Top life insurance needs analysis financial advisors 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.

When you face major life changes like buying a home, starting a family, or planning for retirement, understanding your life insurance needs is crucial. Without a clear analysis, you might either overpay for coverage you don't need or leave gaps that put your loved ones at risk.

  • Coverage gap identification. Ask how they pinpoint areas where your current or planned insurance might fall short, especially considering your unique financial obligations.
  • Tax impact awareness. California's high income taxes and Proposition 13's property tax limits can affect your insurance planning; check how they factor these into their advice.
  • Policy type guidance. Confirm they explain the differences between term, whole, and universal life insurance and recommend what fits your situation best.
  • Cost versus benefit balance. Look for advisors who help you weigh premium costs against the protection level, avoiding unnecessary expenses while securing adequate coverage.

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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.

Wealth management
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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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Aden P

CFP®, Series 65

Greenville, SC

Foundations Investment Advisors LLC

Aden Partee is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JEHM Wealth & Retirement, Alloy Investment Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he has work experience in the retail and service industries, including multiple years at Chick-fil-A. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach and offers services through a large network of affiliated offices and representatives.

ESG / Sustainable investing
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Don L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Mesa, AZ

Larson Wealth Management, LLC

Don Larson is the principal advisor at Larson Wealth Management, LLC in Mesa, Arizona, holding a CFP® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Steele Larson Advisors, LLLP for seven years before founding Larson Wealth Management in 2011. Outside of advisory services, he owns and manages a bookkeeping and tax preparation business and serves as secretary and treasurer for AEM International (US) Ltd. Larson Wealth Management provides investment supervisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, corporate and Taft-Hartley employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs customized strategic asset allocations across various equity and fixed income securities, emphasizing mutual funds and ETFs, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with regular reviews.

Business succession planning Cash flow / budgeting Debt management Life insurance needs analysis Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Malissa M

Series 65

Hot Springs, AR

Black Knight Wealth Management, LLC

Malissa Mc Nanna is a financial advisor with Black Knight Wealth Management, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has four years of industry experience and has previously worked at Optivise Advisory Services, LLC, OnPointe Advisory and Financial Services LLC, and Vision Advisors, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Vision Advisors, Inc., where she recruits agents, conducts product training, and provides sales support for annuity and life insurance products. Black Knight Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and coordination with other professional advisors. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and prepares individualized Investment Policy Statements, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary, asset-based basis while reviewing portfolios monthly.

Concentrated stock management Retirement income strategy Annuities Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gregory S

Series 63, Series 66

Atlanta, GA

Smarr Financial Services Inc.

Gregory Smarr is a financial advisor with Smarr Financial Services Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has led his independent firm since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he is licensed to sell various insurance products including life, fixed annuities, and property and casualty insurance through multiple carriers. Smarr Financial Services, Inc. provides financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a fundamental investment approach combining long-term buy-and-hold strategies with selective short-term trading, managing a diverse portfolio that includes equities, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, fixed income, alternatives, and options.

Life insurance needs analysis Disability insurance Long-term care insurance
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Jacob B

Series 63, Series 66

Forsyth, GA

Binnerinvestments

Jacob Binner is a financial advisor at BinnerInvestments with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Fidelity, Merrill Lynch, and E*Trade Securities. BinnerInvestments provides ongoing portfolio management and standalone financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment approach combines multiple analytical methods to construct diversified portfolios and typically manages discretionary assets while delivering quarterly reports and written investment policy statements.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis Cash flow / budgeting
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