Large-firm, private / alternative investments 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're considering private or alternative investments, you likely want to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Without careful guidance, you might overlook the unique risks and liquidity constraints these investments carry.
- Firm resources matter. Large-firm advisors often have access to extensive research and due diligence teams, which can help evaluate complex private deals.
- Risk assessment nuances. Ask how they measure and manage risks specific to private assets, such as valuation challenges and market illiquidity.
- Fee structures. Private investments often involve different fees than public markets; clarify how these impact your overall returns.
- Exit strategy planning. Confirm how they help you plan for the longer holding periods and potential delays in accessing your capital.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Trenton B
Series 66
Ann Arbor, MI
Hantz financial Services, Inc.
Trenton Buycks specializes in private and alternative investments, supported by nine years of experience and a Series 66 designation at Hantz Financial Services, a large firm known for model-driven ETF strategies and comprehensive services including tax and business consulting. Unlike some advisors, he offers a flat-fee structure with fees ranging from $100 to $30,000 for retirement plan consulting, providing flexible options for diverse client needs beyond Vermont.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $420,083
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Lori L
CFP®
South Burlington, VT
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Lori Lustberg's expertise in private and alternative investments suits those seeking to diversify beyond traditional assets in Vermont. With six years of experience at a large firm, she offers a flat-fee structure and serves high-net-worth clients, combining active and passive strategies within a tax- and fee-sensitive framework, which distinguishes her from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Alec K
Series 63, Series 66
South Burlington, VT
Charles Schwab
Alec Kurth at Charles Schwab in South Burlington, VT, specializes in private and alternative investments, supported by a large firm's extensive research and multi-asset investment approach. With three years of experience and Series 63 and 66 credentials, he serves primarily high-net-worth clients through a 0.80% annual AUM fee, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary managed accounts, which may provide more comprehensive options compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 4 years
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Adam I
Series 63, Series 65
Manchester Center, VT
Merrill
Adam Ihasz's extensive 30-year experience and role at Merrill equip him to navigate the complexities of private and alternative investments in Vermont, leveraging large-firm resources for thorough due diligence. His background includes hedge fund strategy expertise and a focus on socially responsible investing, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him through a blend of active portfolio management and values-based client services.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Michael D
Series 63, Series 65
South Woodstock, VT
Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC
Michael Dunn's 26 years of experience and focus on private and alternative investments make him well-equipped to navigate the complexities and risks of these asset classes in Vermont. Working with Beacon Pointe Advisors, a large firm known for its proprietary manager selection and diverse client services, he offers negotiable tiered fees and a flat-fee option, providing flexibility compared to other advisors in the region.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,661,951
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