Flat-fee, factor investing / smart beta 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 use factor investing or smart beta strategies, you likely seek to improve returns by targeting specific investment drivers like value or momentum. A common mistake is treating these strategies as simple index tracking rather than active factor exposure that requires ongoing evaluation.
Flat-fee pricing means you pay a set amount regardless of your portfolio size, which can simplify budgeting and reduce conflicts tied to asset growth.
- Factor selection clarity. Ask how they choose which factors to emphasize and how they adjust exposure over time.
- Risk management approach. Confirm how they monitor factor risks and avoid unintended concentration.
- Cost transparency. Understand what the flat fee covers and whether there are any additional charges.
- Tax efficiency. Factor strategies can trigger turnover; ask how they manage tax impacts in your accounts.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Giovanni C
Series 65
Los Angeles, CA
Tactive Advisors, LLC
Giovanni Cuarez specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies with a flat-fee approach, supported by four years of experience and a Series 65 designation. His firm, Tactive Advisors, uses a Black-Litterman framework for tactical asset allocation and serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutional investors, differentiating him with a blend of active portfolio management and additional services like tax preparation and mortgage origination.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $214,707
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Robert K
Series 66
Santa Monica, CA
APELLA Wealth
Robert Klingensmith offers expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies, supported by 20 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating from Santa Monica, his firm uses a model-driven investment process blending quantitative methods and external managers, with flat-fee financial planning negotiated case-by-case, catering to high-net-worth clients and emphasizing tax-loss harvesting and ESG investing.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $1,287,176
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Andrew H
CFP®, Series 65
Pasadena, CA
Nasdaq Dorsey Wright
Andrew Hyer specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies with a flat-fee option, making him suitable for clients seeking cost transparency in Glendale, CA. With 21 years of experience and a CFP® designation, he offers independent, discretionary management using technical analysis and relative strength methods, differentiating him from others by combining seasoned expertise with a focus on high-net-worth clients and active portfolio management.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $522,264
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Cilika X
Series 65
San Marino, CA
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Cilika Xie offers expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies, supported by Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services' blend of passive and active management with quantitative and fundamental research. Located near Glendale in San Marino, CA, she provides flat-fee financial planning starting at $250, catering to baby boomers and mid-career professionals, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent, cost-effective advisory services from a large, SEC-registered firm.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $1,378,035
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