Financial advisors for executives in New York City, New York
Which financial advisor should I talk to as an executive in New York City?
For executives in New York City, talk to a fee-only planner who understands deferred compensation, equity grants, and insider trading limits. Most of your wealth may be tied to one employer, so the plan has to work if that changes. Records to start with include J. Scott Kittrell of Modera Wealth Management, LLC, Courtney McKenna of Altfest Personal Wealth Management and Josefine Cays of Bridgewater Advisors Inc..
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- J. Scott Kittrell Modera Wealth Management, LLC, New York Holds the CPA, CFA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
- Courtney McKenna Altfest Personal Wealth Management, New York Holds the CPA, CFA and CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee.
- Josefine Cays Bridgewater Advisors Inc., New York Holds the CFA, CFP and EA. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Jose Vivero United Financial Planning Group, LLC, New York Holds the CPA, CFP and EA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- David Frisch Frisch Financial Group, Inc., New York Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
- Curtis Pope Pope Wealth Planning, New York Holds the CFP. Fees on file: one-time planning fee, ongoing planning fee.
How many fee-only financial advisors in New York City work with executives?
The Wellspent public graph lists 34 fee-only advisors for executives in New York City, at 21 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.
How do fee-only advisors for executives in New York City charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors for executives in New York City is a percentage of assets, used by 91% of the 34 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 50% charge fixed fees and 29% charge by the hour.
How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in New York City?
Fee-only financial advisors in New York City charge a median of $4,800 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 12 New York City firms.
How much does a one-time financial plan cost in New York City?
A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in New York City has a median price of $3,600. We found this across the published prices of 9 New York City firms.
What credentials should a financial advisor for executives have?
For executives, look for the CPA, CFA and CFP. In New York City, 32% of the 34 advisors listed hold the CFP.
- CPA15% in New York City
- CPAs help with deferred compensation tax.
- CFA15% in New York City
- The CFA helps with concentrated stock.
- CFP32% in New York City
- The CFP keeps compensation in the wider plan.
- EA9% in New York City
- Enrolled agents add tax depth.
How do New York City advisors for executives compare with the rest of the US?
29% of fee-only advisors for executives in New York City charge by the hour, compared with 44% of the 2,050 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.
Dark bars are New York City. Light bars are all US advisors for executives.
Does New York tax income on top of federal tax?
Yes. New York has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a New York resident should project it alongside federal tax.
Is there a local income tax in New York?
Yes. In New York, New York City and Yonkers add their own income tax.
What happens to stock pay if you move to or from New York?
States often tax stock pay based on where you worked between grant and vesting, so a move to or from New York can split that income across states. Tell any advisor about moves during a vesting period.
What should I ask a financial advisor as an executive in New York City?
- How would you plan my deferred compensation elections?
- How do you work around trading windows and 10b5-1 plans?
- How much of my wealth should depend on my employer?
- What would you do first if I left or was let go?
- How do you account for local income tax where I live and work?
- If I move before my grants vest, which states can tax them?
How current is this list of fee-only advisors for executives in New York City?
Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.
All 34 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Altfest | Altfest Personal Wealth Management | New York | CFP, MBA | Ongoing planning fee |
| Courtney McKenna | Altfest Personal Wealth Management | New York | CFP, CLU, CFA, CPA/PFS | Ongoing planning fee |
| Curtis Pope | Pope Wealth Planning | New York | CFP | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| David Frisch | Frisch Financial Group, Inc. | New York | CFP, CPA/PFS, CFS, CDFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| J. Scott Kittrell | Modera Wealth Management, LLC | New York | CFP, CFA, ACA, EA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jose Vivero | United Financial Planning Group, LLC | New York | CFP, ChFC, CLU, RICP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Josefine Cays | Bridgewater Advisors Inc. | New York | CFA, CFP, EA | Percentage of assets |
| Joseph Rodriguez | Matriarch Wealth Management | New York | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Peter Levine | Velara Wealth Management | New York | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Chen Li | GoalVest Advisory | New York | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| ignition tax ignition tax | ignition tax | new york | CPA | Flat fee or retainer |
| Sevasti Balafas | GoalVest Advisory | New York | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Michael Bernstein | Lionshead Wealth Management | New York | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Scott Lasky | Lionshead Wealth Management | New York | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Arynton Hardy I work with tech employees, founders, and high-performers navigating equity, liquidity events, and non-traditional income. | Savvy | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Ashwini Patil | GoalVest Advisory | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Braden DeForge | GoalVest Advisory | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Clayton Gardner Award-winning modern wealth management firm for high earning professionals. | Titan | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Subscription |
| Harry Martin | GoalVest Advisory | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Keenan | Keenan Private Wealth Management | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Vitiello | Fifth Avenue Wealth Advisors | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Sean Kearney | Amvoy Wealth | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Thomas Cefalu | Downtown Wealth Studios | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Brandon Sullivan | Spring Street Wealth | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Trevor Sarif-Killea | Geometric Advisors | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| James Zagelmeyer | Lionshead Wealth Management | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Mehak Thukral | Lionshead Wealth Management | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Michael Tanney | Pereon Wealth | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Justin Berrie | Capital Counsel | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Lauren Blum | Capital Counsel | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Matthew Friedman | Capital Counsel | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Nicole Scarpati | Capital Counsel | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Samuel Magid | Capital Counsel | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Terence Greene | Capital Counsel | New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
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