Seasoned, general estate planning guidance 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.
When you're managing your estate in New York, you might face unexpected tax bills if your assets slightly exceed exemption limits. Without careful planning, these estate tax cliffs can catch you off guard and reduce what you leave behind.
Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience to help you navigate these complexities.
- Tax cliff awareness. Confirm how they identify and plan around estate tax thresholds to avoid sudden large tax liabilities.
- Asset structuring. Ask how they recommend organizing your assets to minimize estate taxes and simplify transfer to heirs.
- Will and trust integration. Ensure they coordinate estate documents to reflect your overall plan and state laws.
- Long-term updates. Estate laws change; check how often they review and adjust plans to keep them current.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Scott M
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Morgan Stanley
Scott Mahoney's 34 years of experience and focus on general estate planning guidance equip him to help clients in New York manage estate tax cliffs and asset structuring effectively. As a seasoned advisor at Morgan Stanley, a large firm offering extensive advisory programs and financial planning tools, he provides access to broad investment resources and structured planning support, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $670,481
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Jacob G
Series 63
Amherst, NY
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Jacob Glofka's 31 years of experience and focus on general estate planning guidance make him well-equipped to help clients in New York manage estate tax cliffs and asset structuring. Affiliated with MassMutual Investors Services, a large firm offering comprehensive financial planning and asset management, he also brings expertise in multi-generational wealth transfer and cash flow budgeting, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower specialties or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $249,379
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Edward B
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Garden City, NY
Merrill
Edward Blatz offers seasoned expertise in general estate planning guidance, leveraging over 40 years at Merrill Lynch to help clients navigate estate tax cliffs and asset structuring in New York. His approach integrates collaboration with tax advisors and estate attorneys, focusing on high net-worth families and business owners, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him through comprehensive wealth management and personalized periodic reviews.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Kevin V
Series 63
Vestal, NY
Edward Jones
Kevin Vestel offers seasoned guidance in general estate planning with 21 years of experience and a Series 63 designation, making him well-equipped to navigate New York's estate tax complexities. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets and serving diverse clients, he provides wealth management alongside retirement and college savings strategies, charging up to 1.35% annually, which may suit clients seeking comprehensive financial planning within a substantial advisory network.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Janet D
Series 63, Series 65
Woodbury, NY
Vanderbilt Advisory Services
Janet Doherty's 30 years of experience and expertise in general estate planning guidance make her well-equipped to help clients in New York navigate estate tax cliffs and asset structuring. As an independent advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services, she offers flat-fee annual planning and combines strategic asset allocation with active portfolio management, serving a diverse client base including trusts and estates, which distinguishes her from others in the area.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $327,118
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