Top general estate planning guidance financial advisors in Plattsburgh, NY

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 general estate planning guidance if you're organizing your assets to avoid unexpected taxes or want to ensure your wishes are clear after you pass. A common mistake is overlooking how small changes in your estate's value can trigger large tax bills due to the estate tax cliff in New York.

  • Tax cliff awareness. Confirm how the advisor plans to keep your estate below exemption thresholds to minimize taxes.
  • Will and trust integration. Ask how they coordinate wills and trusts to reflect your current family and financial situation.
  • Asset protection strategies. Inquire about methods they use to safeguard your assets from creditors or legal challenges.
  • Regular plan updates. Estate laws and personal circumstances change; check how often they recommend reviewing your plan.

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James B

Series 63, Series 66

Plattsburgh, NY

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

James Barcomb is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantella & Co., Inc., IC Advisory Services Inc, and The Investment Center, Inc. Barcomb serves as Vice President and board member of the Plattsburgh Housing Authority and is also a board member of Hospice of the North Country. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies through independent Financial Professionals, with access to proprietary and third-party models, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Nicole P

Series 63, Series 65

Plattsburgh, NY

Cetera

Nicole Parker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 17 years before joining Cetera in 2024. Outside of financial advising, she owns and operates Parker Sealcoat & Striping, LLC, a family-owned seasonal business, and serves as an elected board member of the West Bay Plaza Condo Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ian B

Series 66

Plattsburgh, NY

Sanctuary Advisors, LLC

Ian Brockhouse is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Raymond James Financial Services prior to joining Sanctuary Advisors. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a network of over 400 independent advisers and offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various managed account platforms, employing a range of analytical approaches and acting as a fiduciary under written agreements.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting General retirement planning
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Jared B

Series 66

Plattsburgh, NY

LPL Financial

Jared Burns is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with IC Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Burns serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations in Plattsburgh, NY, and volunteers with the local Rotary Club. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, leveraging both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jonathan S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Plattsburgh, NY

Raymond James Financial

Jonathan Schneiderman is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James Financial. He has worked with Raymond James since 2004 and was previously employed at KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. from 1999 to 2004. Schneiderman is also the owner of Adirondack Wealth Management, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations that enhance its municipal and public finance capabilities.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Kayla S

Series 63, Series 65

Warwick, RI

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Kayla Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities. In addition to her advisory role, Santos is an independent insurance agent, offering life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships focused on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced

Gordon B

Series 66

Luling, LA

Edward Jones

Gordon Brown III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Wealth management Oil & Gas Engineering Professional
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William S

Series 63, Series 65

College Station, TX

Smith & Wyatt

William Soltow is a financial advisor at Smith & Wyatt with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CoreCap Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, he is the founder of Frontier Wealth Management and serves as an independent insurance agent with Goosehead Insurance. Smith & Wyatt serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and corporations, managing approximately $207 million across 724 clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, estate-planning consulting, and specialized educational programs, utilizing mutual funds and ETFs as primary investment vehicles.

Government Employee
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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies

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