Independent financial advisors working with military members and veterans 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 are transitioning from military service or managing veterans' benefits, you need an advisor who understands the unique financial challenges you face. Without this expertise, you might miss out on benefits or make costly mistakes in retirement planning.
- Benefit navigation. Confirm how they help you access and optimize military and veterans' benefits alongside your broader financial plan.
- Experience with military pay. Ask how they incorporate military income, pensions, and special pay into your investment and tax strategies.
- Independent advice. These advisors operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexible solutions tailored to your military-related financial needs.
- Veteran-focused tax strategies. Inquire about their approach to tax planning that accounts for military-specific deductions and credits.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael R
Series 63, Series 65
Garden City, NY
United Asset Strategies Inc.
Michael Riccardi specializes in serving military and veteran clients in New York, offering expertise in retirement income strategy, Social Security optimization, and college savings plans. His independent, flat-fee approach provides flexible financial planning with a minimum fee of $1,500, distinguishing him from others by combining 11 years of experience with active portfolio management and tactical fixed-income strategies through United Asset Strategies.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $1,290,932
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Stephen H
CFP®, Series 66
Rochester, NY
Modern Wealth Management, LLC
Stephen Howles specializes in serving military and veteran clients, integrating their unique income sources and benefits into comprehensive retirement income strategies. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers tailored financial planning and tax strategies for small business owners and public service employees, supported by 11 years of experience and CFP® certification, distinguishing him from other advisors in New York focused on military and veterans.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $832,068
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Eric J
CFP®, ChFC®, PFS™, Series 63, Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
Best Life Infinity, LLC
Eric Jackson's expertise in military and veterans financial needs, combined with his 17 years of experience and CFP®, ChFC®, and PFS™ certifications, equips him to navigate military pay and benefits effectively. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers tailored investment management and tax planning services, including strategies for high-net-worth clients and military survivors, distinguishing him from other advisors who may not provide such specialized, flexible fee options or comprehensive tax services.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $438,574
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William H
Series 65
Katonah, NY
Sirmium Capital, LLC
William Harrison specializes in serving military and veteran clients, leveraging his seven years of industry experience and Series 65 designation to address their unique financial needs. Operating independently through Sirmium Capital, LLC in Katonah, NY, he offers active portfolio management with a 2% AUM fee, combining fundamental and cyclical analysis to tailor investment strategies beyond typical military-focused advice.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $108,333
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James C
Series 65
Albany, NY
Arrowroot Family Office, LLC
James Capparelli Jr. specializes in serving military and veteran clients, offering independent advice with a flat-fee structure that includes comprehensive financial planning and ongoing support. Based in Albany, NY, he brings 15 years of related experience and works through Arrowroot Family Office, which provides customized asset allocation and multi-family office services, distinguishing him with a focus on high-net-worth clients and tax-efficient strategies.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $334,988
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