Flat-fee, 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 want to use factor investing or smart beta strategies, you likely seek to improve returns by targeting specific investment drivers like value or momentum. Without a clear understanding of how these factors perform in different market conditions, you might end up with unintended risks or costs. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price regardless of your portfolio size, which can simplify your planning.
- Factor selection rationale. Ask how they choose which factors to emphasize and how they adjust for changing market environments.
- Cost transparency. Confirm that the flat fee covers all services and understand what, if any, additional expenses you might face.
- Portfolio integration. Check how they combine factor strategies with your overall investment goals and risk tolerance.
- Tax impact awareness. Factor strategies can trigger different tax events; ask how they manage tax efficiency in your account.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Leyton B
Series 65
Brea, CA
Lifeworks Advisors, LLC
Leyton Bohren offers flat-fee financial planning with expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies, supported by Lifeworks Advisors' integrated tax and accounting services. His background includes experience at Green Dot Bank and a focus on serving high-net-worth clients and trusts, distinguishing him with a planning-based tranche approach that combines factor-based equity strategies and comprehensive retirement plan advisory.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $506,000
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Scott G
Series 65
Loma Linda, CA
Gutman Financial Planning LLC
Scott Gutman offers flat-fee financial planning with expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies, suitable for clients in Chino, CA seeking cost transparency and targeted investment drivers. His firm emphasizes a long-term, buy-and-hold approach with asset allocation and diversification, providing educational workshops and serving primarily individuals and families, which may appeal to those valuing personalized guidance and low-cost index funds.
Experience: 2 years
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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, a large SEC-registered firm. Unlike some advisors, she provides flat fees ranging from $250 to $50,000, which can simplify cost planning, and her firm integrates both passive and active management with 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 offers expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies with 19 years of experience and CFA® designation, operating from Santa Ana, CA. His firm provides flat-fee portfolio review programs with negotiated fixed fees starting at $350, integrating systematic sector rotation and dynamic asset allocation, which may appeal to investors seeking disciplined, model-driven approaches alongside traditional factor strategies.
Experience: 19 years
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