Top values-based investing 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 seek a values-based investing advisor if aligning your portfolio with your ethical beliefs matters more than just financial returns. Without a clear understanding of your values, an advisor might recommend investments that conflict with what you care about most.
- Values integration approach. Ask how they identify and incorporate your personal values into investment choices, not just screen out certain industries.
- Impact measurement. Confirm whether they track and report the social or environmental outcomes of your investments, beyond financial performance.
- Tax-aware planning. In California, high income taxes and property tax limits like Proposition 13 affect your overall strategy; see how they factor this into your plan.
- Firm resources. Large or independent firms may offer different tools or product access; ask how their setup supports your values-based goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kevin K
Series 65, Series 63
Irvine, CA
Simplicity wealth
Kevin Krause specializes in values-based investing and ESG strategies, making him well-suited for clients in Costa Mesa seeking to align portfolios with ethical beliefs. His firm, Simplicity Wealth, offers a fund-of-funds approach with actively monitored model portfolios and supports independent advisors, while his flat-fee and hourly financial planning fees are negotiable, providing flexible cost options compared to others.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $202,617
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Samantha V
CFP®, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Ellevest
Samantha Vient specializes in values-based investing with a focus on ESG and sustainable strategies, serving high-net-worth women professionals in Costa Mesa, CA. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Ellevest, she offers flat-fee comprehensive financial planning and emphasizes tailored portfolios aligned with clients' ethical goals, differentiating her through a strong commitment to personalized values integration and educational support.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $2,336,029
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Timothy H
CFP®, Series 65
Irvine, CA
Compound Planning, Inc.
Timothy Hamilton specializes in values-based investing and serves clients in Costa Mesa, CA, with a focus on tax-loss harvesting and alternative investments, which can help align portfolios with ethical beliefs while managing tax impacts. His independent firm, Compound Planning, Inc., offers flat-fee financial planning and employs a risk-based investment process using low-cost ETFs and alternative strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with traditional fee structures or less diverse approaches.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $262,119
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Stephanie A
Series 66
Newport Beach, CA
United Capital Financial Advisors
Stephanie Arnold specializes in values-based investing with a focus on ESG and faith-based preferences, supported by nine years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating from Newport Beach with United Capital Financial Advisors, she offers flat-fee financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, distinguishing her through firm-backed asset allocation models and customization options for ethical investing.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $829,769
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Michael A
CFP®, Series 65
Irvine, CA
Benefit Financial Services Group
Michael Allbee specializes in values-based investing and ESG strategies, making him well-suited for clients in Costa Mesa seeking portfolios aligned with ethical beliefs. With 18 years of experience, CFP® certification, and a flat-fee structure, he offers personalized planning through Benefit Financial Services Group, which supports diverse client types including families and charitable organizations, and emphasizes diversified, outcome-oriented portfolios.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $1,621,433
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