Fiduciary Advisors in New York
Browse 6 verified fee-only fiduciary financial advisors in New York. All advisors have earned the Orange Check badge.
Popular Cities in New York
New York has the largest and most complex financial planning market in the country — from Wall Street's institutional asset managers to independent fee-only RIAs in Midtown and the outer boroughs, upstate city advisors serving healthcare and university communities, and suburban practices in Westchester and Long Island serving high earners who commute into the city. Every advisor verified by Fiduciary Check in New York has been confirmed against SEC IAPD and FINRA records with no material disciplinary history.
The New York State Attorney General's Investor Protection Bureau oversees investment advisers under the Martin Act. Given New York's market size, the vast majority of RIA firms with a New York presence register at the SEC level. New York also has an active investor protection record through its attorney general's office.
By metro
New York City: Manhattan's financial planning market includes every type of advisory firm — large wirehouses, bank trust departments, multi-family offices, and independent fee-only RIAs in every neighborhood from the Financial District to the Upper West Side and Brooklyn. The density of the market means consumers have strong choice but must verify credentials carefully, as the title "financial advisor" is unregulated and used by everyone from FINRA brokers to investment advisers.
Westchester and Long Island: White Plains, Garden City, and the commuter suburbs have a mature independent planning market serving high-income professionals who work in the city. Planning needs frequently include New York City income tax management, concentrated equity positions, and the financial implications of private school tuition alongside retirement savings.
Upstate New York: Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany each have established RIA practices serving university, healthcare, and government professionals. Upstate advisors typically offer more accessible fee structures than their Manhattan counterparts and serve a broader income range.
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 advisors in New York
Igor Aronov
Ryan Derousseau
Al Faber
Stuart Lempert
Amir Noor
Curtis Pope
Frequently Asked Questions: Fiduciary Advisors in New York
- What is the difference between a fiduciary and a broker in New York?
- In New York, a Registered Investment Adviser or Investment Adviser Representative is a fiduciary — legally required to put your interests first, disclose all conflicts of interest, and recommend cost-effective options. A FINRA-registered broker follows Regulation Best Interest, a lower standard that permits recommending higher-commission products as long as they are not clearly unsuitable. The New York State Attorney General's Investor Protection Bureau oversees investment advisers under the Martin Act.
- How do I verify a financial advisor in New York?
- Search the advisor's name or CRD number at adviserinfo.sec.gov (SEC IAPD) and brokercheck.finra.org (FINRA BrokerCheck). New York has an active investor protection enforcement record; both databases will show any disciplinary actions. All searches are free.
- Are there fiduciary advisors in New York City who specialize in finance industry professionals?
- Yes. Manhattan has a significant number of fee-only RIAs who serve hedge fund employees, investment bankers, private equity professionals, and asset managers — clients whose compensation structures (carried interest, deferred comp, restricted stock) require specialized planning. Use the Fiduciary Check directory filtered to New York and look for advisors who list finance industry professionals or complex compensation planning as a focus.
- What should New York City residents know about the cost of hiring a fiduciary advisor?
- New York advisors' fee structures reflect the metro's cost environment. Typical fee-only RIA fees range from a percentage of assets under management to flat annual retainer or hourly structures. In New York, it is particularly worth asking upfront whether the advisor's fee covers comprehensive planning or only investment management — and whether there are additional platform or custodian fees on top.