Independent, ESG / Sustainable investing 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 your investments to reflect your values, such as environmental protection or social responsibility, you need an advisor who understands ESG (environmental, social, and governance) criteria deeply. Without this expertise, you might end up with portfolios that claim to be sustainable but don't align with your priorities or risk tolerance. Independent advisors here operate without ties to specific firms, which can mean more flexibility in choosing investments that truly match your goals.
- ESG integration approach. Ask how they incorporate ESG factors into investment decisions beyond just labeling funds as sustainable.
- Impact measurement. Confirm whether they track and report the real-world effects of your investments on social and environmental outcomes.
- Portfolio customization. Look for advisors who tailor ESG strategies to your personal values and financial situation, not one-size-fits-all solutions.
- Local tax considerations. Since California has high income taxes but limits on property tax increases, check how they factor state tax rules into your sustainable investment planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Chris V
Pasadena, CA
Lake Avenue Financial LLC
Chris Varjabedian specializes in ESG and sustainable investing with an independent, flat-fee approach, offering negotiable fixed fees up to $20,000. Based in nearby Pasadena, he brings a unique blend of financial advisory and accounting leadership experience, serving both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients with customized asset allocation and diverse analytical methods.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $493,015
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Lorraine B
Series 66
Pasadena, CA
Creativeone Wealth, LLC
Lorraine Bishop offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing with 25 years of experience, operating independently through CreativeOne Wealth, LLC near Glendale, CA. Her firm employs proprietary ETF-based models and option strategies, providing flat-fee and negotiable AUM pricing, which may appeal to clients seeking tailored, fee-transparent sustainable investment management compared to other advisors.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $264,766
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G Miguel A
CFP®, Series 66
Pasadena, CA
Vida Private Wealth LLC
G Miguel Alves specializes in ESG and sustainable investing with 20 years of experience, serving high-net-worth clients through Vida Private Wealth LLC in Pasadena, CA. His firm uses an open-architecture investment approach including equities, fixed income, ESG, and alternatives, and offers multi-family office services, differentiating him with a broad suite of private wealth management options and a 1.50% AUM fee.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $2,923,259
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Evan C
Series 65, Series 66
Fullerton, CA
Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC
Evan Chung offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing with 14 years of experience and holds Series 65 and 66 licenses, serving clients from Pasadena, CA. His firm provides a range of investment solutions including flat-fee digital portfolios at $3.50 per month, appealing to clients seeking independent advice with flexible fee structures and tax-loss harvesting strategies.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $282,883
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Jonathan G
Series 63, Series 65
Altadena, CA
Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC
Jonathan Grimm specializes in ESG and sustainable investing with five years of experience, offering independent advice from Altadena, CA. His firm, Fortis Capital Advisors, emphasizes customized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring, providing flat-fee financial planning and consulting services, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent, flexible fee structures alongside active and passive investment strategies.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $711,457
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