Seasoned, private / alternative investments financial advisors
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 seasoned advisor when you're considering investments outside traditional stocks and bonds, like private equity or hedge funds. Without deep experience, it's easy to overlook the unique risks and liquidity constraints these investments carry. Seasoned advisors bring decades of insight, helping you navigate complex deal structures and long-term commitments.
- Risk assessment expertise. Confirm how they evaluate the specific risks tied to private and alternative assets, beyond standard market volatility.
- Liquidity planning. Ask how they incorporate the often limited ability to quickly sell these investments into your overall financial plan.
- Due diligence process. Inquire about their approach to vetting private investment opportunities to avoid pitfalls.
- Alignment with goals. Ensure they tailor alternative investment choices to your personal timeline and financial objectives, not just general market trends.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Richard B
Series 63, Series 66
Austin, TX
Charles Schwab
Richard Brandi's 33 years of experience and focus on private and alternative investments make him well-equipped to handle complex investment structures and risk assessments in this area. Based in Austin, TX, he operates within Charles Schwab, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with a 0.80% annual AUM fee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary guidance supported by extensive research resources.
Experience: 33 years
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Geoffrey T
Series 66
Chicago, IL
Sanctuary Advisors, LLC
Geoffrey Tomes brings 26 years of experience managing private and alternative investments, making him well-equipped to handle complex risk assessments and liquidity planning for these asset types. Operating from Sanctuary Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, he serves a diverse clientele including individuals and retirement plans, which may provide broader perspectives compared to advisors focused solely on individual investors.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,618,113
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Andrew D
Series 65, Series 63
Boston, MA
Moors & Cabot, Inc.
Andrew Donahue's 29 years of experience and expertise in private and alternative investments make him well-equipped to handle complex investment structures and risk assessments in this area. Operating from Boston with Moors & Cabot, Inc., he offers flexible fee arrangements including negotiated AUM fees and flat or hourly financial planning fees, serving a diverse client base from individuals to institutions, which distinguishes him from other seasoned advisors in the US.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $642,316
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Michael I
CFP®, Series 66
Hackensack, NJ
Revolve Wealth Partners, LLC
Michael Israel's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide clients through private and alternative investments, addressing their unique risks and liquidity challenges. As a partner at Revolve Wealth Partners, he offers a diversified investment approach with a focus on growth, value integration, and tax sensitivity, serving high-net-worth individuals with flat-fee financial planning and consulting services, distinguishing him from advisors with traditional fee structures.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,052,916
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Lawrence C
Series 63, Series 65
Atlanta, GA
Main Street Financial Solutions, LLC
Lawrence Cummings Jr. brings 32 years of experience managing private and alternative investments, making him well-equipped to handle complex, non-traditional asset classes. His firm employs an academic-based, multi-asset strategy blending passive ETFs, active funds, and alternatives, serving both individual and institutional clients, with flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on traditional portfolios.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $1,204,947
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