Flat-fee 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 managing investments and want clear, predictable fees, a flat-fee advisor can help you avoid surprises in your financial planning costs. Without a flat-fee structure, you might face complex or variable charges that make it hard to understand what you're paying for.
- Straightforward pricing. Confirm how the flat fee covers services like portfolio management, financial planning, and ongoing advice to avoid unexpected add-ons.
- Service scope clarity. Ask which financial tasks are included or excluded under the flat fee, so you know what to expect.
- Fee comparison. Compare flat fees against percentage-based fees to see which aligns better with your investment size and goals.
- Experience relevance. Check how the advisor’s years in practice translate into handling California’s unique tax environment, including Proposition 13 property tax rules.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jared F
Series 65
Huntington Beach, CA
Northwest Asset Management
Jared Fruth offers flat-fee financial consulting with fees tailored to service scope, making him suitable for clients seeking predictable costs in California. With four years of experience and a Series 65 designation, he works at Northwest Asset Management, a firm managing $3.6 billion and serving diverse clients using a fiduciary approach and Modern Portfolio Theory, which may appeal to those valuing strategic asset allocation and diversified portfolios.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,472,895
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Alan T
Series 63, Series 65
Los Angeles, CA
Regal Investment Advisors LLC
Alan Toman offers flat-fee options through Regal Investment Advisors, which provides discretionary investment management with a range of proprietary and third-party model portfolios. With nine years of experience and expertise in active portfolio management and options strategies, he serves diverse clients including individuals and businesses in California. His background also includes insurance services, adding a broader financial planning perspective compared to advisors focused solely on investment management.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $332,705
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Taylor R
Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Oppenheimer
Taylor Reed offers flat-fee financial planning services in California, with fees up to $10,000 depending on plan complexity, making costs predictable for clients managing investments. Based in San Francisco and backed by Oppenheimer's large-firm resources, he brings 25 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners, wealth management, and active portfolio management, serving executives and founders with tailored strategies.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $609,565
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Charles B
Series 63, Series 65
Los Angeles, CA
LPL Financial
Charles Bachtell offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting services in Los Angeles, making him well-suited for clients seeking predictable costs in California's unique tax environment. With 35 years of experience and specialties including wealth management, retirement plans for business owners, and tax-loss harvesting, he operates within LPL Financial, a large firm providing both advisory and brokerage services supported by in-house research.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Charles P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Rafael, CA
WealthSpire Advisors
Charles Pyfer III offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting services in California, with fees generally starting at $5,000 annually, making him suitable for clients seeking predictable costs. With 19 years of experience and CFP® certification, he works at Wealthspire Advisors, a large firm known for customized, institutional-style asset allocation and serving high-net-worth individuals, which may appeal to established professionals looking for comprehensive wealth management.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $3,410,246
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