CFP®-certified, wealth management 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 might seek a wealth management advisor when your financial picture includes multiple income sources, investments, and long-term goals that need balancing. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how state-specific tax rules, like California's high income taxes and Proposition 13 property tax limits, affect your overall plan. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in comprehensive financial planning, which can help you navigate complex decisions.
- Tax-aware strategies. Confirm how they incorporate California's income tax rates and property tax protections into your investment and spending plans.
- Goal integration. Ask how they align your wealth management with retirement, education, and legacy objectives to avoid conflicting priorities.
- Risk and growth balance. Look for explanations on how they adjust your portfolio to balance preserving wealth with pursuing growth over time.
- Coordination with other professionals. Check if they work alongside your tax preparer or estate attorney to ensure your plan is cohesive and up to date.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Suzette R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Avila Beach, CA
Northwest Asset Management
Suzette Rothberg's 36 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to manage complex wealth management needs in California, including tax-aware strategies and goal integration. At Northwest Asset Management, she offers a fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, with flexible fee options including negotiable AUM fees and flat-fee consulting, distinguishing her from advisors with more rigid fee structures or less comprehensive firm services.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $1,472,895
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Patrick C
CFP®, Series 66
Irvine, CA
Marrick Wealth
Patrick Chu's 16 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage complex wealth management needs in California, including high-net-worth clients. His firm, Marrick Wealth, uses a long-term strategic asset allocation approach with low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and selective individual securities, offering a balanced risk-growth portfolio. Compared to others, his hourly financial planning fees are negotiable, and he serves a diverse client base including trusts and charitable organizations from Irvine, CA.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $2,376,026
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Adam F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Arroyo Grande, CA
J.P. Morgan Securities
Adam Farber's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage complex wealth management needs in California, including tax-aware strategies and goal integration. As part of J.P. Morgan Securities, a large firm offering institutional consulting and customized performance reporting, he provides access to extensive resources and a 0.30% annual AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less institutional support.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $318,381
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Peter K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Camarillo, CA
BrightPath Wealth Planning, LLC
Peter Kozak III is well-equipped to manage wealth for clients in California, leveraging his 18 years of experience and CFP® certification to address complex financial needs including tax-aware strategies and long-term goal integration. Operating independently at BrightPath Wealth Planning, he employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with low-cost passive funds and offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and project-based planning, catering especially to high-net-worth individuals.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,585,655
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Bailey B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Los Angeles, CA
Schwab Wealth Advisory
Bailey Burke's CFP® certification and seven years of experience at Schwab Wealth Advisory equip her to manage complex wealth management needs in California, including tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management. Her background with Vanguard and focus on asset allocation and risk tolerance using Schwab's standardized models distinguish her from others by combining large-firm resources with expertise in both passive and active investment strategies.
Experience: 8 years
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