Top factor investing / smart beta financial advisors in Chino, CA
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 have a sizable portfolio and want to align your investments with specific market factors like value or momentum, these advisors can help you navigate that approach. A common mistake is treating factor investing as a simple stock-picking method rather than a disciplined strategy based on academic research.
- Factor selection clarity. Ask how they choose which factors to emphasize and why those fit your financial goals.
- Risk management approach. Confirm how they balance factor exposure with overall portfolio risk, especially in volatile markets.
- Cost and turnover awareness. Factor strategies can involve frequent trading; check how they manage costs and tax implications.
- Integration with your goals. Ensure they explain how factor investing fits into your broader financial plan, not just as a standalone tactic.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Balamir T
Series 63, Series 65
Placentia, CA
SVL Investment Management
Balamir Trunec offers expertise in factor investing and active portfolio management, supported by 33 years of industry experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Operating from Placentia, CA, he works with SVL Investment Management, which emphasizes a research-driven, global investment approach focused on capital conservation and low volatility, with negotiable AUM fees, distinguishing him from other advisors in the Chino area.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $384,350
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Kevin L
Series 63, Series 65
Brea, CA
Lifeworks Advisors, LLC
Kevin Luu specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies, supported by 10 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Operating from Brea, CA, his firm Lifeworks Advisors offers a blend of planning-based and risk-based models, integrating tax and accounting services, with flat-fee financial planning options up to $50,000, distinguishing him from others by combining factor strategies with comprehensive wealth management.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $506,000
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Zhenzhe W
Series 66
Irvine, CA
stonebridge wealth management llc
Zhenzhe Wang specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies, supported by his role at Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC, which uses proprietary quantitative models for discretionary portfolio management. Serving high-net-worth clients with a 1.00% annual AUM fee, he brings three years of experience and a Series 66 designation, differentiating him through a focus on model-driven, performance-based compensation rather than traditional fees.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $10,000
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Valencia J
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66, Series 65
Ontario, CA
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Valencia Jones offers expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies, supported by her CFP® certification and five years of experience at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, a large SEC-registered firm known for combining passive and active management. Her flat-fee structure and focus on mid-career professionals and baby boomers differentiate her from others, providing accessible planning with a strategic investment approach integrating quantitative and fundamental research.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Charles R
CFA®, Series 63
Santa Ana, CA
American Strategic Capital
Charles Rother's expertise in factor investing and active portfolio management suits investors seeking disciplined smart beta strategies in the Chino area. His firm employs proprietary systematic sector rotation and dynamic asset allocation, offering flat-fee portfolio review programs with negotiated minimums, differentiating him through a blend of advanced quantitative methods and flexible fee structures.
Experience: 19 years
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