Large-firm, 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.
You might seek an active portfolio management advisor when you want to adjust your investments frequently to respond to market changes or to pursue specific growth opportunities. Without a focused approach, it's easy to incur unnecessary trading costs or miss the bigger picture of your long-term goals. Large-firm advisors often have access to extensive research and resources, which can influence how they manage your portfolio.
- Trading discipline. Ask how they balance frequent trades with cost control to avoid eroding your returns.
- Market responsiveness. Confirm how they adapt strategies during volatile periods without overreacting.
- Resource integration. Inquire how they leverage their firm's research and tools to inform your portfolio decisions.
- Goal alignment. Ensure they connect active management moves to your personal financial objectives, not just market trends.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jeffrey P
Series 66
Dacula, GA
Merrill
Jeffrey Park specializes in active portfolio management at Merrill, a large firm known for its extensive research and diverse managed account programs, which supports frequent trading while aiming to control costs. With seven years of experience and a Series 66 credential, he serves mid-career professionals and high earners, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him through his focus on tax-loss harvesting and access to Bank of America's capital markets resources.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Thomas T
Series 66
Independence, OH
Hantz financial Services, Inc.
Thomas Trefzger specializes in active portfolio management within a large firm, leveraging model-driven ETF strategies and managed account solutions to respond to market changes effectively. His firm, Hantz Financial Services, supports diverse clients including individuals and corporate sponsors, offering comprehensive services like fiduciary support and in-house tax consulting, which distinguishes him from advisors focused solely on investment management.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $420,083
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Geoffrey T
Series 66
Chicago, IL
Sanctuary Advisors, LLC
Geoffrey Tomes specializes in active portfolio management within a large firm, leveraging 26 years of experience and a Series 66 designation to navigate market changes effectively. His firm, Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individuals and retirement plans, offering customized investment programs and flexible fee structures such as flat fees and AUM-based charges, which may provide tailored options compared to other advisors in the US.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,618,113
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Taylor R
Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Oppenheimer
Taylor Reed specializes in active portfolio management within a large firm, making him well-suited for investors seeking responsive and disciplined trading strategies. With 25 years of experience and a flat-fee structure for financial planning, he serves a diverse client base including executives and business owners, leveraging Oppenheimer's broad resources and investment approaches from his San Francisco base.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $609,565
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Stephen H
Series 65
Plano, TX
Fisher Investments
Stephen Harris specializes in active portfolio management at Fisher Investments, a large firm known for discretionary management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. His approach integrates tax-aware processes and defensive tactics to manage risk, which can help balance frequent trades with cost control. Serving high-net-worth clients, he offers a 1.50% AUM fee structure and brings insights from a centralized investment policy committee, differentiating him from advisors with less institutional support.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $1,664,526
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