Flat-fee, private / alternative investments 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 private or alternative investments, you likely want to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Without careful guidance, you might overlook unique risks or liquidity issues that can affect your overall financial plan. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, which can make costs clearer and easier to budget.
- Investment structure knowledge. Ask how they evaluate the specific risks and benefits of private deals or alternative assets.
- Liquidity planning. Confirm they help you understand when and how you can access your invested funds.
- Tax implications. Private investments often have complex tax effects; check how they integrate this into your broader tax strategy.
- Fee transparency. Flat fees mean predictable costs, but clarify what services are included to avoid surprises.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Patrick W
Series 63, Series 66
Costa Mesa, CA
Legacy Wealth Management, LLC
Patrick Wilson offers expertise in private and alternative investments with a flat-fee structure that includes fixed fees for financial planning and negotiable rates up to $50,000 annually. Based in Costa Mesa, he brings 24 years of industry experience and works within Legacy Wealth Management, a firm known for tailored strategies and continuous account monitoring, serving individuals and organizations alike.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $186,710
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Samantha V
CFP®, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Ellevest
Samantha Vient specializes in private and alternative investments with a flat-fee comprehensive financial planning service priced at $4,800 annually, suitable for high-net-worth clients in Costa Mesa, CA. Her CFP® certification and seven years of experience at Ellevest, a firm focused on values-based investing and women professionals, distinguish her approach with tailored portfolios and strategic asset allocation.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $2,336,029
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Michael H
Series 63, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Apollon Financial, LLC
Michael Herman specializes in private and alternative investments with a flat-fee structure starting at $5,000, making costs predictable for clients in Costa Mesa, CA. With 28 years of experience and a background including Goldman Sachs, he offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners and tax-loss harvesting, supported by Apollon Financial's $1.45 billion AUM and ESG-focused investment strategies.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $1,151,989
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Daniel C
CFP®, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Creative Planning
Daniel Cox offers expertise in private and alternative investments with a flat-fee structure, making costs predictable for clients in Costa Mesa, CA. Working at Creative Planning, a large firm serving high-net-worth individuals, he combines a financial-planning-led approach with tax-efficient strategies and selective private market exposure, differentiating him from advisors focused solely on traditional investments or fee models.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Jeffrey H
Series 63, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
OSAIC
Jeffrey Hatfield's 37 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 designations equip him to guide clients through private and alternative investments with a flat-fee structure that ranges up to $25,000 for planning services. Operating within OSAIC, a large firm offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, he supports diverse clients including high-net-worth individuals and corporations, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage complex portfolios.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $398,336
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