Flat-fee financial advisors working with educators, teachers, and academics 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 work in education or academia in New Jersey, you might face unique financial challenges like managing fluctuating income or planning for retirement on a teacher's salary. Without an advisor familiar with these specifics, you risk missing opportunities to optimize your benefits and tax situation.
- Flat-fee structure. Understand how a fixed fee impacts the services you receive and whether it aligns with your financial complexity.
- Benefit plan knowledge. Confirm the advisor’s experience with educator-specific retirement plans and pension options common in New Jersey.
- Tax strategy awareness. High property taxes and commuting costs can affect your budget; ask how they incorporate these into your financial plan.
- Long-term career planning. Teaching careers often have unique income trajectories; check how the advisor plans for income changes over time.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Scott S
Series 63, Series 65
Farmington, CT
Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC
Scott Stevens offers flat-fee financial planning tailored to educators and academics, leveraging 34 years of experience and expertise in general retirement planning. Based in Farmington, CT, his firm serves educator retirement plans with a long-term investment approach, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, which may include third-party managers, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on local New Jersey clients.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $201,433
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Stephanie D
Series 66
Marlton, NJ
Lincoln Investment
Stephanie Davidson specializes in serving educators and academics in New Jersey, offering flat-fee financial planning through Lincoln Investment, a large firm experienced with 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans. Her approach includes strategic and tactical investment management, and she brings a unique perspective as a varsity cheerleading coach, which may resonate with clients in education compared to other advisors.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $157,266
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Robert B
CFP®, Series 63
East Syracuse, NY
Pinnacle Investments, LLC
Robert Beck's 34 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the financial complexities educators in New Jersey face, including retirement planning and benefit optimization. Operating from Pinnacle Investments, a firm managing over $1 billion in assets with a flat-fee option for financial plans, he combines active portfolio management with expertise in educator-specific needs, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on asset-based fees or different client types.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $406,232
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Joe S
CFP®, EA
Glen Ridge, NJ
Conklin Shure Financial
Joe Shure offers flat-fee financial planning tailored to educators and academics in New Jersey, with nine years of experience and CFP® and EA credentials. His firm emphasizes values-driven guidance, serving millennials and professionals in education and technology, with fees ranging from $2,200 to $3,200 for initial planning and ongoing monthly support, distinguishing him through a focus on aligning finances with personal goals.
Experience: 9 years
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