Top long-term care insurance 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 facing the possibility of needing long-term care, such as assisted living or in-home support, planning ahead can protect your finances and peace of mind. Without careful guidance, you might underestimate the costs or overlook how insurance fits with your overall financial picture.
- Policy details matter. Understand what types of care and services the insurance covers, including any waiting periods or benefit limits.
- State-specific tax impacts. California's high income taxes and Proposition 13 property tax limits can affect your long-term care planning; ask how these influence your insurance choices.
- Integration with assets. Check how the advisor plans to coordinate insurance with your savings, investments, and potential Medicaid eligibility.
- Cost versus benefit. Discuss how premiums fit into your budget and what trade-offs exist between coverage levels and affordability.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Howard S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Los Altos, CA
Cerity partners LLC
Howard Sussman specializes in long-term care insurance and brings 23 years of experience, making him well-equipped to address the complexities of planning for assisted living or in-home support in California. Working at Cerity Partners LLC, a large firm managing over $126 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves high-net-worth clients, providing access to diversified portfolios and alternative investments that may complement long-term care strategies.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $4,574,620
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Steven H
Series 63, Series 65
Sunnyvale, CA
IP Financial Advisory Services LLC
Steven Hoffman specializes in long-term care insurance in California, offering expertise in income planning and business succession, which supports comprehensive care cost management. His firm serves individual retail clients with customized portfolio management and financial planning, providing flat-fee and hourly consulting options, distinguishing him with flexible pricing and a focus on tailored retirement and insurance strategies in the Sunnyvale area.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $240,578
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Jonathan B
Series 66
San Ramon, CA
California Financial Advisors
Jonathan Becker's expertise in long-term care insurance and general retirement planning equips him to address the complexities of long-term care needs in California, including policy details and state-specific tax impacts. As an independent advisor serving high-net-worth clients, he offers personalized strategies with a 1.2% AUM fee and hourly consulting rates, supported by California Financial Advisors' $2 billion asset management and focus on asset allocation and manager due diligence.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $1,487,673
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Blake W
Series 66
Oakland, CA
Merrill
Blake Welpton's extensive 26 years of experience and specialization in long-term care insurance make him well-equipped to address the complexities of planning for assisted living or in-home support in California. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill, a large firm, he offers a disciplined, personalized approach with expertise in wealth management, estate planning, and tax minimization, catering especially to mid-career professionals and high earners not yet rich, with a 1.10% AUM fee structure.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Stacey P
CFP®, Series 66
Los Angeles, CA
HCR Wealth Advisors
Stacey Panenhanouvong specializes in long-term care insurance and offers expertise in retirement income strategy and estate planning, making her well-suited for clients in California planning for long-term care needs. She is a CFP®-certified advisor with nine years of experience, serving high-net-worth clients through an independent firm that provides flat-fee and tiered AUM pricing, distinguishing her with flexible fee options and a focus on personalized investment strategies.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $2,079,638
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