Top financial advisors working with entertainment industry professionals 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 work in the entertainment industry, your income can be unpredictable and tied to project-based contracts or royalties. Without an advisor who understands these unique cash flow patterns, you risk mismanaging your savings and tax obligations.

  • Industry-specific income planning. Look for advisors who account for fluctuating earnings and irregular payment schedules common in entertainment careers.
  • Royalty and residual management. Confirm how they help you plan for income streams that continue after work is done, ensuring long-term financial stability.
  • Contract negotiation insight. Ask if they provide guidance on financial implications of contract terms, not just investment advice.
  • Large-firm resources. Advisors affiliated with large firms may offer access to specialized services and networks tailored to entertainment professionals.

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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Sally H

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Seasons of Advice Wealth Management

Sally Hyman is a financial advisor at Seasons of Advice Wealth Management with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of finance, she is a singer who sells her own vocal CDs and is involved in publishing her father's book titled "Congenital Alterable Transmissible Asymmetry: The Spiritual Meaning of Disease and Science." Seasons of Advice Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, small business owners, professionals, and families. The firm follows a life-cycle investment approach called the “Seasons of Advice” process and offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and specialized fixed-income programs through sub-advisors.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Chase N

Series 66

New York, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Chase Nadell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Timothy E

Series 66

New York, NY

First Manhattan Co. LLC

Timothy Egan is a financial advisor at First Manhattan Co. LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. First Manhattan Co. LLC provides investment management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals, as well as trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, private investment vehicles, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, research-driven, value-oriented management of equity and fixed-income portfolios, combining active management with passive fund investments and integrated wealth planning.

Wealth management Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Solomon D

Series 63, Series 66

Brooklyn, NY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Solomon Dayan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner

Andrew B

Series 66

New York, NY

Merrill

Andrew Byren is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based out of the New York, NY office. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2018 after graduating from the University of South Carolina in 2017. In his role, Andrew provides customized financial planning and solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs, considering factors such as risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. Andrew focuses on a variety of client areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, legacy planning, and portfolio management services, among others. He employs a modernized, planning-based approach and leverages the resources and experience of the BMV Group to deliver comprehensive advice and service. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Residing in Hazlet, New Jersey, Andrew enjoys baseball, basketball, football, chess, music, skiing, soccer, reading, spending time with family, and watching movies. He is involved with Covenant House as part of his community engagement.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning General estate planning guidance Entertainment Industry
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Peter M

CFA®, Series 63

Hunt Valley, MD

Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC

Peter Mcgratty is a CFA® charterholder with over a decade of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Pinnacle Advisor Solutions, Congress Wealth Advisor Solutions, and Precursor Asset Management before joining Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment decisions and offers specialized services such as family office support and tailored advice for professional athletes and entertainers.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Charitable giving & philanthropy Professional Athlete Entertainment Industry Founder/Business Owner

Tracy M

CFP®, Series 66

Phoenix, AZ

Edward Jones

Tracy Milanese is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2014. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Phoenix, AZ. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member at large for Madison Rose Lane Elementary, participating in monthly board meetings and voting on issues. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of roughly 23,701 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Entertainment Industry LGBTQIA
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Debra B

Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

BMB Advisers LLC

Debra Bonseigneur is a financial advisor with BMB Advisers LLC in Los Angeles, holding a Series 65 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with BMB Advisers since 1999 and is also a shareholder and officer at Freedman, Broder & Company Accountancy Corp., an accounting practice where she works full time. BMB Advisers primarily serves high-net-worth individuals in the entertainment industry and their related trusts, estates, and retirement accounts. The firm uses a long-term investment approach that favors passive equity exposure through mutual funds and ETFs, and it offers both direct portfolio management and a referral-based Independent Advisor Program.

Passive / index investing Real estate investing Wealth management Entertainment Industry
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Marquay B

Series 66

Tulsa, OK

Integra Private Wealth Management, LLC

Marquay Baul is a financial advisor at Integra Private Wealth Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sowell Management Services and Arvest Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Baul owns Integra Management Group, a business management and consulting firm, and serves in leadership and mentoring roles with several nonprofit organizations, including as board chair of Alzheimer’s Diversity Outreach Services. Integra Private Wealth Management, LLC serves professional athletes, entertainment professionals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, and employee retirement plan advisory services. The firm follows a long-term, evidence-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and utilizes diversified, passively managed funds alongside individualized strategies.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Professional Athlete Entertainment Industry
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