Top medicare planning 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.
You need a Medicare planning advisor when you're approaching age 65 and must navigate enrollment periods, coverage options, and potential penalties. Without expert guidance, it's easy to miss deadlines or choose plans that don't fit your health needs or financial situation.
- Enrollment timing. Confirm how they help you avoid costly late enrollment penalties by tracking your specific eligibility windows.
- Coverage coordination. Ask how they balance Medicare parts A, B, C, and D with any employer or retiree benefits you may have.
- Cost management. Look for advisors who consider California's high income taxes and property tax limits under Proposition 13 when recommending plans.
- Plan changes. Ensure they support you in reviewing and adjusting your coverage annually as health needs and plan options evolve.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Mohan M
Series 65
Irvine, CA
Martin Wealth Management, LLC
Mohan Martin specializes in Medicare planning and annuities, making him well-suited to assist Californians navigating Medicare enrollment and coverage options. Operating independently at Martin Wealth Management in Irvine, he combines three years of experience with a Series 65 credential and offers negotiable fees up to 1% AUM, distinguishing him through personalized service and educational outreach compared to other advisors.
Experience: 4 years
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Kristoffer Conrad P
Series 66
Napa, CA
Merrill
Kristoffer Conrad Pingul specializes in Medicare planning and elder care, making him well-equipped to assist Californians navigating Medicare enrollment and coverage coordination. Based in Napa, CA, he brings six years of experience at Merrill, a large firm, and serves mid-career professionals and high earners with a 1.10% AUM fee, offering personalized portfolio strategies and ongoing advice tailored to evolving client needs.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Anna Christina B
Series 65
Thousand Oaks, CA
Pacific Financial Strategies, Inc.
Anna Christina Brockschmidt specializes in Medicare planning and general retirement strategies, making her well-equipped to assist Californians navigating enrollment periods and coverage coordination. Based in Thousand Oaks, CA, she offers flat-fee financial planning and independent advice through Pacific Financial Strategies, which emphasizes tailored portfolio management and 401(k) consulting, distinguishing her from advisors with more limited service scopes or fee structures.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $282,173
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Carmel Y
Series 65
Marina, CA
Clym LLC
Carmel York specializes in Medicare planning in California, offering expertise in coordinating Medicare parts with other benefits and managing costs considering state tax factors. With four years of experience and a Series 65 designation, she provides flat-fee financial planning starting at $3,000, including investment management up to $1 million in assets. Her background in mortgage and banking, combined with her role at a mortgage software company, adds practical insight compared to other advisors.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $532,212
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William B
Series 65
Menlo Park, CA
BKB Financial Advisors, LLC
William Binder specializes in Medicare planning and retirement income strategy, making him well-equipped to assist those approaching or navigating Medicare enrollment in California. His independent practice offers hourly fee-based advice, emphasizing client education and participation, and he brings over 20 years of experience along with expertise in Social Security optimization and divorce financial planning, which may benefit clients with complex life events.
Experience: 21 years
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