Seasoned financial advisors working with financial 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 work in finance, your income and benefits can be complex, and you may face unique tax and investment challenges. Without an advisor who understands the nuances of financial professionals' compensation and career paths, you risk missing opportunities to optimize your financial plan.
- Income complexity awareness. Confirm the advisor knows how to handle variable bonuses, deferred compensation, and stock options common in finance careers.
- Tax strategy expertise. California's high income taxes and property tax rules like Proposition 13 affect your planning; ask how they incorporate these into your strategy.
- Career transition planning. Financial professionals often change roles or firms; check how the advisor supports smooth financial adjustments during these moves.
- Long-term wealth management. Look for advisors who balance immediate cash flow needs with preserving wealth over decades, considering your career's unique trajectory.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Edmund R
Series 63, Series 65
Pasadena, CA
RBC Capital Markets
Edmund Regan II is well-equipped to assist financial professionals in California with complex income and tax strategies, leveraging his 41 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting, concentrated stock management, and wealth management. Operating within RBC Capital Markets, a large firm offering flat-fee options, he also brings a unique perspective from his involvement in business ventures and nonprofit boards, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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Andrew S
Series 63, Series 66
Newport Beach, CA
Fidelity
Andrew Sachs is well-equipped to assist financial professionals in California with complex income and tax strategies, drawing on 28 years of experience and his role as Regional Director of Wealth Management at Fidelity. His leadership in a large firm and expertise in wealth management provide a structured approach to career transition planning and long-term wealth preservation, distinguishing him from advisors with less extensive firm resources or leadership roles.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Linhvien T
Series 63, Series 65
San Jose, CA
Merrill
Linhvien Tran's 24 years of experience and expertise in executive compensation design and retirement income strategy make her well-equipped to address the complex financial needs of financial professionals in California. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill, a large firm, she offers a 1.10% AUM fee structure and specializes in ESG investing and wealth management, providing a comprehensive approach that balances immediate cash flow with long-term wealth preservation.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Frank M
Series 63, Series 65
Foster City, CA
IEQ Capital, LLC
Frank Mcfarland III is well-equipped to assist financial professionals in California, leveraging 30 years of experience and expertise in private and alternative investments, 10b5-1 plan design, and retirement plans for business owners. Operating within IEQ Capital, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers flat-fee structures and focuses on complex wealth management, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller client bases or less specialized investment approaches.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $24,582,290
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Norman M
Series 63, Series 66
Dana Point, CA
Compound Planning, Inc.
Norman Mains III is well-equipped to assist financial professionals in California with complex income and tax strategies, leveraging his 32 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he serves high earners and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through Compound Planning, which manages $4.3 billion in assets, distinguishing him from advisors with less firm-level resources.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $262,119
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