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Estate Planning

Guiding individuals and families through life's financial decisions with clarity, strategy, and care

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Strategic Wealth Advisors

Richard S. Petrell is an Investment Advisor and Certified Investment Management Analyst with Strategic Wealth Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisory firm. With more than 35 years of experience guiding individuals and families, Rick brings a depth of knowledge, perspective, and steady leadership earned through decades of helping clients build, protect, and transition their wealth with confidence.

Working in a fiduciary capacity, Rick partners closely with each client to design a thoughtful, personalized financial plan aimed at achieving long-term security and a fulfilling, stress-free retirement. His process begins with a comprehensive discovery meeting to gain a clear understanding of your financial goals, investable assets, time horizon, and—most importantly—your comfort level with risk and market volatility.

Whether your needs include wealth management, retirement planning, estate planning, or portfolio preservation, Rick’s focus remains squarely on your success. He develops strategies rooted in time-tested financial principles and proven investment disciplines, ensuring every recommendation aligns with your objectives and values.

Through detailed analysis and comprehensive planning, Rick helps clients optimize Social Security benefits, pension income, and cash flow strategies to support a sustainable retirement income and lifestyle designed to last throughout their lifetime.

As life expectancies increase, healthcare costs rise, and economic conditions continue to evolve, Rick has guided clients through some of the most challenging financial periods in recent history. His steady approach has helped preserve financial security during market downturns while empowering clients to make informed, confident decisions that protect both their wealth and their family’s future.

By partnering with Rick, clients gain a trusted advisor and advocate committed to their primary goal: a complete, integrated Wealth Management plan that supports the dreams they’ve worked a lifetime to achieve—and the retirement they deserve.

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HOW WE CAN HELP

Comprehensive Financial Solutions

Estate Planning

Protect your legacy and provide for future generations.

Income Planning

Create predictable income streams for confidence and stability.

Asset Preservation

Safeguard what you've built with strategies designed to reduce risk.

Tax Mitigation

Minimizes taxes and keeps more of your hard-earned wealth.

Risk Mitigation

Prepare for life's unknown with proactive risk management.

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Business Planning, CRT, Wealth Management, and more.

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to create a firm like no other in the industry. Working together with the clients and our multidisciplinary team approach of specialists, we will create an elevated client experience. Families and small businesses are demanding ever-increasing assistance with support and guidance for smart estate and financial planning for building wealth.

Continuous training and support for company management and employees, combined with the strictest standards of protocols, ethics, and integrity will be expected and implemented.

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Contact Info

  • 315-218-7350

  • 5784 Widewaters Pkwy 1st Floor, De Witt, NY 13214, USA

De Witt, NY 13214, USA

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