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Cerity partners LLC

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Cerity partners LLC

Total advisors

771

Across 90 offices

Clients per advisor

32 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$4,574,620 Very High

HNW client ratio

58% Very High

About

Cerity Partners advises a broad client base — individuals (including high‑net‑worth and ultra‑high‑net‑worth clients), families, trusts, estates, business entities and their employees, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, private funds, pooled investment vehicles and other institutional investors — and, as of December 31, 2025, reported advising approximately $166.2 billion in client assets. The firm provides customized wealth management services including discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, tax services and insurance placement (some of which are provided through affiliates).

The firm’s investment framework centers on client‑specific Investment Profiles and asset allocation, combining proprietary quantitative screening, manager selection and periodic rebalancing with both third‑party strategies and direct security selection where appropriate. For Qualified Clients it also structures access to alternative and private market solutions — including PMAI, a PDI Program with SPV series under PMOF, and co‑investment vehicles — while offering OCIO services and periodic use of performance‑based fee arrangements.

Compared with many large peers, Cerity Partners explicitly serves investment company clients and operates a suite of affiliated businesses (for example, a private markets platform and SPV structure, a venture unit, a state‑registered insurance agency, an affiliated broker‑dealer and a tax services affiliate), which expand in‑house service options but create additional conflicts that the firm discloses (including fee‑sharing arrangements with third parties such as BlueArc and a strategic equity and referral relationship with Nasdaq Private Market). These affiliated offerings can result in access to customized private investments and co‑investment allocations not commonly available from other enterprise advisers, and the firm’s brochure highlights related allocation, valuation and revenue‑sharing governance and disclosure practices for prospective clients to review.

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Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Location

241 North Avenue W, Third Floor, Suite 300

Westfield NJ 07090

Advisors at this office

11

Advisors at this office

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Christopher T

CFP®

Westfield, NJ

Cerity partners LLC

Christopher Turso is a CFP® professional at Cerity Partners LLC with four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Round Table Wealth Management and Northwestern Mutual. He also spent four years affiliated with Michigan State University. Cerity Partners serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable institutions, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers tailored wealth management services with an investment framework based on client-specific profiles and asset allocation, integrating proprietary quantitative methods, third-party strategies, and direct security selection.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Theodore S

CFA®, Series 65

Westfield, NJ

Cerity partners LLC

Theodore Schneider is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2022 and previously spent nine years at Round Table Wealth Management. He holds a financial interest in a private investment business, P Shares LLC. Cerity Partners LLC advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, charities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services and access to alternative and private market solutions through a combination of proprietary quantitative methods and direct security selection.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Samuel B

Series 65

Westfield, NJ

Cerity partners LLC

Samuel Bebout is a financial advisor with Cerity Partners LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cobalt Service Partners, Alvarez & Marsal, and EY, LLP, as well as periods of full-time education. Cerity Partners advises a broad client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable institutions, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes customized wealth management through tailored Investment Profiles, asset allocation, proprietary quantitative screening, and access to alternative and private market solutions for qualified clients.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Bruce H

Series 65

Westfield, NJ

Cerity partners LLC

Bruce Hyde is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2022 and previously spent 10 years at Round Table Wealth Management. Based in Westfield, NJ, Hyde provides wealth management services through Cerity Partners. Cerity Partners serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm’s investment approach combines client-specific profiles, proprietary quantitative screening, and customized asset allocation, offering a range of services from discretionary investment management to access to alternative and private market solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Robert Z

Series 65

Westfield, NJ

Cerity partners LLC

Robert Zimmerman is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked in education, including roles at Loyola University and St. Joseph High School. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and private funds, with approximately $166.2 billion in client assets under management as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs an investment approach based on client-specific profiles, combining proprietary quantitative methods with access to alternative and private market solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Justin G

Series 65

Westfield, NJ

Cerity partners LLC

Justin Giacona is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Round Table Wealth Management and KPMG LLP. Cerity Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable institutions, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs a client-specific investment framework that integrates proprietary quantitative methods, third-party strategies, and direct security selection.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Michael F

CFP®

Westfield, NJ

Cerity partners LLC

Michael Fischer is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Cerity Partners LLC since 2022 and previously worked at Round Table Services for 11 years. Based in Westfield, NJ, he is part of a large team serving a diverse client base. Cerity Partners advises individuals, families, institutions, and other entities on wealth management, offering customized investment management, financial planning, tax services, and more. The firm manages approximately $166.2 billion in client assets and provides access to both traditional and alternative investment solutions through proprietary and third-party strategies.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Mariella F

CFP®, Series 63

Westfield, NJ

Cerity partners LLC

Mariella Foley is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Cerity Partners LLC since 2022, following a 22-year tenure at Round Table Wealth Management. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services with an investment approach that integrates client-specific profiles, quantitative screening, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Robert D

CFA®

Westfield, NJ

Cerity partners LLC

Robert Davis is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Cerity, he spent 16 years at Round Table Wealth Management. He is involved in private equity investing as a general partner and manager of due diligence, selection, and monitoring for a private equity fund of funds. Cerity Partners advises a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families, charitable institutions, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services with an investment approach that combines client-specific profiles, quantitative screening, manager selection, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Marcia P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Westfield, NJ

Cerity partners LLC

Marcia Paltenstein is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. She currently works at Cerity Partners LLC and was previously with Round Table Services, LLC for 19 years. Marcia holds securities licenses including Series 63 and Series 65. She has a financial interest in a private investment business, P Shares LLC. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166 billion in assets as of December 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs a client-specific investment approach combining quantitative screening, manager selection, and access to private market solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Valerie R

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Westfield, NJ

Cerity partners LLC

Valerie Rosaly is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and joined the firm in 2026 after 18 years at UBS Financial Services. Cerity Partners advises a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, providing customized wealth management services. The firm employs a client-specific investment framework that combines proprietary quantitative screening, manager selection, and direct security selection, along with access to alternative and private market solutions for qualified clients.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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