Large-firm, active portfolio management financial advisors in California
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you actively manage your investment portfolio, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of frequent trading and market timing. Without this expertise, you might face higher taxes or miss opportunities to rebalance effectively. Large-firm advisors often have access to extensive research and resources, which can benefit your portfolio management.
- Tax-aware trading. Ask how they minimize tax impacts from frequent buying and selling, especially in a high-tax state like California.
- Market responsiveness. Confirm how they adjust your portfolio during market swings to capture gains or limit losses.
- Resource access. Large firms may offer proprietary tools or research; find out how these support your active management.
- Fee structure clarity. Understand how their fees align with active trading to avoid unexpected costs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Taylor R
Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Oppenheimer
Taylor Reed's expertise in active portfolio management is supported by 25 years of experience and a focus on retirement plans for business owners, making him well-suited for clients seeking active investment strategies in California. Based in San Francisco and affiliated with the large firm Oppenheimer, he offers flat-fee financial planning and access to a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower specialties or different fee structures.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $609,565
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Erin K
Series 63, Series 66
Folsom, CA
Allworth financial, L.P.
Erin Kincheloe specializes in active portfolio management within a large firm setting in California, leveraging 28 years of experience and expertise in real estate investing, ESG, and options strategies. Her firm, Allworth Financial, offers flat-fee financial planning and access to customized investment strategies including low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, distinguishing her from others by combining seasoned insight with a transparent fee structure and diverse investment tools.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $1,119,636
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Ernie S
Series 66
Los Angeles, CA
Merrill
Ernie Salgado specializes in active portfolio management with a focus on tax-loss harvesting, which is crucial for managing frequent trades and minimizing tax impacts in California. Working at Merrill, a large firm with extensive resources and a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, he serves mid-career professionals and high earners, offering access to discretionary portfolio management and tax-efficient strategies supported by Bank of America's platform.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Bradley N
Series 63, Series 66
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Fidelity
Bradley Norton specializes in active portfolio management within a large firm setting, leveraging Fidelity's proprietary research and algorithmic portfolio construction to support frequent trading and market responsiveness. With 30 years of experience and Series 63 and 66 credentials, he offers seasoned expertise in California's high-tax environment, differentiating himself through a blend of charitable giving knowledge and access to Fidelity's extensive resources.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Bailey B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Los Angeles, CA
Schwab Wealth Advisory
Bailey Burke specializes in active portfolio management with a focus on tax-loss harvesting, making her well-suited for investors in California who require frequent trading and market timing expertise. Working at Schwab Wealth Advisory, a large firm, she leverages proprietary tools like Schwab Equity Ratings® and offers non-discretionary advice, distinguishing her from others by combining seven years of experience with a CFP® certification and a background at Vanguard.
Experience: 8 years
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