CFP®-certified financial advisors working with self-employed clients in Lakewood, NJ
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 run your own business or freelance, you face unique financial challenges like irregular income and tax complexities. Without an advisor familiar with self-employment, you might miss opportunities to optimize your cash flow or tax deductions.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and retirement strategies important for self-employed individuals.
- Income variability management. Ask how they help smooth cash flow and plan for lean months without jeopardizing your financial goals.
- Tax planning expertise. Confirm they understand deductions and quarterly tax payments specific to self-employed clients.
- Retirement options guidance. Explore how they evaluate retirement plans suited to your business structure and income patterns.
- Business and personal finance integration. Check how they coordinate your business finances with personal goals to avoid surprises.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Christopher P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Shrewsbury, NJ
Sanctuary Advisors, LLC
Christopher Paglia's 33 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the financial complexities faced by self-employed clients, including retirement income and business exit strategies. Operating from a large firm, Sanctuary Advisors, he offers flat-fee financial planning and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, providing a broad range of services compared to smaller practices in the region.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $1,618,113
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Emily Z
CFP®, Series 66
Wall, NJ
Guardian Life
Emily Zeigler's CFP® certification and eight years of experience equip her to address the financial complexities faced by self-employed clients, including tax-loss harvesting and business exit strategies. Affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, she offers flat-fee and subscription-based planning options, providing flexible fee structures compared to other advisors in the Lakewood, NJ area.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Kristian L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Manasquan, NJ
LPL Enterprise
Kristian Lydon, a CFP® professional with seven years of experience, is well-equipped to assist self-employed clients in managing retirement planning and tax-loss harvesting. Operating from Manasquan, NJ, he offers flat-fee financial planning through LPL Enterprise, a large firm providing diverse advisory services and access to model wealth portfolios, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or smaller firm affiliations.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $239,757
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