Seasoned financial advisors working with attorneys 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 are an attorney managing complex income streams and planning for long-term financial security, you need an advisor who understands the unique financial challenges of your profession. A common mistake is working with someone unfamiliar with legal career income patterns, which can lead to misaligned investment and tax strategies.
- Legal income nuances. Confirm the advisor knows how to handle irregular income flows typical for attorneys, including bonuses and contingency fees.
- Tax strategy expertise. Ask how they navigate California's high income taxes alongside Proposition 13's property tax limits to optimize your tax situation.
- Retirement planning for attorneys. Ensure they consider your career trajectory and potential partnership buy-ins when recommending retirement plans.
- Experience matters. Seasoned advisors here bring decades of insight into attorney-specific financial planning challenges, helping you avoid common pitfalls.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Sean B
Series 63, Series 66
Laguna Niguel, CA
Merrill
Sean Balkhi's 25 years of experience at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America equip him to address the complex financial needs of attorneys in Costa Mesa, including retirement income planning and tax-efficient strategies. His background as a former mechanical engineer and credentials like the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® enable him to craft tailored portfolios, while his large-firm resources and focus on high earners distinguish him from other advisors nearby.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Salina L
ChFC®, Series 63
Newport Beach, CA
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Salina Lo's 31 years of experience and ChFC® designation equip her to address the complex financial needs of attorneys, including cash flow and estate planning. Based in nearby Newport Beach and affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services, a large firm offering collaborative, goal-oriented planning, she also specializes in divorce financial planning and multi-generational wealth transfer, providing a broad range of services beyond typical attorney-focused advice.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $249,379
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Rand B
CFP®
Irvine, CA
Ascend Financial Advisers, Inc
Rand Borresen's dual expertise as a CFP® professional and practicing attorney equips him to address the complex financial needs of attorneys in Costa Mesa, including irregular income and tax strategies. His firm, Ascend Financial Advisers, Inc., uses a tactical asset-allocation approach and offers flexible fee structures such as flat retainer fees and hourly consulting, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional fee models.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $761,070
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Gilbert H
Series 63, Series 65
Fountain Valley, CA
Citigroup Global Markets
Gilbert Hess brings over 30 years of experience advising attorneys, including those with complex income streams, from his base near Costa Mesa at Citigroup Global Markets. His expertise in tax-loss harvesting and sustainable investing, combined with a large-firm approach and negotiable fees up to 2%, distinguishes him for high-net-worth clients seeking sophisticated, multi-asset strategies.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $714,318
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David P
CFA®, Series 65
Anaheim, CA
Aegis Asset Management, Inc.
David Piller's 26 years of experience and CFA® designation equip him to address the complex financial needs of attorneys, including managing irregular income and tax strategies relevant to California. His firm, Aegis Asset Management, offers discretionary investment management with customized portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, catering to high-net-worth clients with a 3% AUM fee, distinguishing him from others by combining deep expertise with a tailored investment approach.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $668,432
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