Stern Financial

Business Details

35 Years

experience

Your Trusted Partner for Financial Advisory Solutions

Since 1991, we have partnered with business owners, professors, retirees, individuals, and families to establish and maintain long-term financial goals. As an independent financial planning firm, we prioritize our clients' best interests, recognizing that each client has unique financial concerns. We are committed to providing tailored solutions through education, coordination, and objective advice to help clients achieve their financial objectives. Our approach combines academic research, fundamental and technical analysis, and proprietary methodologies to create holistic investment strategies.

We specialize in portfolio management, goals-based wealth planning, retirement preparation, business planning, and ESG investing, ensuring our services align with clients' values and aspirations. With a focus on trust, integrity, and accountability, we deliver personalized service and investment management, continuously monitoring portfolios to adapt to evolving economic conditions and client needs.

Services

Portfolio Management Wealth Planning Retirement Planning Business Planning ESG Investing

Details

Year established: 1991

Highlights and features

We offer over 30 years of experience in personalized financial planning and portfolio management.
Our team provides fiduciary services, prioritizing clients' best interests above all.
We specialize in ESG investing, aligning portfolios with clients' personal values.
Our comprehensive approach integrates retirement planning, business succession, and risk management.
We maintain transparent communication and tailored strategies for every client relationship.

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Services

Portfolio Management

Our portfolio management service combines academic research, fundamental and technical analysis, and proprietary methodologies to create dynamic investment strategies. We utilize individual stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and private equity to build portfolios aligned with client goals. By focusing on long-term value and market shifts, we deliver personalized, high-conviction investment solutions tailored to each client's risk tolerance and financial objectives.

Wealth Planning

Goals-based wealth planning connects clients' financial objectives with actionable strategies. We address inheritance management, family protection, and risk mitigation through customized plans that consider tax efficiency, estate planning, and educational funding. Our approach ensures clients achieve both immediate and long-term financial goals while maintaining flexibility for life's unexpected changes.

Retirement Planning

We develop comprehensive retirement plans addressing income strategies, tax-efficient distributions, and legacy planning. Our services coordinate qualified plans, IRAs, and personal savings to bridge retirement gaps. For business owners, we implement nonqualified executive compensation plans and distribution strategies that preserve wealth across generations while minimizing tax liabilities.

Business Planning

Our business planning service focuses on risk management, succession planning, and executive compensation strategies. We help owners protect business value through entity structuring, asset protection, and transition planning. By addressing operational risks and developing exit strategies, we ensure business continuity and financial security for owners and their families.

ESG Investing

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing aligns portfolios with clients' values through sustainable investment vehicles. We evaluate companies based on ESG criteria, enabling clients to support environmental responsibility, ethical governance, and social impact while pursuing financial returns. This approach combines traditional financial analysis with qualitative assessments of corporate values.

People

Nicholas E. Stern

Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer

Certified Financial Planner with over 30 years of experience in investment management and financial planning. Leads portfolio strategy development and client advisory services at Stern Financial.

Mary Glaser

Registered Client Services Coordinator

Manages client services operations, ensuring seamless communication and support for all client relationships within the firm.

Ryan Weatherholtz

Director of Investment Research & Portfolio Manager

Chartered Financial Analyst with expertise in investment research and portfolio management, responsible for developing market analysis and investment strategies.

Robert L. Stern

Founder

Retired founder with designations in Chartered Financial Consultant and Certified Advanced Specialist, establishing the firm's foundation in ethical financial services.

Questions

What financial services do you specialize in?

We specialize in portfolio management, wealth planning, retirement strategies, business planning, and ESG investing tailored to individual client needs.

What is your minimum investment requirement?

We require a minimum of $250,000 in investable assets for new clients seeking our financial advisory services.

How do you incorporate ESG values into investments?

We evaluate companies using environmental, social, and governance criteria to create portfolios aligned with clients' ethical and financial objectives.

Do you work with out-of-state clients?

We serve clients across 27 states including CA, NY, TX, and MA, adhering to all state-specific regulatory requirements.

How do you approach retirement planning?

Our retirement planning integrates qualified plans, IRAs, and personal savings strategies to address income needs and tax efficiency throughout retirement.

How can I schedule a consultation?