Independent, values-based investing 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.
You might seek a values-based investing advisor when you want your investments to reflect your personal ethics and social priorities, not just financial returns. The biggest mistake is working with someone who treats values as an afterthought rather than integrating them into every investment decision. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexibility in aligning your portfolio with your values.
- Values integration approach. Ask how they identify and incorporate your specific ethical priorities into investment choices.
- Impact measurement. Confirm how they track and report the social or environmental outcomes of your investments.
- Portfolio customization. Look for advisors who tailor strategies beyond standard ESG (environmental, social, governance) funds to fit your unique values.
- Ongoing alignment. Check how they adjust your portfolio as your values or market options evolve over time.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Stephen H
CFP®, Series 66
Rochester, NY
Modern Wealth Management, LLC
Stephen Howles specializes in values-based investing and serves mid-career professionals, integrating ethical priorities into personalized portfolios. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor with 11 years of experience, he offers flat-fee estate planning and comprehensive financial planning services through Modern Wealth Management, LLC, which supports diverse clients with a centralized portfolio management approach, distinguishing him from others by combining values integration with broad planning expertise.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $832,068
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Robert B
CFP®, Series 63
Rye, NY
United Capital Financial Advisors
Robert Brown specializes in values-based investing with a focus on ESG and faith-based preferences, making him well-suited for clients seeking portfolios aligned with personal ethics. Operating independently at United Capital Financial Advisors in Rye, NY, he offers flat-fee financial planning and leverages proprietary technology for customized strategies, distinguishing him from others by combining extensive experience with flexible, client-centered investment approaches.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $829,769
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Brendan G
Series 65
Sag Harbor, NY
Carnegie Investment Counsel
Brendan Goldstein specializes in values-based investing, integrating ESG analysis into a multifaceted investment process that aligns portfolios with clients' ethical priorities. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers flexible financial planning and retirement services, distinguishing himself with experience in alternative investments and options strategies, and serving a diverse client base from his Sag Harbor, NY location.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $2,012,456
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Elena L
CFP®, Series 66
New York, NY
Veris Wealth Partners, LLC
Elena Ladygina specializes in values-based investing, integrating ESG and sustainable strategies with a focus on high-net-worth clients in New York. Her 13 years of experience, CFP® certification, and role at Veris Wealth Partners—a majority woman-led Certified B Corporation—distinguish her by combining philanthropic advisory and impact-oriented investment management with a flat-fee structure, offering tailored portfolio customization beyond standard ESG funds.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $7,329,329
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Antony M
CFA®
New York, NY
Customers' Yachts Advisers, Inc.
Antony Mott specializes in values-based investing as an independent advisor in New York, integrating clients' ethical priorities into a global, equity-oriented strategy using low-cost ETFs. His firm manages $7 million in assets with a 0.78% annual fee, offering tailored portfolio customization and accepting substantial cash positions, which may appeal to clients seeking a flexible, passive investment approach distinct from more traditional active management styles.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $923,077
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