CFP®-certified, 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 or facing changes in your health coverage options. Without expert guidance, it's easy to miss enrollment deadlines or choose plans that don't fit your health needs and budget. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including healthcare costs.
- Enrollment timing. Confirm how they help you avoid penalties by managing your initial and special enrollment periods.
- Plan comparison. Ask how they evaluate Medicare Advantage, Part D, and supplemental plans to match your prescriptions and providers.
- Cost forecasting. Look for advisors who model your out-of-pocket expenses over time, not just premiums.
- Coordination with benefits. Check how they integrate Medicare with employer retiree coverage or Medicaid if applicable.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Rick A
CFP®, Series 63
Fallbrook, CA
Wealth One Advisors
Rick Alvarado's 35 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Californians through Medicare planning, including enrollment timing and plan comparisons. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers written financial plans and hourly consultations, focusing on long-term strategies without managing assets, which may appeal to clients seeking detailed, fee-transparent advice in Fallbrook and surrounding areas.
Experience: 35 years
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Gerald G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Folsom, CA
Gasber Financial Advisors, Inc
Gerald Gasber's 30 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Californians through Medicare planning, including enrollment timing and cost forecasting. His firm serves high-net-worth clients and business owners with a flat-fee structure and employs an evidence-based investment approach using index funds and ETFs, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee models or investment strategies.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $939,302
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Donald S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Roseville, CA
St. Clair Financial
Donald St. Clair Jr. is well-equipped to assist with Medicare planning in California, leveraging his CFP® certification and 32 years of industry experience to guide clients through enrollment timing and plan comparisons. His firm offers flat-fee financial planning services and specializes in high-net-worth clients, providing additional expertise in Social Security optimization and equity recipient strategies, which may benefit those seeking comprehensive retirement and healthcare coordination.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $1,516,745
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Shawn M
CFP®, Series 63
San Luis Obispo, CA
Right Brain Money
Shawn Murphy's CFP® certification and 14 years of experience equip him to guide Californians through Medicare planning, including enrollment timing and plan comparisons. Operating independently in San Luis Obispo, he offers a flat financial planning fee of $750 and serves high-net-worth clients, integrating tax, insurance, and investment strategies for a comprehensive approach beyond Medicare alone.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $590,491
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Melanie P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Los Angeles, CA
Sustainable Wealth Advisory Group
Melanie Perry's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide Californians through Medicare planning, including enrollment timing and plan comparisons tailored to individual health needs. As principal of Sustainable Wealth Advisory Group in Los Angeles, she offers flat-fee comprehensive financial planning and specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, providing a broad approach beyond Medicare that benefits women business owners and professionals.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $119,897
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