Kenneth M. Ford, AWMA® | AIF®
President, Wealth Advisor
Stewardship & Heritage
Ford Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary wealth advisory firm based in Orange County, NY, serving individuals, families, and business owners across the Hudson Valley and nationwide. Kenneth M. Ford, AWMA® AIF®, serves as President and Wealth Advisor, providing independent, commission-free investment management and comprehensive financial planning through an affiliation with Private Advisor Group, a Barron's-recognized Top 100 RIA firm. Built on more than three decades of market experience, Ford Wealth Management delivers independent guidance aligned with each client's goals, values, and long-term vision.
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, our practice is rooted in historic Warwick, New York — just an hour from the global financial markets of Manhattan. The region has long shaped American financial leadership: from George Washington's strategic positioning in the Valley to Warwick-born Pierre Jay, the first Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Ford Wealth Management carries that legacy of independent counsel forward — bringing disciplined, principal-led advisory to clients who expect more than a portfolio manager. They expect a Personal CFO.
Our Key Differentiators
30+
Years
Combining Wall Street experience, seasoned market insight, and the independence to serve clients' best interests.
Personal
CFO
Continuous oversight and forward-looking strategy across the full breadth of your financial life
Fee-Only
Fiduciary
Zero commissions.
No product incentives
or conflicts of interest.
Privately Held & Independent
Advice is driven solely by client outcomes, not institutional priorities.
Services That Protect
Your Future
Advising Across the Hudson Valley Region, Tri-State Area, and Beyond
We guide clients through the financial complexities that accompany life's financial journey — retirement transitions, portfolio diversification, business succession, and estate planning, all while providing clarity, confidence, and continuity needed at every stage of wealth.
Are You a Good Fit?
We work with individuals, families, business owners, and leaders seeking a more coordinated approach to managing wealth.
The foundation of our client relationships is built on three attributes:
Meaningful wealth and financial complexity requiring thoughtful coordination.
A commitment to long-term planning, disciplined decision-making, and continuous improvement.
An appreciation for trusted advice, collaboration, and a relationship-centered approach to wealth management.
Comprehensive planning that aligns your wealth with your goals, priorities, and future obligations.
Disciplined portfolio management focused on risk, diversification, and long-term outcomes.
Coordinated tax planning designed to improve efficiency and support broader wealth objectives.
Estate and legacy planning designed to preserve wealth and support future generations.
Clarity for What Comes Next
Guidance Today. Confidence Tomorrow.
The best financial plans begin with a conversation.
Building wealth is only part of the journey. Protecting it, managing it wisely, and aligning it with the future you want requires perspective, discipline, and trusted guidance.
Every financial decision affects the next. If you're ready to bring greater coordination, purpose, and direction to your financial life, let's begin the conversation.
