk tolerance, not just general market strategies.
- Cost transparency. Independent advisors often have varied fee structures; ask how their fees might impact your returns.
- Performance monitoring. Check how frequently they review and adjust your portfolio to keep it aligned with your objectives.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jared F
Series 65
Huntington Beach, CA
Northwest Asset Management
Jared Fruth specializes in active portfolio management, applying a customized approach that integrates Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation to adjust holdings based on market trends and client goals. Operating independently with a flat-fee and negotiable AUM fee structure, he serves a diverse client base through Northwest Asset Management, which manages $3.6 billion and emphasizes periodic portfolio rebalancing, distinguishing him from advisors with less flexible fee options or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,472,895
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Craig M
Series 63, Series 65
Columbia, SC
Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC
Craig Mcdaniel Jr. specializes in active portfolio management, offering tailored investment adjustments through discretionary mandates and private-label model portfolios to respond to market trends and individual risk tolerance. With 13 years of experience and an independent status, he provides hourly financial planning and portfolio review services capped at $250, serving a diverse client base including individuals and retirement plans, which may offer more personalized attention compared to larger firms.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $373,429
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David H
Series 65
Irvine, CA
Martin Wealth Management, LLC
David Hart specializes in active portfolio management, making him well-suited for investors seeking responsive adjustments to market conditions. With 15 years of experience and a Series 65 credential, he operates independently through Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, which manages over $600 million using a fundamental-analysis approach and serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals. His fee structure includes a 2.15% AUM fee and hourly rates from $250 to $350, offering flexibility compared to other advisors.
Experience: 15 years
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Linda P
Series 63
Mt. Laurel, NJ
BC Advisors, LLC
Linda Postorivo specializes in active portfolio management, applying a fundamental analytical approach with charting and cyclical analysis to adjust holdings based on market conditions and client goals. With 42 years of experience and a 0.50% AUM fee, she serves high-net-worth clients through BC Advisors, LLC, offering diverse investment strategies and regular portfolio reviews, distinguishing her from others by combining seasoned expertise with a broad client service scope in Mt. Laurel, NJ.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $45,994,447
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Alan T
Series 63, Series 65
Los Angeles, CA
Regal Investment Advisors LLC
Alan Toman specializes in active portfolio management and options & derivatives strategies, making him well-suited for investors seeking dynamic portfolio adjustments in the US. Operating independently with a flat-fee option, he offers discretionary investment management through Regal Investment Advisors, serving individuals and organizations, and brings nine years of industry experience along with Series 63 and 65 licenses, distinguishing him from advisors with less diverse fee structures or experience.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $332,705
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