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Forensic Financial Intelligence

Wealth Audits
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A forensic review of your financial world — exposing hidden risks, costs, and conflicts others won't touch.

Independent · Unbiased · Forensic

Know What You Own.
Know What It Costs.

Many advisors work for their firm — not for you. Our Audit Consigliere team investigates fiercely and works only in your best interest.

Families · Businesses · Organizations

Elite. High-Touch.
Built for You.

Designed for hard-working, successful individuals and families who require a highly customized investment program — and the truth.

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Ready to see what's really going on with your finances?

No obligation. No sales pitch. Just the truth about where you stand.

Audit Consigliere

How We Work

In an ever more complex and volatile investing environment, Hagendorf & Havell specialize in risk management, forensic analysis and auditing of a family's personal and business assets & portfolios.

Audit Consigliere (noun)

A seasoned financial fixer who operates independently, investigates fiercely, and works only for you — not the firm, not the product shelf, not the status quo.

This elite and high-touch level of service is designed for hard-working successful individuals, families and organizations who require a highly customized investment program.

"Know what you own, why you own it, and what it is costing you."

— THE WEALTH AUDITS INC. TEAM
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Truly Independent Analysis

No products to sell, no conflicts of interest. Our only output is an honest, forensic assessment of your financial world.

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Forensic Fee Discovery

We dig into the fine print — uncovering hidden fees, surrender charges, and expense ratios others overlook or ignore.

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Portfolio Risk Assessment

We stress-test your investments, identify overconcentration, and determine whether your risk exposure matches your goals.

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Actionable Dossier

No fluff, no filler. A concise, prioritized report with clear next steps you can act on immediately.

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Fiduciary Commitment

For advisory clients, we are legally and ethically bound to put your interests first — always and without exception.

Compelling Reasons

Why Consider a Wealth Audit?

Small inefficiencies, hidden fees, and misaligned advice compound silently. Here's what we expose.

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Is Your Advisor Truly Aligned?

Many advisors work for their firm, not for you. We uncover whether they're really acting in your best interest — or theirs.

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Hidden or Excessive Fees

Small percentages cost you enormous amounts over decades. We show you exactly what you're paying and whether it's justified.

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Overexposure to Market Risk

Is your portfolio protecting your wealth or leaving it vulnerable? We provide a clear, data-driven risk landscape analysis.

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An Unbiased Second Opinion

No products to sell, no conflicts of interest. We reveal what's working, what isn't, and what needs attention now.

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Tired of Generic Financial Plans?

Skip the fluff. Get a concise, actionable dossier tailored to your specific situation — not a cookie-cutter plan.

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Poor Investment Performance

Investments lagging benchmarks? We forensically analyze performance, identify drag, and show you what benchmarks your plan should hit.

Our Process

A Step-by-Step Path to Financial Truth

Our audit methodology is systematic, thorough, and built around your unique situation.

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Discovery

We get to know you — your values, your story, and the financial goals that matter most.

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Fact Finding

An in-depth review gathering the key information needed to build a complete picture of where you stand.

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Document Collection

We collect financial statements, annuity contracts, insurance policies, and investment records for forensic assessment.

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Audit Report

You receive a concise dossier with exactly what we found — clear, prioritized recommendations and next steps.

Who We Serve

Built for Those Who've Earned It

We serve families, individuals and business owners who require a deeply personalized, forensic approach.

01 — Individuals & Families
02 — Business Owners
03 — Organizations

Individuals & Families

You've worked hard. You've accumulated meaningful wealth. Now you need someone who will look at everything honestly — and tell you the truth about where you stand.

  • Worried your advisor isn't fully aligned with your interests
  • Unsure about the hidden fees eating into your returns
  • Approaching retirement and want a fresh, independent set of eyes
  • Just inherited wealth and need forensic clarity before acting
  • Want a second opinion on your existing financial plan
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Individuals & Families

Our most common client: a successful professional or family who suspects their current arrangements aren't serving them as well as they should.

100%Fiduciary commitment on every advisory relationship

Business Owners

Your personal and business finances are intertwined in ways most advisors don't fully understand. We audit both — together — to ensure they're working toward your goals.

  • Business assets mixed with personal portfolio — need clarity
  • Retirement plan costs and suitability need forensic review
  • Succession and exit planning require independent oversight
  • Business insurance arrangements need unbiased audit
  • Want to ensure key-person and buy-sell coverage is appropriate
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Business Owners

Our forensic approach is built for the complexity of business ownership — ensuring your business and personal finances work together, not against each other.

25+Years of institutional investment experience on our team

Organizations & Institutions

Non-profits, foundations, and institutional investors deserve the same forensic scrutiny we apply to our individual clients. We bring independent oversight to your investment committee.

  • Employer-sponsored retirement plan cost and compliance audit
  • Endowment and foundation investment policy review
  • Fiduciary risk and documentation assessment
  • Investment manager selection and benchmarking
  • Regulatory and ERISA compliance review
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Organizations & Institutions

Institutional fiduciaries face unique responsibilities. We provide the independent forensic oversight that protects your organization and the people it serves.

10Office locations serving clients coast to coast
Our Audit Consigliere Team

The People Working for You

Each member is a specialist — not a generalist. Click any team member to learn more and connect directly.

Steffan Hagendorf
Steffan Hagendorf
Founder & Managing Partner
James Havell
James R. Havell, CPFA®
Sr. Financial Advisor and Director of Operations
Paul V. Hagendorf
Paul V. Hagendorf
Director, Audit & Investment Analytics | Brand & Digital Strategy
Jaclyn Harvey
Jaclyn N. Harvey, CFP®, CRC®
VP of Financial Planning & Advisor
Denis OLeary
Denis O'Leary
Director of Wealth Management
Robert Calabretta
Robert Calabretta
Director of Investments
Adrian Glean
Adrian Glean, CFA®, CAIA®
Investment Analyst
Connor Hall
Connor Hall
Client Service Specialist
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Team Specialists
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Office Locations
100%
Fiduciary Commitment
25+
Years Avg. Experience
Client Experience

"I had worked with the same advisor for over twelve years and assumed everything was fine. The audit revealed I was paying close to 2% in total annual fees across layered products I barely understood — and my portfolio had consistently underperformed a basic benchmark. It wasn't easy to hear, but it was exactly what I needed to move forward."

— R.M., Retired Executive — Name Withheld for Privacy
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FAQ

Frequently Asked

Quick answers to what we hear most often. Have another question? Call us at (631) 273-1000.

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What exactly is a Wealth Audit?
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A comprehensive, independent forensic review of your complete financial picture — including investments, insurance, fees, advisor relationships, and your overall financial plan. We examine everything with fresh, unbiased eyes.
Is there a fee to request an audit?
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We offer a complimentary initial consultation. Book a free one-hour call via our Calendly link — no obligation, no sales pitch, just the truth.
Are you a fiduciary?
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Yes. For advisory clients, we are legally and ethically bound to put your best interests first — always. This is a legal standard, not just a marketing promise.
Do you work with my existing advisor?
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We can operate as a completely independent second opinion alongside your current advisor, or take over management entirely — whatever serves your best interests based on our findings.
How long does the audit take?
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Most audits are completed within 2–4 weeks of receiving all required documents. The timeline depends on the complexity of your financial situation.
Where are your offices?
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Our corporate HQ is in Port Jefferson, NY. We also have offices in Woodbury, Bay Shore, Huntington, and Florida NY, Toms River and Mount Arlington NJ, Shelton CT, and York and Berwyn PA. We serve clients nationally.

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Our Locations

Office Locations

Corporate HQ
1303 Main Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 473-1188
Woodbury, NY
7600 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 302
Woodbury, NY 11797
(631) 473-1188
Bay Shore, NY
381 E Main Street
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 473-1188
Huntington, NY
775 Park Avenue, Suite 235
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 390-9013
Florida, NY
59 N Main Street
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-3070
Toms River, NJ
252 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
(631) 473-1177
Mount Arlington, NJ
111 Howard Boulevard, Suite 100
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
(908) 879-9730
Shelton, CT
2 Enterprise Drive, Suite 305
Shelton, CT 06484
York, PA
2201 Carlisle Road
York, PA 17408
(410) 339-6937
Berwyn, PA
1049 Lancaster Avenue
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 964-1344