Top values-based investing financial advisors in Cypress, 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 personal ethics or social goals matters to you. A common mistake is overlooking how investment choices impact both your returns and your values, leading to compromises you didn't expect.
- Clear values alignment. Ask how they integrate your specific ethical priorities into investment decisions, not just general ESG (environmental, social, governance) factors.
- Impact measurement. Confirm how they track and report the social or environmental outcomes of your investments alongside financial performance.
- Tax-aware strategies. In California, high income taxes and property tax rules like Proposition 13 affect your net returns; check how they factor this into your plan.
- Firm philosophy. Understand whether the advisor’s firm culture supports values-based investing consistently or if it’s a niche offering.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Christian L
Series 63, Series 66
Brea, CA
Merrill
Christian Lopez Alavez specializes in values-based investing and ESG strategies, making him well-suited for clients in Cypress, CA seeking to align portfolios with personal ethics. His experience includes retirement planning, tax minimization, and services for non-profits, supported by Merrill's large-firm resources and a 1.10% AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firms.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Matthew T
Series 66
Orange, CA
Edward Jones
Matthew Terrones specializes in values-based investing and ESG strategies, making him well-suited for clients in Cypress, CA seeking to align portfolios with personal ethics. With 13 years of experience at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers retirement income and charitable giving expertise, supported by a broad network and a program fee up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Kenneth W
CFP®, Series 66
El Segundo, CA
Modern Wealth Management, LLC
Kenneth Watten specializes in values-based investing and serves mid-career professionals, integrating ethical priorities into investment decisions with 22 years of experience. His firm, Modern Wealth Management, LLC, offers a centralized portfolio management approach and flat fees for estate planning, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with flexible fee structures and a focus on diverse client types.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $832,068
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James O
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Newport Beach, CA
United Capital Financial Advisors
James Olmore specializes in values-based investing and ESG strategies, making him well-suited for clients in Cypress, CA seeking to align investments with personal ethics. With 20 years of experience, CFP® certification, and a flat-fee financial planning option, he offers personalized portfolio customization through United Capital Financial Advisors, which serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $829,769
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Geoffrey W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Fullerton, CA
Mariner
Geoffrey Waters specializes in values-based investing and SRI/ESG strategies, making him well-suited for clients in Cypress, CA seeking to align investments with ethical priorities. With 26 years of experience and CFP® certification, he operates within Mariner Wealth, a large firm managing nearly $99 billion, offering flat-fee and hourly financial planning services tailored to high-net-worth individuals and business executives.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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