Oakland, in Bergen County, has 105 financial advisors listed on Soradin. The large number comes mostly from one office: PFS Investments has 81 advisors based here, and NYLife Distributors another 12. If you want an independent advisor rather than one attached to an insurance or investment network, look for the firm name on each profile. Oakland advisors serve the whole northern Bergen area, including Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff, and Mahwah. All 105 hold a current registration. Start with the profiles below and message a few to compare how they charge and what they focus on.
Updated Sep 2026
Ask two questions first. How are you paid, and are you a fiduciary? An advisor paid only by you (fee-only) has fewer reasons to steer you toward products. One who earns commissions isn't necessarily worse, but you should know. Check the firm name on the profile: advisors with a large network have the network's tools and its product list; independents have more freedom and fewer resources. Ask what kinds of clients they usually work with. A retiree and a 35-year-old with a young family need different advice. Then ask how often you'll actually hear from them.