Seasoned financial advisors working with executives 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 hold a high-level position with complex compensation like stock options or bonuses, you need an advisor who understands how to align your financial plan with your executive benefits. A common mistake is treating executive compensation as ordinary income, which can lead to missed tax-saving opportunities. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these nuances.
- Compensation structure insight. Confirm they know how to handle various executive pay elements, including deferred compensation and equity awards.
- Tax strategy expertise. Ask how they integrate state tax rules, like California’s high income taxes and Proposition 13 property tax limits, into your plan.
- Long-term wealth planning. Look for advisors who balance immediate income needs with preserving wealth across career changes and retirement.
- Executive risk management. Ensure they address risks unique to executives, such as concentrated stock positions and career transition uncertainties.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Louis S
PFS™, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Glendale, CA
Cetera
Louis Sclafani's 24 years of experience and PFS™ designation equip him to manage complex executive compensation and tax strategies in Glendale, CA. His dual role as a CPA co-owner and trustee adds depth in tax planning and trust management, while Cetera's large-firm resources and flexible flat-fee structure offer tailored wealth management for executives balancing immediate income and long-term preservation.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Oswald D
ChFC®, Series 63
Glendale, CA
Commonwealth Financial Network
Oswald Donaldson's 37 years of experience and ChFC® designation equip him to manage complex executive compensation and tax strategies in Glendale, CA. Affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, a large firm offering flat-fee consulting and extensive support, he combines active portfolio management with retirement income planning, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $568,323
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Lena T
Series 63, Series 66
Glendale, CA
Citigroup Global Markets
Lena Thomas brings 22 years of experience advising executives in Glendale, CA, with expertise in tax-loss harvesting and sustainable investing, which can help optimize complex executive compensation. Working at Citigroup Global Markets, she offers access to multi-asset strategies and serves high-net-worth clients, differentiating her through large-firm resources and a negotiable fee structure up to 2% AUM.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $714,318
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John M
Series 63
Glendale, CA
OSAIC
John Marshall's 29 years of experience and Series 63 designation equip him to manage complex executive compensation structures in Glendale, CA. His affiliation with OSAIC, a large SEC-registered firm, provides access to diverse investment options and advanced portfolio tools, while his flat-fee and negotiable AUM fee structures offer flexible planning and consulting services tailored to high net worth executives.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $398,336
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Jose B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Glendale, CA
J.P. Morgan Securities
Jose Barajas brings 21 years of experience advising executives in Glendale, CA, with a focus on wealth management and executive compensation complexities. Affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities, a large firm offering institutional consulting and customized reporting, he charges a 0.30% annual AUM fee and holds CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations, distinguishing him through extensive credentials and firm resources.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $318,381
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