Large-firm financial advisors working with LGBTQIA clients 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.
You might be seeking an advisor if you're navigating financial decisions impacted by your LGBTQIA identity, such as estate planning or healthcare costs. Without an advisor familiar with LGBTQIA-specific challenges, you risk missing critical nuances that affect your financial security.
- Understanding unique legal landscapes. Confirm how they handle issues like marriage recognition and parental rights, which can vary widely.
- Inclusive retirement planning. Ask how they address spousal benefits and survivor protections tailored to LGBTQIA clients.
- Healthcare cost navigation. Ensure they consider expenses related to gender-affirming care or other specific medical needs.
- Large-firm resources. These advisors can leverage extensive networks and specialized teams to support complex financial situations.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael L
Series 66
Riverhead, NY
Merrill
Michael Lagnese specializes in wealth management with a focus on LGBTQIA clients, offering expertise in retirement income strategy and Medicare planning, which are crucial for navigating healthcare costs and inclusive retirement planning. As a Merrill advisor with over seven years of experience, he leverages large-firm resources and employs a goals-based approach, differentiating him by combining personalized planning with extensive institutional support in the New York area.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Erin S
Series 66
Watkins Glen, NY
Edward Jones
Erin Shawkey's experience with LGBTQIA clients and expertise in divorce financial planning and business ownership considerations equip her to address complex financial needs related to identity and personal circumstances. Working at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets with a broad range of investment strategies, she offers access to extensive resources and a comprehensive wealth management approach, differentiating her from smaller or less diversified advisors.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Kelly D
CFP®, Series 66
Garden City, NY
Ameriprise
Kelly Derer is equipped to assist with financial decisions influenced by LGBTQIA-specific challenges, leveraging her CFP® certification and 11 years of experience to address retirement income strategies and ESG investing. Working at Ameriprise, a large firm with centralized consulting and tax-efficient planning, she offers a structured approach with a 0.15% AUM fee, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller firm resources or different fee models.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $471,167
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