CFP®-certified, active portfolio management financial advisors in Princeton, NJ
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 actively rather than just holding them passively, you need an advisor who understands when to buy, sell, or adjust your portfolio based on market conditions. Without this expertise, you might miss opportunities or take on unnecessary risks.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which supports their active management approach.
- Market responsiveness. Ask how they decide when to shift your portfolio to respond to changing market trends or economic signals.
- Risk management approach. Confirm how they balance potential gains with protecting your assets during volatile periods.
- Fee structure clarity. Understand how their fees relate to the frequency and style of portfolio adjustments they make for you.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Philip R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Princeton, NJ
Oppenheimer
Philip Rothman offers active portfolio management in Princeton, NJ, backed by 39 years of experience and CFP® certification, ensuring informed decisions on market shifts. Affiliated with Oppenheimer, a large firm serving diverse clients, he employs strategic asset allocation and offers flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $609,565
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Tara B
CFP®, Series 65
Princeton, NJ
Princeton Global Asset Management LLC
Tara Bansal offers active portfolio management in Princeton, NJ, leveraging 17 years of experience and CFP® certification to tailor investment strategies based on fundamental analysis and macroeconomic factors. Her firm serves high-net-worth individuals and institutions with a flat-fee structure ranging from $1,000 to $25,000, differentiating her through a comprehensive approach that includes options strategies and estate planning guidance.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $2,477,804
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Thomas C
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Princeton, NJ
PNC Wealth Management
Thomas Chun offers active portfolio management in Princeton, NJ, backed by CFP® and ChFC® credentials and seven years of experience. Working with PNC Wealth Management, a large firm using model-based strategies and annual rebalancing, he provides a structured approach with a 0.85% annual AUM fee, suitable for executives seeking disciplined investment adjustments.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $182,752
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Arthur E
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Kingston, NJ
Byrne Asset Management, LLC
Arthur Ernst offers active portfolio management with a focus on factor investing, smart beta, and tax-loss harvesting, supported by 19 years of experience and CFP® certification. Operating from Kingston, NJ, his firm serves high-net-worth clients with discretionary advisory services and uses a proprietary valuation model, differentiating him through a blend of fundamental and quantitative analysis and a clear fee structure up to 1.1% for equity accounts.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,505,285
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David T
CFP®, Series 63
Princeton, NJ
Fidelity
David Tardiff offers active portfolio management in Princeton, NJ, backed by 18 years of industry experience and CFP® certification, ensuring informed market responsiveness and risk management. His background includes significant roles at Fidelity and Vanguard, providing a large-firm perspective and expertise in both active and passive investing, which distinguishes him from advisors with narrower firm experience or investment approaches.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $234,793
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