Flat-fee financial advisors working with retirees 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 retired and managing your income streams, you need an advisor who understands how to stretch your savings without risking your lifestyle. A common mistake is focusing only on investment returns without considering how fees can erode your nest egg over time. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, which can make your costs more predictable and easier to budget.
- Income sustainability focus. Ask how they plan withdrawals to balance your spending needs with preserving capital.
- Tax-aware strategies. Confirm they consider California's high income taxes and how Proposition 13 limits property tax increases.
- Fee transparency. Understand exactly what services are included in their flat fee to avoid surprises.
- Experience with retirees. Look for advisors who have guided clients through the unique challenges of retirement income planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David S
Series 66
Costa Mesa, CA
Commonwealth Financial Network
David Selleck offers flat or fixed fee consulting services tailored to retirees in Costa Mesa, focusing on retirement income strategy and tax-loss harvesting to help manage income streams effectively. With 21 years of experience and affiliation with Commonwealth Financial Network, a large firm supporting nearly 3,000 advisors, he combines seasoned expertise with access to extensive resources, differentiating him from advisors with smaller practices or less comprehensive support.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $568,323
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Kayleigh H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Schultz Financial Group Incorporated
Kayleigh Horn offers flat-fee financial planning tailored for retirees in Costa Mesa, focusing on wealth management and estate planning with 13 years of experience. Her firm uses a comprehensive "Four Capitals" framework and scenario analysis, providing non-discretionary investment management and emphasizing planning integration, which may appeal to high-net-worth clients seeking structured, transparent fee arrangements.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $1,886,827
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Eric S
Series 63, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
SPC
Eric Salvio offers flat-fee financial planning tailored for retirees in Costa Mesa, focusing on retirement income strategy and tax-loss harvesting to help manage income streams effectively. With 31 years of experience and affiliation with SPC, a large firm managing $5.66 billion in assets, he provides segmented and comprehensive plans with ongoing consulting capped at $600 monthly, distinguishing him through extensive expertise and transparent fee structures.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $192,080
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Daniel C
CFP®, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Creative Planning
Daniel Cox offers retirement income strategy expertise tailored for retirees in Costa Mesa, with a flat-fee structure negotiated upfront to provide cost predictability. Working at Creative Planning, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he applies a financial-planning-led approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and tax-efficient techniques, differentiating him from advisors focusing solely on investment returns.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Shawn B
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Tlg Advisors, Inc.
Shawn Bragdon offers flat-fee financial planning in Costa Mesa, specializing in retirees with 36 years of experience and credentials including ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65. His firm, TLG Advisors, Inc., supports diverse clients with investment supervisory services and employs Modern Portfolio Theory, distinguishing him with a large-firm backing and a blend of active and passive management approaches.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $430,112
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