Seasoned, life insurance needs analysis 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.
You might need a life insurance needs analysis advisor if you're reviewing your coverage after major life changes like marriage, having children, or buying a home. Without a focused review, you risk either overpaying for unnecessary coverage or leaving gaps that could hurt your loved ones.
- Coverage gap identification. Ask how they pinpoint areas where your current policies might leave you underinsured.
- Policy integration. Confirm how they evaluate your life insurance alongside other financial assets and debts to create a cohesive plan.
- Cost versus benefit. Inquire how they balance premium costs against the protection you actually need, avoiding both overspending and undercoverage.
- Experience with complex cases. Seasoned advisors here have handled diverse client situations, so ask for examples relevant to your unique circumstances.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Thomas C
Series 63, Series 65
Albany, NY
Curran Wealth Management
Thomas Curran's extensive 55 years of experience and expertise in life insurance needs analysis make him well-equipped to assess coverage gaps and integrate policies with broader financial plans. Operating from Albany, NY, he offers flat-fee financial planning through Curran Wealth Management, a firm managing $751 million with a bottom-up investment approach, serving high-net-worth clients and providing tailored strategies beyond insurance analysis.
Experience: 56 years
Avg account: $2,078,120
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Colin H
Series 66
Amherst, NY
Pathway Partners Wealth Advisors, LLC
Colin Healy's 21 years of experience and expertise in life insurance needs analysis make him well-equipped to help clients in New York assess coverage gaps and integrate policies with overall financial plans. His firm, Pathway Partners Wealth Advisors, LLC, manages $58 million for about 247 clients, offering flat-fee financial planning and model-driven portfolio management, which may appeal to those seeking a structured, independent approach with negotiable fees.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $215,112
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Lee W
Series 66
Clifton Park, NY
Merrill
Lee Wilson's extensive 23 years in financial services and expertise in life insurance needs analysis make her well-equipped to identify coverage gaps and integrate policies with clients' broader financial plans. Operating within Merrill Lynch's large-firm environment, she offers a 1.10% AUM fee structure and specializes in retirement planning and Social Security optimization, serving executives, founders, and parents in the New York area.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Gregg F
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Farrauto Wealth Management, Inc
Gregg Farrauto's 25 years of experience and focus on life insurance needs analysis make him well-equipped to identify coverage gaps and integrate policies with other financial assets for New York clients. His independent firm offers a flat-fee structure and serves high-net-worth individuals, differentiating him with personalized asset allocation and a blend of fundamental and technical portfolio management approaches.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $443,950
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Robert W
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Binghamton, NY
The Robert J. Wilkes Planning Forum
Robert Wilkes Jr. brings over 51 years of experience in life insurance needs analysis, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance, making him well-equipped to assess coverage gaps and integrate policies with other financial assets. As an independent advisor based in Binghamton, NY, he offers a 1.00% AUM fee structure and employs both fundamental and technical analysis for diversified portfolio management, distinguishing him from others by combining deep expertise with comprehensive planning services.
Experience: 52 years
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