CFP®-certified financial advisors working with HENRYs (high earners, not rich yet) 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 earning a high income but haven't yet built significant wealth, you might face unique challenges like managing high taxes while saving for future goals. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how California's property tax rules, like Proposition 13, can affect your long-term financial picture.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they factor California's high income taxes and property tax limits into your overall plan.
- Cash flow management. Ask how they help balance current expenses with aggressive saving and investing.
- Growth strategy. Look for advisors who consider your earning trajectory and potential wealth accumulation over time.
- Risk and benefits. Discuss how they approach benefits like stock options or bonuses common to high earners but not yet wealthy individuals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Gerardo G
CFP®
Vista, CA
Confianza Wealth Management
Gerardo Garcia Jr. specializes in guiding high earners in California who are not yet wealthy, with expertise in tax strategies for small businesses and equity compensation tax strategy, which are crucial for managing complex income sources. His flat-fee, project-based financial planning and focus on millennial, first-generation wealth builders differentiate him from others by offering accessible, culturally aware advice tailored to early-stage wealth accumulation.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $49,400
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Deborah G
CFP®
Placerville, CA
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Deborah Grose is well-equipped to assist high earners in California who are not yet wealthy, leveraging her 17 years of experience and CFP® certification to address complex financial needs including tax impact and growth strategies. She offers a range of fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, works within a large firm that emphasizes modern portfolio theory and written investment policies, and serves diverse clients including executives and business owners, providing a comprehensive approach compared to advisors with narrower focuses.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Neddie B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Newport Beach, CA
Cetera
Neddie Bokosky is well-equipped to assist high earners in California who are not yet wealthy, leveraging his 36 years of experience and CFP® certification to address complex tax and retirement planning needs. Operating within Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and fiduciary services, he provides flexible flat-fee and hourly consulting options, distinguishing him from advisors with more rigid fee structures or less extensive firm resources.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Deirdre H
CFP®
Menlo Park, CA
Branch & Bloom Financial Planning, LLC
Deirdre Hegarty specializes in financial planning for high earners in California who are not yet wealthy, addressing challenges like tax strategies and cash flow management with a structured, values-based approach. With 2 years of experience, she offers flat-fee, project-based, and hourly services from her independent firm in Menlo Park, combining technical project management skills with personalized planning tailored to clients' unique goals.
Experience: 2 years
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Sarah S
CFP®, Series 63
Grass Valley, CA
Prosperity Capital Advisors
Sarah Soria is well suited for high earners in California who are not yet wealthy, offering expertise in active portfolio management and options strategies that can address complex income and tax situations. Her firm, Prosperity Capital Advisors, uses a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach and offers flat-fee and subscription pricing, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent fees and tailored financial planning.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $506,095
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