Seasoned financial advisors working with educators, teachers, and academics in New York, 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 work in education or academia, your financial planning needs often include managing irregular income cycles and preparing for retirement with unique pension options. A common mistake is overlooking how estate tax cliffs can trigger large tax bills just above exemption limits.
- Pension integration. Confirm how the advisor incorporates your specific pension plan into your overall retirement strategy.
- Income timing strategies. Ask how they handle budgeting and investing around academic pay schedules and sabbaticals.
- Estate tax awareness. Ensure they understand New York's estate tax thresholds and plan to minimize unexpected liabilities.
- Long-term career planning. Look for advisors who consider your career trajectory and potential changes in income or benefits over time.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Sidney K
Series 63
New York, NY
Lincoln Investment
Sidney Kaufman specializes in serving educators and academics in New York, leveraging 38 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans and wealth management. Affiliated with Lincoln Investment, a large firm managing $18.9 billion, he offers flexible fee structures including flat and hourly fees, and brings added value through his tax preparation background and understanding of pension integration and estate tax planning.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $157,266
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Daniel S
Series 63, Series 66
New York City, NY
TIAA-CREF
Daniel Soo's 36 years of experience and focus on educators and academics in New York City make him well-equipped to address the unique financial challenges of this group, including pension integration and retirement planning. Affiliated with TIAA-CREF, a large firm known for serving high-net-worth clients, he offers a 0.30% annual AUM fee and expertise in estate planning and retirement plans for business owners, distinguishing him from other advisors.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $523,144
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Marie T
Series 63
West Hempstead, NY
Edward Jones
Marie Taylor specializes in retirement income strategy and estate planning for educators and academics, making her well-suited to address the unique pension and income timing challenges faced by this group in New York. With 25 years of experience at Edward Jones, a large full-service firm, she offers a comprehensive wealth management approach and serves diverse clients including women professionals and LGBTQIA individuals.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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