Top passive / index investing 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.

If you want to grow your investments steadily without frequent trading, a passive or index investing advisor can help you avoid costly mistakes like chasing hot stocks or market timing. These advisors focus on keeping your portfolio aligned with broad market indexes, which requires discipline and a clear plan.

  • Index fund selection. Ask how they choose funds to match your goals and keep costs low, rather than picking individual stocks.
  • Rebalancing approach. Confirm how often they adjust your portfolio to maintain your target asset mix without unnecessary trades.
  • Tax efficiency. Passive strategies can still trigger taxes; check how they manage this to keep more of your returns.
  • Long-term mindset. Look for advisors who emphasize staying the course through market ups and downs, avoiding impulsive changes.

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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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David H

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Martin Wealth Management, LLC

David Hart is a financial advisor with Martin Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 15 years of industry experience. Hart previously worked with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group and LifePro Asset Management. He is also a Certified Financial Fiduciary and volunteers as an instructor with the Foundation for Fiduciary Education, providing unbiased fiduciary financial education to the public. Martin Wealth Management offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients by co-advising and directing accounts to a third-party money manager, Matson Money. The firm focuses on client onboarding, documentation, and ongoing review of third-party manager accounts rather than direct asset management.

Medicare planning Annuities
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Thomas T

Series 66

Independence, OH

Hantz financial Services, Inc.

Thomas Trefzger is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. since 2018 and previously held roles at Sprint and Cleveland State University. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across five risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, and combines advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance activities under one platform.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Business ownership considerations Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Matthew M

CFA®, Series 65

Burlington, VT

One Day In July LLC

Matthew Mc Bride is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65 licensee with three years of industry experience. He has worked at One Day In July LLC since 2023 and previously held positions at the University of Vermont and Saint Michael's College. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in a self storage business focusing on facility valuation and market research. One Day In July LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension plans. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach centered on passive, low-cost ETFs, supplemented by periodic rebalancing and limited short-term trades, and offers an optional environmental investing strategy.

ESG / Sustainable investing Passive / index investing Real estate investing
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Timothy E

Series 66

New York, NY

First Manhattan Co. LLC

Timothy Egan is a financial advisor at First Manhattan Co. LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. First Manhattan Co. LLC provides investment management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals, as well as trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, private investment vehicles, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, research-driven, value-oriented management of equity and fixed-income portfolios, combining active management with passive fund investments and integrated wealth planning.

Wealth management Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Ryan V

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Richfield, OH

Schwab Wealth Advisory

Ryan Vollweiler is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., having worked there since 2021, and has been affiliated with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors, Cetera Advisors LLC, Equitable Advisors, and Valic Financial Advisors. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm uses proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations to client goals and risk tolerance, while trades are executed only with client authorization.

Retirement income strategy Equity compensation tax strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retired

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