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Fiduciary advisors in California

California has the largest concentration of registered investment advisors in the nation, centered in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Silicon Valley. The state's high income tax rates (up to 13.3%) make tax-efficient investing a top priority. California advisors frequently specialize in equity compensation planning for tech workers, real estate portfolio management, venture capital wealth transitions, and cross-border planning for the state's diverse international communities. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation oversees state-registered advisors.

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Eden Financial

5.0(18)

Aliso Viejo, California

Tax Strategy

Eden Financial, based in Aliso Viejo, California, offers financial planning and investment management services led by founder Nycole, a CFP® and Behavioral Financial Advisor (BFA™) who has worked in financial services since 2012. The firm serves young families, entrepreneurs, and women across California and the United States, with a focus on tax planning, behavioral finance, and comprehensive planning that encompasses budgeting, debt management, retirement, estate planning, and investment guidance. Eden Financial provides both full-service planning and à la carte services, with ongoing 1:1 coaching available to clients; Nycole holds Series 7 and Series 66 licenses and maintains memberships in professional organizations including NAPFA, XYPN, and the Financial Planning Association.

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Diversified Investment Services

Anaheim, California

Diversified Investment Services is a financial advisory firm based in Anaheim, California that offers retirement planning, college savings strategy, estate planning, tax planning, risk management, and business planning services. The firm works with clients to develop customized financial strategies through a structured planning process that addresses investing, tax efficiency, asset protection, and long-term wealth management. Services are designed for individuals at various life stages seeking to align their financial decisions with personal goals and objectives.

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Jack Keeter & Associates

4.7(3)

Anaheim, California

Jack Keeter & Associates is a financial advisory firm in Anaheim, California offering investment, retirement planning, estate planning, and insurance services. The firm employs a team-based approach with over 100 years of combined professional experience, focusing on personalized strategies for retirement and wealth management. The practice emphasizes client education and takes a proactive stance in developing strategies aligned with individual financial goals.

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Just Build Wealth

5.0(1)

Bakersfield, California

Just Build Wealth, based in Bakersfield, California, is operated by Michael Ross, who brings over 40 years of experience in financial markets and portfolio management. The firm serves both individual investors and financial advisors, focusing on portfolio construction centered on US stocks and bonds as an alternative to global diversification strategies. Ross offers educational resources and consulting through published works and advisory services aimed at helping clients and advisors refine their investment approaches.

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Tammy Plotkin-Oren, Financial Advisor - Tpo Financial And Insurance Services

Berkeley, California

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Tammy Plotkin-Oren operates TPO Financial and Insurance Services in Berkeley, California, providing financial planning with a focus on retirement planning and investment management. The firm collaborates with clients' existing professional advisors and maintains relationships with insurance providers including Ash Brokerage to offer life insurance, long-term care, disability income, and annuity solutions.

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North Berkeley Wealth Management

5.0(1)

Berkeley, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

North Berkeley Wealth Management, operating since 2005, is a registered investment advisor serving clients in Berkeley, California. The firm provides financial planning and investment management on a fee-only basis, with services spanning retirement planning, estate planning, tax analysis, insurance planning, and customized portfolio construction. Operating as a fiduciary, the firm emphasizes values-aligned investing and impact investing options, and addresses planning needs across retirement, education funding, charitable giving, and inherited assets.

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FACT ADVISORS - BEVERLY HILLS

5.0(8)

Beverly Hills, California

FACT Advisors operates in Beverly Hills and Las Vegas, offering financial planning, tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll services, and cryptocurrency advisory to individuals, businesses, and startups. The firm is led by Founder and CEO Jean-Pierre Sfeir, who brings over 15 years of international financial experience, along with a director of tax and accounting and chief developer officer. Services span financial modeling, investment strategies, business formation, tax preparation, and crypto guidance, serving clients across technology, real estate, hospitality, construction, and entertainment sectors.

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Grimsdale Financial Solutions

5.0

Beverly Hills, California

Grimsdale Financial Solutions is a tax services firm with offices in Beverly Hills and San Mateo, California, operating for over 10 years. The firm serves individuals, small businesses, and corporations, offering tax preparation, tax planning, bookkeeping, tax resolution, and business consulting. Led by Geoff Grimsdale, an Enrolled Agent (EA) with a bachelor's degree in Financial Planning and tax certifications, the firm applies a proactive approach to tax strategy and compliance.

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California Financial Consulting

5.0(3)

Beverly Hills, California

Insurance Planning

California Financial Consulting, based in Beverly Hills, offers financial planning, investment management, estate planning, tax strategy, insurance analysis, and private banking services. Led by CEO Michael Kamali, a fiduciary advisor holding ChFC, MBA, and Chartered Economist credentials, the firm specializes in serving healthcare professionals including doctors and dentists with retirement planning and tax-efficient wealth strategies. The firm takes a holistic planning approach that incorporates the client's full financial picture and adjusts recommendations as circumstances change.

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Morton Wealth

5.0(25)

Calabasas, California

Morton Wealth, based in Calabasas, California, provides financial planning and investment management services as a registered investment advisor founded in 1983. The firm is led by Jeff Sarti and Meghan Pinchuk and operates with a team of approximately 45 professionals. The company operates on a fiduciary basis and was established by founder Lon Morton as an alternative to commission-based advisory models, with a stated focus on portfolio diversification and personalized client service across all areas of financial life.

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Seawise Financial, Inc.

Fiduciary 5.0(28)

Cardiff, California

CFP

Fee-Only

Seawise Financial, Inc. is a fee-only fiduciary firm based in Cardiff, California, serving individuals and couples in their 50s and 60s approaching retirement. The firm offers retirement planning and discretionary investment management, with particular expertise in tax-efficient strategies, stock option analysis, and cash flow planning. Led by CFP-credentialed advisors including founder Timothy Kenney, Seawise delivers customized plans through a five-step process: discovery, plan design, tax strategy, implementation, and ongoing adjustments. The firm operates on a retainer model that allows clients to access planning services independently of investment management.

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Financial Focus

5.0(1)

Carlsbad, California

Financial Focus is a wealth management firm in Carlsbad, California serving high-net-worth individuals, professionals, families, business owners, and retirees. Founded by Barbara, a Certified Financial Planner™, the firm offers financial planning, investment portfolio design, retirement planning, tax strategy optimization, estate planning coordination, 401(k) management, insurance needs analysis, and assistance with major financial goals. The firm develops personalized financial strategies based on client goals and implements and monitors those plans over time.

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West & Walters Tax and Wealth Management

5.0(19)

Carlsbad, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

West & Walters Tax and Wealth Management, based in Carlsbad, California, offers financial planning, investment management, and tax planning services. The firm develops personalized retirement strategies and portfolio management approaches, along with risk assessment and insurance planning guidance. They serve both individuals and business clients, including corporate and nonprofit retirement account solutions.

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Trek Financial - Gavin Schmitt

5.0(12)

Carlsbad, California

Trek Financial, based in Carlsbad, California, is led by CFP® professional Gavin Schmitt, who holds a master's degree in finance and a Certificate in Financial Planning from Pepperdine University. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning services including investment advice, cash flow and tax planning, equity compensation strategy, insurance coordination, and retirement planning, serving high-income individuals, families, and business owners. Schmitt, a Series 65 registered investment advisor representative with life and health insurance licenses, employs planning software such as eMoney and Holistiplan to develop personalized strategies that address clients' goals, values, and evolving circumstances.

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Wealthrise Financial Planning, LLC

5.0(1)

Carlsbad, California

Wealthrise Financial Planning is a fee-only registered investment advisor based in Carlsbad, California, offering investment management, retirement planning, tax planning, insurance strategy, education planning, and cash flow management. The firm's advisors adhere to CFP® Board Standards and construct portfolios using diversified funds from Dimensional Fund Advisors and Vanguard, grounded in academic finance research. As an independent advisor, the firm does not earn commissions or product-based fees, and employs a structured planning process covering data gathering, goal analysis, and ongoing monitoring. Clients may also engage the firm on an hourly basis for financial planning advice without investment management.

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Inspired Growth

Ceres, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Inspired Growth is a wealth management and tax firm based in Ceres, California, serving clients across California and nationwide. The firm coordinates investment management, tax planning, and wealth strategies under one roof for individuals, families, pre-retirees, retirees, high-income earners, and small business owners. The firm emphasizes values-aligned investing, tax-integrated planning, and a faith-based approach to financial guidance, and maintains a partnership with Avantax for technology and research support.

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The Financial Alliance & Insurance Solutions

5.0(38)

Cerritos, California

Investment Management Retirement Planning Wealth Management

The Financial Alliance & Insurance Solutions, located in Cerritos, California, offers retirement planning, investment management, and wealth management services. Led by Series 65 agent Kurtis Barnett, who holds life and health insurance licenses since 2004, the firm emphasizes principal protection alongside reasonable returns and straightforward client communication. The firm conducts educational seminars and provides retirement-focused guidance including 401(k) rollovers, IRA options, and tax consideration reviews.

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Sweeney & Michel, LLC

Fiduciary 5.0(23)

Chico, California

Independent RIA

Investment Management

Sweeney & Michel is a fee-only registered investment advisor in Chico, California, offering financial planning and investment management services. The firm operates as a fiduciary and employs CFP® professionals. As an independent RIA with no proprietary product sales or trading commissions, the firm partners with Fidelity Investments for custodial services and emphasizes a low-cost structure with no account minimums, trading fees, or separate planning charges when investments are managed.

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Evans Wealth Management

5.0(1)

Citrus Heights, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Evans Wealth Management, based in Citrus Heights, California, offers investment management and wealth planning services to clients throughout the greater Sacramento area. The firm works with clients on a one-on-one basis to develop investment strategies aligned with individual risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial goals, employing a collaborative and transparent approach. The practice emphasizes proactive portfolio management, retirement planning, and coordination across multiple financial needs, with a stated focus on helping clients maintain clarity about their financial position and pursue purpose-driven objectives.

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Suitable Insurance Services

5.0(43)

Colton, California

Insurance Planning

Suitable Insurance Services is an investment advisory firm in Colton, California. Services include Insurance Analysis and Tax Planning. The firm specializes in Insurance Planning. Advisory services are available in English and Spanish. Service options include onsite meetings and online appointment booking. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open six days a week, including Saturdays. It holds a 5-star rating from 43 Google reviews.

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Cash Keeper Financial

4.5(17)

Costa Mesa, California

Cash Keeper Financial is an unsecured consumer lending firm based in Costa Mesa that originates personal loans for debt consolidation, home improvements, medical expenses, and other purposes. The firm operates under Utah Department of Financial Institutions licensing and offers a streamlined application process with soft credit inquiries that do not affect credit scores, along with no prepayment penalties. Interest rates range from 4.95% to 36% APR depending on creditworthiness and loan terms, with applicants required to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, at least 18 years old, and subject to credit approval.

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Chatfield Wealth Management

4.5(2)

Covina, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Chatfield Wealth Management, founded in 2013 by Sal Flores-Chatfield in Covina, California, provides investment management and wealth planning services. The firm, which expanded in 2015 when Sal's brother Mitchell joined as co-founder, serves educators, public servants, working families, and retirees with retirement planning and investment advisory services. The practice emphasizes transparency in fees and costs, client education, and long-term relationships, with advisors walking clients through financial assessments and planning toward short- and long-term goals.

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Capital V Group

5.0(9)

Cupertino, California

Independent RIA

Capital V Group is an independent registered investment advisor based in Cupertino, California, affiliated with LPL Financial and led by Arvind Ven, who holds an MBA from MIT Sloan, an AIF designation, and over twenty years of finance experience including corporate leadership and venture capital advisory work. The firm provides investment consulting, portfolio management, asset allocation, advanced planning services encompassing tax planning, wealth transfer, and charitable giving, along with relationship management through regularly scheduled reviews and meetings. Capital V Group's approach centers on a consultative engagement model designed to understand client values and goals before developing tailored plans, with support from a team that includes professionals in legal, tax, insurance, and investment advisory functions.

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BLACKHAWK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Danville, California

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Blackhawk Financial Advisors is a fee-based Registered Investment Advisory firm based in Danville, California, offering financial planning and investment management services to business owners, executives, families, and individuals. The firm specializes in retirement planning, business succession strategies, tax-efficient account setup (401(k)s, IRAs, pension plans), risk management analysis, and multi-asset income strategies including stocks, bonds, real estate, and annuities. Led by Diane Robin Johnson, who holds both a J.D. and CFP designation and has over 25 years of financial sector experience, the firm maintains a limited client base of under 100 to provide personalized service. Client investment accounts are held at Charles Schwab under the client's name with advisory discretion granted to the firm.

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Tidewater Financial

4.8(13)

Encinitas, California

Tidewater Financial is a wealth management and retirement planning firm in Encinitas, California, with over 55 years of operating history. The firm serves affluent individuals and families, specializing in tax-efficient strategies including municipal bonds, fixed-income portfolio management, and retirement planning. Led by Co-CEOs Justin Parker and Walter Valenzuela, who each bring nearly three decades of experience in financial advisory roles, the firm offers personalized wealth accumulation and preservation services. The team includes Associate Advisor Jackson Dalu and operates by appointment to assess client needs.

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Independent Wealth Solutions

5.0(22)

Encinitas, California

Independent RIA

Independent Wealth Solutions is a registered investment adviser in Encinitas, California, serving San Diego County since 1988. The firm offers financial planning, retirement planning, investment management, and estate planning services to high-net-worth individuals, small business owners, and families, with particular expertise in tax-efficient retirement strategies and small business owner needs. The firm manages approximately $80 million in assets for over 300 clients and employs a proprietary planning process designed to adapt as clients' circumstances and goals evolve.

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Navalign Wealth Partners

Fiduciary 5.0(19)

Encino, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Navalign Wealth Partners is an independent, fee-only fiduciary firm in Encino serving affluent families, business owners, and executives with complex financial situations. The firm offers financial planning and investment management through a team of CFP® professionals and CFA® charterholders, employing a structured six-step planning process that integrates tax strategy, estate coordination, and risk management. Specializing in clients with multiple income sources, concentrated equity positions, executive benefits, or business succession needs, the firm coordinates with clients' CPAs and attorneys to implement recommendations and monitor progress over time.

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PREMIER FINANCIAL TAX & Accounting Services

4.9(17)

Encino, California

Insurance Planning

PREMIER FINANCIAL TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES is an Encino-based accounting and tax firm founded in 2004 by Archie Garga-Richardson, a financial accountant with over 24 years of experience in financial accounting and ten years in taxation. The firm serves sole proprietors, entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals, and small business owners across Southern California and nationwide, offering tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping, financial planning, payroll processing, and financial advisory services. Services are delivered onsite, remotely, or through nationwide coverage, with a stated approach focused on personalized assessment of each client's needs and year-round partnership.

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Retire 101

5.0(1)

Fair Oaks, California

Investment Management Retirement Planning

Retire 101, based in Fair Oaks near Sacramento, is operated by Bradley V. DeHaven, a financial advisor licensed since 1983 (Series 7, 63) and holding a Series 24 Registered Principal license as of 2005, along with a California insurance license. The firm serves clients throughout Northern California and offers investment management and retirement planning, with a stated focus on income planning strategies for families. DeHaven's client base includes multi-generational households.

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Lake Tahoe Wealth Management, Inc.

5.0

Folsom, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Lake Tahoe Wealth Management, based in Folsom, California, offers financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, and business owners. The firm's advisors hold CFP® certifications and operate under a fiduciary standard, providing services that span retirement planning, equity strategy, and legacy planning through a personalized, collaborative approach. The firm operates as part of the Wealth Enhancement partnership, which expands its service capabilities and resources.

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Team Hewins

5.0(43)

Foster City, California

Estate Planning

Team Hewins provides estate planning, financial planning, and investment management services with offices in Foster City and elsewhere across the Bay Area and South Florida. The firm coordinates with clients' existing professional advisors—including CPAs and attorneys—to align investment decisions with tax strategy, and can introduce vetted specialists when needed. The firm works with accomplished professionals and families navigating complex financial situations, emphasizing understanding of each client's circumstances before making recommendations.

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Falcon Financial & Insurance Solutions, Inc.

5.0(1)

Fresno, California

Insurance Planning

Falcon Financial & Insurance Solutions, Inc. is a financial advisory firm based in Fresno, California, offering insurance analysis and planning services to clients across multiple states. The firm is led by Fred Rich, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with additional credentials including ChFC®, CLU®, and RICP® designations, along with Series 7 and Series 65 licenses; Fred has worked as a financial adviser since 2005, beginning at Morgan Stanley and later New York Life Insurance before co-founding Falcon Financial in 2009. The firm serves pre-retirees, retirees, business owners, and professionals, emphasizing clear goal-setting and straightforward communication to address complex financial matters.

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Anthony Camacho - Fig Garden Wealth Management

Fresno, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Fig Garden Wealth Management, based in Fresno, California, provides financial planning and investment management services. The firm emphasizes a team-based approach to address clients' varied financial needs, developing personalized strategies that account for individual risk tolerance, time horizon, and objectives rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. The firm takes a proactive stance on monitoring client situations and adapting strategies as circumstances change, with a stated focus on helping clients work toward retirement and other long-term financial goals.

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John Horstmann, Financial Services Professional - Horstmann Financial And Insurance Services

Fresno, California

Horstmann Financial and Insurance Services, based in Fresno and founded in 1958, provides financial planning and insurance products to clients. The firm operates as a multi-generational family business led by the Horstmann family and collaborates with the Nautilus Group, a nationwide resource affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company, to support financial and insurance planning objectives. The firm emphasizes personal relationships and coordination with clients' other professional advisors, including CPAs and attorneys.

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Thiesen Dueker Modern Wealth Management

3.7(3)

Fresno, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Thiesen Dueker Modern Wealth Management is an independent financial advisory firm in Fresno offering financial planning, investment management, and tax planning services. The firm serves clients across various life stages, from young professionals to retirees, and emphasizes a collaborative team approach supported by artificial intelligence planning technology. As an independent firm not affiliated with a single financial institution, the advisors work together across their respective areas of expertise to develop client plans.

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Coffeehouse Capital | Fee-Only Financial Planning and Wealth Management

Fiduciary 5.0(1)

Fresno, California

CFP

Fee-Only Independent RIA

Investment Management Retirement Planning Small Business +1

Coffeehouse Capital is an independent, fee-only financial advisory firm in Fresno, California, founded and led by Tommy Lopez, a CFP® and CRPC® professional with experience since 2007. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and wealth advice on an ongoing, project, or hourly basis, serving growing families, busy professionals, small business owners, medical professionals, tech workers, and retirees. The firm's process involves discovery, goal-setting, presenting recommendations, implementation, and ongoing monitoring. As a fiduciary member of NAPFA and the XY Planning Network, the firm operates transparently and focuses on addressing the details of clients' financial situations.

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Derrick Linman, Financial Advisor - Falcon Financial And Insurance Solutions, Inc.

Fresno, California

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Falcon Financial and Insurance Solutions, Inc., based in Fresno, California, is a financial advisory firm offering financial planning and insurance analysis with specialization in retirement planning and investment management. The firm is led by Fred, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with the CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, and RICP® designations who has served clients since 2005, initially with Morgan Stanley and New York Life before co-founding Falcon Financial to integrate insurance and investment services. The firm serves pre-retirees, retirees, business owners, and professionals across multiple states and emphasizes breaking down complex financial concepts into understandable guidance to help clients clarify and achieve their goals.

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Kory Brown, Wealth Advisor - Strategyze Financial & Insurance Solutions

Fresno, California

Insurance-Based

Insurance Planning

Kory Brown at Strategyze Financial & Insurance Solutions in Fresno provides financial planning and insurance analysis, with a focus on insurance-based solutions. The firm conducts a structured discovery and onboarding process to understand clients' situations and goals, then develops recommendations using both proprietary and non-proprietary planning tools, with access to New York Life's Advanced Planning Group for complex estate and business planning matters. The firm conducts periodic reviews to assess changes in circumstances, investment performance, and insurance needs, and emphasizes transparency and client education throughout the planning process.

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California Financial Partners

Glendale, California

Estate Planning

California Financial Partners is a fee-based advisory firm in Glendale with over 20 years of operating history, staffed by nine financial advisors holding credentials including CFP®, CFA, CPA, and CPWA® designations. The firm offers financial planning, estate planning, tax planning, risk management, and business succession planning services, coordinating with clients' external professional advisors as needed. The firm operates on a transparent fee structure with no commissions on investment recommendations and covers all trading costs directly rather than passing them to clients. The firm engages clients at least quarterly and follows a four-step process centered on listening, analyzing financial documentation, comprehensive planning across estate, tax, and risk areas, and ongoing monitoring.

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Universal capital wealth management

Glendale, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Universal capital wealth management is an investment advisory firm in Glendale, California. Services include Financial Planning, Insurance Analysis, and Investment Management. The firm specializes in Wealth Management. Service options include online appointment booking. Appointments are required. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open five days a week.

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Marshall Wealth Advisors

Glendale, California

Marshall Wealth Advisors is a multi-family office in Glendale, California, led by John Marshall. The firm provides business exit planning, estate planning, investment management, and multi-generational wealth planning services to clients seeking to preserve and transition wealth across family generations. The firm emphasizes long-term client relationships and personalized guidance based on individual circumstances and risk tolerance.

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Enjoy Financial

5.0(1)

Glendale, California

Insurance Planning Retirement Planning

Enjoy Financial, located in Glendale, California, provides financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, and insurance analysis services. The firm is founded and led by Shelby J. Rothman, a CFP and CPFA with over two decades of experience, alongside Lead Advisor Adam Fallert and Operations Manager Binnie Phung. The firm uses a three-step planning process—acquaint, assess, and achieve—focused on retirement income and legacy planning with a holistic approach. Team members hold relevant credentials including Series 7, Series 66, and California life and health insurance licenses.

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Kerux

4.8(18)

Granite Bay, California

Investment Management Retirement Planning

Kerux is a registered investment advisor based in Granite Bay, California, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement planning services. The firm serves clients seeking to integrate Christian values with wealth stewardship, employing a team approach that includes investment managers, tax strategists, and estate planners. Founder David Laut and team members hold CFP® certifications and operate under a fiduciary standard of care, guiding clients through their proprietary Faith Forward Framework.

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Encompass Financial Planning LLC

5.0(4)

Grass Valley, California

Estate Planning

Encompass Financial Planning is a husband-and-wife advisory firm in Grass Valley, California, offering financial planning and estate planning services to households with $500,000+ in investable assets. Both advisors hold CFP® certifications and operate under a fiduciary duty, serving dual-career couples nearing retirement, women navigating major life transitions, small business owners, and healthcare workers. The firm employs a four-step planning process incorporating tax analysis, Social Security strategy, and investment allocation, and delivers services primarily to California residents with virtual engagement options.

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Capstone Financial Engineering & Insurance Services

Grass Valley, California

Estate Planning

Capstone Financial Engineering & Insurance Services operates as the Grass Valley branch of Capstone Financial Group, headquartered in Folsom, California, serving individuals and business owners in Nevada County. The firm offers financial products and services across investing, insurance, retirement planning, estate planning, and wealth preservation, with access to a network of partner professionals for services not directly provided. David La Plante, LUTCF, serves as a financial advisor and can be reviewed on FINRA's BrokerCheck.

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Zion Capital Wealth Management LLC

5.0(9)

Grass Valley, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Zion Capital Wealth Management LLC, based in Grass Valley, California, offers investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services. The firm uses a proprietary one-page planning document format designed to present comprehensive financial guidance in an accessible, simplified format rather than traditional lengthy reports. The firm serves clients seeking help navigating financial planning and claims to tailor its approach to individual needs and goals.

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ClarityBridge

Irvine, California

ClarityBridge provides exit planning and M&A advisory services exclusively for digital marketing agency founders across North America, Singapore, and Southeast Asia. The firm combines exit strategy planning, valuation assessment, value acceleration, and transaction guidance, with a track record of 20+ closed transactions over 7+ years in the sector. ClarityBridge offers a structured 12–36 month program called the Agency Exit Accelerator designed to increase agency valuation, build recurring revenue, reduce founder dependency, and prepare businesses for sale. The principal advisor is Esther, who manages client relationships throughout the sales process and buyer identification.

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KPP Financial Inc.

4.7(30)

Irvine, California

KPP Financial Inc., based in Irvine, California, offers financial planning and investment management services built around individual client circumstances. The firm constructs personalized strategies across growth, balanced, and income-focused portfolios, with principals investing their own capital alongside clients. Services include direct indexing for tax efficiency, professional 401(k) management via Pontera, estate planning partnerships, and cashflow analysis designed to stress-test retirement sustainability. The firm also operates InvestTalk, a daily podcast covering market analysis and investment education.

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BML Wealth Management

5.0(110)

Irvine, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

BML Wealth Management is an Irvine-based financial advisory firm offering income planning, investment planning, tax planning, healthcare planning, and legacy planning services. The firm uses a proprietary five-step planning process called the Retirement Fingerprint® Program and serves individuals and families seeking retirement and investment guidance. The company was recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies based on three-year revenue growth.

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Eight Oaks Financial

5.0(12)

Irvine, California

Eight Oaks Financial, based in Irvine, California, provides financial planning and investment management to high-net-worth clients. Founded by Andy Chatham in the mid-1990s and partnered with LPL Financial, the firm operates under a fiduciary standard through fee-based advisory accounts. The team includes partners with combined experience spanning three decades, supported by staff holding Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, CFA, and insurance licenses. The firm's approach centers on a four-step planning process: introductory meetings to identify goals, fact-finding to understand financial complexity, recommendations addressing retirement, risk management and insurance, and ongoing progress meetings.

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Choreo Advisors

Irvine, California

Choreo Advisors is a wealth management firm based in Orange County, California, serving clients nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, tax planning, estate planning, and investment advisory services, with particular expertise in working with middle-market business owners on succession and transition planning. The team collaborates with CPAs, attorneys, and family offices and brings more than 25 years of combined experience in tax planning and wealth management.

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Apella Wealth

5.0(2)

Irvine, California

Apella Wealth is a fee-only financial advisory firm in Irvine, California founded in 2010 that serves corporate executives, tech professionals, and families with financial planning, wealth management, and estate planning. The firm is led by Gina Chironis (CPA, PFS, 30+ years experience) and includes Tyler Ondatje (CFP®), with a stated approach emphasizing evidence-based planning and the alignment of client finances with personal values. The team operates on a fiduciary basis without commissions, and offers investment advisory services, tax planning, and charitable giving strategies primarily to clients in Orange County.

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WealthWise Financial Services

5.0(3)

Irvine, California

WealthWise Financial Services, based in Irvine, California, provides financial planning and wealth management services centered on aligning client values with financial strategy. Led by CEO Loreen Gilbert, the firm uses a three-part process: articulating client vision, assessing risk tolerance, and developing legacy plans. The firm employs a tactical investment approach with core and satellite portfolio construction and has received recognition as a Forbes Top Woman Wealth Advisor in 2021 and 2022.

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Primerica Financial Services

5.0(5)

Jackson, California

Insurance Planning

Primerica Financial Services, operating from Jackson, California, is a financial services firm offering insurance analysis, investment management, and insurance planning through its broker-dealer PFS Investments Inc. The firm provides access to mutual funds, annuities, managed investments, and retirement account options including IRAs, 403(b) plans, and employer retirement plans, partnering with major investment companies such as Fidelity, American Funds, and Franklin Templeton. Sharon Cassella, a Regional Vice-President with life insurance and mortgage licensing, has been with the firm since 2004 and operates under a goals-based investing approach focused on emergency funds, long-term investing, and retirement income preparation.

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Holland Strategic Wealth Advisors

La Jolla, California

Estate Planning Investment Management Retirement Planning +1

Holland Strategic Wealth Advisors is a La Jolla-based firm offering financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, and estate planning services to individuals, families, business owners, and federal employees across the United States. The firm was founded by James Holland and provides a personalized planning process that addresses cash flow assessments, tax planning, insurance strategies, real estate planning, and legacy structuring. Services are designed to integrate investment management with tax-efficient planning and risk management tailored to each client's goals and values.

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LPL Financial Joel L Rohn AAMS

La Mesa, California

Joel L Rohn operates an investment management and wealth planning practice in La Mesa, California, affiliated with LPL Financial. The firm serves clients across diverse backgrounds and employs a three-step process—gathering information about the client's situation and goals, developing a financial strategy aligned with the client's time horizon and risk tolerance, and executing and monitoring the plan through life changes. The team emphasizes personalized attention, client-centered service, and a collaborative approach to help clients work toward their long-term financial objectives.

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Tweet Management Services

5.0(1)

La Mesa, California

Tweet Management Services is an independent investment advisory firm based in La Mesa, California, founded in 2009 by Kyle Tweet. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and risk mitigation services, with a stated approach that integrates long-term investing alongside consideration of near-term life goals and values. Kyle Tweet has over 25 years of investment industry experience, beginning his career in 2001 with American Express Financial Advisors before establishing the independent practice.

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Sagent Wealth Management

Laguna Beach, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Sagent Wealth Management, located in Laguna Beach, California, offers investment management, wealth management, financial planning, and estate planning services. Operating as a fiduciary, the firm conducts complimentary financial checkups for clients with portfolios of $250,000 or more, evaluating investments across various account types and providing long-term financial projections and estate plan reviews. The firm emphasizes personalized service and relationship longevity, beginning client engagements through an in-person consultation and detailed written analysis.

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Financial Connections Group, Inc.

Fiduciary

Larkspur, California

CFP

Fee-Only

Financial Connections Group, a fee-only advisory firm in Larkspur, California, provides financial planning and investment management services. The firm is staffed by CFP professionals including Brian Pon (EA), Jill Hollander (MBA), Jenny Coffey Smith (MSAPM), and Kim Wohler (RSSA), with expertise spanning retirement planning, tax planning, and work with unmarried couples and small-business retirement plans. Operating as a fiduciary, the team became part of Apella Wealth in 2026 while maintaining Bay Area operations.

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Williams Estate Planning, LPL

Livermore, California

Estate Planning

Brett Williams operates as a registered representative through LPL Financial, offering investment management, tax planning, insurance planning, retirement strategy, estate planning, and cash-flow coordination. A CFP® since 2025 with Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, Williams integrates multiple financial disciplines into cohesive client plans rather than treating them separately. The firm serves clients across California with personalized portfolio design and wealth management oversight across all life stages.

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Albert Paula, Financial Advisor - Parkwest Financial & Insurance Solutions

5.0

Lodi, California

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Parkwest Financial & Insurance Solutions, operating through Albert Paula in Lodi, California, provides financial planning and investment management services on a fee-based model. The firm operates as a fiduciary and conducts comprehensive planning across retirement, investments, and legacy strategy through a three-step process beginning with an initial consultation. Albert Paula's practice is affiliated with Eagle Strategies LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser and subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, and benefits from access to the Advanced Planning Group's expertise in estate and business planning.

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Serenity Wealth Management

5.0(13)

Long Beach, California

Insurance Planning Retirement Planning

Serenity Wealth Management is an investment advisory firm in Long Beach, California. Services include Financial Planning, Insurance Analysis, Investment Management, and Retirement Planning. The firm specializes in Insurance Planning. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open six days a week, including Saturdays. It holds a 5-star rating from 13 Google reviews.

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Randall Wealth Management Group

5.0(4)

Long Beach, California

Estate Planning Investment Management Retirement Planning +1

Randall Wealth Management Group is an investment advisory firm in Long Beach, California. Services include Estate Planning, Financial Planning, and Retirement Planning. The firm specializes in Investment Management and Wealth Management. Service options include onsite meetings. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open five days a week. It holds a 5-star rating from 4 Google reviews.

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Traveka Wealth, LLC

5.0(26)

Los Altos, California

Traveka Wealth is a fee-only independent registered investment advisor based in Los Altos, California, operating on a fiduciary basis and serving successful individuals and families in Silicon Valley. The firm specializes in comprehensive wealth management for technology professionals, with expertise in advanced tax planning and equity compensation strategies. Traveka offers personalized financial planning and customized wealth management guidance to clients navigating complex financial decisions.

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Mason & Associates, Inc.

5.0(3)

Los Angeles, California

Estate Planning

Mason & Associates, Inc. provides estate planning, financial planning, investment management, and tax planning services to individuals, families, business owners, and entrepreneurs in Los Angeles. Founded in 1989, the firm uses a four-step Life Planning approach centered on understanding clients' core values and objectives, developing customized investment strategies based on asset allocation and risk tolerance, implementing portfolios through an open architecture platform, and conducting ongoing reviews to adjust as circumstances change. The firm collaborates with clients' other professional advisors and emphasizes building close relationships to align all aspects of clients' financial and legal planning.

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Composition Wealth

4.3(6)

Los Angeles, California

Composition Wealth is a Los Angeles-based firm managing over $11 billion in assets across 40+ states with more than 20 advisory teams. The firm offers financial planning, tax integration, retirement planning, liquidity and credit services, and investment management, with service lines tailored to different life stages from young professionals to private wealth clients. Composition Wealth structures goal-based financial plans designed to evolve alongside client circumstances and priorities.

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Retirement Solutions, LLC

1.0

Los Angeles, California

Retirement Planning

Retirement Solutions, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement planning services to single women age 45 and older in the Los Angeles area. The firm offers a financial wellness program that includes retirement income strategies, investment organization aligned with client risk tolerance and values, and specialized Social Security claiming guidance. Founded in 1980, the firm is led by a principal focused on serving women navigating retirement transitions, including those who are widowed or divorced.

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Lynn A. Newman, Financial Advisor - Eagle Strategies

Los Angeles, California

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Lynn A. Newman is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with over 40 years in financial services who leads Eagle Strategies LLC, a New York Life registered investment advisory firm based in Los Angeles. She provides fee-based financial planning and investment management services, with particular expertise in retirement planning and work with entrepreneurs, business owners, and high-net-worth families. Newman emphasizes a comprehensive planning approach that addresses risk management, tax planning, estate planning, and major life transitions, and has been in practice since 1991.

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Brentwood Financial Advisors

Los Angeles, California

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Brentwood Financial Advisors operates offices in Los Angeles, Aspen, Nashville, and Tucson, serving entrepreneurs and families with retirement planning and investment management. The firm's advisors average over 30 years of combined experience and guide clients through a wealth management process that addresses asset allocation, investment strategy, and tax considerations. The firm earned Diamond Status recognition at the 2025 Cetera Circle of Excellence.

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EFC Wealth Management Firm

4.9(40)

Los Angeles, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

EFC Wealth Management, based in Los Angeles, offers financial planning and investment management services with a stated focus on retirement strategy. The firm employs a documented six-step process called the Sound Fiscal House approach, which incorporates investments, income planning, tax planning, healthcare, legacy planning, and risk analysis. Services are delivered by advisors referred to as Financial Architects, and the firm manages client assets as part of its comprehensive planning engagement.

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MainStreet Financial Planning, Inc

5.0(9)

Los Gatos, California

MainStreet Financial Planning, a Los Gatos-based firm with several decades of experience, offers comprehensive financial planning through its proprietary Money Roadmap process that addresses cash flow, insurance, retirement, education savings, debt management, and investment strategy. The firm provides an interactive planning service with ongoing advisory support through its Navigation Support Program, available at tiered fee levels starting with a deposit plus monthly retainer ($2,200 deposit and $241/month, or $2,500 deposit and $309/month). Clients receive detailed discovery and goal-setting sessions, a customized financial roadmap accessible via an online portal, and regular check-ins with their assigned advisor to adjust the plan as circumstances change.

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William T. Toner, CFP , AIF

Montecito, California

CFP

William T. Toner is a CFP-credentialed financial advisor based in Montecito, California, operating under the name True Wealth Planning. He provides financial planning counsel to families and individuals, with a practice model that limits the number of clients to allow for thorough, contextual consideration of their financial decisions. Toner's stated approach emphasizes integrating overlapping financial matters to create clarity and coordination among a client's affairs.

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Harbor Hills Wealth Management

5.0(9)

Montecito, California

Insurance Planning

Harbor Hills Wealth Management is a privately owned, independent firm in Montecito serving individuals and families with complex financial situations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and insurance analysis, with particular expertise in insurance planning, alongside services in retirement income planning, estate planning, business liquidity transitions, multigenerational planning, and philanthropic strategy. Harbor Hills structures its approach around understanding clients' full financial circumstances and values, maintaining a selective client base to provide personalized service and discretion.

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J Ward Financial

Morgan Hill, California

Jim Ward is a fee-only CFP and registered investment adviser in Morgan Hill who combines financial planning with estate planning and elder law expertise, holding credentials including CFP, CRPC, and RICP designations along with a law degree and LL.M. The firm uses a Vision-Focused Planning process that addresses tax, estate, retirement, investment, and protection planning by first understanding clients' goals, values, and life priorities across work, family, health, and other areas before implementing investment strategies. Clients must have a minimum of $1 million to invest, and the firm structures engagement through initial phone meetings and extended planning sessions to ensure mutual fit and comprehensive goal alignment.

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LPL Financial, Silverback Wealth Mgmt, Michael.J.Beiter, Financial Advisor

Murrieta, California

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Silverback Wealth Management, based in Murrieta, California, is an investment management firm led by Michael J. Beiter that specializes in retirement planning and investment management. The firm offers an assessment-strategy-implementation approach, working with clients across various backgrounds and financial situations to develop individualized plans aligned with their goals and risk tolerance. The firm operates under LPL Financial and provides investment management services alongside retirement planning consultation.

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Noble Financial Advisors

5.0(2)

Newport Beach, California

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Noble Financial Advisors is a Newport Beach-based wealth management firm offering investment management, financial planning, insurance solutions, and integrated advisory services across retirement, taxes, estate planning, and real estate. The firm is led by its founder Alan, a registered investment advisor and fiduciary, supported by Certified Financial Planners. The firm also operates Noble Comprehensive Insurance, partnering with multiple carriers to provide life, auto, home, liability, and long-term care coverage to individuals and families throughout California.

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Alpha Wealth Management and Planning

5.0(3)

Novato, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Alpha Wealth Management & Planning is an independent financial services firm based in Novato, California, offering financial planning, investment management, and wealth management services. The firm also provides divorce financial analytics. As an independent firm, it develops customized financial plans and strategies for clients seeking guidance across multiple aspects of wealth management.

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Mallory Wealth Management

5.0(4)

Ontario, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Mallory Wealth Management serves high-earning professionals and retirees across the United States, offering investment management and wealth management services from its Ontario, California office or via remote consultation. The firm works directly with clients through a structured five-step planning process—organizing financial information, prioritizing goals, developing strategy, testing plans against scenarios, and maintaining ongoing reviews. The practice serves physicians, attorneys, executives, engineers, and entrepreneurs, as well as retirees focused on retirement income and asset protection.

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Xel Wealth Management

5.0(3)

Ontario, California

Estate Planning

Xel Wealth Management is a CPA firm and financial advisory practice with offices in Ontario, California and five other U.S. locations, offering tax preparation, bookkeeping, wealth management, estate planning, and insurance brokerage services. The firm serves both individual and business clients, providing audit, M&A advisory, accounting, outsourced CFO support, and commercial insurance solutions. Xel operates across multiple industries including healthcare, real estate, and hospitality.

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Concours Capital Advisors

Ontario, California

Concours Capital Advisors is an Ontario, California-based financial advisory firm offering investment management and financial planning services. The firm's process begins with an initial conversation to assess alignment, followed by development of a personalized strategy with specific recommendations and ongoing periodic reviews. The team includes wealth advisors with CFP credentials and support staff with backgrounds in finance, economics, accounting, and client service. The firm emphasizes relationship-building centered on trust, clarity, and integrity, with clients retaining the choice of whether to implement recommendations with the firm or elsewhere.

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Scott Eichler - Savvy Advisors - Financial Planner Orange County

5.0(13)

Orange, California

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Scott Eichler operates Savvy Advisors in Orange County, California, offering investment management and retirement planning services. He works with attorneys, plaintiffs managing lawsuit proceeds, business owners, and retirees, employing a structured process that begins with goal discovery and financial assessment, followed by data analysis, customized action planning, and ongoing quarterly reviews. His practice emphasizes tax-efficient strategies, structured settlements, and income-based investing for clients seeking to deploy assets strategically.

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Joshua E. Hernandez - CFEd Certified Financial Educator

5.0(35)

Orange, California

Joshua E. Hernandez - CFEd Certified Financial Educator is an investment advisory firm in Orange, California. Services include Financial Planning. Advisory services are available in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Service options include onsite meetings and online appointment booking. Appointments are required. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open five days a week. It holds a 5-star rating from 35 Google reviews.

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Modern Wealth Design

5.0(1)

Orange, California

Modern Wealth Design is a financial planning firm based in Orange, California that works with clients across different income levels and career stages, from young professionals to affluent individuals. The firm follows a four-step process: initial discovery to understand client goals and finances, plan design and analysis, presentation and implementation of recommendations, and annual review meetings. When providing investment advisory services, the firm acts as a fiduciary under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

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Gilb Financial

Oroville, California

Gilb Financial, based in Oroville, California, is operated by Darin Gilb, a local financial advisor with over 18 years in the business. The firm works with individuals and businesses to develop financial strategies addressing retirement, tax planning, and protection needs, with annual plan reviews recommended or as circumstances change. Services include insurance products through Gilb Financial, securities and investments via Ameritas Investment Company LLC (FINRA/SIPC member), and investment advisory services through Ameritas Advisory Services LLC.

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Brandon Rosi, Financial Advisor with Keystone Private Wealth

5.0(3)

Palm Desert, California

CFP

Retirement Planning

Brandon Rosi is a CFP-credentialed financial advisor at Keystone Private Wealth in Palm Desert, California, who brings experience from a healthcare background to financial planning work. He specializes in serving healthcare providers in private practice and operates as a fiduciary, offering financial planning, retirement planning, and asset management services. His approach emphasizes clear communication and understanding clients' short- and long-term objectives, informed by his training in physical therapy and insurance expertise.

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Cetera Investors

5.0(1)

Pasadena, California

Cetera Investors is an independent financial advisory firm in Pasadena, California, offering financial planning, insurance analysis, and investment management services. The firm operates as part of Cetera, a national financial services organization, and emphasizes independence from product restrictions to align recommendations with client objectives. The firm serves clients across various life stages, from retirement planning through tax-efficient investing strategies, with an approach centered on holistic planning and transparency.

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Lake Avenue Financial

5.0(41)

Pasadena, California

Lake Avenue Financial is an independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) in Pasadena offering financial planning and optional asset management on a fee-based model. Founded in 1997 by Alex Chalekian, the firm serves clients throughout the San Gabriel Valley and nationally, with no asset minimums and a fiduciary commitment to client interests. The team includes professionals with credentials such as Certified Financial Transitionist® and Certified Structured Settlement Consultant, and emphasizes a relationship-focused approach that prioritizes client values and clear communication over complex documentation.

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Fiducia Wealth Management Investment Advisor Representative Juan Salazar

Fiduciary 5.0(12)

Pasadena, California

Fee-Only Independent RIA

Estate Planning Investment Management Wealth Management

Fiducia Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only registered investment advisor based in Pasadena, California, operating under a fiduciary standard. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions, with a stated approach that incorporates holistic financial analysis and coordination with clients' other professional advisors. The firm conducts annual reviews and maintains ongoing communication to address changing life circumstances and financial needs.

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Wescom Financial - Pasadena

3.8

Pasadena, California

Debt Management

Wescom Financial is a credit union based in Pasadena, California that offers auto loans, mortgages, home equity lines of credit, personal loans, credit cards, and insurance services. The firm provides investment and securities services through LPL Financial, a registered broker-dealer and investment advisor. Wescom Financial specializes in debt management and serves members across multiple branch locations, with appointment scheduling available for loans, accounts, investments, and insurance services.

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Oliria Financial

Fiduciary 5.0(17)

Pasadena, California

Independent RIA

Investment Management

Oliria Financial is an independent registered investment adviser based in Pasadena, California, offering financial planning and investment management services. The firm's advisors hold CFP® credentials and operate under a fiduciary standard, designing personalized strategies that adapt to clients' changing circumstances and life transitions. The firm serves both individual clients and business owners, with particular experience serving medical professionals, and emphasizes transparent fee structures and regular client communication.

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The Boring Financial Company

5.0(1)

Pasadena, California

Bank-Affiliated

Estate Planning

The Boring Financial Company is a Pasadena-based, bank-affiliated wealth management firm specializing in estate planning and generational wealth transfer. The firm offers a range of services including retirement planning, investment growth strategies, education planning, elder care coordination, and financing guidance, all structured around disciplined, systematic approaches rather than speculative tactics. Working with external estate planning attorneys and using financial technology alongside direct advisor relationships, the firm develops personalized plans based on client circumstances and long-term objectives.

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CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Pasadena, California

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, an SEC-registered investment advisor, offers financial planning, investment management, and tax planning services through its Pasadena office. The firm serves business owners, family offices, individuals, and institutional clients, with advisors holding credentials including CFP, CFA, and CPA designations. Clients access account information and planning documents through a dedicated online dashboard, and the firm provides guidance on portfolio positioning, tax strategy, and estate planning integrated with broader business consulting services.

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Oak & Vine Wealth Management

5.0(7)

Paso Robles, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Oak & Vine Wealth Management is a fee-only financial advisory firm in Paso Robles founded by Eric Hallin, who oversees more than $100 million in assets managed and brings over 20 years of industry experience. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and wealth management services through a collaborative approach that integrates clients' professional networks including CPAs, insurance providers, and estate specialists. Services include comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, tax and estate planning coordination, and social security optimization guidance. The firm operates as a fiduciary and serves families and business owners, working through a structured process of risk assessment, financial planning and analysis, and customized portfolio implementation.

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Larry Bennett, Adviser - Bennett Financial & Insurance Services

5.0(1)

Placentia, California

Insurance-Based

Insurance Planning

Bennett Financial & Insurance Services, based in Placentia, California, offers financial planning and insurance analysis with a focus on insurance planning strategies. The firm works through a three-phase engagement process: initial discovery of client goals and values, implementation of strategies such as insurance policies and tax-efficient account structures, and ongoing adjustments as circumstances change. The practice emphasizes coordination with clients' other professional advisors to integrate financial, tax, and legal strategies.

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Transitions Financial Planning

5.0(8)

Rancho Mirage, California

Transitions Financial Planning is a fiduciary firm in Rancho Mirage, California, founded by Howard Jay Rubin, a CFP® with credentials including RICP®, CLU®, CeFT®, and CDFA®. The firm specializes in financial planning for women navigating major life transitions such as widowhood, caregiving, and retirement, drawing on Rubin's background in financial psychology and life transitions. The team includes Director of Client Care Minna Whitcher, and the firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to local and nationwide clients.

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Bull Oak

Fiduciary 5.0(29)

Rancho Santa Fe, California

Fee-Only

Investment Management Small Business

Bull Oak is a fee-only fiduciary financial advisor based in Rancho Santa Fe, California, offering financial planning, investment management, tax strategy, and tax preparation services. The firm employs a data-driven, fact-based planning process that begins with a goal-discovery session to understand clients' objectives and develop individualized strategies. Bull Oak integrates planning, investment management, and tax services under a single fee arrangement.

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Bright Lake Wealth Management - Redding

5.0(13)

Redding, California

Retirement Planning

Bright Lake Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Redding, California, offering financial planning and retirement planning services. The firm conducts an initial strategy session to understand client goals, provides a draft financial plan addressing portfolio analysis and opportunities, and implements the agreed-upon strategy. Services include retirement income planning, Social Security optimization, tax planning for withdrawals, and investment management with a focus on diversified portfolios. The firm works with retirees in the Redding area.

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Wealthwise Partners

5.0(18)

Redding, California

Wealthwise Partners is a financial advisory firm in Redding, California that serves business owners, impact-focused investors, and individuals approaching or in retirement. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio guidance, with advisors describing themselves as credentialed professionals with decades of local experience. The practice emphasizes understanding clients' priorities and life circumstances alongside financial analysis, and maintains a client learning center to support informed decision-making.

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Chris Hall, AAMS™, CPFA™ - Redding Financial Advisors

5.0(27)

Redding, California

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Redding Financial Advisors, led by Chris Hall (AAMS™, CPFA™), serves clients in Redding, California with a focus on financial planning, investment management, estate planning, and intergenerational wealth transfer. The firm requires a minimum of $500,000 in investable assets and emphasizes quarterly review and stress-testing of investment strategies in coordination with tax and legal professionals. Chris Hall is a Redding native involved in community coaching and charitable work, and the firm has earned 5-star ratings on Google based on 27 reviews.

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Brian Scarr Investment Management LPL Financial, Financial Advisor

Fiduciary 5.0(23)

Redding, California

Independent RIA

Investment Management

Brian Scarr Investment Management is an independent registered investment advisor in Redding, California, offering financial planning and investment management services while acting as a fiduciary. The firm emphasizes a client-centered approach that begins with understanding personal circumstances, goals, and risk tolerance to guide long-term financial decisions. The principal, Brian Scarr, holds a business degree and has developed a practice focused on educating clients on personal finance concepts in accessible terms.

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David Chapple LPL Financial

Redding, California

David Chapple is a financial advisor in Redding, California who provides financial planning services through LPL Financial, with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He works with clients to develop goal-based plans addressing retirement preparation, insurance protection, education funding, debt management, and legacy planning, employing a structured process that identifies financial needs across major life stages and recommends appropriate products and strategies. His approach emphasizes collaboration with clients to ensure flexibility and ongoing alignment with changing circumstances.

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LPL Financial - Financial Advisor: Kevin Riley, CPFA

5.0(59)

Redding, California

Retirement Planning

Kevin Riley, CPFA, operates a financial advisory practice in Redding, California, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement planning services. The firm emphasizes a collaborative, team-based approach to understanding client risk tolerance, time horizons, and objectives, with a stated focus on proactive strategy development and ongoing monitoring. Riley employs a consultative process that aims to translate complex financial concepts into understandable guidance for clients preparing for retirement or managing existing assets.

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Convergence Wealth Partners, LLC

5.0(22)

Redding, California

Convergence Wealth Partners provides financial planning and investment management services from its Redding, California office, with a stated fiduciary approach to advisory services. The firm structures its work around four planning pillars—clarity, experiences, sufficiency, and impact—and employs a five-phase process that begins with discovery and perspective-gathering before developing customized recommendations across tax planning, income distribution, Social Security optimization, estate strategies, and business succession planning. Services include tax-defensible positioning, Roth conversion analysis, income longevity strategies, and generational fiduciary guidance, supported by ongoing client relationship management.

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Schneider Wealth Management

Fiduciary 5.0(1)

Redwood City, California

CFP

Fee-Only Independent RIA

Investment Management Wealth Management

Schneider Wealth Management is a fee-only independent registered investment adviser in Redwood City founded in 2007, led by Meredith Schneider, a CFP® with investment advisory experience dating back to 1998. The firm provides financial planning and investment management services, with a particular focus on engineers and technology executives managing $5–20M+ in assets, addressing complex decisions around equity compensation, taxation, and long-term wealth structure. The team includes CFP® Thomas Grunbeck as paraplanner and support staff, and takes a data-informed approach to planning aligned with clients' personal goals.

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Bay Area Financial Wellness

Redwood City, California

Bay Area Financial Wellness, based in Redwood City, is an independent firm affiliated with LPL Financial that offers retirement planning, tax-efficient investment strategies, values-based wealth planning, and divorce financial planning services. The firm serves clients navigating life transitions and major financial decisions, providing ongoing guidance across retirement readiness, income strategy, and estate planning. The team emphasizes a process-driven approach to financial advice rather than product-focused recommendations.

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Valores Latinos Inc, Global Financial & Associates Inc

Fiduciary 5.0(12)

Rialto, California

Independent RIA

Insurance Planning

Valores Latinos Inc, operating as a DBA of Global Financial & Associates Inc, is an independent registered investment advisor in Rialto, California that serves Hispanic communities with insurance analysis, tax planning, and insurance planning services. The firm acts as a fiduciary and offers guidance on income tax matters, life insurance, retirement planning, and related financial services. The principal holds life insurance licenses in California, Texas, and Nevada, along with income tax certification and notary credentials.

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Cornerstone Wealth and Tax Advisory Group, Inc.

5.0(82)

Roseville, California

Investment Management Retirement Planning Wealth Management

Cornerstone Wealth and Tax Advisory Group, Inc. is an investment advisory firm in Roseville, California. Services include Retirement Planning. The firm specializes in Investment Management and Wealth Management. Appointments are required. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open four days a week. It holds a 5-star rating from 82 Google reviews.

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Sierra Ridge Advisor Group

4.6(9)

Roseville, California

Sierra Ridge Advisor Group is a financial planning firm in Roseville, California, operating as registered representatives through LPL Financial (Member FINRA/SIPC). The firm offers financial planning services supported by in-house specialists and focuses on both accumulation and distribution phases. Advisors are licensed to conduct insurance business in certain states and work with clients on an ongoing basis.

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Diligence Wealth Management, LLC

5.0(41)

Roseville, California

CLU

Debt Management Insurance Planning Retirement Planning +1

Diligence Wealth Management, founded in 2010 by Liz Daffner, is an independent financial advisory firm serving clients in Roseville, California. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, Social Security optimization, insurance analysis, and debt management, with Daffner holding a CLU credential and licenses in Series 7, Series 66, and life insurance. The practice emphasizes client education and personalized planning across major life events such as inheritance, marriage, divorce, job changes, and retirement, operating within a network of independent advisors collectively overseeing $260 million in assets.

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Sierra Ridge Wealth Management

Roseville, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Sierra Ridge Wealth Management offers investment management and wealth management services from its Roseville office, with account minimums of $20,000. The firm employs a multi-strategy approach using registered products—including both active and passive investments and ETFs—across several investor profiles tailored to different risk tolerances and objectives, such as socially responsible investing, income generation, and broad market exposure through diversified sleeves (Opportunistic, Core Equity, and Fixed Income). Investment decisions incorporate fundamental analysis, relative valuations, and technical indicators, with portfolio rebalancing conducted semi-annually for qualified accounts and as needed for taxable accounts. Financial professionals are registered representatives with LPL Financial.

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Alphanso Inc

Sacramento, California

Alphanso Inc is a Sacramento-based wealth management firm that operates on a fiduciary standard and charges a flat fee with no AUM or commission-based charges. The firm uses AI-driven analysis to track and evaluate thousands of financial instruments daily, offering portfolio management through Charles Schwab as custodian, along with tax-loss harvesting and Monte Carlo forecasting tools. Services include estate planning and legacy document preparation, with attorney-reviewed plans valid across all U.S. states. The firm provides a 14-day trial period and commits to responding to all client inquiries within 24 hours.

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Legacy Asset Shield

Sacramento, California

Legacy Asset Shield, operating through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., provides tax-focused wealth planning for business owners, real estate investors, concentrated stock holders, and charitable families in Sacramento. The firm integrates strategies including charitable giving structures, tax loss harvesting, estate planning, and trusts to address tax exposure. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., which is registered with FINRA/SIPC.

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Ted Young, Financial Adviser - Financial Strategies Of California

Sacramento, California

Financial Strategies of California, founded in 1989 and based in Sacramento, offers financial planning services across personal, business, and specialized niches including professional athletes and entertainment industry clients. The firm's principal, Theodore R. Young (MSFS), leads a team-based approach that covers retirement planning, business succession, estate conservation, insurance analysis, and coordination with clients' tax and legal advisors. Services include cash flow analysis, goal setting, life insurance and legacy planning, business structuring, and tax reduction strategies, with investment advisory services provided through Eagle Strategies LLC. The firm employs a three-step process of discovery, analysis and goal prioritization, and ongoing monitoring to address clients' changing financial needs.

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Diamond Financial Group

Salinas, California

Debt Management

Diamond Financial Group is an independent financial services firm in Salinas, California, offering tax preparation, accounting, retirement and investment planning, life insurance, health benefits, business services, and loan solutions to individuals, families, and businesses across multiple industries. The firm follows a three-step planning process centered on understanding client needs, defining goals, and implementing personalized strategies. The team includes professionals such as Rowena Killens, Betty Fu, and others who work with clients on an ongoing basis to address financial milestones and planning needs.

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Optimal Wealth Network Inc. dba OWN Business Plus

5.0(2)

San Bernardino, California

Insurance Planning

Optimal Wealth Network Inc., operating as OWN Business Plus in San Bernardino, California, provides tax filing, tax preparation, and strategic tax planning services alongside insurance analysis and planning. The firm works with clients on business readiness through diagnostic assessments and offers retirement and wealth planning guidance on an ongoing basis, with personal financial consultants available for year-round consultations.

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Red Tower Advisors®

5.0(18)

San Carlos, California

Red Tower Advisors is an independent financial planning and investment management firm based in San Carlos, California, operating since 1998 with an average team experience of 24 years. The firm provides financial planning, investment portfolio management aligned with individual risk tolerance and time horizons, insurance planning, and tax-coordinated strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard. They serve clients across the Bay Area and nationwide, using digital planning tools and document management platforms to help clients address major life decisions including retirement, education funding, and generational wealth planning.

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Strong Valley Wealth & Pension

San Diego, California

Retirement Planning

Strong Valley Wealth & Pension is a San Diego-based financial advisory firm offering comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services, with a particular emphasis on retirement planning. The firm operates on a fee-based model and provides asset allocation, investment management, tax strategy optimization, estate planning guidance, and personal financial planning that addresses major life transitions. Strong Valley works with clients to assess their risk tolerance and align investment strategies with individual goals, and partners with Charles Schwab for custodial and account services.

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LourdMurray

San Diego, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

LourdMurray is a San Diego-based financial advisory firm offering financial planning and investment management services focused on wealth management. The firm structures its advice around clients' personal values and interests, developing customized financial plans that address investments, retirement, estate, insurance, and education planning. Their investment approach emphasizes evidence-based strategies with attention to diversification and tax efficiency, avoiding speculative trading and trend-chasing.

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D'Arcy Capital Management

5.0(12)

San Diego, California

D'Arcy Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser based in San Diego that serves business owners, professional athletes, and multi-generational families. Operating as a fiduciary on a fee-only basis, the firm provides wealth management and active portfolio management with in-house research capabilities. The team, which has worked together since 2007, emphasizes direct partner access and combines institutional resources with personalized service.

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CCS Capital Management

San Diego, California

College Savings Estate Planning Retirement Planning

CCS Capital Management is a San Diego-based advisory firm operating under Wells Fargo Advisors that serves individuals, families, business owners, and executives. The firm offers retirement planning, estate planning, portfolio management, qualified retirement plans, executive financial services including stock plan administration, trust services, education funding through 529 plans, and divorce financial analysis. The team includes partners with backgrounds in accounting, investment management, and financial planning spanning multiple decades, with particular expertise in managing portfolios for high-net-worth individuals and owners of closely held or recently sold businesses.

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Lightcap Financial Group

5.0(4)

San Diego, California

Lightcap Financial Group is an independent financial advisory firm based in San Diego serving retirees, business owners, and families. The firm offers financial planning, retirement planning, investment management, insurance and annuity planning, estate planning, tax planning, and education planning through a four-step process of listening, collaborating, implementing, and monitoring. They use Charles Schwab as their featured custodian and partner with insurance and annuity carriers for additional services.

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C.B. Financial Insurance Services, Inc.

5.0(29)

San Diego, California

Retirement Planning

C.B. Financial Insurance Services, Inc. is a family-owned wealth management firm based in San Diego with over 30 years of experience, offering investment management and retirement planning services. The firm employs a team approach to address client needs across different life stages—accumulation, preservation, and distribution—and was founded by Coley B. Davis III, a former law enforcement detective with a background in financial crimes investigation. The company serves individuals, families, and business owners primarily through client referrals.

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Next Gen Financial Planning

5.0(9)

San Diego, California

Next Gen Financial Planning is a fee-only fiduciary firm in San Diego serving high-earning professionals in their 20s through 40s with financial planning, investment management, and tax planning services. All planners hold or are pursuing the CFP® designation, and the firm charges transparent fees paid directly by clients with no commissions or referral arrangements. The firm addresses questions spanning employee benefits, student loan strategies, equity compensation, insurance review, estate planning, and major life transitions aligned with clients' values and goals.

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Encompass Financial Services

5.0(53)

San Diego, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Encompass Financial Services in San Diego offers income tax preparation, financial planning, investment management, estate planning, and wealth management services. The firm's advisors hold CPA and CFP certifications and conduct detailed reviews of clients' tax situations and investment portfolios, then develop financial plans supported by market simulations and quarterly portfolio monitoring. The practice emphasizes year-round tax strategy and coordinates across tax, investment, and estate planning needs.

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Van Nostrand Wealth Management LLC

San Diego, California

Retirement Planning

Van Nostrand Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment advisor based in San Diego with an additional office in Austin, founded approximately 20 years ago by Mary Van Nostrand, a CFP® with over 30 years of industry experience. The firm provides financial planning and investment management services, with particular emphasis on retirement preparation, transition, and income planning for both established professionals and younger savers. Led by Van Nostrand and supported by advisors including Garrett Van Nostrand (CFA®) and Grant Van Nostrand (pursuing CFA certification), the firm operates under a fiduciary standard and receives compensation solely from client fees, with no product commissions.

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United Capital Financial Advisors

5.0(1)

San Diego, California

Retirement Planning Investment Management

United Capital Financial Advisors is an investment advisory firm in San Diego, California. Services include Financial Planning and Investment Management. The firm specializes in Retirement Planning. Service options include onsite meetings. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open seven days a week, including weekends. It holds a 5-star rating from 1 Google review.

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HSL & Associates

San Diego, California

HSL & Associates is a fee-based financial planning and investment management firm founded in 1980, operating in San Diego, Phoenix, and Tucson with fiduciary responsibility to advisory clients. The firm offers retirement planning, investment guidance, insurance evaluation, college funding strategies, estate planning, and cash flow analysis to individuals and families across the United States. As an independently owned company without ties to brokerages, banks, or insurance carriers, HSL charges transparent fees and operates without sales quotas or production incentives. The team includes advisors such as Chris, who holds Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and specializes in comprehensive financial planning.

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The Manning Companies

San Diego, California

The Manning Companies is a San Diego-based firm offering financial planning and investment management services alongside banking solutions, corporate retirement plan consulting, education planning, estate and charitable giving strategies, and risk management. The firm coordinates multiple areas of client finances—including investments, cash management, lending, and wealth transfer—and employs investment managers to develop portfolio strategies using Raymond James institutional resources. Investment advisory services are provided through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.

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Wealth Legacy Group, Inc.

5.0(15)

San Diego, California

Estate Planning

Wealth Legacy Group, Inc., based in San Diego, is a registered investment advisor and fiduciary firm founded by R. J. Kelly that has served clients for over 30 years. The firm specializes in estate planning, financial planning, insurance analysis, and investment management, with particular focus on entrepreneurs, business owners, and professional families navigating business transitions and wealth transfer. The firm employs a proprietary planning process that addresses asset management, retirement planning, estate and business succession planning, and family relationship considerations. Services include annual reviews to help clients align planning with their evolving circumstances and goals.

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Lucia Capital Group

4.6(21)

San Diego, California

Lucia Capital Group is a San Diego-based financial planning and wealth management firm led by Ray Lucia Jr. as chairman and CEO, with locations nationwide. The firm employs CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Chartered Financial Consultants, and in-house CFAs who operate as fiduciaries and charge on a household fee-based model. Services include comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, tax-efficient strategy design, retirement income planning via their Bucket Strategy®, insurance planning, healthcare and long-term care planning, and estate coordination. The firm emphasizes a "Strategy First®" approach that prioritizes financial planning before investment selection, with ongoing monitoring and advice across client accounts.

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Lengrand & Henri

San Francisco, California

Estate Planning

Lengrand & Henri is a San Francisco-based estate planning firm serving high-net-worth families with at least $10 million in assets. Operating on a fee-only, fiduciary basis with no ties to financial institutions or product manufacturers, the firm coordinates cross-border wealth structures and coordinates with international legal and tax advisors. The team includes Founder & CEO Guillaume Decalf, Certified Financial Planner Lindsey Swanson, Financial Planner Smara Savoy (Series 65 licensed), and Financial Planner Nicolas Benit, each bringing decades of experience in wealth management and cross-border advisory work.

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Burkland Associates

4.3(12)

San Francisco, California

Burkland Associates is a San Francisco-based fractional CFO and startup finance firm offering accounting, tax compliance, payroll, HR, and strategic financial services to venture-backed companies. The firm serves startups across sectors including SaaS, AI, fintech, biotech, healthcare, and clean energy, and works with companies at all stages from pre-seed through growth. Burkland integrates with major accounting platforms and structures engagements using fixed or hourly pricing models. The firm assigns each client a dedicated account lead and client success manager, with communication tailored to the service package selected.

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Wealth Script Advisors LLC

5.0(21)

San Francisco, California

Wealth Script Advisors is a fee-only, fiduciary financial advisory firm in San Francisco specializing in financial planning and investment management for technology professionals. The firm addresses complex financial situations including equity compensation, stock options, concentrated positions, and tax optimization, working with a network of affiliated tax and legal specialists. Led by Alex Caswell (CFA, CFP, EA, former UC Berkeley professor) and supported by Dorene Marquet, the firm combines personalized service with institutional-grade wealth management capabilities tailored to tech sector clients seeking clarity around compensation structures and wealth accumulation.

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Haven Wealth Management

San Francisco, California

Retirement Planning

Haven Wealth Management is a fiduciary financial planning firm in San Francisco offering comprehensive financial planning, retirement income planning, education planning, estate planning, and business succession services. The firm structures its client engagements around a four-point process focused on competence, coaching, convenience, and continuity, and coordinates with estate attorneys, CPAs, and insurance professionals. Services encompass protection planning, Social Security optimization, workplace benefits planning, and access to investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and annuities, though legal and tax advice are provided through partner referrals.

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Perigon Wealth Management

San Francisco, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Perigon Wealth Management is an independent registered investment advisor based in San Francisco offering financial planning and investment management services. The firm works with executives, business owners, individuals, families, athletes, entertainers, and organizations, providing guidance on areas such as tax planning, concentrated stock positions, education funding, charitable giving, estate planning, and life transitions. As an RIA, the firm states it selects investments based on clients' best interests and values alignment rather than product affiliation. The firm employs a three-step client process: get acquainted, create a financial roadmap, and align the portfolio.

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Loan Factory - We Dare You to Compare

5.0(4672)

San Jose, California

Loan Factory - We Dare You to Compare is an investment advisory firm in San Jose, California. Services include Estate Planning. Advisory services are available in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. Service options include onsite meetings and online appointment booking. Appointments are required. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open five days a week. It holds a 5-star rating from 4,672 Google reviews.

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GMG TAXES, INSURANCE & BUSINESS SERVICES

5.0(100)

San Jose, California

GMG Taxes, Insurance & Business Services is located in San Jose and offers tax planning and preparation along with insurance analysis for individuals and business owners. The firm provides customized tax strategies, retirement planning guidance, and investment consultation, with a focus on compliance and identifying deduction opportunities. The firm has earned a 5-star rating across 100 Google reviews.

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Sun Wealth Advisor of LPL Financial

5.0(2)

San Jose, California

Insurance Planning Retirement Planning

Sun Wealth Advisor of LPL Financial, based in San Jose, California, provides retirement planning, financial planning, investment management, estate planning, and insurance analysis services to individuals and families. The firm follows a three-step approach: clarifying client goals, developing personalized strategies, and providing ongoing adjustments as circumstances evolve. Insurance planning and retirement planning are key specialties, with a focus on helping clients build confidence in their long-term financial position.

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CD Financial

5.0(1)

San Juan Capistrano, California

Retirement Planning

CD Financial is an investment advisory firm in San Juan Capistrano, California. Services include Financial Planning and Retirement Planning. Advisory services are available in English and Spanish. Service options include onsite meetings and online appointment booking. Appointments are required. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open four days a week. It holds a 5-star rating from 1 Google review.

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San Luis Wealth Advisors

San Luis Obispo, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

San Luis Wealth Advisors is an independent wealth management firm in San Luis Obispo serving clients with at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm offers investment portfolio management, financial planning, estate planning, real estate investment consulting, and private equity guidance, operating on a fee-only basis for discretionary account management. The team includes CFP®-credentialed advisors with extensive experience in traditional investments, alternative assets, tax planning, and coordination with clients' other professional advisors. The firm takes a holistic approach addressing both asset and liability sides of a client's financial picture.

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Cerro Pacific Wealth Advisors

5.0(2)

San Luis Obispo, California

Cerro Pacific Wealth Advisors is a registered investment advisor in San Luis Obispo serving automotive dealer principals and their reinsurance operations. The firm specializes in managing reinsurance reserve and surplus accounts, developing custom investment strategies aligned with investment policy statements, and handling personal asset and 401(k) plan management for dealership owners. The firm operates on a long-term investment approach focused on steady growth through liquid assets and provides ongoing account monitoring and reporting to clients, agents, and affiliated reinsurance companies.

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Jacob Driver - 1031 Exchange Specialist

5.0(4)

San Marcos, California

1031 Capital Solutions, founded by Jason McMurtry and led by managing partners McMurtry (MBA) and Richard Gann (JD, California State Bar member since 1997), operates as a fiduciary investment advisor serving high-net-worth real estate investors in San Marcos, California. The firm provides fee-for-service advisory on 1031 exchanges, passive real estate investments, tax strategies, estate planning, and deal structuring, typically working with clients on transactions exceeding $10 million or involving complex ownership structures. The team includes Senior Vice President Jacob Driver, drawing on combined decades of experience across investment management, real estate brokerage, and legal practice. The firm holds Series 7, 63, and 65 securities registrations and operates under a fiduciary duty model rather than commission-based compensation.

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Linnea Westlake Advisory, Inc. dba Transworld Business Advisors

5.0(2)

San Marcos, California

Linnea Westlake Advisory, operating under Transworld Business Advisors, is a California-licensed business brokerage and M&A advisory firm based in San Marcos serving business owners throughout the state. The firm works with established, profitable companies across sectors including home services, commercial services, B2B services, healthcare, niche manufacturing, distribution, specialty trades, SaaS, and franchises to evaluate sale readiness, identify value drivers, and execute confidential transactions. Services include operational assessment, business valuation, buyer networking, and transaction facilitation, supported by the principal's operational business background and deal experience. The firm holds California Business Broker License #02028068.

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Carson Wealth

4.0(1)

San Rafael, California

CLU

Estate Planning Investment Management Retirement Planning +1

Carson Wealth is an investment advisory firm in San Rafael, California. Services include Estate Planning, Financial Planning, and Retirement Planning. The firm specializes in Investment Management and Wealth Management. Its advisors hold CLU credentials. Appointments are recommended. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open five days a week. It holds a 4-star rating from 1 Google review.

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Channel Wealth

Santa Barbara, California

Investment Management Retirement Planning Wealth Management

Channel Wealth is a fee-only fiduciary wealth management firm based in Santa Barbara, California that provides investment management, retirement planning, and wealth management services. As a fiduciary, the firm is legally required to act in clients' best interests and does not earn commissions from product recommendations. The firm operates with a team-based approach to deliver financial guidance across its service offerings.

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Painted Porch Advisors

Santa Barbara, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Painted Porch Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services to clients in Santa Barbara, California. The firm offers a detailed planning process covering investments, retirement, insurance, estate, and tax matters, along with a data-driven investment approach and access to alternative investments for qualified investors. Prospective clients receive a complimentary comprehensive financial plan with unlimited revisions over six months, with no obligation to engage as a continuing client, and the firm donates $100 to charity for each plan completed.

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Montecito Capital Management

5.0(8)

Santa Barbara, California

Investment Management

Montecito Capital Management is a fiduciary, fee-only registered investment advisory firm founded in 2004 with offices in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Led by Kip Lytel, CFA, the firm provides financial planning and investment management services, holding client assets in custody at Charles Schwab and employing a fee-based structure that declines with asset growth. The firm serves individuals and families with a minimum recommended investable asset level of $250,000, and its advisors hold credentials including CFA, CFP, and MBA degrees. The firm's advisory fees are structured approximately 30% below industry averages and operate under a transparent, conflict-free fiduciary model.

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Altura Wealth Advisors

4.8(8)

Santa Clara, California

Altura Wealth Advisors is a Santa Clara-based financial planning firm offering retirement planning, investment management, and estate planning services. The firm is led by President James Rukstalis (CFP®, ChFC, CLU) and Senior Advisor Peter Bradshaw (CFP®), both licensed investment advisors and insurance professionals. The firm follows a three-phase approach—reviewing client circumstances, organizing a strategic plan, and developing a comprehensive financial report—and operates on a complimentary initial consultation model. Services include retirement income strategies, portfolio management, tax-efficient estate transfer planning, and specialized planning for government employees and federal retirement systems.

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WellAcre Global Wealth Advisors | Certified Financial Planner Santa Monica, CA

5.0(22)

Santa Monica, California

CFP

Retirement Planning Investment Management

WellAcre Global Wealth Advisors is a Santa Monica-based financial planning firm led by founder Adam Scott, a CFP who provides investment management and retirement planning services. The firm uses a five-step engagement process beginning with a discovery meeting to identify client goals, followed by plan development, mutual commitment, organization of accounts, and ongoing progress reviews. Services encompass financial planning across investment, tax, estate, and insurance considerations, with the advisor serving as a personal chief financial officer to coordinate across the client's financial picture.

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Eddy Financial

Santa Monica, California

CFP

Investment Management Wealth Management

Eddy Financial is a Santa Monica-based wealth management firm founded by Bob Eddy and led by President Andrew Eddy, both holding CFP and ChFC credentials. The firm provides financial planning and investment management services across retirement accounts, education funding, executive compensation arrangements, and multi-generational wealth strategies, operating as a fiduciary. Andrew and Bob Eddy work with clients through a structured three-step process that identifies comprehensive financial goals across multiple life categories. The firm holds multiple professional designations including CFP, ChFC, CLU, and AIF certifications.

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WINDFALL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, Fee-Only, Fiduciary

Fiduciary 5.0(43)

Santa Monica, California

Fee-Only

Retirement Planning Investment Management

WINDFALL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, Fee-Only, Fiduciary is an investment advisory firm in Santa Monica, California. It acts as a fiduciary. Services include Financial Planning and Investment Management. The firm specializes in Retirement Planning. Compensation is on a fee-only basis. Appointments are recommended. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open daily. It holds a 5-star rating from 43 Google reviews.

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Trent Wealth Management of LPL Financial

Santa Rosa, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Trent Wealth Management of LPL Financial, based in Santa Rosa, California, provides investment management and wealth planning services. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement planning, estate planning, and education planning assistance, with advisors holding the UniFi by CAIA certification in alternative investments. The team delivers personalized service and works directly with clients to understand their financial circumstances, goals, and risk tolerance.

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Sanford Eric Bressick, Financial Advisor - Eagle Strategies

Santa Rosa, California

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Sanford Bressick is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies LLC, a registered investment adviser and subsidiary of New York Life, serving clients in Santa Rosa, California. He offers financial planning and investment management services, with particular expertise in retirement planning and estate planning, drawing on over 40 years of experience in financial services. Eagle Strategies engages clients through a collaborative planning process that assesses their financial situation and develops customized strategies, supported by an internal team of financial planning consultants, specialists, and portfolio professionals.

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Casey Barrett Financial & Insurance Services

Santa Rosa, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Casey Barrett Financial & Insurance Services, based in Santa Rosa, offers financial planning and wealth management services led by principals Brian Barrett and Thomas Casey. Both advisors hold FINRA securities licenses (Series 7, 66, 63, and 6) and insurance certifications, with Barrett bringing over seven years of experience in financial advisory. The firm serves clients across various professions with particular emphasis on medical professionals, utilizing a data-driven planning process grounded in understanding each client's financial objectives and circumstances.

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Cipolla Financial Advisors

Santa Rosa, California

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Cipolla Financial Advisors, based in Santa Rosa, California, provides estate planning, financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management services. The firm uses a three-meeting introductory process at no charge to evaluate fit before engagement, and structures advice around clients' stated goals and values. The practice emphasizes tax-reduction strategies and coordinates investment management with broader financial objectives, reassessing the plan as circumstances change.

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Sonoma Wealth Advisors

Santa Rosa, California

Fee-Based Independent RIA

Investment Management

Sonoma Wealth Advisors is an independent registered investment advisor in Santa Rosa offering financial planning, investment management, and tax advisory services on a fee-based model. The firm employs CFP® professionals and Accredited Investment Fiduciaries who work under a fiduciary standard, providing portfolio management, tax strategy analysis using proprietary tools, and insurance guidance aligned with clients' financial plans. The team incorporates Nobel Prize–framework risk analysis and serves Northern California families and individuals with comprehensive wealth management across investments, real estate, and business holdings.

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Alpha Wealth Management and Planning

3.0(2)

Santa Rosa, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Alpha Wealth Management & Planning is an independent financial services firm located in Santa Rosa, California, offering financial planning, investment management, and divorce financial analytics. The firm provides wealth management guidance and develops customized financial strategies for clients seeking to clarify their objectives and establish actionable plans.

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Madson Wealth Advisors

Santa Rosa, California

Madson Wealth Advisors is a family-run firm in Santa Rosa, California, offering investment management, retirement planning, estate planning, and tax planning services. The firm is led by Maxwell Madson, a Chartered Financial Analyst, and serves a limited client base with an emphasis on personalized service built on more than 50 combined years of client service experience. The firm works with pre-retirees, retirees, and individuals managing sudden wealth from inheritances, property sales, or business sales, focusing on cash flow management and risk structuring.

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Harrison Saal, Financial Advisor - Three Groves Insurance and Financial Services LLC

Santa Rosa, California

Insurance-Based

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Harrison Saal, Financial Advisor - Three Groves Insurance and Financial Services LLC is an insurance-based firm in Santa Rosa, California. Services include Financial Planning and Insurance Analysis. The firm specializes in Retirement Planning and Investment Management. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open daily.

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Premier Financial Consultants

5.0(9)

Sherman Oaks, California

Premier Financial Consultants is an investment advisory firm in Sherman Oaks, California. Services include Financial Planning, Investment Management, and Tax Planning. Advisory services are available in English and Spanish. Service options include onsite meetings and online appointment booking. Appointments are required. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open five days a week. It holds a 5-star rating from 9 Google reviews.

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Blankinship & Foster, LLC Fiduciary Financial Advisors

Fiduciary

Solana Beach, California

Fee-Only

Investment Management Retirement Planning

Blankinship & Foster is a fee-only fiduciary firm in Solana Beach, California offering financial planning and investment management with a focus on retirement income, tax planning, estate planning, and charitable giving strategies. The firm serves individuals with $1 million or more in investable assets who are approaching or in retirement, and employs a structured planning approach that includes multi-year cash flow modeling, Social Security optimization, and coordination with other professional advisors. As an SEC-registered firm accepting no commissions, Blankinship & Foster integrates tax, estate, and philanthropic considerations into a unified wealth management service delivered by its experienced advisory team.

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Sonoma Wealth Advisors

4.9(32)

Sonoma, California

Fee-Based Independent RIA

Investment Management

Sonoma Wealth Advisors is an independent RIA in Sonoma, California offering financial planning, investment management, and tax advisory services. The firm employs CFP® professionals and Accredited Investment Fiduciaries who operate under a fiduciary standard, managing client portfolios in alignment with documented financial plans while providing guidance on investments, real estate, and business holdings. The team includes in-house tax professionals who analyze tax situations and identify efficiency strategies using industry tools. The firm also offers insurance guidance as part of comprehensive wealth planning and has been recognized by SmartAsset, AdvisorHub, and Financial Advisor Magazine.

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SL Financial Group

1.0(1)

Stockton, California

SL Financial Group is an independent financial consulting firm based in Stockton, California that provides insurance analysis and financial advisory services. The firm works with clients to address insurance and financial planning needs by leveraging relationships with various brokerage firms and insurance providers to develop customized recommendations. At least one advisor holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (CHFC) and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) credentials. The firm structures its recommendations around each client's individual circumstances rather than promoting proprietary products.

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Goldstrand Planning Group, Inc.

Stockton, California

Goldstrand Planning Group is a wealth management firm in Stockton, California serving closely held and family-owned businesses and their owners. The firm provides insurance analysis and investment management alongside broader financial planning services designed to help business owners and families create and protect personal wealth. Their approach involves discussing client goals and circumstances, identifying obstacles, and implementing solutions to streamline financial complexity and enhance long-term security.

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Mitch Rosenberg, Financial Adviser - Mdr Insurance & Financial Services

Thousand Oaks, California

Mitch Rosenberg operates MDR Insurance & Financial Services in Thousand Oaks, California, offering financial planning services. He holds the CFP, CLU, ChFC, and AEP designations along with a Master of Science in Financial Services and CPA credentials. As a Member Agent of The Nautilus Group through New York Life and an Eagle Elite Advisor, Rosenberg serves clients through a high-touch service model. His team includes Associate Financial Advisor Daniel Lopez, who holds Series 7 and Series 66 certifications, and office manager Teresa Romero.

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Stars & Sand Financial

5.0(6)

Vacaville, California

Stars & Sand Financial is a faith-based advisory firm in Vacaville, California, led by two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals with Certified Kingdom Advisor® credentials who have over 30 years of combined experience. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning—including investment strategy, retirement, tax, generosity, and legacy planning—with biblically responsible investing through a partnership with Inspire Advisors, and conducts planning reviews and ongoing guidance through a three-stage process (Discover, Plan, Journey). The principals serve individuals, families, small business owners, churches, and ministries seeking to align their finances with Christian values.

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Dennis Goins & Associates

5.0(1)

Walnut Creek, California

Dennis Goins & Associates, based in Walnut Creek, California, provides investment planning, retirement planning, and estate conservation services through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Founder Dennis Goins holds an MBA from Tennessee State University, a B.S.B.A. from University of Tennessee–Knoxville, and the ChFC® and RICP® designations from The American College. The firm was established in 1992 and works with investors across different backgrounds and life stages, from first-time investors to those approaching or in retirement, developing strategies tailored to individual circumstances and risk tolerance.

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Ginsberg Financial Strategies

4.4(23)

Walnut Creek, California

Investment Management

Ginsberg Financial Strategies is an investment advisory firm in Walnut Creek, California. Services include Financial Planning and Investment Management. Service options include onsite meetings and online appointment booking. Appointments are recommended. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open five days a week. It holds a 4.4-star rating from 23 Google reviews.

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Trilogy Financial Services

5.0(2)

West Covina, California

Retirement Planning

Trilogy Financial Services provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement planning services with a focus on retirement strategies and life planning. The firm operates through a team-based advisory model that emphasizes personalized, data-driven planning and ongoing financial coaching, offering clients access to a secure portal for document management and account consolidation. Advisors work with clients across multiple life stages to address retirement readiness, Social Security timing, insurance needs, college savings, and other financial decisions. The firm maintains multiple locations and offers both in-person and virtual consulting options.

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Regal Financial Group-Carlos Guzman Financial Advisor

5.0(5)

West Covina, California

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Regal Financial Group, led by advisor Carlos Guzman in West Covina, California, provides investment management and retirement planning services. The firm follows a three-step process of discovery, recommendation, and implementation, working with investors across various profiles. With over two decades of experience, the practice emphasizes personalized client relationships and proactive strategy adjustment in response to life changes and market conditions.

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Strategic Fortune Wealth Management

4.7(14)

West Covina, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Strategic Fortune Wealth Management provides investment management and wealth management services to individuals, families, and business owners in the Greater Los Angeles area. The firm employs a holistic planning approach that incorporates client values and priorities into personalized financial strategies, supported by planning software tools and collaborative partnerships with legal and financial specialists. The team emphasizes diverse backgrounds and transparent, client-centered guidance as core differentiators in its service model.

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Sherwood Financial Partners

Westlake Village, California

Estate Planning

Sherwood Financial Partners is a registered investment advisor in Westlake Village, California, founded by Hannah and Matt. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, estate counseling and wealth transfer, and tax strategy services on a fee-only basis (hourly rates ranging from $250–$500 depending on service and client type), with no commission revenue. As a fiduciary, the firm works with clients to align investments with their goals, timeline, and risk tolerance while addressing estate planning needs.

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Shidoosh Wealth Management LLC

Westlake Village, California

Investment Management Wealth Management

Shidoosh Wealth Management LLC is an independent, fiduciary-driven advisory firm in Westlake Village serving individuals, families, and business owners across California and neighboring states. Founded in 1995, the firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement planning, estate planning coordination, tax-efficient portfolio strategies, and insurance analysis, with a disciplined approach centered on asset allocation and ongoing portfolio rebalancing. David Shidoosh, the President and CEO with over 31 years of experience, holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Specialist and Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor designations and is a member of the CFA Institute, with investment advisor registration in multiple states.

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Integrity Independent Financial & Insurance Services

5.0(5)

Whittier, California

Independent RIA

Integrity Independent Financial & Insurance Services is a registered investment advisor based in Whittier, California, founded in 2008 to provide financial planning and risk management services to individuals, couples, and business owners. The firm develops customized planning strategies focused on wealth creation, accumulation, and protection across areas including retirement, insurance, estate planning, and tax strategy. As an independent RIA, it operates without commission conflicts and emphasizes long-term client relationships as central to its practice.

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Shaw & Associates

4.3(22)

Yuba City, California

Investment Management Tax Strategy Wealth Management

Shaw & Associates is an investment advisory firm in Yuba City, California. Services include Financial Planning, Investment Management, and Tax Planning. The firm specializes in Tax Strategy and Wealth Management. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open six days a week, including Saturdays. It holds a 4.3-star rating from 22 Google reviews.

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Sean Andersen, Wealth Advisor - Aligned Insurance And Financial Solutions

Yuba City, California

Investment Management Retirement Planning Wealth Management

Sean Andersen is a licensed financial professional in Yuba City who offers financial planning, insurance analysis, and retirement planning services for families and business owners. His firm, Aligned Insurance And Financial Solutions, emphasizes ongoing communication through monthly check-ins and personalized strategy development that accounts for clients' evolving life circumstances and financial goals. The team, supported by office manager Maria, handles client onboarding, applications, underwriting, and company transfers as part of their service model.

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Finding an advisor in California

This listing shows advisory firms with offices in California. Each entry discloses its credentials, fee structure, and minimum account size. The table above is sortable; the city filter on the left narrows results; every firm links to its FINRA BrokerCheck and SEC IAPD record on the detail page.

If you're considering an advisor not on this list, the same verification applies: check their credentials, confirm fiduciary status in writing, and ask for the fee disclosure before you sign.

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