Seasoned, retirement income strategy 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.
You might be approaching retirement or already retired and wondering how to make your savings last through your lifetime. A common mistake is underestimating how taxes and unexpected expenses can affect your income plan.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they plan for estate tax cliffs that can cause big tax bills if your estate value slightly exceeds exemption limits.
- Income sequencing. Confirm how they decide which accounts to draw from first to balance taxes and cash flow.
- Longevity planning. Check if they model your income needs for a longer-than-expected lifespan, not just average life expectancy.
- Social Security timing. See how they evaluate the best age to start Social Security benefits to maximize your income.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Helen B
ChFC®, Series 63
Brooklyn, NY
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Helen Beichel brings over 31 years of experience in retirement income strategy, including expertise with annuities and retirement plans for business owners, making her well-equipped to address complex retirement income needs in New York. Affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, she serves a diverse client base and emphasizes financial planning and portfolio management, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $378,281
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Yitzchok G
Series 63, Series 65
Brooklyn, NY
B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Yitzchok Goodman specializes in retirement income strategy with 43 years of experience, offering expertise in wealth management and serving executives, founders, and retirees in Brooklyn, NY. His firm, B. Riley Wealth Advisors, manages $7.03 billion and provides flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly billing, distinguishing him with a broad client base and diverse investment program structures.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $398,069
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Maria M
Series 66
Brooklyn, NY
Equitable Advisors
Maria Montero Chin specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, making her well-suited for clients approaching retirement in New York. With 22 years of experience at a large firm, she serves high-net-worth Baby Boomers and offers flexible fee structures ranging from 0.20% to 2.50% AUM fees and hourly planning rates, distinguishing her through both expertise and adaptable client services.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $609,299
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Joseph M
Series 63, Series 65
Brooklyn, NY
Raymond James Financial
Joseph Matovick offers seasoned expertise in retirement income strategy, backed by 30 years in the industry and a focus on business exit and estate planning. Operating from Brooklyn with Raymond James Financial, he provides flat-fee planning and serves a diverse clientele, distinguishing him with a large-firm support system and a comprehensive, research-driven approach to managing retirement income and tax impacts.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Alan M
Series 63, Series 65
Brooklyn, NY
Ameriprise
Alan Melamed specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, making him well-suited for clients approaching retirement in New York. With 28 years of experience at Ameriprise, a large firm known for research-driven, tax-efficient retirement planning, he serves clients with significant investable assets and charges a 0.15% AUM fee, differentiating him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or different fee structures.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $471,167
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