Seasoned, divorce financial planning 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.
Divorce often triggers complex financial decisions, from dividing assets to planning for new tax situations. Without focused expertise, you might overlook long-term impacts like retirement savings or tax consequences.
- Asset division insight. Look for advisors who understand how to value and split diverse assets, including retirement accounts and real estate.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how divorce changes your tax filing status and potential liabilities.
- Future financial planning. Ask how they help rebuild your financial goals post-divorce, including budgeting and investment strategies.
- Experience matters. Seasoned advisors bring years of navigating divorce complexities, which can help avoid costly mistakes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brandon S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Fresno, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Brandon Schwartz's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle the complexities of divorce financial planning, including asset division and tax impact awareness. Based in Fresno, CA, he operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, which offers a broad planning menu and combines advisory services with extensive research and tools, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less comprehensive resources.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Christopher C
Series 63, Series 65
Los Alamitos, CA
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Christopher Caira's 22 years of experience and focus on divorce financial planning equip him to handle complex asset division and tax implications in California. Affiliated with MassMutual Investors Services, a large firm offering comprehensive financial planning and asset management, he also brings expertise in estate planning and budgeting, serving diverse clients including business owners and divorced individuals, which distinguishes him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $249,379
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Anthony L
Series 66
Oceanside, CA
Merrill
Anthony Lafrano III specializes in divorce financial planning with 26 years of experience, offering expertise in asset division, tax impact, and rebuilding financial goals post-divorce. Based in Oceanside, CA, he works at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving executives and mid-career professionals, and provides a managed strategy fee of 1.10% for accounts under $2 million, distinguishing him with large-firm resources and a focus on equity compensation and retirement income.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Stephen B
Series 66
Palm Desert, CA
Cypress Wealth Services, LLC
Stephen Biesinger specializes in divorce financial planning with 22 years of experience, offering expertise in asset division, tax impact, and rebuilding financial goals post-divorce. Based in Palm Desert, CA, he operates through Cypress Wealth Services, an SEC-registered firm managing nearly $1 billion for high-net-worth clients, providing flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, which may appeal to those seeking seasoned, independent advisors with a focus on long-term portfolio construction.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,541,089
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Daniel B
Series 63, Series 66
San Mateo, CA
Private Portfolios, Inc.
Daniel Binn's 32 years of experience and specialization in divorce financial planning equip him to handle complex asset division and tax considerations in California divorces. Operating from San Mateo, CA, he offers both AUM and hourly fee structures, serving high-net-worth individuals with a focus on long-term, individualized asset allocation through mutual funds, ETFs, and equities, distinguishing him from advisors with less diverse investment approaches.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $1,120,223
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