Large-firm, active portfolio management financial advisors in Gainesville, GA
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 to grow your investments actively rather than just holding them passively, you need an advisor who understands how to adjust your portfolio based on market changes and opportunities. Without this expertise, you might face unnecessary risks or miss chances to improve returns.
- Market responsiveness. Ask how they decide when to buy or sell assets to capture gains or limit losses.
- Risk management approach. Confirm how they balance potential rewards with your comfort level for market ups and downs.
- Firm resources. Large firms often have research teams; find out how your advisor uses these insights to inform your portfolio.
- Fee structure clarity. Active management can involve different fees; ensure you understand how costs relate to services provided.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jason G
Series 63, Series 65
Gainesville, GA
Truist Advisory Services
Jason Gay offers active portfolio management in Gainesville, GA, backed by 23 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Working with Truist Advisory Services, a large firm with extensive resources, he combines model portfolios, third-party managers, and advisor-led oversight, charging a 2.25% AUM fee, which may differ from other advisors' fee structures and approaches in the area.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $560,278
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Curtis C
Series 66
Oakwood, GA
Commonwealth Financial Network
Curtis Collins offers active portfolio management through Commonwealth Financial Network, a large firm with extensive research and operational support, enhancing market responsiveness and risk management. With 12 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he provides flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly consulting, distinguishing him from others by combining firm resources with personalized wealth management and tax strategies in the Gainesville area.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $568,323
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Brittany F
Series 66
Gainesville, GA
Fidelity
Brittany Floyd specializes in active portfolio management at Fidelity, a large firm known for combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. With 12 years of experience and a Series 66 credential, she leverages firm resources to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, distinguishing her from advisors with less integrated research capabilities in Gainesville, GA.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Scott M
Series 66
Gainesville, GA
Merrill
Scott Martin at Merrill in Gainesville, GA specializes in active portfolio management with a focus on tax-loss harvesting, supported by nine years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Merrill's large-firm resources provide multiple program strategies and tax-efficient solutions, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, catering to mid-career professionals and high earners seeking active investment management.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Timothy D
Series 63, Series 65
Dawsonville, GA
Lincoln Investment
Timothy Duffy offers active portfolio management with over 30 years of experience, supported by a large firm managing nearly $19 billion in assets. His expertise includes ESG investing and tax-loss harvesting, with a clear fee structure of 0.15% AUM or $200 minimum annually. Located near Gainesville, GA, he combines seasoned insight with firm resources to adapt portfolios responsively.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $157,266
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