Seasoned financial advisors working with military members and veterans in Long Beach, 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 are transitioning from military service or managing veteran benefits, you need an advisor who understands the unique financial challenges you face. Without this expertise, you might miss out on optimizing benefits or managing tax implications effectively. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating these complexities.
- Benefit integration. Confirm how they coordinate military and VA benefits with your overall financial plan to avoid gaps or overlaps.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they handle state income taxes alongside Proposition 13's property tax limits to protect your assets.
- Long-term planning. Look for advisors who consider career transitions and retirement timing specific to military life.
- Experience with military pay. Ensure they understand military pay structures and how they affect investment and savings strategies.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Timothy S
Series 63, Series 65
Newport Beach, CA
Merrill
Timothy Scudder's military background and 33 years of experience at Merrill equip him to address the financial complexities faced by military members and veterans in Long Beach, CA. His expertise in retirement income strategy, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing, combined with a fee structure of 1.10% AUM for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishes him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Roberto S
Series 66
Marina Del Rey, CA
Arrowroot Family Office, LLC
Roberto Santos offers seasoned financial guidance tailored to military members and veterans, leveraging 21 years of experience and expertise in wealth management and retirement plans for business owners. Based in Marina Del Rey, CA, he provides flat-fee comprehensive planning through Arrowroot Family Office, emphasizing customized asset allocation with ETFs and mutual funds, which may appeal to high-net-worth clients seeking independent advice.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $334,988
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Kenneth W
CFP®, Series 66
El Segundo, CA
Modern Wealth Management, LLC
Kenneth Watten's 22 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the financial complexities faced by military members and veterans, including retirement income strategy and tax planning. Based in El Segundo, CA, he offers flat-fee estate planning and independent advice through Modern Wealth Management, which uses a centralized portfolio management model, distinguishing him from advisors with less integrated approaches.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $832,068
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