Flat-fee, retirement income strategy 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.
You might need a retirement income strategy advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to ensure your savings last through your lifetime. A common mistake is not accounting for how taxes and property tax limits like California's Proposition 13 affect your income and expenses over time. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what you'll pay regardless of your portfolio size.
- Tax-aware planning. Confirm how they incorporate California's high income taxes and property tax limits into your income projections.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they decide which accounts to draw from first to optimize your tax situation.
- Longevity risk management. Check how they plan for the possibility of living longer than expected and running out of money.
- Fee transparency. Understand exactly what services are included in the flat fee and if there are any additional costs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael B
Series 63, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC
Michael Budd offers retirement income strategy expertise in Costa Mesa, leveraging 29 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His firm, Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, provides flat-fee financial planning tailored to service complexity, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and families with a long-term investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $781,916
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Eric S
Series 63, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
SPC
Eric Salvio offers retirement income strategy expertise in Costa Mesa, focusing on tax-aware planning and income optimization for business owners and executives. His affiliation with SPC, a large firm managing $5.66 billion in assets, provides access to extensive resources, while his segmented flat-fee plans and capped ongoing consulting fees offer transparent pricing compared to other advisors in the area.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $192,080
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Daniel C
CFP®, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Creative Planning
Daniel Cox specializes in retirement income strategy in Costa Mesa, offering flat-fee financial planning through Creative Planning, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients. His approach combines low-cost indexing with selective private market exposure and tax-efficient techniques, differentiating him from others by integrating tax-loss harvesting and sustainable investing expertise within a financial-planning-led framework.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Andi K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Andi Kang offers retirement income strategy expertise in Costa Mesa, CA, supported by 35 years of experience and CFP® certification. Affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm, she provides flat-fee financial planning generally capped at $25,000, serving self-employed clients and business owners with tailored wealth management and retirement plan advisory services.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $378,281
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John B
Series 63, Series 66
Costa Mesa, CA
Commonwealth Financial Network
John Bennis offers retirement income strategy expertise in Costa Mesa, combining 35 years of experience with flat-fee consulting options that include wealth management and retirement plan advice. Affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, a large firm supporting nearly 3,000 advisors, he provides access to extensive resources and a blend of passive and active portfolio management approaches, distinguishing him from others with his seasoned background and firm support.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $568,323
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