Seasoned 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 substantial wealth, you need an advisor who understands the unique cash flow and tax challenges you face. A common mistake is focusing only on investment growth without addressing how to manage taxes and expenses that can slow your path to financial security. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these complexities.
- Tax-aware planning. Look for advisors who consider California's high income taxes and how Proposition 13 limits property tax increases, tailoring strategies accordingly.
- Cash flow management. Confirm they help balance current spending with saving for future goals, not just investment returns.
- Career trajectory insight. Ask how they adjust plans as your income grows and financial priorities shift over time.
- Debt and savings balance. Ensure they address managing any debt while building emergency funds and retirement savings simultaneously.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Margaret K
Series 63, Series 66
Los Angeles, CA
Merrill
Margaret Kubiak's 25 years of experience and focus on high earners not yet rich in California equip her to address the tax and cash flow challenges typical for this group. Working at Merrill, a large firm with diverse managed account programs and active portfolio management, she offers tax-loss harvesting strategies and serves mid-career professionals, including executives and business owners, with a 1.10% AUM fee for accounts under $2 million.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Brian E
Series 63, Series 65
El Segundo, CA
Cetera
Brian Emde's 30 years of experience and focus on HENRY clients in California equip him to address the unique tax and cash flow challenges faced by high earners not yet wealthy. His affiliation with Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and fiduciary solutions, along with flexible flat-fee and hourly consulting options, distinguishes him from others by providing tailored financial planning within an institutional framework.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Damien C
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Walnut Creek, CA
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Damien Couture's 34 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials equip him to address the complex tax and cash flow challenges faced by high earners in California, including those in the HENRY demographic. Working with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers a strategic investment approach blending passive and active management, with flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly consulting, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower specialties or fee structures.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Edmund R
Series 63, Series 65
Pasadena, CA
RBC Capital Markets
Edmund Regan II specializes in serving high earners in California who are not yet wealthy, addressing tax-aware planning and cash flow management critical for this group. With 41 years of experience at RBC Capital Markets, he offers flat-fee options and expertise in concentrated stock management and sustainable investing, distinguishing him through a large-firm platform and a broad range of investment strategies tailored to evolving financial priorities.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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Eric T
Series 63, Series 65
Los Angeles, CA
Lido
Eric Taslitz's 29 years of experience and focus on HENRY clients in Los Angeles equip him to address the cash flow and tax challenges faced by high earners in California. His firm, LIDO, offers a comprehensive wealth management approach including alternative investments and options strategies, with flexible fee structures such as negotiated flat fees and hourly consultations, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional investment focuses.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $2,926,994
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