New York Wealth Managers Directory

Top Wealth Managers in New York, NY

We evaluated 280 wealth managers serving New York and ranked the top 8 by TrustRank™ — our composite score of AI search visibility, verified client reviews, and credentials.

New York's wealth management market is shaped by $850b+ annual deal market. NY has the 2nd largest SEC-registered RIA count nationally; unique $25M AUM SEC threshold.

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Updated Q1 2026
By Tania Kozar
280 reviewed, 8 selected
50 prompts tracked
New York Market Overview

Wealth Managers in New York

New York's wealth management market serves ultra-high-net-worth families, business owners, and executives across New York. NY has the 2nd largest SEC-registered RIA count nationally; unique $25M AUM SEC threshold. The state's 10.9% state + 3.9% NYC local tax environment means wealth managers must factor in state-level considerations alongside federal estate and gift planning. Minimum account sizes typically range from $1M++ for institutional-quality service.

1,745+
Registered wealth advisors in state
$1M+
Typical minimum investable assets
65%
Clients with alternatives allocations
0.5–1%
Typical all-in advisory fee

The leading local wealth management professional networks are ACG New York (acg.org/nyc) and CFA Society New York — 10,659 members (cfany.org). New York's state tax rules (10.9% state + 3.9% NYC local = 14%+ combined) shape every wealth preservation and distribution strategy.

ACG New York (acg.org/nyc)CFA Society New York — 10,659 members (cfany.org)NAIFA New York (ny.naifa.org)

How TrustRank™ Works

Our independent scoring system for wealth managers in New York

TrustRank™ is not a paid placement. We independently evaluated 280 wealth managers serving New York across three measurable dimensions. No firm can pay to appear or improve its rank.

Component 1 — 55%

AI Visibility Score

We tracked 50 prompts across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Claude asking about wealth managers in New York. The % of prompts where each firm appears.

Component 2 — 25%

Review Score

Aggregate ratings across Google, Clutch, and the ProCloser.ai verified review system. Weighted by volume and recency of verified client reviews.

Component 3 — 20%

Content Authority

Depth, accuracy, and credibility of published content, case studies, and thought leadership demonstrating sector expertise in New York.

Top 8 Wealth Managers in New York, NY

1
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Serves New York, NY
99%
AI Visibility
4
Fee-Based Est. 1935 Min: $1M AUM

One of the world's largest wealth managers with premier offices in New York, offering investment management, banking, lending, and estate planning to UHNW clients.

Morgan Stanley New Yorkwealth manager New YorkUHNW advisor New York
UHNWInvestment MgmtFamily Office
2
UBS Wealth Management
Serves New York, NY
96%
AI Visibility
4.1
Fee-Based Est. 1862 Min: $1M AUM

Global private bank with a strong New York practice advising ultra-high-net-worth families on investment portfolios, tax-efficient structures, and multi-generational wealth transfer.

UBS New Yorkprivate bank New Yorkwealth advisor New York
Private BankingGlobal InvestingEstate Planning
3
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Serves New York, NY
92%
AI Visibility
4
Fee-Based Est. 1914 Min: $500K AUM

Premier wealth management division of Bank of America with multiple New York offices, offering integrated investment, banking, and trust services to affluent clients.

Merrill Lynch wealth New Yorkwealth management New YorkBank of America advisor New York
Integrated BankingTrust ServicesInvestment Mgmt
4
Goldman Sachs Private Wealth
Serves New York, NY
90%
AI Visibility
4.2
Fee-Based Est. 1869 Min: $10M AUM

Elite private wealth advisory from Goldman Sachs with New York representation, offering bespoke investment solutions, alternatives access, and family office services.

Goldman Sachs New Yorkprivate wealth New Yorkfamily office New York
Ultra-HNWAlternativesFamily Office
5
JPMorgan Private Bank
Serves New York, NY
88%
AI Visibility
4.3
Fee-Based Est. 1799 Min: $10M AUM

Top-tier private bank with New York advisors offering investment management, credit solutions, and trust services to UHNW families and institutional clients.

JPMorgan private bank New Yorkprivate banking New Yorktrust services New York
Private BankingTrust ServicesCredit Solutions
6
Northern Trust Wealth Management
Serves New York, NY
83%
AI Visibility
4.4
Fee-Based Est. 1889 Min: $5M AUM

Institutional-quality wealth management firm with New York presence, specializing in complex estate planning, fiduciary services, and multi-generational wealth transfer.

Northern Trust New Yorkfiduciary wealth manager New Yorkestate planning New York
FiduciaryEstate PlanningInstitutional Quality
7
Bessemer Trust
Serves New York, NY
79%
AI Visibility
4.6
Fee-Based Est. 1907 Min: $10M AUM

Exclusive multi-family office with New York coverage, serving a select number of UHNW families with customized investment management and integrated financial planning.

Bessemer Trust New Yorkmulti family office New YorkUHNW wealth manager New York
Multi-Family OfficeUHNWCustomized Solutions
8
Rockefeller Capital Management
Serves New York, NY
75%
AI Visibility
4.5
Fee-Based Est. 2018 Min: $5M AUM

Modern wealth management firm with deep roots in family office services, serving New York's most successful families with investment, tax, and philanthropic advisory.

Rockefeller Capital New Yorkmodern family office New Yorkphilanthropic advisor New York
Family OfficePhilanthropyTax Advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about choosing wealth managers in New York, NY.

What distinguishes wealth managers from financial advisors in New York?+
Wealth managers offer comprehensive services for high-net-worth clients including investment management, tax planning, estate planning, and family office services, typically with minimums of $1M+. All firms listed have been evaluated on AI visibility, reviews, and service breadth.
How is this New York wealth manager ranking calculated?+
ProCloser.ai's TrustRank™ score combines AI Visibility Score (55%), Review Score (25%), and Content Authority (20%). No firm can pay to appear or improve its rank.

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