Modera Wealth Management, LLC
Firm details
- Headquarters
- Westwood, New Jersey
- CRD number
- 155649
- Registered since
- November 16, 2010
- Website
- moderawealth.com
- Custodians
- CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC., FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC
- Fee structure
- Percentage of AUM, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees
- Client types
- HNWI85.61%
- Individuals5.94%
- Charitable Organizations3.55%
- Corporations / Businesses2.65%
- Pension & Profit Sharing Plans2.25%
- Services
- Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for IndividualsPortfolio Management for Institutional ClientsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers
Firm profile
FINTRXOverview
Modera Wealth Management, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser organized as an LLC and active since 2010. The firm serves both individual/family and institutional clients and operates as a capital allocator that selects third‑party managers on behalf of clients. Its advisory scope includes financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses as well as for businesses or institutions, selection of other advisers, and pension consulting services. Modera charges using a mix of percentage of assets under management, hourly fees, and fixed fees. The firm identifies as an active ESG investor and lists accounting among its business and industry affiliations. Modera has been recognized in industry rankings across multiple years, including placements in Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms (2021–2025), a Forbes Top RIA listing in 2024, a FA Magazine mention in 2020, and an AdvisorHub “50 RIA Firms to Watch” mention in 2026. These citations reflect external visibility but do not describe Modera’s investment approach or client outcomes.
Assets & Accounts
Public Holdings
Investments & Alternatives
Location & Offices
Investment profile
FINTRXTraditional investments used
Alternative investments used
Active ESG investor
Technology & operations
FINTRXCRM & tech providers
TAMPs used
Clients
FINTRXClient base
Client personas
Asset composition
- Public Funds/Mutual Funds81%
- Exchange Traded Equities15%
- Cash & Cash Equivalents3%
- US Government Bonds1%
Owners & executives
3 of 10
Adam Leone
Chief Wealth Management OfficerCRD 5653720

Harli Palme
Chief Operating Officer, PrincipalCRD 5087332

George Padula
Chief Investment Officer & PrincipalCRD 1922032
Contacts
3 of 134Ryan Pope
Principal & Wealth ManagerCRD 5760988

Aaron Combs
Principal & Wealth ManagerCRD 5810738

Thomas Ausfahl
Wealth Manager, PrincipalCRD 5855446
Wealth teams
FINTRXNewly hired reps
FINTRXRecent M&A activity
FINTRXRecent filings
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FINTRXETF holdings
1 of 373Active vs passive
$7.3B in ETFs
72%
$5.2B
22%
$2.1B
| ETF | Provider | Style | Category | Value | Shares | % of portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FUND (VUG) | Vanguard | Passive | Large Growth | $662M | 7,690,071 | 9.10% |
Location
Westwood, NJ
Bergen
Location
Westwood, NJ
Headquartered in Westwood, NJ, anchoring the New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA metro in the Northeast.
- Metro area
- New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA
- Region
- Northeast
- County
- Bergen
- Address
- 56 Jefferson Ave
- Time zone
- ET (UTC-5)
- Office locations
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