Top advisors focused on entity structure planning (llc, s-corp) 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're starting or restructuring a business in New York, choosing the right entity type like an LLC or S-Corp can impact your taxes, liability, and growth potential. A common mistake is picking an entity based on surface-level benefits without understanding how it fits your long-term business goals and personal finances.

  • Tax implications clarity. Ask how they explain the differences in tax treatment between LLCs and S-Corps, including self-employment taxes and pass-through income.
  • State-specific rules. Confirm their knowledge of New York's filing requirements and fees, which can differ significantly from other states.
  • Growth and exit planning. See if they consider how your entity choice affects future fundraising, ownership changes, or sale of the business.
  • Ongoing compliance support. Check how they help you stay on top of annual reports, filings, and other legal obligations tied to your entity type.

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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, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a brief period at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC the same year. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of advisory services that include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm employs an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory-based approach and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

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 in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. First Manhattan Co. LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, educational institutions, private investment vehicles, and institutional clients. The firm employs a research-driven, long-term, value-focused investment approach, utilizing both actively managed individual-security strategies and lower-fee passive fund exposures.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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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
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Matthew F

Series 65

North Haven, CT

Morrissey Wealth Management LLC

Matthew Fernandez is a financial advisor at Morrissey Wealth Management LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morrissey Wealth Management, he worked in residential real estate as a licensed salesperson with Century 21 ICON. Morrissey Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to build primarily long-term portfolios and emphasizes client education through participant meetings and licensed financial-planning materials.

General retirement planning Income planning Stock option exercise strategy Cash flow / budgeting Entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals
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Carlos C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Austin, TX

Valtrion Capital Management, LLC

Carlos Castro is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Valtrion Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities and USAA Investment Management. Valtrion Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business plan sponsors by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, portfolio reviews, and discretionary investment management. The firm employs diversified asset allocation strategies and manages client assets on a discretionary basis tailored to risk tolerance and time horizons.

RSUs / ISOs / NSOs Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business ownership considerations Entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) Founder/Business Owner Executive

Derek F

CFP®, Series 66

Stillwater, MN

Edward Jones

Derek Fisher is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage from 2011 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Business ownership considerations Entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Technology Professional Doctor or Medical Professional Engineering Professional
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Richard P

Series 63, Series 65

Forked River, NJ

Davidson Wealth Management LLC

Richard Prozzo is an investment advisor representative with Davidson Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Davidson Wealth Management since 2010 and has been affiliated with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. since 1996. He also serves as a trustee for his deceased father’s irrevocable trust, making investment decisions alongside his mother. Davidson Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and annuity sub-accounts, with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Business ownership considerations Entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement withdrawal strategies Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner

Jori G

Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 24

New York, NY

Guzhuna Asset Management

Jori Guzhuna is a financial strategist and founder of Guzhuna Asset Management, an independent registered investment advisory firm serving a select clientele of entrepreneurs, executives, and multi-generational families. His philosophy is rooted in a disciplined bottom-up approach to wealth management. Every client engagement begins with risk management and asset protection—ensuring the foundation is secure—followed by strategic tax mitigation. From there, planning expands into investment strategy, capital deployment, and long-term legacy design. Operating under a fiduciary standard, Jori provides objective, conflict-free advice with no proprietary products or commission-driven incentives. His work integrates institutional-grade investment access with advanced planning techniques, enabling clients to preserve, grow, and transfer wealth with precision. He is also recognized for implementing sophisticated investment approaches typically reserved for institutional environments. These strategies are designed to enhance efficiency, manage downside exposure, and create more controlled outcomes across varying market conditions—while remaining aligned with each client’s overall risk profile and objectives. Known for discretion and strategic clarity, Jori architects comprehensive financial structures designed to withstand complexity and deliver enduring results across generations.

General tax planning Business sale tax planning Wealth management Active portfolio management Entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) Executive Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner Real Estate Professional Self-Employed HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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