CFP®-certified financial advisors in Hudson, 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 a high net worth and are concerned about estate taxes, you need an advisor who understands the specific tax cliffs that can trigger large bills just above exemption limits. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected tax burdens that could have been minimized with proper planning. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and estate considerations.

  • Estate tax awareness. Confirm how they navigate the sharp tax increases that occur just above exemption thresholds in New York.
  • Wealth transfer strategies. Ask how they help structure your estate to reduce tax impact while meeting your family’s needs.
  • Coordination with legal counsel. Effective planning often requires working closely with your estate attorney; check how they collaborate.
  • Long-term tax outlook. Inquire about their approach to anticipating changes in tax laws that could affect your estate plan.

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Scott L

Series 66

Hudson, NY

Equitable Advisors

Scott Levine is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Hudson, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016, including a period when the firm operated as AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on aligning client information and risk tolerance with suitable investment models and discretionary management options.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Matthew K

Series 66

Livingstone, NY

Matauro, LLC

Matthew Klein is a financial advisor at Matauro, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Klein is also involved as an insurance professional advising on fixed insurance products. Matauro, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities with wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multifaceted investment process incorporating fundamental, macro, technical, and ESG analysis, utilizing a broad range of investment instruments and manager-of-managers solutions.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Shyanna C

Series 66

Catskill, NY

OSAIC Institutions, INC.

Shyanna Curless is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of Greene County, Brickyard, Unity Ambulette, and Total Tennis. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary assets under management.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey H

Series 63, Series 66

Hudson, NY

Key Investment Services LLC

Jeffrey Hannett is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Hudson, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Key Investment Services in various roles since 2016 and previously worked at KeyBank. In addition to advising, Hannett is a financial education instructor at Kaplan North America’s College for Financial Planning, where he teaches and develops curriculum. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers model-based advisory products with multi-provider platform support and integrates with KeyCorp affiliates to provide a range of investment and advisory services.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner Retired Values-based investing
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Alexandra M

Series 66

Hudson, NY

LPL Financial

Alexandra Madsen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked with Columbia County Habitat for Humanity and Samascotts Garden Market. Alexandra is also a commissioned notary public in Hudson, NY. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and a diverse suite of non-advisory financial activities.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Elanna G

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran financial advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jace H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Rockwall, TX

Rockwall Wealth Management

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Management & Planning LLC and LPL Financial since 2010, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, employing fundamental analysis and continuous supervision, and operates as both a wrap program sponsor and affiliated registered representatives of LPL Financial.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement

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