Seasoned financial advisors working with faith-focused clients 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 religious or faith-focused advisor when your financial decisions need to align closely with your spiritual values, such as charitable giving or ethical investing. Without a seasoned advisor who understands these nuances, you risk strategies that conflict with your beliefs or miss opportunities to integrate faith into your financial plan.
- Faith-aligned investment approach. Confirm how they incorporate your religious principles into portfolio choices without compromising financial goals.
- Charitable giving expertise. Ask how they help structure donations or trusts to maximize impact while respecting your faith's guidelines.
- Long-term values integration. Look for advisors who consider your spiritual goals alongside retirement and legacy planning, not as separate issues.
- Experience with faith communities. Inquire about their familiarity with financial challenges unique to religious organizations or members.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Diana D
CFP®, Series 66
White Plains, NY
Vicus Capital, Inc.
Diana DeFrate is well-suited for clients seeking seasoned financial guidance that respects religious and faith-based values, integrating ESG and sustainable investing with tax-loss harvesting strategies. With 24 years of experience and CFP® certification, she offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning options, serving a diverse clientele including trusts and retirement plans. Her independent status and leadership role at Vicus Capital, Inc. distinguish her from others by combining personalized service with broad fiduciary consulting expertise.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $468,636
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James P
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Bethpage, NY
United Capital Financial Advisors
James Piangozza is well-suited for clients seeking seasoned financial guidance that aligns with religious and faith-based values, leveraging his 27 years of experience and expertise in values-based investing and ESG strategies. Operating from Bethpage, NY, he offers flexible flat-fee financial planning through United Capital Financial Advisors, a firm known for discretionary asset allocation and portfolio customization, distinguishing him from others by combining deep industry credentials with a client-focused, technology-enabled approach.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $829,769
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Thomas C
CFA®
Greenfield, WI
Summit Investment Management, Ltd.
Thomas Carroll's 30 years of experience and CFA® designation equip him to address the financial needs of clients seeking advisors focused on religious and faith-based values. Operating from Greenfield, WI, he works with Summit Investment Management, which offers discretionary asset management using a macroeconomic-driven approach and a mix of equity strategies, mutual funds, ETFs, and bonds, differentiating him from others by integrating diverse investment vehicles tailored to client objectives.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $521,519
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Donald S
CFP®, Series 63
St. John's, FL
Steward Advisors Group, LLC
Donald Simmons brings 34 years of experience and a CFP® certification to clients seeking financial advice aligned with religious and faith-based values, offering expertise in ESG investing and long-term care insurance. As a founding member of Simmons Capital Group, he provides flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals, distinguishing himself with a comprehensive approach that integrates ethical investing and retirement planning beyond typical faith-focused services.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $782,260
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Paul L
Series 63, Series 66
Potsdam, NY
Creative Financial Designs, Inc.
Paul Lapointe's 37 years of experience and focus on religious and faith-based clients make him well-suited to integrate spiritual values into financial planning, including charitable giving and ethical investing. Based in Potsdam, NY, he offers a range of fee structures from hourly to retainer and manages portfolios using both passive and tactical strategies, including Biblical Responsible Investing, distinguishing him from other advisors by combining seasoned expertise with faith-aligned investment options.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $275,989
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