CFP®-certified, active portfolio management financial advisors in Glendale, 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 want to grow your investments actively rather than just buy and hold, you need an advisor who understands when to adjust your portfolio based on market changes. Without this expertise, you might face unnecessary risks or miss opportunities to improve returns. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which supports their active management approach.
- Market timing insight. Ask how they decide when to buy or sell assets, not just what to hold.
- Risk adjustment. Confirm how they balance your portfolio to respond to market ups and downs.
- Tax-aware moves. Active management can trigger taxes; check how they minimize your tax impact.
- Local tax knowledge. Glendale’s high income taxes and property tax rules affect investment decisions; see how they factor this in.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Derek M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Glendale, CA
Commonwealth Financial Network
Derek Mclaughlin offers active portfolio management in Glendale, CA, backed by 16 years of experience and CFP® certification, ensuring informed market timing and risk adjustments. His affiliation with Commonwealth Financial Network provides access to custom portfolio solutions and a large support infrastructure, while his flexible fee options, including flat fees for consulting, distinguish him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $568,323
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Emily L
CFP®, Series 66
Burbank, CA
California Capital Management
Emily Logan's 15 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to actively manage portfolios with strategies including options and derivatives, suitable for Glendale investors seeking dynamic growth. Based in nearby Burbank, she offers flat-fee and hourly pricing through California Capital Management, a firm known for tailored investment approaches using quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $1,013,881
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Jeffrey P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
South Pasadena, CA
Pih Investments, LLC
Jeffrey Pih offers active portfolio management with CFP® certification, bringing 13 years of experience and an independent approach through Pih Investments, LLC near Glendale, CA. His firm uses fundamental analysis and personalized plans, serving primarily high-net-worth individuals with discretionary and non-discretionary management, distinguishing him from others by combining investment expertise with insurance services and a wrap fee asset-management program.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $2,500,000
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Scott H
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63
Pasadena, CA
First Wilshire Securities Management, Inc.
Scott Hood offers active portfolio management with a value-oriented focus on small- and micro-cap U.S. and foreign equities, supported by 33 years of experience and CFP® and CFA® credentials. Based in Pasadena, he provides discretionary management through First Wilshire Securities Management, Inc., serving high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee financial review option, distinguishing him from others by combining deep expertise with a structured fee approach.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $1,200,316
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Kaising L
CFP®, Series 66
Pasadena, CA
GWN Securities Inc.
Kaising Lui offers active portfolio management with a CFP® certification, backed by 15 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement withdrawal strategies, which suits investors seeking dynamic portfolio adjustments. Operating from Pasadena with GWN Securities Inc., a large firm providing flat-fee options and access to diverse investment strategies, he stands out for combining personalized planning with institutional resources.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $125,430
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