CFP®-certified, 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 a general estate planning advisor if you're organizing your assets to avoid unexpected tax bills or planning for how your estate will be managed after your passing. A common mistake is overlooking the estate tax cliff, where estates just above exemption limits face steep taxes.
- Estate tax awareness. Confirm how they address the sudden tax increase that can occur just above exemption thresholds.
- Will and trust integration. Ask how they coordinate wills and trusts to ensure your wishes are clear and legally sound.
- Beneficiary updates. Check how often they review and update beneficiary designations to reflect your current intentions.
- CFP® certification. Each advisor here has formal training in financial planning, which includes estate considerations relevant to your situation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Seamus B
CFP®, Series 66
Colchester, VT
Morgan Stanley
Seamus Byrne offers general estate planning guidance with CFP® certification, suitable for clients seeking structured financial planning in the Plattsburgh, NY area despite being based in Colchester, VT. His affiliation with Morgan Stanley, a large firm managing $2.74 trillion in assets, provides access to extensive advisory programs and firm-approved tools, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less institutional support.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $670,481
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Rebecca F
CFP®, Series 65
South Burlington, VT
Berger Financial Group
Rebecca Fetterman, a CFP® with seven years of experience, offers general estate planning guidance from South Burlington, VT, addressing estate tax awareness and will-trust coordination. Her firm, Berger Financial Group, serves diverse clients including high-net-worth families and trusts, using a long-term, fundamental analysis investment approach and flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly charges, distinguishing her from others in the region.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $780,712
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Aaron G
CFP®, Series 66
Colchester, VT
Edward Jones
Aaron Glosser offers general estate planning guidance with a CFP® certification and 12 years of experience, including expertise in business succession and retirement income strategies. Practicing at Edward Jones, a large full-service firm, he supports intergenerational families and charges up to 1.35% annually, providing access to extensive resources beyond typical estate planning needs.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jordan M
CFP®
South Burlington, VT
Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC
Jordan Mac Dougall offers CFP®-certified general estate planning guidance with a focus on integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, suitable for high-net-worth clients. Based in South Burlington, VT, he provides flat-fee and hourly planning options, differentiating himself with experience in both financial advising and business consulting, which may benefit clients seeking comprehensive estate and wealth management.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $5,727,231
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Jody W
CFP®, CFA®
South Burlington, VT
Farrow Financial Inc
Jody White offers CFP®-certified guidance in general estate planning, supported by 17 years of experience and additional CFA® credentials, which can help navigate estate tax considerations and trust coordination. Operating independently through Farrow Financial Inc in Vermont, White employs a global research approach and serves high-net-worth clients with flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly consulting, distinguishing this advisor from others in the region.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $1,443,743
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