Find Top Financial Advisors in East Amherst, New York

What do you most enjoy about your work? I most enjoy that the work I do has such a real and profound impact on our clients. I get to help people feel confident about their future and live fuller, less stressful lives. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ ( CFP ^®), Nick is a recognized leader in helping clients align their finances with their life goals through modern wealth management. His experience spans well over two decades and his expertise in retirement, investment and comprehensive planning solutions help ensure clients get the clarity, advice and support they need to make the most of their wealth. His deep expertise combined with a truly personable approach is what sets Nick apart from a typical financial advisor. Nick believes that money is an important tool, and that modern wealth management is about aligning your resources and behavior with your goals. He serves as a trusted advisor who understands, cares about and is committed to helping you achieve the goals, experiences and outcomes that matter most to you. Nick is an active member of the community and associates with the SPCA and Humane Society. When he's not serving clients or his community, Nick enjoys quality downtime with his family, as well as hiking, fishing, and local theater.

About Emergent Wealth Advisors, LLC

Over the years we have found that when people come to us they are looking for far more than financial planning and investment management. People call on us when they have questions and are looking for answers. They seek us out when they have complexity yet yearn for simplicity. And, perhaps most of all, people come to us to turn their uncertainty into the clarity they need to manage their financial life with confidence. Upon working with us, our clients feel informed and empowered, they have transformed their reluctance into results and they experience service that exceeds their expectations. We have three core beliefs that serve as the bedrock of our work: Lead with advice One size does not fit all Expertise matters Our client-focused, time-tested approach delivers customized and comprehensive wealth planning seamlessly integrated with expert investment management and a boutique style that harkens to the days when everything was hand-crafted. If you are looking for a more modern approach to wealth management, we invite you to learn more. If you are ready to tart a conversation, let's talk.

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent investment advisory firm as recognized by Barron's¹ (September 2024, based on data within a 12-month period). With 143+ offices across the country and 1.3 million clients (as of September 30, 2024), we manage more than $300 billion in assets. ^1.The Barron's 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms list, a ninth-year ranking of independent advisory firms, is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed by the firms, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning and other metrics. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Ranking awarded each September based on data within a 12-month period. Investor experience and returns are not considered.

Richard A. Dougherty, CFP®, AIF® President Rick is the President of Echelon Wealth Advisors, LLC. He helps clients invest their assets to accomplish various objectives. Rick continues to work diligently to lead, grow and differentiate Echelon Wealth Advisors, LLC. After graduating from St. John Fisher College, Rick went on to earn CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ Practitioner and Accredited Investment Fiduciary^® designations. In addition, Rick holds his Series 7 and 66 FINRA licenses, as well as his Life, Accident and Health insurance certifications. Rick is also deeply involved in the community, serving on the Executive Committee for the Small Business Council of Rochester. Rick Co-chairs their signature event, the Business Person of the Year Celebration, and serves on the Renee Tschetter Scholarship Golf Tournament Committee, and its philanthropic component, SBC Cares. Rick is also an active member of Rochester Rotary. When he's not engaged in financial planning or helping clients, Rick enjoys spending time with his wife, two dogs, playing golf and watching Syracuse Basketball.

About Echelon Wealth Advisors, LLC

At Echelon Wealth Advisor, clients interests are our priority. We know that clients entrust us with more than money; you trust us with your family's financial future. With that comes the responsibility to listen, always put your interests first, and provide you with the tools and resources to acheive your objectives. We help our clients answer life's most important questions: Will you have enough money to live independently for the rest of your life? Do you understand how much retirement will cost and are you on track to meet your goals? How do you efficiently leave your money to your family and not to the government? We recognize there are no shortcuts in acheiving our clients objectives. By implementing consistent processes in everything we do, Echelon is committed to providing great value.

Advisory Services Provided:

Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Annuities, Insurance Planning