Flat-fee, roth conversion strategy 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 considering a Roth conversion, it's often because you're looking to manage your future tax burden or prepare for retirement income shifts. A common mistake is treating the conversion as a simple tax event rather than a strategic, multi-year plan.
- Tax bracket timing. Ask how they plan conversions around your expected income changes to avoid unexpected tax spikes.
- Estate tax awareness. Confirm they understand New York's estate tax cliff, which can cause large tax bills just above exemption limits.
- Account prioritization. Find out which accounts they recommend converting first and why, focusing on your long-term withdrawal strategy.
- Flat-fee clarity. Since these advisors charge a flat fee, check how that fee structure aligns with your financial goals and conversion complexity.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Donald A
Series 63, Series 65
Princeton, NJ
Millstone Financial Group
Donald Albach specializes in Roth conversion strategy with over 31 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning at $1,500, which suits clients seeking clear cost structures for multi-year tax planning. Based in Millstone, NJ near New York, he serves individuals and business owners through Millstone Financial Group, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside retirement income and Social Security optimization expertise.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $351,621
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Joseph P
Series 63, Series 66
Rochester, NY
Sage, Rutty & Co., Inc.
Joseph Parks specializes in Roth conversion strategy and retirement income planning, making him well-suited to guide clients through multi-year tax and withdrawal strategies. Based in Rochester, NY, he offers a flat-fee comprehensive financial plan at $3,000 and brings eight years of experience with Series 63 and 66 licenses, differentiating him with a client-specific approach and expertise in charitable giving tax strategies.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $401,382
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Frank L
CFP®
Melville, NY
WealthSpire Advisors
Frank Lavrigata specializes in Roth conversion strategy and retirement income planning, making him well-suited for managing multi-year tax and withdrawal strategies in New York. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Wealthspire Advisors, he offers flat-fee financial planning with a minimum annual fee of $5,000, serving high-net-worth clients through a large firm with discretionary investment management and customized portfolio solutions.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $3,410,246
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Roger M
Series 63, Series 65
Lockport, NY
Sequent Planning, Llc
Roger Malcolm specializes in Roth conversion strategy with 27 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning services ranging from $500 to $5,000, which suits clients seeking clear cost structures in New York. His firm, Sequent Planning, LLC, manages $395 million in assets using ETF-based strategic models and serves high-net-worth individuals and retirement plan sponsors, providing a broad range of retirement income and equity compensation tax strategies beyond Roth conversions.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $98,000
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Patrick S
CFP®, Series 66
Williamsville, NY
Countryside Financial LLC
Patrick Sheelar specializes in Roth conversion strategy with a flat-fee structure, offering one-time plans ranging from $500 to $2,500, which suits clients seeking clear upfront costs for managing tax-efficient retirement income. Based in Williamsville, NY, he brings two years of experience and Series 66 credentials, working through Countryside Financial LLC, which serves both individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and model portfolios, differentiating him by combining flat fees with tailored investment platforms.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $295,310
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