Top entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) 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're starting or restructuring a business in California, choosing the right entity type like an LLC or S-Corp can have lasting tax and legal impacts. A common mistake is picking an entity based on surface-level benefits without understanding how it affects your personal liability and tax obligations.
- Tax implications clarity. Confirm how the advisor explains pass-through taxation versus corporate tax and the impact on your personal income.
- Liability protection insight. Ask how they evaluate your risk exposure and recommend entity types that shield your personal assets.
- Ongoing compliance guidance. Entity choice affects annual filings and fees; check how they help you stay compliant with California regulations.
- Exit strategy alignment. Discuss how your entity structure supports future plans like selling or expanding your business.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Luis G
CFP®, CFA®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Granada, CA
Valtrion Capital Management, LLC
Luis Galdamez specializes in entity structure planning for LLCs and S-Corps in California, leveraging 22 years of experience and multiple designations including CFP®, CFA®, and ChFC®. His firm, Valtrion Capital Management, offers flat-fee financial planning with tailored portfolio strategies using ETFs and equities, serving both individual and high-net-worth clients, which distinguishes him from advisors focusing solely on business entities or different fee models.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,528,220
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Mike A
VerifiedCFP®
San Diego, CA
AdviceOnly
Mike Anderson specializes in entity structure planning for LLCs and S-Corps in California, offering clear guidance on tax strategies and business ownership considerations. His flat-fee model and CFP® certification, combined with a decade of experience and a focus on self-employed founders, distinguish him from others by providing personalized, independent advice tailored to business owners seeking practical, family-oriented financial planning.
Experience: 10 years
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Dillon K
Series 63, Series 65
Chandler, AZ
Modern Wealth LLC
Dillon Kazemi's expertise in entity structure planning, combined with his 11 years of experience and focus on business ownership considerations, equips him to guide California clients through LLC and S-Corp decisions. His firm, Modern Wealth LLC, offers discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting with a flat-fee option, serving established and young professionals, which may appeal to clients seeking comprehensive financial and business planning support beyond entity structuring.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $171,707
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Taylor S
CFP®, Series 66
Malibu, CA
Kanan Advisors
Taylor Snider specializes in entity structure planning for LLCs and S-Corps, offering clear guidance on tax implications and business exit strategies, which is crucial for California business owners. Based in Malibu, CA, he is a CFP® with seven years of experience at Kanan Advisors, a fee-only firm known for combining Modern Portfolio Theory with fundamental and technical analysis, and offers flat-fee project-based financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors with purely asset-based fees.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $910,153
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John K
CFP®, Series 63
El Segundo, CA
Core Financial
John Koudsi specializes in entity structure planning for LLCs and S-Corps in California, offering clarity on tax implications and liability protection essential for business owners. With 27 years of experience, CFP® certification, and a flat-fee structure ranging from $1,800 to $50,000 annually, he serves high-net-worth clients and brings practical insight from managing his own businesses, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $2,018,539
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