CFP®-certified, ESG / Sustainable investing 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 your investments to reflect your values, such as environmental or social concerns, you need an advisor who understands how to balance impact with financial goals. A common mistake is focusing only on sustainability labels without assessing how they affect your portfolio's risk and return.
- Impact measurement approach. Ask how they evaluate the real-world effects of your investments, beyond just fund names or marketing.
- Portfolio integration. Confirm they can blend ESG goals with your broader financial plan, not treat them as separate.
- Tax-aware investing. Sustainable funds can have different tax implications; check how they manage this in your strategy.
- Estate planning insight. In New York, estate tax thresholds can cause unexpected bills; see how they incorporate this into your sustainable investing plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kevin E
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Binghamton, NY
LPL Financial
Kevin Ekstrom's 18 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to integrate ESG and sustainable investing with comprehensive financial planning, including tax-aware strategies. Operating from Binghamton, NY, he offers negotiable fees typically between 0.25% and 2.25%, and employs a mix of proprietary ETF models and option-based strategies, distinguishing his approach with active portfolio management and tailored suitability assessments.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Kenneth M
CFP®, Series 66
New York, NY
Janney Montgomery Scott
Kenneth Morris is well-equipped to guide clients in New York seeking ESG and sustainable investing, combining 25 years of experience with CFP® certification and expertise in tax-loss harvesting. His affiliation with Janney Montgomery Scott, a large firm managing over $100 billion in assets, offers access to diverse services and flat-fee options, catering especially to high-net-worth individuals and executives, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or narrower fee structures.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $406,735
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Linda P
CFP®, Series 65
Ithaca, NY
Forum Financial Management, Lp
Linda Parks is well-equipped to support sustainable investing goals with her CFP® certification and 11 years of experience, including expertise in ESG investing and wealth management. Operating through Forum Financial Management, LP, she offers fee-based wealth management and financial planning with a focus on passive/index investing and a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, differentiating her with a flat-fee structure and independent advisory status.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $1,263,821
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Scott M
CFP®, Series 66
Rochester, NY
Creative Planning
Scott Mckay's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to integrate ESG and sustainable investing with comprehensive financial planning, addressing both impact and portfolio risk. Based in Rochester, NY, he works at Creative Planning, a large firm managing $217 billion with a focus on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, offering flat-fee and negotiable hourly options, which may appeal to high-net-worth clients seeking tailored, tax-aware sustainable investment solutions.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Joshua D
CFP®, Series 66
Amherst, NY
Lincoln Investment
Joshua Denz is equipped to support clients seeking ESG and sustainable investing in New York, combining his CFP® certification with expertise in wealth management and retirement plans for business owners. His affiliation with Lincoln Investment, a large firm managing nearly $19 billion in assets, offers access to diverse investment strategies and flat-fee financial planning options, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm resources or different fee structures.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $157,266
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