Top financial advisors working with educators, teachers, and academics in Folsom, 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 work in education or academia, your financial planning needs often include managing irregular income cycles and preparing for retirement with unique benefits like pensions or tenure-related perks. A common mistake is overlooking how these specialized income sources and benefits interact with your overall financial picture.

  • Pension and benefits integration. Confirm how the advisor incorporates your pension and any tenure benefits into your retirement plan, rather than treating your income like a standard salary.
  • Income timing awareness. Ask how they handle the seasonal or contract-based nature of educator paychecks to ensure smooth cash flow management.
  • Tax impact understanding. California's high income taxes and Proposition 13 property tax limits can affect your planning; check how the advisor navigates these state-specific factors.
  • Education sector experience. Look for advisors familiar with the financial challenges and opportunities unique to teachers and academics, not just general financial advice.

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Eric S

CFP®, Series 66

Folsom, CA

Fidelity

Eric Schraeder is a Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2016. In this role, he partners with families to prioritize wealth planning goals and prepare for both certainties and unknowns they may face. He has over a decade of experience in financial advisory, having worked as a Financial Advisor at US Bancorp Investments, Inc. from 2011 to 2016, and previously at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors from 2007 to 2011. Eric holds a California Insurance License.

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Angel P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Folsom, CA

LPL Financial

Angel Perez is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Ideal Life Financial Advisors, Onyx Wealth Advisors, QA3 Financial, and 1st Global Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he is an enrolled agent and owner of a tax preparation and accounting firm. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that delivers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies with a focus on broad service scale and integrated financial activities.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Heather H

CFP®, Series 66

Folsom, CA

Dachtler Wealth Advisors, LLC

Heather Huppe is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and currently serves at Dachtler Wealth Advisors, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Calton & Associates, Inc., Dachtler Wealth Management, LLC, and Ameritas Investment Corp. Dachtler Wealth Advisors is a small SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm primarily implements client portfolios through third-party model providers and sub-advisers, offering a range of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, and direct indexing.

Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Life insurance needs analysis
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Richard J

Series 63, Series 65

Folsom, CA

Calton & Associates, Inc.

Richard Jarvey is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience with Transdey, Inc., UPS, and AT&T. Outside of advising, he serves as Secretary and Treasurer on the board of Woodland Medical Closet, a community organization providing medical equipment at no cost. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm provides both fee-based and commissionable brokerage and insurance products, tailoring investment recommendations to client goals and employing various program structures and analytic approaches.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Yiqing S

CFP®, Series 66

Folsom, CA

Edward Jones

Yiqing Sobon is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, Sobon worked at Morgan Stanley and the U.S. Small Business Administration and was involved with the Sobon Wine Company, a family business in Plymouth, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Arjun S

Series 66

Frisco, TX

TIAA-CREF

Arjun Swarup is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and has an academic background from NYU College of Arts and Sciences. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing managed account services within a fiduciary framework, including acting as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement Mid-Career Professionals
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Kevin H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

RFG Advisory, LLC

Kevin Harper is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with RFG Advisory, LLC in Birmingham, AL, where he has worked since 2015, including prior roles at LPL Financial and Ameriprise. Harper is a co-owner of LHP Capital LLC, a commercial real estate business. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and select institutional clients. The firm employs discretionary investment strategies through model portfolios, third-party platforms, and serves as a sub-adviser to multiple ETFs, with additional specialized services for retirement accounts and alternative investments.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Women Professionals Mid-Career Professionals

Jacob H

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Edward Jones

Jacob Heinz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His previous positions include roles at Fidelity Investments and E*TRADE Capital Management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of thousands of financial advisors and branch offices.

Divorce financial planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Real estate investing Educators, Teachers, and Academics
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Lindsey E

Series 63, Series 65

Cambridge, MN

EFS Advisors

Lindsey Egan is a financial advisor at EFS Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at First Republic Securities and First Republic Investment Management from 2016 to 2019. Outside of her financial advisory role, Lindsey is the owner of Women Who Explore, a community offering outdoor adventures and small group travel experiences for women. EFS Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to a broad client base, including individuals, business entities, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a client-centric suitability scoring process combined with technology tools to recommend model portfolios and supports clients through discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Options & derivatives strategies Educators, Teachers, and Academics
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Scott S

Series 63, Series 65

Farmington, CT

Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC

Scott Stevens is a financial advisor at Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Stevens is also the proprietor of Stevens & Associates, LLC, a separate business. Medallion Wealth Advisors serves individuals, families, and retirement plans for educators and nonprofit organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting with a long-term investment approach that includes discretionary and non-discretionary account management and may utilize third-party managers when appropriate.

General retirement planning Educators, Teachers, and Academics

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