Large-firm, income planning 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're approaching retirement or facing a change in income sources, you need an income planning advisor who understands how to create a steady, reliable cash flow from your assets. A common mistake is focusing only on investment returns without ensuring your income lasts through your retirement years.
- Tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. Ask how they balance income needs with minimizing taxes, especially considering New York's estate tax cliff that can cause unexpected bills.
- Coordination with Social Security. Confirm they integrate Social Security timing and benefits into your income plan, not just investment income.
- Longevity risk management. Ensure they plan for income that can adapt if you live longer than expected, not just a fixed payout schedule.
- Large-firm resources. These advisors often have access to specialized tools and teams that can support complex income planning scenarios.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Noah K
Series 66
Rochester, NY
Ameriprise
Noah Kohl specializes in income planning and retirement income strategy, including Social Security optimization and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, making him well-suited for clients approaching retirement. Based in Rochester, NY, he operates within Ameriprise, a large firm offering comprehensive advisory and insurance solutions, with a competitive 0.15% AUM fee and a focus on clients meeting specific asset thresholds.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Amy L
Series 63
New York, NY
Primerica Advisors
Amy Lam specializes in income planning within a large firm setting in New York, leveraging 15 years of experience and a Series 63 designation. Her firm, Primerica Advisors, offers discretionary asset management with model-delivery strategies and a tiered wrap-fee structure, which may provide tailored income solutions compared to other advisors with different fee models or less firm support.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $228,117
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Blake D
Series 66
Williamsville, NY
Merrill
Blake Dougherty specializes in income planning and retirement withdrawal strategies, leveraging Merrill's large-firm resources and Bank of America's banking capabilities to address complex financial needs in New York. With 10 years of experience and designations like Series 66, he offers personalized strategies focusing on tax minimization, corporate benefits, and wealth preservation, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower scopes or smaller firm affiliations.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Dianne D
Series 63
Hauppauge, NY
Equity Services, inc.
Dianne Dittmar specializes in income planning and retirement plans for business owners, supported by 35 years of experience and a Series 63 designation. Operating within the large firm Equity Services, Inc., she offers flat-fee and asset-based pricing, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading, which may provide more flexible income planning compared to other advisors in New York.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $221,971
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James B
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
STIFEL
James Bernard specializes in income planning within a large firm setting in New York, leveraging 31 years of experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65. His firm, Stifel, supports complex income strategies with proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling, serving diverse clients from individuals to institutions, which distinguishes him from advisors with less extensive resources or narrower client focus.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $773,556
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