Seasoned financial advisors working with married couples and partners 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 seek a married or couples-focused advisor when you're navigating joint finances, planning for estate taxes, or managing complex partnership goals. A common pitfall is overlooking how estate tax cliffs can trigger unexpectedly large tax bills just above exemption limits.
- Joint financial planning. Confirm how they balance individual and shared goals without treating your finances as completely separate or fully merged.
- Estate tax awareness. Ask how they help you avoid sudden tax spikes near exemption thresholds, especially important in New York.
- Communication style. Look for advisors who facilitate open dialogue between partners, ensuring both voices are heard in financial decisions.
- Long-term partnership strategy. Inquire about their approach to evolving your plan as your relationship and financial situation change over decades.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jacob G
Series 63
Amherst, NY
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Jacob Glofka's 31 years of experience and focus on married couples and partners equip him to handle joint financial planning and estate tax considerations effectively. Affiliated with MassMutual Investors Services, a large firm offering comprehensive financial planning and asset management, he brings expertise in multi-generational wealth transfer and budgeting, distinguishing him with a broad skill set and a collaborative approach supported by firm-approved software.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $249,379
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Martin Z
Series 63, Series 65
Buffalo, NY
Merrill
Martin Zaklikowski's extensive 43 years of experience and focus on married couples make him well-suited for managing joint finances and estate planning complexities in New York. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill, a large firm, he offers a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million and specializes in wealth management, retirement income, and college savings, providing a broad range of services beyond couple-focused planning.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $860,085
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John O
Series 63, Series 65
Brookfield, CT
Westminster Financial Advisory Corp
John Obrien's 33 years of experience and focus on married couples make him well-suited for managing joint financial planning and estate tax considerations in New York. His firm employs a diversified, multi-asset class investment approach with tactical adjustments, and he offers negotiable fees up to 2.5% annually, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with flexible fee structures and insurance product offerings.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $630,085
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Samantha W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Rochester, NY
Ciccarelli Advisory Services Inc
Samantha Webster's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the financial complexities faced by married couples and partners, including retirement income strategy and tax planning. Based in Rochester, NY, she offers flat-fee and hourly options, working independently within a large SEC-registered firm that provides diverse advisory services and a comprehensive investment process, distinguishing her from advisors focused solely on local New York City clients.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $446,472
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Kerry O
Series 65, Series 66
Villanova, PA
Fidelity
Kerry Oldfield's 21 years of experience and focus on married couples make him well-suited to address joint financial planning and estate tax considerations important for partnerships. As a Vice President at Fidelity, a large firm, he offers customized strategies and clear communication, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with a family-oriented approach and a broad wealth management background.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $234,793
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