CFP®-certified, ESG / Sustainable investing financial advisors in Kiryas Joel, 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 care or social responsibility, you need an advisor who understands ESG (environmental, social, 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. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, adding a solid foundation to their ESG knowledge.
- ESG integration approach. Ask how they incorporate ESG criteria into investment choices beyond just labeling funds as sustainable.
- Risk and return balance. Confirm they consider how ESG factors affect both potential gains and risks, not just ethical goals.
- Regulatory awareness. Check if they understand state-specific tax implications, like estate tax cliffs that can impact your planning.
- Client values alignment. See how they tailor portfolios to your personal values, not just general ESG trends.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Greg S
CFP®, Series 66
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Carson Wealth
Greg Schultheis offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing, supported by his CFP® certification and seven years of experience, making him well-equipped to integrate environmental and social factors into financial planning. Affiliated with CWM, LLC, a large firm serving diverse clients with flat-fee structures and discretionary portfolio management, he provides tailored investment solutions that balance risk and values alignment, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller practices.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $875,860
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Kathi D
CFP®, Series 63
Ramsey, NJ
Lincoln Investment
Kathi Diorio's 30 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to integrate ESG factors thoughtfully into investment strategies, balancing ethical goals with risk and return considerations. Based in Ramsey, NJ, she works with Lincoln Investment, a large firm managing $18.9 billion, offering diverse client services and a competitive 0.15% AUM fee, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or less extensive ESG expertise.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $157,266
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Richard G
CFP®, Series 66
Mahwah, NJ
Valic Financial Advisors
Richard Grofsick's CFP® certification and nine years of experience equip him to integrate ESG factors thoughtfully into investment strategies, balancing risk and return for clients interested in sustainable investing. Based in Mahwah, NJ, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning through Valic Financial Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth individuals and retirement-plan participants, distinguishing him with access to Envestnet UMA models and a broad service platform.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $99,681
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James S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Ramsey, NJ
Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC
James Sahagian brings 26 years of experience and CFP® certification to ESG and sustainable investing, ensuring portfolios align with environmental and social values. Operating from a large firm managing over $28 billion, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning, serving high-net-worth clients with a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies, differentiating him from advisors focused solely on smaller firms or traditional fee models.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $831,870
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