Flat-fee, annuities financial advisors in Costa Mesa, 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're considering annuities to secure steady income or protect your savings, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of these contracts. A common mistake is overlooking the long-term fees and surrender charges that can erode your returns.
- Fee transparency. Confirm how the advisor explains flat fees versus commission-based costs, so you know exactly what you’ll pay.
- Annuity product knowledge. Look for advisors who can clearly compare fixed, variable, and indexed annuities and their trade-offs.
- Income planning integration. Ask how they incorporate annuities into your broader retirement income strategy, not just as standalone products.
- State tax considerations. Since California has high income taxes but limits on property tax increases, check how they factor this into your annuity planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner
Brian Seaman offers flat-fee financial planning with extensive expertise in annuities and retirement income strategies, making him well-suited for clients in Costa Mesa seeking transparent fee structures. His firm manages $69.4 million for 144 clients, providing personalized asset allocation and comprehensive planning, which distinguishes him from advisors with larger client loads or less tailored approaches.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $410,135
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David C
Series 63, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Sovran Advisors, LLC
David Coen offers flat-fee financial planning services in Costa Mesa, specializing in annuities and business sale tax planning, with 11 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His firm, Sovran Advisors, LLC, manages $217 billion in assets using a financial planning–led approach focused on low-cost indexing and tax-loss harvesting, providing a broad range of integrated services beyond annuities.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $440,191
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Nicholas P
Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Legacy Wealth Management, LLC
Nicholas Pond offers flat-fee financial planning with a focus on annuities, supported by his Series 65 license and experience at Legacy Wealth Management in Costa Mesa. His firm provides discretionary portfolio management and access to alternative investments, differentiating him with a multi-team approach and negotiable fees up to $50,000 annually, suitable for clients seeking tailored strategies and ongoing advisory services.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $186,710
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Andi K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Andi Kang's 34 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to navigate the complexities of annuities within retirement income strategies, especially in Costa Mesa's tax environment. Affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning and consulting, she serves diverse clients including business owners and retirees, distinguishing her with broad expertise and access to model portfolios and third-party strategists.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $378,281
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Jeffrey H
Series 63, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
OSAIC
Jeffrey Hatfield's 36 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses equip him to navigate annuities with a clear understanding of flat-fee structures in Costa Mesa, CA. His affiliation with OSAIC, a large SEC-registered firm serving diverse clients, offers access to advanced portfolio tools and multiple custodial platforms, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm resources or less comprehensive service offerings.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $398,336
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