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Modera Wealth Management, LLC

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Client assets under management

$16,185,296,868

Clients

5,918

58% high-net worth

Advisors

117

of 238 employees

Firm type

Multi Team

Clients per advisor

51

Low

Average account size

$2,734,927

About

Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and stand‑alone financial planning to a mix of individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm also offers tax planning and preparation, trust services and business coaching — capabilities expanded by an asset purchase of Ferrentino & Associates LLC in July 2025 that added accounting and tax return services for individuals and small businesses.

Investment strategy is centered on diversified asset allocation using the principles of Modern Portfolio Theory, with portfolios built across mutual funds, exchange‑traded funds and, when appropriate, individual equities and fixed income. Modera tilts equity exposure toward small‑cap and value factors, may allocate to Independent Managers, can recommend private placements for accredited or qualified purchasers, and uses option strategies (covered calls and collars) to manage concentrated positions.

Modera’s combination of enterprise‑scale advisory operations (roughly $17.7 billion in regulatory AUM and over 100 advisors) with an in‑house accounting/tax capability is uncommon among peers. The firm also pairs traditional investment management with ancillary services — including business coaching, some advisers serving as personal trustees, and automated class‑action claim filing through a third‑party provider — creating an integrated adviser/accountant service model that is atypical at this scale.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Stand-alone financial planning fees generally start at $1,500; business coaching fees start at $3,500 annually.

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.00% annually (wealth management services) $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.75% annually (wealth management services) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.55% annually (wealth management services) $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.45% annually (wealth management services) $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.35% annually (wealth management services) $50,000,001+: 0.25% annually (wealth management services) $0 - $2,000,000: 0.80% annually (portfolio management services) $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% annually (portfolio management services) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.45% annually (portfolio management services) $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.35% annually (portfolio management services) $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.30% annually (portfolio management services) $50,000,001+: 0.20% annually (portfolio management services) $0 - $2,000,000: 0.80% annually (Trustee Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% annually (Trustee Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.45% annually (Trustee Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.35% annually (Trustee Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.30% annually (Trustee Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $50,000,001+: 0.20% annually (Trustee Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $0 - $2,500,000: 0.50% annually (Participant Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $2,500,001 - $5,000,000: 0.25% annually (Participant Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.20% annually (Participant Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $10,000,001 - $15,000,000: 0.15% annually (Participant Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $15,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.10% annually (Participant Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services) $25,000,001+: 0.05% annually (Participant Directed Investment Fiduciary and Retirement Plan Consulting services)

Project-based

Hourly and/or fixed fees for consulting and financial planning services; specific amounts not clearly stated.

Subscriptions

Business coaching services may be charged as recurring annual fees, starting at $3,500, payable quarterly in advance.

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum quarterly fees: $3,000 for wealth management, $2,500 for portfolio management, $2,500 for retirement plan services; fees may be waived or negotiated. Fee-only: Fees based on assets under management; hourly and fixed fees available for consulting and planning.

Main office location

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

56 Jefferson Avenue

Westwood NJ 07675, United States

Number of offices

31

Most active in

Alabama · Arizona · California · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Jun Bo S

CFP®, Series 66

New Providence, NJ

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Jun Bo Shim is a CFP® professional at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Modera, he worked at Ausdal Financial Partners, Fidelity Investments, and Willis Towers Watson, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of JBTLA, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business serving small businesses. Modera Wealth Management provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios and supplementing core strategies with independent managers and selective investment options.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher W

CFP®

Boston, MA

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Christopher White is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2014. Based in Boston, MA, he is part of a firm with 113 advisors. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and supplements core strategies with independent managers, private placements, and optional ESG integration.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Malinda D

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Malinda Dornan is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Before joining Modera in 2025, she worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc from 2020 to 2025 and has prior experience in healthcare at Novant Health and Augusta University Medical Center. Modera Wealth Management provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and selective use of independent managers and private-placement opportunities.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brian S

CFP®

Westwood, NJ

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Brian Schiess is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2014. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers services ranging from wealth management and portfolio management to retirement plan consulting and tax-related services.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Douglas B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Asheville, NC

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Douglas Bazley is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Diversified Investors Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate development as a landlord in Asheville, NC. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, offering a range of wealth management and financial planning services, including tax preparation and trustee roles for select clients.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Tyler S

Series 65

Denver, CO

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Tyler Suing is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Parsec Financial Management and several other firms. Modera Wealth Management provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of services such as wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and tax planning.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christina M

Series 63, Series 65

Wayne, PA

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Christina Mc Cullough is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Independence Advisors, LLC for 11 years before joining Modera in 2021. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of services including wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, tax services, and trust-related services.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Thomas A

CFP®, Series 65

New York, NY

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Thomas Ausfahl is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2022. He previously worked at Greystone Wealth Advisors LLC for 11 years. Ausfahl holds leadership roles as Secretary and Membership Director for the Financial Planning Association’s Greater Hudson Valley Chapter. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with options for independent managers, private placements, and ESG integration.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Peter S

CFP®, CFA®, Series 65

Boston, MA

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Peter Somich II is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Modera Wealth Management since 2014. Modera Wealth Management provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is allocation-driven and based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios and a range of strategies such as independent managers and ESG integration to align with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael S

CFA®, Series 65, Series 66

Fenton, MI

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Michael Starkel is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and is currently with Modera Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Mercer Global Advisors Inc., Parsec Financial Management, Inc., and Edward Jones. Before his financial career, he served in various fire department and emergency medical services roles. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating diversified asset mixes and selective use of independent managers and private-placement opportunities.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert D

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Westwood, NJ

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Robert Dowling Jr. is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Westwood, NJ. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, using diversified portfolios supplemented by independent managers, private-placement opportunities, and optional ESG integration.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Henry H

Series 65

Westwood, NJ

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Henry Hagedorn IV is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Messiah University and LifeGuide Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience in education and the food service industry. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios and offering additional services such as tax preparation and trust-related services.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mindy N

CFP®, Series 66

Westwood, NJ

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Mindy Neira is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2018. Prior to joining Modera, she worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios and offering services such as wealth management, retirement plan consulting, tax planning, and trust-related services.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brian H

CFP®, Series 66

Asheville, NC

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Brian Hjalmarson is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC in Asheville, NC. His prior roles include positions at Empower Advisory Group, Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, Merrill, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab. Modera Wealth Management provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is allocation-driven and based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios supplemented by independent managers, private-placement opportunities, and optional ESG integration.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Chad F

CFP®, Series 66

Asheville, NC

Modera Wealth Management, LLC

Chad Foster is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. He previously worked at Parsec Financial Management Inc. for nine years before joining Modera. Modera Wealth Management provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, tax preparation, and trust-related services.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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