Seasoned financial advisors working with doctors and medical professionals 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're a doctor or medical professional in California, you likely face unique financial challenges like managing student loans, planning for irregular income, or navigating practice ownership. Without an advisor familiar with these specifics, you might miss key opportunities to align your financial plan with your career's demands.
- Practice ownership insight. Look for advisors who understand the complexities of buying into or selling a medical practice, not just general small business advice.
- Loan management strategies. Confirm how they integrate student debt and other professional loans into your overall financial plan.
- Income variability planning. Ask how they help smooth cash flow and savings when your earnings fluctuate due to shifts in patient volume or contract changes.
- Retirement options for professionals. Ensure they can guide you through retirement plan choices tailored to medical careers, like 401(k)s or cash balance plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Arnie C
CFP®, EA
Vallejo, CA
Achievable Wealth, LLC
Arnie Cabiles specializes in financial planning for doctors and medical professionals in California, with 36 years of experience and expertise in retirement planning, cash flow management, and business ownership considerations. He offers flat-fee and hourly pricing, providing flexibility compared to typical AUM fees, and supports Locum Tenens physicians with tailored strategies to manage income variability and fast-track savings. His independent, CFP®-certified practice emphasizes accountability and personalized action plans, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $256,948
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Shawna S
Series 63, Series 65
Carlsbad, CA
Merrill
Shawna Such brings 28 years of experience advising medical professionals in California, with specialties in wealth management and retirement income strategies tailored to doctors. Her large-firm background at Merrill offers access to extensive resources, while her focus on women professionals and business owners adds a nuanced understanding of diverse client needs. Located in Carlsbad, she combines seasoned expertise with personalized service, differentiating her from advisors with narrower practice scopes.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Michelle G
Series 66
Westlake Village, CA
Alteri Wealth
Michelle Gruber's 23 years of experience and focus on doctors and medical professionals in California equip her to address unique financial challenges like practice ownership and income variability. At Alteri Wealth, she offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management with a long-term investment approach, serving affluent clients and entities, and employs a flat-fee structure for estate planning, differentiating her from advisors with purely asset-based fees.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,678,088
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Brian K
CFP®, Series 66
San Jose, CA
Diversify Advisory Services, LLC
Brian King brings 27 years of experience advising doctors and medical professionals in California, with expertise in retirement plans for business owners and business exit strategies, which are crucial for managing practice ownership and retirement planning. His firm employs a tactical diversification investment approach and offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned financial planning with specialized investment strategies tailored to medical professionals.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $837,592
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Erik T
CFP®
Newport Beach, CA
MedCentric Financial Network
Erik Thurnher is well-equipped to assist doctors and medical professionals in California with 29 years of experience and a CFP® certification, ensuring seasoned guidance tailored to this field. His affiliation with MedCentric Financial Network, which specializes in connecting high-earning medical professionals to independent, fee-only advisors, distinguishes him by focusing on credential verification and regulatory compliance rather than direct portfolio management.
Experience: 30 years
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