CFP®-certified financial advisors working with HENRYs (high earners, not rich yet) in Rochester, 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're earning a high income but haven't yet built substantial wealth, you likely face unique challenges like managing cash flow while saving aggressively. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how small tax inefficiencies or spending habits can slow your progress toward financial independence. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in comprehensive financial planning, which can help you balance growth and risk effectively.
- Cash flow management. Ask how they help you optimize spending and saving to build wealth without sacrificing your lifestyle.
- Tax-aware strategies. Confirm they consider how your income level affects tax brackets and deductions to minimize your tax burden.
- Debt and savings balance. Explore how they recommend handling any debt alongside building emergency funds and retirement savings.
- Long-term growth focus. Check if they plan beyond immediate needs to help you transition from high earner to lasting wealth.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Derek D
CFP®, Series 66
Rochester, NY
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Derek Donnarumma is a CFP®-certified advisor in Rochester, NY, experienced in serving HENRY clients with nine years in the industry and expertise in active portfolio management and business exit strategies. He offers flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly rates through Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a large SEC-registered firm that blends passive and active investment approaches, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Paul D
CFP®, PFS™, Series 63, Series 65
Rochester, NY
Cetera
Paul Deagle specializes in serving HENRY clients in Rochester, NY, leveraging his CFP® and PFS™ credentials along with eight years of experience to address cash flow and tax-aware strategies. His background in tax preparation and affiliation with Cetera, a large firm offering flat-fee planning, distinguishes him by combining personalized financial planning with access to diverse portfolio management solutions.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Nicholas L
CFP®, Series 66
Rochester, NY
RBC Capital Markets
Nicholas Lennon, a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience at RBC Capital Markets in Rochester, NY, specializes in serving HENRY clients by focusing on tax-loss harvesting and sustainable investing strategies. His affiliation with a large firm offering flat-fee options and expertise in managing concentrated stock positions distinguishes him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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