Independent, cash flow / budgeting financial advisors in New Jersey
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 find yourself struggling to cover monthly expenses or want to make sure your spending aligns with your income, a cash flow and budgeting advisor can help you get a clear picture. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook irregular expenses or misjudge how much you can safely spend each month.
- Detailed expense tracking. Look for advisors who dig into your spending habits beyond bills, including occasional costs that can disrupt your budget.
- Income variability planning. Ask how they handle months when your income fluctuates, ensuring your budget remains realistic and sustainable.
- Debt and savings balance. Confirm they help you prioritize paying down debt while still building emergency savings, not just focusing on one or the other.
- Independent advice. These advisors operate without ties to financial product sellers, aiming to focus solely on your cash flow needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Louis R
Series 65, Series 63
Red Bank, NJ
Lighthouse Financial Advisors, Inc.
Louis Rettino specializes in cash flow and budgeting within an independent firm in New Jersey, making him well-suited to help manage monthly expenses and income alignment. His firm serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure, offers tax preparation and retirement plan consulting, and uses mutual funds and ETFs with mostly non-discretionary asset management, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee models or client focuses.
Avg account: $2,423,578
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Ryan H
Series 63, Series 65
Red Bank, NJ
Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC
Ryan Hostnik specializes in cash flow and budgeting with nine years of experience and holds Series 63 and 65 licenses, operating independently in Red Bank, NJ. His firm offers flat fees ranging from $500 to $5,000 and serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $262,740
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Robert G
CFP®, CFA®
Princeton, NJ
Roche Financial Partners LLC
Robert Gregov specializes in cash flow and budgeting with 21 years of experience, offering independent advice from his Princeton-based firm, Roche Financial Partners LLC. His firm uses a diversified, tax-aware asset allocation strategy with low-cost index funds and risk management through derivatives, providing tailored portfolios that balance spending and savings effectively.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $1,582,914
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Michael B
Series 66, Series 65, Series 63
Highland Park, NJ
Aliya Financial
Michael Benklifa specializes in cash flow and budgeting with 13 years of experience and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials, making him well-equipped to address income variability and expense tracking in New Jersey. His firm, Aliya Financial, serves a diverse client base including retirees and business owners, offering both discretionary portfolio management and options-based income strategies with a 1% annual AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 14 years
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Craig C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
BCS Private Wealth Management
Craig Cummings offers expertise in cash flow and budgeting with 36 years of experience and CFP® certification, serving high-net-worth clients independently in New Jersey. His firm, BCS Private Wealth Management, manages $470 million using diverse investment analyses and provides flexible financial planning fees up to $25,000, distinguishing him from advisors with more limited fee structures or client focuses.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $1,983,424
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