Top ESG / Sustainable investing financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals in Buffalo, NY
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 have significant assets and want your investments to reflect your values, choosing an ESG (environmental, social, and governance) advisor can help align your portfolio with your principles. Without a focused approach, you might end up with investments that claim sustainability but don't meet your personal standards.
- High-net-worth focus. These advisors understand the complexities of managing large portfolios while integrating ESG factors that matter to you.
- Firm experience. Ask how their firm incorporates ESG criteria into investment decisions, not just as a marketing label.
- Tax-aware planning. Confirm they consider estate tax implications, especially around exemption thresholds that can trigger large tax bills.
- Impact measurement. Look for advisors who track and report the social and environmental outcomes of your investments, not just financial returns.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David H
Series 65
Clarence Center, NY
Cornell Capital Management
David Hartzell Jr. specializes in ESG and sustainable investing for high-net-worth clients, managing discretionary portfolios with a buy-and-hold strategy focused on dividend-paying stocks and sector ETFs. Operating independently from Clarence Center, NY, his firm emphasizes personalized mandates and international diversification, charging a 1.5% AUM fee, which may differ from other advisors in client focus and investment approach.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $2,416,948
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Alexis S
Series 66
Getzville, NY
Citigroup Global Markets
Alexis Switzer specializes in ESG and sustainable investing, catering to high-net-worth clients in the Buffalo area, with a focus on tax-loss harvesting to optimize portfolios. Working at Citigroup Global Markets, a large firm known for multi-asset strategies and institutional capabilities, Alexis offers negotiable fees up to 2% AUM, distinguishing her approach from smaller firms or less flexible fee structures.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $714,318
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Timothy O
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Amherst, NY
F L Putnam Investment Management Co.
Timothy O'shei specializes in ESG and sustainable investing, serving high-net-worth clients with 12 years of experience and CFP® certification. His firm, F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company, integrates strategic asset allocation and socially responsible strategies, offering flat-fee financial planning and family office solutions with monthly retainers ranging from $10,000 to $40,000, distinguishing him from other advisors in the Buffalo area.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $2,678,607
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