Seasoned, active portfolio management financial advisors in Montana
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 actively manage your investments and want to adjust your portfolio frequently to respond to market changes, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of active portfolio management. Without this expertise, you risk making costly timing mistakes or holding onto underperforming assets too long. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex market conditions with confidence.
- Market timing insight. Ask how they decide when to buy or sell assets, ensuring decisions are based on thorough analysis rather than emotion.
- Risk management approach. Confirm how they balance potential gains with the risk of losses in a frequently adjusted portfolio.
- Cost awareness. Frequent trading can increase fees and taxes; check how they minimize these expenses while pursuing active strategies.
- Performance tracking. Inquire about how they measure success beyond simple returns, including consistency and risk-adjusted results.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Louis D
CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Bozeman, MT
Davidson Investment Advisors, Inc.
Louis Dilello offers seasoned expertise in active portfolio management, backed by 26 years of industry experience and CFA® credentials, making him well-equipped to handle frequent portfolio adjustments in Montana. His firm, Davidson Investment Advisors, employs a centralized investment process blending fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, with a focus on tax-aware strategies and a competitive 0.50% fee for the Equity Income Strategy, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $880,518
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Glenn W
Series 63, Series 65
Livingston, MT
Merrill
Glenn Weisner's 34 years of experience and focus on active portfolio management make him well-equipped to handle frequent investment adjustments in Montana. His affiliation with Merrill offers clients access to extensive investment insights and banking solutions, while his fee structure of 1.10% AUM for managed strategies under $2 million provides clarity. Glenn's background as a founder and executive, combined with his emphasis on educating mid-career professionals and HENRY clients, distinguishes him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Edward R
Series 63, Series 65
Whitefish, MT
GlacierWealth
Edward Rainford specializes in active portfolio management with 23 years of experience, applying asset allocation, fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to adjust portfolios in response to market changes. Based in Whitefish, MT, he operates GlacierWealth independently, serving high-net-worth clients with a 2% AUM fee and flat fees for consulting, distinguishing his approach through a comprehensive risk tolerance assessment and a blend of discretionary and non-discretionary management.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $770,111
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Jay S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Great Falls, MT
Commonwealth Financial Network
Jay Stenzel's 40 years of experience and expertise in active portfolio management make him well-equipped to handle frequent portfolio adjustments in Montana. Operating through Commonwealth Financial Network, a large firm supporting nearly 3,000 advisors, he offers flat-fee consulting options and integrates tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategies, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned insight with diverse wealth management services.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $568,323
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Todd B
Series 65, Series 66
Red Lodge, MT
MSH Capital Advisors LLC
Todd Buchanan's 23 years of experience and expertise in active portfolio management and options strategies equip him to handle frequent portfolio adjustments effectively. Based in Red Lodge, MT, he operates through MSH Capital Advisors LLC, a firm managing over $1 billion and offering diverse services including retirement plan consulting and securities-based lending, with flexible fee structures such as flat fees and negotiated AUM rates, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in Montana.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $441,570
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