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Finding the Best Retirement Planners in Ridgewood, New Jersey

Last Updated - March 28, 2026

Ridgewood has 5 Retirementplanning.net vetted Retirement Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from and 4 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These retirement advisors in Ridgewood, New Jersey have an average of 21 years of experience.

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List of Qualified Retirement Planning Advisors in Ridgewood, New Jersey

VERIFIED

Frank Lepore
Bleakley Financial Group

Qualifications
CRD# 4695659
Firm CRD# 318366
Series 6, 7, 65, 66

Minimum Assets Required
$250,000

Address

100 Passaic Avenue,
Suite 300,
Fairfield, NJ 07004 See Details

Advisory Services:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based, Flat Fee

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VERIFIED

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Qualifications
Firm CRD# 104510

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Address

Advisory Services:

Not Specified

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Only, Based on Assets

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Top 4 Retirement Planning firms in Ridgewood, New Jersey (Ranked by AUM)

Rank	Firm Name	Assets Under Management	Total Clients	Total Advisors	Fee Structure
1	10 Wilsey Square, Suite 200 Ridgewood, NJ, 07450	$7,440,044,457	12646	88	A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
2	10 Wilsey Square, Suite 200 Ridgewood, NJ, 07450	$343,478,645	4	2	A percentage of AUM
3	68 Passaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450-9901	$280,000,000	458	7	A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based, Other (SELECTION OF TPMM)
4	171 East Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 205 Ridgewood, NJ, 07450	$240,534,495	856	14	A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Other (SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES)

Information on Top Retirement Planning firms in Ridgewood, New Jersey

ADVISORS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

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QualificationsFirm CRD# 112266

Assets Under Management $7,440,044,457

No. Of Clients12646

Clients Per Financial Advisor144

ADVISORS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Ridgewood, New Jersey. With a nearly $7B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 12646 clients. The team consists of 88 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
Pesnsion consulting services
Education seminars/workshops

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AC FUNDS, LLC

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QualificationsFirm CRD# 311748

Assets Under Management $343,478,645

No. Of Clients4

Clients Per Financial Advisor2

AC FUNDS, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Ridgewood, New Jersey. With a nearly $343M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 4 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

Financial Planning Services

Portfolio management for investment companies

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VAUGHAN AND COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

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QualificationsFirm CRD# 18826

Assets Under Management $280,000,000

No. Of Clients458

Clients Per Financial Advisor65

VAUGHAN AND COMPANY SECURITIES, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Ridgewood, New Jersey. With a nearly $280M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 458 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
Performance Based
Other (SELECTION OF TPMM)

Financial Planning Services

Financial planning services
Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
Pesnsion consulting services
Selection for other advisors
Other (CONSULTING SERVICES)

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VISION RETIREMENT

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QualificationsFirm CRD# 173064

Assets Under Management $240,534,495

No. Of Clients856

Clients Per Financial Advisor61

VISION RETIREMENT is a financial advisory firm situated in Ridgewood, New Jersey. With a nearly $241M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 856 clients. The team consists of 14 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges
Fixed fees
Other (SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES)

Financial Planning Services

Financial planning services
Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
Other (HOURLY CONSULTING AND SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a retirement planner?

How to choose a good retirement planner?

While interviewing potential retirement planners, look for someone with expertise in Tax Planning, Social Security, and Withdrawal Strategies for retirement. They need to be able to formulate a schedule and strategy that tells you how to take money out in a tax-efficient manner and they need to be able to give you practical guidance on the use of assured revenue items that can build a sense of financial security in your retirement.

What does a retirement planner do?

How much does a retirement planner cost?

What questions to ask a retirement planner?

Although the questions to ask your retirement planner may differ as per your financial concerns, following are the most common things to discuss with your retirement planner

Are my current savings enough to get retired?
With my current savings, what will my post-retirement lifestyle look like?
Should I consider making investments right before my retirement?
When is the right time to pay off my mortgage-pre or post-retirement?
How can I mitigate my post-retirement financial risks?

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