CFP®-certified, active portfolio management financial advisors in Vermont
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 actively manage your investments, you need an advisor who understands how to adjust your portfolio in response to market changes and your personal goals. Without this expertise, you might miss opportunities or take on risks that don't fit your situation. CFP® certification means these advisors have comprehensive financial planning training, which supports their active management approach.
- Market responsiveness. Ask how they decide when to buy, sell, or hold assets based on market trends and your risk tolerance.
- Risk management. Confirm how they balance potential returns with protecting your portfolio from significant losses.
- Tax impact awareness. Active moves can trigger taxes; check how they minimize tax consequences while managing your investments.
- Goal alignment. Ensure they tailor portfolio changes to your evolving financial objectives, not just market conditions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Deborah L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Bennington, VT
Commonwealth Financial Network
Deborah Lane's CFP® certification and 33 years of experience equip her to actively manage portfolios in Vermont, balancing market responsiveness with risk management and tax impact awareness. Affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, a large firm supporting nearly 3,000 advisors, she offers flat-fee consulting and specializes in tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategy, distinguishing her with comprehensive services and a seasoned approach.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $568,323
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Alexandra F
CFP®, Series 66
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
44 North Capital, LLC
Alexandra Forest's expertise in active portfolio management, options and derivatives strategies, and private investments equips her to dynamically adjust portfolios in response to market changes while aligning with client goals. Based in Burlington, VT, she offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing through 44 North Capital, LLC, which serves high-net-worth clients with a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis and tactical asset allocation.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $287,011
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Lori L
CFP®
South Burlington, VT
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Lori Lustberg's CFP® certification and six years of experience equip her to actively manage portfolios in Vermont, balancing market responsiveness with risk management tailored to high-net-worth clients. At Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, she leverages a tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies, differentiating her through a flat-fee structure and expertise in private investments and business exit strategies.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Eric E
CFP®
Burlington, VT
Hanson & Doremus Investment Management
Eric Eklof Jr. is a CFP®-certified advisor in Burlington, Vermont, specializing in active portfolio management with seven years of industry experience. He works at Hanson & Doremus Investment Management, which serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and offers discretionary portfolio management combining passive and active strategies. His fee structure includes a 0.85% AUM fee and negotiable hourly rates for planning, distinguishing him with flexible service options and a broad expertise including options and derivatives strategies.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $1,714,953
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Paul V
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Shelburne, VT
Madison Partners
Paul Valente's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to actively manage portfolios with a focus on tax-loss harvesting and ESG investing, aligning with Vermont clients seeking dynamic investment strategies. Operating within Fisher Investments, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he applies a centralized, tax-aware investment process and offers a 1.50% AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with different fee structures.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $615,192
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