Large-firm, ESG / Sustainable investing 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 want your investments to reflect your values, such as environmental protection or social responsibility, you need an advisor who understands how to balance these goals with financial returns. Without this expertise, you might end up with portfolios that don't truly align with your priorities or miss opportunities for impact.
- Firm resources matter. Large firms often have dedicated ESG research teams; ask how your advisor leverages these insights to inform your portfolio.
- Integration approach. Confirm whether ESG factors are embedded throughout investment decisions or treated as an add-on.
- Impact measurement. Look for advisors who track and report on the social and environmental outcomes of your investments, not just financial performance.
- Regulatory awareness. Sustainable investing rules evolve quickly; ensure your advisor stays current to keep your strategy compliant and effective.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David G
Series 66
Lyndonville, VT
Edward Jones
David Gwatkin specializes in ESG and sustainable investing within a large firm setting, leveraging Edward Jones' extensive resources and $1.01 trillion in assets under management to support clients in Vermont. With 12 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach including retirement income strategy and estate planning, charging up to 1.35% annually, which may suit clients seeking integrated financial and impact-focused advice.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Matthew C
Series 63, Series 65
Waitsfield, VT
Merrill
Matthew Cox specializes in ESG and sustainable investing within a large firm setting, leveraging Merrill Lynch's extensive resources to integrate social responsibility into personalized wealth management strategies. With over 31 years of experience, he also focuses on retirement income, charitable giving, and serving mid-career professionals and high earners, offering a disciplined, customized approach with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Keven G
Series 66
Essex Junction, VT
Key Investment Services LLC
Keven Graber specializes in ESG and sustainable investing within a large-firm setting, leveraging 24 years of experience and a Series 66 designation to manage portfolios that align with environmental and social values. His firm, Key Investment Services LLC, offers model-driven wrap-fee advisory programs and serves a diverse client base including trusts and charities, distinguishing him with a structured, committee-reviewed investment approach and a 1.40% annual advisory fee.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $254,267
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Paul V
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Shelburne, VT
Madison Partners
Paul Valente specializes in ESG and sustainable investing within a large firm setting, leveraging Fisher Investments' centralized process that integrates quantitative and qualitative analysis to align portfolios with environmental and social values. With 17 years of experience and CFP® certification, he serves high-net-worth clients and employs tax-aware strategies, differentiating him through a comprehensive approach that balances impact with financial goals and a 1.50% AUM fee structure.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $615,192
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Michael B
Series 63, Series 65
Brandon, VT
Primerica Advisors
Michael Beckett specializes in ESG and sustainable investing within a large firm setting, leveraging Primerica Advisors' discretionary asset management and model-delivery strategies to align investments with environmental and social values. With eight years of experience and a fee structure combining advisory and program fees totaling 1.74%, he offers services to both individual and high-net-worth clients, distinguishing himself through a tiered wrap fee approach and concurrent expertise from his long tenure at IBM.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $228,117
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