Igor Aronov, CFP®

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FAR Financial Igor Aronov, CFP®
Brooklyn, New York

Serving Clients Nationwide

Expert financial guidance, grounded in real-world experience

9 Certified Advisor Reviews™
5 out of 5 Stars
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Areas of Focus

  • Banking
  • Buying a House
  • Capital Gains
  • Career
  • Cash Flow
  • Credit Reports
  • Credit Scores
  • Education Funding
  • Education Tax Planning
  • Emergency Savings
  • Employee Benefits
  • Estate Planning
  • Family and Money
  • Financial Aid Planning
  • Financial Life Planning
  • Investing
  • Money Psychology
  • Owning a Business
  • Retirement Income Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Saving for College
  • Tax-Smart Accumulation Planning
  • Taxes
  • Work from Home

About Igor Aronov, CFP®

I’m Igor Aronov, CFP®, founder of FAR Financial, a flat-fee, advice-only fiduciary financial planning firm based in Brooklyn, New York. I provide comprehensive advice to help professionals, business owners, and families simplify complex financial lives and make confident long-term decisions.

Many of the people I work with are navigating the busy middle years of life. Careers are advancing, children are growing up, and financial responsibilities begin to intersect in more complicated ways. Housing decisions, taxes, retirement planning, education funding, insurance, and business considerations often interact with one another.

My role is to help clients step back, organize the many moving pieces of their financial lives, and approach important decisions with clarity and perspective. Financial planning is rarely about a single issue. It is about understanding how different choices connect and deciding what matters most.

Before becoming a financial planner, I spent more than twenty years running a business in the design and technology field. Running a business and helping launch my wife’s mental health practice gave me firsthand experience with the realities many of my clients face, including balancing career growth, family life, and long-term financial decisions.

Clients often tell me they value the thoughtful and responsive approach I bring to the relationship. My goal is simple. I help people simplify their financial lives so they can make decisions with clarity and confidence.

I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and an active member of organizations that support fiduciary financial planning, including the Financial Planning Association, where I serve on the FPA NY Metro Board of Directors, as well as NAPFA, XY Planning Network, the Advice-Only Network, and the Fee-Only Network.

I earned my BFA in Photography from the School of Visual Arts and completed the Certificate in Financial Planning program at Bryant University. I live in Brooklyn with my family and our dog, Charlie. I enjoy music, both making it and listening to it, attending concerts, photography, and traveling. At some point in the future, I would love to run an educational photography program for high school students.

My goal is simple. I help people simplify their financial lives so they can make decisions with clarity and confidence.

Professional Designations

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®

Affiliations

  • Advice Only Network
  • CFP Board
  • Fee Only Network
  • Financial Planning Association
  • Measure Twice Planners
  • National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
  • XY Planning Network

Primary Location

Brooklyn, NY 11218

Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • In-Person
  • Phone

Compensation Methods

  • Fee Only
  • Hourly Rate
  • Offers Advice-Only Services
  • One-time Financial Plan

What to expect in the first meeting

If thinking about money feels stressful, you’re not alone. This free Intro Meeting is the first, and probably the hardest step: a chance to organize your thoughts, ask questions, and get a feel for how planning can help you move forward. No pressure, no commitment.

Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above to schedule your 30 minutes complimentary intro meeting.

About FAR Financial

FAR Financial is a flat-fee, advice-only financial planning firm based in Brooklyn, New York serving client in NYC and nationwide. As a fiduciary firm, FAR Financial provides independent financial advice without selling financial products or managing investment portfolios. The focus is on helping clients make thoughtful, informed decisions about their finances through comprehensive financial planning.

The firm works with busy professionals, business owners, and families who want clear guidance across the many moving parts of their financial lives. This often includes areas such as cash flow planning, tax strategy, retirement readiness, risk management, education funding, business planning, and legacy planning. Rather than focusing on a single topic, the goal is to bring structure and clarity to the entire financial picture.

FAR Financial follows a collaborative financial planning process designed to help clients understand their options and make confident long-term decisions. The relationship typically begins with a focused financial assessment that identifies key priorities and areas where planning can have the greatest impact. From there, clients may choose to move forward with a more comprehensive planning engagement and ongoing guidance as new decisions arise.

Because FAR Financial operates on a flat-fee, advice-only model, clients receive objective financial advice that is not influenced by commissions, product sales, or investment management incentives. This structure allows the firm to focus entirely on helping clients navigate financial decisions with clarity, perspective, and confidence.

Education

Bryant University, Financial Planning Certificate; School of Visual Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Photography

Hobbies and Interests

  • Music
  • Photography
  • Reading
  • Soccer
  • Theater
  • Wine

Who We Serve

  • Business Owners
  • Couples
  • Creative Professionals
  • Dual Income Family
  • Families
  • Gen X
  • Gen Y / Millennials
  • Individuals
  • Newly Engaged / Newlywed
  • Nonprofit Employees
  • Parents
  • Russian-speaking Americans
  • Therapists
  • Women Professionals
  • Young Families

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5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Mar 6, 2026
Compassionate and supportive aren't the words that come to mind when describing a financial advisor, but Igor radiates those attributes. This was my first time working with a professional about money matters, and he meets you where you're at in your financial journey with an open mind, sage wisdom, and tactical advice. Six months later, I find myself reviewing the simple yet impactful and actionable plan he outlined for me as next steps to reach my personal finance goals, taking my values and lifestyle into account. We've worked together 1:1, where I received custom advice tailored to my present-day life and Future Life, as well as in small-group Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions. Igor consistently shows up with the financial knowledge that empowers me to work towards my goals with calm and confidence.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Former Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Jen Ng

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Feb 28, 2026
Working with Igor has been one of the best decisions we’ve made. Reviewing our retirement plans, tax considerations, and estate planning was truly eye-opening. Igor helped us clarify both our short-term priorities and long-term goals. What stood out most was how clearly everything was explained — lots of practical guidance and solid advice. He was patient, approachable, and always positive, even when we were navigating topics that felt unfamiliar. Coming from professional backgrounds outside of finance, we had a lot to learn. Igor helped us understand strategies that can prevent future problems and gave us much greater confidence in our financial direction. We’re truly grateful for his help and would recommend his services without hesitation.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Feb 28, 2026
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Mike Meskin

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Feb 24, 2026
I had an excellent consultation with Igor and came away impressed. He was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and clear in how he explained complex financial topics. He took the time to understand my goals and situation without any pressure, and offered practical, tailored guidance that felt actionable. It was clear he genuinely cares about helping make sound financial decisions rather than pushing any particular products or agenda. I left the conversation feeling more informed.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: This reviewer has never been a client.
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Tatyana Mestechkina

Practical, Personalized, and Trustworthy Financial Planning

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Sep 22, 2025
I first came to Igor at FAR Financial in my late 30s without much of a financial plan and only a very basic idea of how retirement savings worked. I knew I was behind, but I didn’t really understand how quickly money could be spent down in retirement or what it would take to build a solid foundation for the future. Over a series of one-on-one sessions, Igor walked me through a full audit of my income and expenses, even the unpredictable ones, and together we built a detailed plan that actually made sense for my situation. There was a moment when I realized that my old assumptions about retirement simply didn’t match my financial reality, and that was pretty tough to face. Igor was patient and supportive through that process. He laid out several retirement scenarios, explained the tradeoffs of each, and made sure I fully understood before moving forward. What stood out to me most was Igor’s personalized, client-first approach. He really took the time to understand my goals and challenges, and his knowledge of the financial market gave me confidence that I was in good hands. Thanks to his guidance, I now feel like I have a clear and realistic path forward. Overall, my experience working with Igor has been extremely positive, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to friends or anyone in Seattle who wants a financial planner that truly listens and tailors advice to their needs.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Sep 22, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Max C

Truly Supportive and Knowledgeable Adviser

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Sep 22, 2025
Working with Igor has been such a positive experience. My husband and I came in feeling unsure and honestly a little stressed about our finances, but he immediately put us at ease. Beyond just the numbers, Igor genuinely cares about helping us reach our goals: buying a home, saving for the future, planning investments, supporting our parents, and getting more organized - which was a huge priority for us. Every conversation feels supportive and encouraging, never rushed or pressured. Thanks to Igor’s guidance, we feel much more confident and in control of our financial future. I would highly recommend collaborating with Igor to anyone looking for trustworthy, knowledgeable, and approachable financial advice. He has turned something that once felt stressful into a process that is not only manageable but even exciting.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Sep 22, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Liza Miller

No more just ‘winging it’

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Sep 13, 2025
Igor really makes things simple! He’s incredibly knowledgeable, explains everything clearly, and genuinely listens. He’s thoughtful and patient, and I always feel comfortable asking questions—no matter how basic they might seem. As a creative director and a parent of two, my days are long and intense, and I never really had the time or headspace to figure out how to plan ahead financially. But deep down, I knew I couldn’t keep coasting with just a checking account. Igor helped me break out of that mindset and start building real structure around my finances. I really enjoy working with him!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Sep 13, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Maya Kaplun

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Sep 12, 2025
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Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Sep 12, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Michael Duda

One of the Best Decisions We’ve Made

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Sep 6, 2025
Working with Igor has been truly transformative for us. He took the time to really understand who we are and what we want, and helped us totally reframe the way we think about financial planning. Thanks to his understanding approach that builds our confidence instead of our insecurities, what once felt intimidating and stressful now feels approachable and even empowering. That foundation of trust and genuine care has made all the difference. From there, he’s helped us stay accountable by checking in, following up, and connecting us with helpful tools and people, so we keep moving forward. I’m incredibly grateful for Igor’s guidance and proud of the progress we’ve made with his support.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Sep 6, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Emmanuel

A true professional!

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Sep 5, 2025
We have greatly enjoyed working with Igor Aronov. He's professional, knowledgeable, very thorough and attentive - and he knows how to listen to what is important to his clients. We have known him for years and know his high ethical standards, and how high he sets the bar when he does anything; so when he became a financial advisor, we were only too happy to sign up to be one of his first clients!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Sep 5, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Elena F