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Finding the Best Retirement Planners in Buffalo, New York

Last Updated - April 25, 2025

Buffalo has 3 Retirementplanning.net vetted Retirement Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from and 21 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These retirement advisors in Buffalo, New York have an average of 16 years of experience.

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List of Qualified Retirement Planning Advisors in Buffalo, New York

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Nicholas J Efthemis
CFP®, CRPS®
Emergent Wealth Advisors, LLC

Qualifications
CRD# 2821400
Firm CRD# 6363
Series 7, 65, 66

Minimum Assets Required
$100,000

Advisory Services:

Not Specified

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Only, Flat Fee, Based on Assets

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Qualifications
Firm CRD# 104510

Minimum Assets Required
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Compensation/Fee

Fee-Only, Based on Assets

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Richard Dougherty
CFP®, AIF®
Echelon Wealth Advisors, LLC

Qualifications
CRD# 5271824
Firm CRD# 39543
Series 7, 66

Minimum Assets Required
$250,000

Advisory Services:

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

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Based on Assets

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Top 15 Retirement Planning firms in Buffalo, New York (Ranked by AUM)

Rank Firm NameAssets Under ManagementTotal ClientsTotal AdvisorsFee Structure
1

1114 Delaware Avenue,
Buffalo, NY, 14209-1604
$2,862,984,436222223
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
2

40 Fountain Plaza, Suite 1300
Buffalo, NY, 14202
$2,125,998,284326126
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Other (CLIENT OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL BONUS)
3

361 Delaware Avenue,
Buffalo, NY, 14202
$1,663,453,4901548
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
4

50 Fountain Plaza, Suite 750
Buffalo, NY, 14202
$1,116,320,692169219
A percentage of AUM
5

360 Delaware Avenue, Suite 400
Buffalo, NY, 14202
$656,830,294193910
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
6

600 Airborne Pkwy, Suite #120
Buffalo, NY, 14225
$617,033,980114917
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
7

50 Lakefront Blvd, Suite 215,
Buffalo, NY, 14202
$292,461,6209928
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
8

237 Main Street, Suite 600
Buffalo, NY, 14203
$255,720,4315785
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
9

237 Main Street, Ste 600
Buffalo, NY, 14203
$169,655,5272443
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
10

14 Lafayette Square, Suite 1405
Buffalo, NY, 14203
$157,712,54339
A percentage of AUM, Other (PERFORMANCE, TRANSACTION CLOSING, MONITORING, BOARD FEES TO GP)
11

295 Main Street, Suite 840
Buffalo, NY, 14203
$148,104,0262774
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
12

610 Main Street, Suite 202
Buffalo, NY, 14202
$141,589,0002853
A percentage of AUM
13

237 Main Street, Suite 600
Buffalo, NY, 14203
$119,147,8793695
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Performance Based
14

500 Pearl Street, Suite 740
Buffalo, NY, 14202
$112,778,0546827
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
15

560 Delaware Avenue, Suite 102
Buffalo, NY, 14202
$73,666,1671602
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees

Information on Top Retirement Planning firms in Buffalo, New York

QualificationsFirm CRD# 282485

Assets Under Management $2,862,984,436

No. Of Clients2222

Clients Per Financial Advisor97

COURIER CAPITAL, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Buffalo, New York. With a nearly $3B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 2222 clients. The team consists of 23 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 129800

Assets Under Management $2,125,998,284

No. Of Clients3261

Clients Per Financial Advisor125

SANDHILL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT is a financial advisory firm situated in Buffalo, New York. With a nearly $2B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 3261 clients. The team consists of 26 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees
  • Other (CLIENT OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL BONUS)

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 282786

Assets Under Management $1,663,453,490

No. Of Clients154

Clients Per Financial Advisor19

LAWLEY RETIREMENT ADVISORS is a financial advisory firm situated in Buffalo, New York. With a nearly $2B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 154 clients. The team consists of 8 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Other (RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES)
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 118910

Assets Under Management $1,116,320,692

No. Of Clients1692

Clients Per Financial Advisor89

SANDERSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Buffalo, New York. With a nearly $1B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1692 clients. The team consists of 19 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 282624

Assets Under Management $656,830,294

No. Of Clients1939

Clients Per Financial Advisor194

STERLING INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Buffalo, New York. With a nearly $657M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1939 clients. The team consists of 10 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 3618

Assets Under Management $617,033,980

No. Of Clients1149

Clients Per Financial Advisor68

TRUBEE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Buffalo, New York. With a nearly $617M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1149 clients. The team consists of 17 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 171466

Assets Under Management $292,461,620

No. Of Clients992

Clients Per Financial Advisor124

NOTE ADVISORS, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Buffalo, New York. With a nearly $292M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 992 clients. The team consists of 8 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 107769

Assets Under Management $255,720,431

No. Of Clients578

Clients Per Financial Advisor116

HUDSON ADVISOR SERVICES, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Buffalo, New York. With a nearly $256M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 578 clients. The team consists of 5 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 109671

Assets Under Management $169,655,527

No. Of Clients244

Clients Per Financial Advisor81

MILLER, GESKO & COMPANY INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Buffalo, New York. With a nearly $170M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 244 clients. The team consists of 3 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 304504

Assets Under Management $157,712,543

No. Of Clients3

Clients Per Financial Advisor0

RAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT is a financial advisory firm situated in Buffalo, New York. With a nearly $158M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 3 clients. The team consists of 9 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Other (PERFORMANCE
  • TRANSACTION CLOSING
  • MONITORING
  • BOARD FEES TO GP)

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for investment companies
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 282100

Assets Under Management $148,104,026

No. Of Clients277

Clients Per Financial Advisor69

WINTHROP PARTNERS - WNY, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Buffalo, New York. With a nearly $148M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 277 clients. The team consists of 4 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Education seminars/workshops
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 129270

Assets Under Management $141,589,000

No. Of Clients285

Clients Per Financial Advisor95

COLLINS ADVISORS, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Buffalo, New York. With a nearly $142M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 285 clients. The team consists of 3 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Pesnsion consulting services
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 304163

Assets Under Management $119,147,879

No. Of Clients369

Clients Per Financial Advisor74

HUDSON CAPITAL ADVISORY, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Buffalo, New York. With a nearly $119M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 369 clients. The team consists of 5 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Performance Based

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 284581

Assets Under Management $112,778,054

No. Of Clients682

Clients Per Financial Advisor97

EMERGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT is a financial advisory firm situated in Buffalo, New York. With a nearly $113M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 682 clients. The team consists of 7 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Education seminars/workshops
  • Other (DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR OTHER RIAS)
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 306083

Assets Under Management $73,666,167

No. Of Clients160

Clients Per Financial Advisor80

WESTERN NEW YORK FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Buffalo, New York. With a nearly $74M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 160 clients. The team consists of 2 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Pesnsion consulting services
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