CFP®-certified, private / alternative investments financial advisors in Woodbury, 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 considering private or alternative investments, you likely want to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. A common mistake is underestimating the unique risks and tax implications these investments carry, especially in estate planning.
- Estate tax awareness. Confirm how they navigate estate tax cliffs that can trigger large bills just above exemption limits.
- Investment risk assessment. Ask how they evaluate illiquidity and valuation challenges specific to private assets.
- Portfolio integration. See if they explain how alternative investments fit with your overall financial goals and cash flow needs.
- CFP® training. Each advisor here has formal training in financial planning, which supports a comprehensive approach to your private investment strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Charles S
CFP®
Melville, NY
WealthSpire Advisors
Charles Scarallo's CFP® certification and expertise in private and alternative investments equip him to address the complexities of these asset classes, including tax and estate considerations. Operating from a large firm, he offers tiered and flat-fee structures, serving high-net-worth clients and business owners, which may provide a broader range of services compared to advisors with smaller practices or different fee models.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $3,410,246
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Mark K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Boca Raton, FL
Hightower Advisors
Mark Kravietz's extensive 39 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage private and alternative investments with a comprehensive financial planning approach. Based in Melville, NY, he operates within Hightower Advisors, a large firm offering discretionary portfolio management and flat-fee structures, serving high-net-worth clients and business owners, which distinguishes him from other advisors in the Woodbury area.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $2,848,795
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Adam C
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Melville, NY
Guardian Life
Adam Cline's 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle private and alternative investments with a comprehensive financial planning approach. Based in Melville, NY, he offers flat fees for planning and consulting, works within a large firm managing $15 billion in assets, and specializes in retirement income and business exit strategies, providing a broad perspective beyond just alternative investments.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Richard R
CFP®, Series 63
Melville, NY
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Richard Rubin's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle private and alternative investments with a comprehensive approach, including estate planning guidance. Based in Melville, NY, he offers negotiable asset-based fees capped at 3.0% and flat fees for planning, working within a large firm that serves diverse clients and employs proprietary and third-party investment strategies.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $384,909
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Evan K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Huntington Station, NY
Charles Schwab
Evan Kearns is equipped to assist with private and alternative investments, leveraging his CFP® certification and 12 years of experience at Charles Schwab, a large firm known for serving high-net-worth clients. His expertise includes real estate investing and multi-state taxation, and he offers a 0.80% annual AUM fee, distinguishing him with access to multi-asset model portfolios and comprehensive financial planning services.
Experience: 12 years
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