Seasoned, factor investing / smart beta financial advisors 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 want to use factor investing or smart beta strategies, you likely seek to improve returns by targeting specific investment drivers like value or momentum. Without deep experience, an advisor might apply these strategies mechanically, missing how they fit your broader financial goals.
Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you understand when and how to tilt your portfolio toward factors that suit your risk tolerance and market conditions.
- Factor selection rationale. Ask how they choose which factors to emphasize and how those choices align with your investment timeline.
- Risk management approach. Confirm how they monitor factor exposures to avoid unintended concentration or volatility in your portfolio.
- Integration with goals. Ensure they explain how factor strategies complement your overall financial plan, not just your investment account.
- Tax implications. Factor strategies can increase turnover; ask how they manage tax consequences in your specific situation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brendan T
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Brendan Tully's 23 years of experience and dual CFP® and CFA® credentials equip him to apply seasoned factor investing strategies that align with your risk tolerance and financial goals in New York, NY. His firm combines passive and active management with quantitative and fundamental research, offering flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, which may suit mid-career professionals and baby boomers seeking tailored portfolio management.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Stephen F
Series 63
Brooklyn, NY
Quartz Partners Investment Management
Stephen Furno brings 28 years of experience in factor investing and smart beta strategies, applying both active and passive portfolio management at Quartz Partners Investment Management. Located in Brooklyn, NY, he offers discretionary account management with a fee structure of 0.75% for active and 0.48% for passive strategies, serving a diverse client base including individuals and institutions.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $486,570
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John C
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Empirical Research Partners LLC
John Cunningham Jr. offers seasoned expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies, supported by 30 years of industry experience and a focus on active portfolio management. Unlike typical individual advisors, his firm serves institutional clients with data-driven research and customized advice, emphasizing quantitative models and macroeconomic analysis, which may appeal to those seeking a research-intensive approach in New York, NY.
Experience: 31 years
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Robert B
Series 63, Series 65
Paramus, NJ
Genesis Financial Group, LLC
Robert Buonanno brings 27 years of experience in factor investing and active portfolio management, applying a blend of quantitative and fundamental analysis to tailor strategies for clients in the New York area. His firm, Genesis Financial Group, serves both individuals and small businesses with discretionary portfolio management, offering flexible fees up to 2% annually, which may suit investors seeking seasoned guidance with a comprehensive investment approach.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $2,153,357
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Michael L
Series 65, Series 66
New York, NY
Compass Financial Management LLC
Michael Lee's 22 years of experience and expertise in factor investing and passive/index strategies position him well to tailor smart beta approaches for clients in New York, NY. As an independent advisor at Compass Financial Management, he supports a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans, offering discretionary portfolio management with a multi-team approach and a 1.95% AUM fee, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned insight with broad institutional capabilities.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $393,103
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