Large-firm, active portfolio management financial advisors in New York
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 grow your investments actively rather than just holding them passively, you need an advisor who understands how to adjust your portfolio based on market changes and your goals. Without this expertise, you might face unnecessary risks or miss opportunities to improve returns. Large-firm advisors often have access to extensive research and resources, which can benefit your portfolio management.
- Dynamic strategy adjustments. Ask how they decide when to buy, sell, or hold assets to respond to market shifts.
- Risk management focus. Confirm how they balance potential gains with protecting your investments from downturns.
- Resource utilization. Inquire about the research tools and market insights they leverage from their firm to inform decisions.
- Tax impact awareness. Discuss how they consider state-specific tax issues, like estate tax cliffs, when managing your portfolio.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John D
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Oppenheimer
John Dubois specializes in active portfolio management within a large firm setting in New York, leveraging 26 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners. His firm, Oppenheimer, offers diverse services including discretionary investment management and employs strategic asset allocation, distinguishing him with access to extensive research and a broad client base including corporations and pension plans.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $609,565
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Cheryl M
Series 66
Pittsford, NY
Merrill
Cheryl Mac Pherson specializes in active portfolio management at Merrill, a large firm known for its extensive research resources and model-based investment strategies. With five years of experience and a Series 66 designation, she serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans, offering both discretionary and model-based managed accounts that balance risk and tax considerations.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Larry S
Series 66
Brooklyn, NY
Fidelity
Larry Stevens III specializes in active portfolio management within Fidelity, a large firm known for combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to serve both retail and institutional clients. With three years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he brings a blend of technical expertise and diverse industry background, distinguishing him from advisors with longer tenure but less exposure to algorithm-driven strategies.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Christopher C
Series 65
New York, NY
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Christopher Conway offers active portfolio management within a large firm in New York, leveraging 15 years of experience and a Series 65 designation. His firm uses a tax- and fee-sensitive approach combining active and passive strategies, including private funds and ETFs, catering to high-net-worth clients with flat-fee options, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or less diverse investment approaches.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Yaoxuan W
Series 66
New York, NY
HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Yaoxuan Wang at HSBC Securities in New York specializes in active portfolio management within a large firm, leveraging extensive research and tactical asset allocation to adjust strategies dynamically. With three years of experience and a 1.50% AUM fee, Wang serves diverse clients including individuals and corporations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management, which distinguishes this advisor from others with different fee structures or client focuses.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $307,151
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