Seasoned, ESG / Sustainable investing financial advisors in Cortland, 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 want your investments to reflect your values, such as environmental or social responsibility, you need an advisor who understands ESG (environmental, social, and governance) factors deeply. Without this expertise, you might end up with portfolios that claim to be sustainable but don't align with your priorities or risk tolerance. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating the evolving landscape of sustainable investing, helping you avoid common pitfalls.
- ESG integration approach. Ask how they incorporate ESG criteria into investment selection beyond surface-level screening.
- Risk and return balance. Confirm they consider how sustainable choices impact your portfolio's performance and volatility.
- Regulatory awareness. Sustainable investing rules can vary by state; check how they stay current with local and federal guidelines.
- Values alignment. Discuss how they tailor portfolios to your specific ethical concerns, not just general ESG themes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Keith B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Ithaca, NY
Moors & Cabot, Inc.
Keith Baier brings 24 years of experience and CFP® certification to sustainable investing, offering expertise in ESG integration and wealth management from his role at Moors & Cabot, Inc. His firm serves diverse clients with discretionary portfolio management and negotiable fee structures, including flat fees for financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors with more rigid pricing or narrower client focus.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $754,913
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Geoffrey W
Series 63
Ithaca, NY
Lincoln Investment
Geoffrey Wright offers seasoned expertise in ESG and sustainable investing, supported by 43 years of experience and a Series 63 license, serving clients from Ithaca, NY. Affiliated with Lincoln Investment, a large firm managing $18.9 billion, he provides flexible fee options including flat and hourly fees, and caters to diverse client types such as educators and business owners, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $157,266
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Celine O
CFP®, Series 66
Ithaca, NY
Edward Jones
Celine Oh's 22 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to integrate ESG factors thoughtfully into sustainable investment strategies, balancing risk and return for clients near Cortland, NY. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers comprehensive wealth management services with a program fee up to 1.35%, catering to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Susan M
Series 63, Series 66
Ithaca, NY
Fingerlakes Wealth Management, Inc.
Susan Mccormick brings 27 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, integrating both fundamental and technical analysis to align portfolios with clients' values. Based in nearby Ithaca, NY, she offers flat-fee pension consulting and discretionary asset management through Fingerlakes Wealth Management, serving individuals, trusts, and business entities, which may provide broader planning options compared to other advisors.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $489,201
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