Seasoned, private / alternative investments 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.
If you're investing in private or alternative assets, you likely face complex valuation and liquidity challenges that differ from traditional stocks and bonds. Without deep experience, advisors might overlook how these factors affect your portfolio's risk and timing.
- Valuation expertise. Confirm how the advisor assesses the worth of illiquid assets, since market prices aren't always available.
- Liquidity planning. Ask how they help manage cash flow when your investments can't be quickly sold.
- Tax implications. Private investments can trigger unexpected estate tax bills, especially near exemption limits; check their approach to minimizing these.
- Experience depth. Seasoned advisors here bring decades of navigating alternative markets, which can help avoid common pitfalls.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Steven B
Series 63, Series 66
New York City, NY
Charles Schwab
Steven Becker's 29 years of experience and focus on private and alternative investments equip him to handle complex valuation and liquidity challenges in this area. Based in New York City and affiliated with Charles Schwab, he serves high-net-worth clients through a comprehensive wealth advisory program with a 0.80% annual AUM fee, distinguishing him with access to multi-asset model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.
Experience: 29 years
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Thomas D
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners
Thomas Dowling's 31 years of experience and dual CFP® and CFA® designations equip him to navigate the complexities of private and alternative investments in New York. His firm, A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, offers a blend of portfolio management and capital markets services with a focus on international investing, differentiating him through a strategic combination of macro themes and security selection, alongside negotiable fees and hourly financial planning options.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $320,503
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Salvatore M
Series 63, Series 65
Rochester, NY
Edelman Financial Engines
Salvatore Mazzola's 24 years of experience and expertise in private and alternative investments equip him to address complex valuation and liquidity challenges in these asset classes. Operating from Rochester, NY with Edelman Financial Engines, a large firm offering technology-enabled advisory services, he provides both model-based and customized portfolios, and offers flexible flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in New York.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $375,508
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Bartolo P
Series 63, Series 66
Buffalo, NY
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) Inc.
Bartolo Panepinto's 23 years of experience and focus on private and alternative investments equip him to address complex valuation and liquidity challenges in this area. Based in Buffalo with HSBC Securities, a large firm offering diverse managed account programs and a structured investment process, he provides both client-directed and discretionary options, differentiating him from others by combining strategic asset allocation with fund due diligence and serving a broad client base including retirement and charitable accounts.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $307,151
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Dennis C
Series 63, Series 65
Albany, NY
PKS Advisory Services, LLC
Dennis Colavito's 44 years of experience and expertise in private and alternative investments equip him to handle the complex valuation and liquidity challenges these assets present. Operating from Albany, NY, he offers flat-fee financial planning through PKS Advisory Services, a firm managing $905 million for over 4,400 clients, and employs a diversified investment approach including mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in New York.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $221,397
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