Top medicare planning financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals 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 approaching Medicare eligibility or helping a loved one navigate enrollment, you need an advisor who understands the timing and coverage nuances that can affect your healthcare costs. A common mistake is missing enrollment windows or choosing plans that don't align with your broader financial picture.
- Coverage coordination. Confirm how they integrate Medicare options with your existing health insurance and retirement plans to avoid gaps or overlaps.
- Cost management. Ask how they help you anticipate and manage out-of-pocket expenses, including premiums, deductibles, and prescription drugs.
- Plan comparison expertise. Look for advisors who explain differences between Medicare Advantage, Supplement, and Original Medicare in clear terms tied to your health needs.
- High-net-worth considerations. Since these advisors serve clients with significant assets, check how they address Medicare's impact on your overall wealth and estate plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Collin S
Series 63, Series 66
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena Private Wealth, LLC
Collin Saydah specializes in Medicare planning for high-net-worth clients in California, offering expertise in coordinating Medicare options with broader retirement and wealth management strategies. Based in Pasadena, he provides flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, emphasizing personalized long-term strategies and transparent communication, which distinguishes him from advisors with more traditional fee structures or less focus on individualized client priorities.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $2,666,436
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Donald S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Roseville, CA
St. Clair Financial
Donald St. Clair Jr. specializes in Medicare planning for high-net-worth clients in California, offering expertise in Social Security optimization and cash flow management. With 32 years of experience and CFP® certification, he provides flat-fee financial planning through his independent firm, St. Clair Financial, located in Roseville. His approach includes diversified, risk-based portfolios and personalized retirement and estate planning, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
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 specializes in Medicare planning for high-net-worth clients in California, offering expertise in Social Security optimization, tax planning, and retirement income strategy. Operating independently with a flat financial planning fee of $750, he integrates investment, tax, and insurance planning using fundamental and technical analysis, distinguishing him from others by combining comprehensive financial services with a focus on business owners and executives approaching retirement.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $590,491
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Jacqueline B
Series 65
Solana Beach, CA
D. M. Brenner, Inc.
Jacqueline Buenrostro specializes in Medicare planning for high-net-worth clients in California, offering expertise in retirement income strategy and estate planning guidance. She provides flat-fee financial planning through D. M. Brenner, Inc., which uses a Modern Portfolio Theory approach and manages portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, distinguishing her with a goal-aligned investment strategy and independent advisory status.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $1,477,174
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Christopher W
CFP®, Series 65
Santa Cruz, CA
Natural Bridges Financial Advisors
Christopher Wentzien specializes in Medicare planning for high-net-worth clients in California, offering expertise in coordinating Medicare with retirement plans to manage healthcare costs effectively. Based in Santa Cruz, he is a CFP® with 12 years of experience at Natural Bridges Financial Advisors, a fee-only firm that uses tailored investment policies and primarily low-cost ETFs, charging a fixed annual fee rather than a percentage of assets, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent fees and comprehensive planning.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $1,947,350
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