Seasoned financial advisors working with faith-focused clients 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 might seek a religious or faith-focused advisor when your financial decisions need to align closely with your spiritual values, such as planning charitable giving or managing wealth in a way that honors your beliefs. Without an advisor who understands these nuances, you risk strategies that conflict with your faith or miss opportunities to integrate your values into your financial plan. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex financial choices with a perspective that respects your faith.
- Faith-aligned investment approach. Confirm how they incorporate your religious principles into portfolio choices, avoiding investments that contradict your values.
- Charitable giving expertise. Ask how they structure donations or trusts to maximize impact while honoring your faith's guidelines.
- Long-term values integration. Look for advisors who consider your spiritual goals alongside financial objectives, not as an afterthought.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jeffrey G
Series 66
Westlake Village, CA
Alliance Advisory & Securities, LLC
Jeffrey Garagliano's 26 years of experience and focus on religious/faith-based clients in California make him well-suited to align financial strategies with spiritual values, including charitable giving and faith-aligned investments. His firm uses an asset-allocation approach with model portfolios blending active managers and Dimensional funds, offering flat-fee financial planning options and serving a diverse client base including pension plans and charitable organizations, which distinguishes him from other seasoned advisors.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,028,436
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Kathleen F
CFP®, Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
United Capital Financial Advisors
Kathleen Fanelli's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address financial needs that align with religious and faith-based values, including values-based investing and ESG strategies. Operating from Walnut Creek, CA, she offers flat-fee financial planning through United Capital Financial Advisors, which provides faith-based portfolio customization and access to third-party managers, distinguishing her with a comprehensive approach to integrating spiritual goals into financial plans.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $829,769
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Jose S
Series 63, Series 65
Goleta, CA
Wealthbuilders Investments
Jose Salcedo Jr. is well-equipped to support clients seeking financial guidance aligned with religious and faith-based values, particularly through his expertise in Biblically Responsible Investing and experience with charitable organizations. With 31 years in the industry and a flat-fee structure ranging from $750 to $10,000 for planning, he offers seasoned, independent advice in Goleta, CA, differentiating himself by integrating fundamental and cyclical analysis with faith-aligned investment strategies.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $578,154
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Bryan E
Series 63, Series 65
Redding, CA
Eversource Wealth Advisors, LLC
Bryan Erickson is well-suited for clients seeking seasoned financial guidance that respects religious and faith-based values, with 27 years of experience and a specialty in charitable giving and philanthropy. Based in Redding, CA, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves high-net-worth individuals, combining expertise in private investments and business succession planning, which distinguishes him from other advisors in California focused on faith-aligned strategies.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,179,621
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Gary G
CFP®, Series 63
Walnut Creek, CA
OneAscent Financial Services LLC
Gary Gardner's extensive 49 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the financial needs of clients seeking advisors who respect religious and faith-based values in California. His firm, OneAscent Financial Services LLC, manages $2.61 billion and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, with flat-fee and hourly financial planning options, distinguishing him through a flexible fee structure and a broad service offering.
Experience: 49 years
Avg account: $589,892
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