Seasoned 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.
You might need a military and veterans advisor if you're navigating benefits, pensions, or transition challenges unique to service members. Without specialized knowledge, it's easy to overlook key benefits or mismanage military retirement pay alongside civilian income. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you avoid costly mistakes and plan confidently.
- Benefit coordination. Confirm how they integrate VA benefits with your overall financial plan to maximize your resources.
- Military retirement pay handling. Ask how they manage tax implications and income sequencing specific to military pensions.
- Transition planning. Look for guidance on shifting from active duty to civilian life, including employment and education benefits.
- Experience with service-related issues. Ensure they understand disability compensation, survivor benefits, and other military-specific financial concerns.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Dale R
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63
Pittsford, NY
Edward Jones
Dale Rehkopf II is well-equipped to assist military and veteran clients in New York with his 23 years of experience and expertise in retirement income strategy and military-specific financial concerns. As a CFP® and CFA® affiliated with Edward Jones, a large full-service firm, he offers a comprehensive approach including charitable giving and estate planning, supported by a broad network and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller or less specialized advisors.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Derek W
Series 66
Jamestown, NY
Merrill
Derek Watkins is well-equipped to assist military and veteran clients in New York, leveraging his own four years of U.S. Army service and 22 years of financial industry experience. As Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch, he specializes in wealth management, retirement income strategy, and estate planning, serving individual families and business owners. His large-firm background and focus on legacy planning distinguish him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Michael A
Series 63, Series 66
Garden City, NY
United Asset Strategies Inc.
Michael Abate's 27 years of experience and focus on military and veterans clients equip him to navigate complex benefit coordination and retirement income strategies unique to service members. Operating from Garden City, NY, he offers flat-fee and tiered AUM pricing through United Asset Strategies, which emphasizes discretionary portfolio management and tactical fixed income, distinguishing him with a comprehensive approach to both individual and employer-sponsored retirement plans.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,290,932
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David G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Rochester, NY
Modern Wealth Management, LLC
David Germano's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial needs of military personnel and veterans, including retirement income strategy and tax considerations. Based in Rochester, NY, he offers flat-fee estate planning and integrates tax and estate planning through Modern Wealth Management's centralized portfolio management, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on investment management.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $832,068
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Daniel J
Series 63, Series 65
Scarsdale, NY
Fidelity
Daniel Jackson's extensive 26 years in financial services and his specialty in Military & Veterans make him well-equipped to address the unique financial challenges faced by service members in New York. As Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity, a large firm, he combines leadership experience with a focus on collaborative financial planning, differentiating him from others by emphasizing associate development and active portfolio management.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $234,793
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