Independent, values-based investing 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 values-based investing advisor when you want your investments to reflect your personal ethics or social priorities, not just financial returns. The biggest mistake is working with someone who overlooks how your values shape your risk tolerance and portfolio choices.
- Clear values integration. Ask how they incorporate your specific ethical concerns into investment decisions, beyond generic "socially responsible" labels.
- Independent perspective. Confirm they select investments without pressure from larger firms, ensuring your values guide choices, not corporate agendas.
- Ongoing alignment checks. Values can evolve; see how they revisit your priorities regularly to keep your portfolio in sync.
- Impact measurement. Inquire how they track and report the social or environmental outcomes of your investments, not just financial performance.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Eldin F
Series 63, Series 65
Southfield, MI
Sterling Advisory Group LLC
Eldin Foco specializes in values-based investing, integrating clients' ethical priorities into tailored portfolio management with 18 years of experience. Operating independently at Sterling Advisory Group LLC, he offers flat-fee structures ranging from $1,500 to $7,500, serving individuals, families, and institutions with a focus on ESG and sustainable investing, which distinguishes him from advisors with more traditional fee models or narrower client bases.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $354,030
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Nicholas S
CFP®, Series 65, Series 63
Lehi, UT
Telos Partners LLC
Nicholas Stecklein specializes in values-based investing, integrating clients' ethical concerns into portfolio choices with a focus on ESG and sustainable investing. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor with six years of experience, he offers flat-fee and project-based financial planning, serving individuals and high-net-worth clients from Lehi, UT. His firm employs a tactically diversified approach, blending traditional and alternative investments aligned with clients' objectives.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,145,583
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Peter H
CFA®, Series 63
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Telos Partners LLC
Peter Hughes specializes in values-based investing, integrating clients' ethical priorities into tailored portfolios with a focus on ESG and sustainable strategies. As an independent advisor with a flat-fee structure, he serves high-net-worth clients and combines active and passive investment approaches, differentiating him from others by offering comprehensive planning alongside business valuation and personal coaching services.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,145,583
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Samuel S
CFP®, Series 65
Scottsdale, AZ
United Capital Financial Advisors
Samuel Schlesinger specializes in values-based investing, integrating ESG and faith-focused strategies to align portfolios with clients' ethical priorities. Operating independently at United Capital Financial Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, he offers flat-fee financial planning and discretionary portfolio management with customized ESG and faith-based options, supported by proprietary technology and ongoing monitoring, distinguishing him from advisors with less tailored impact measurement and client engagement.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $829,769
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Scott C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Scottsdale, AZ
Echelon Private Wealth LLC
Scott Cadieux specializes in values-based investing, integrating clients' ethical priorities into portfolio management with a focus on ongoing alignment and impact measurement. As an independent CFP® with 27 years of experience, he offers discretionary portfolio management and customized strategies including options and derivatives, serving individual and high-net-worth clients from Scottsdale, AZ, with a fee structure of 1.50% AUM and negotiable hourly rates.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $585,714
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