Top financial advisors working with women professionals in Milpitas, 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're a woman professional managing a growing career and income, you might face unique financial challenges like balancing tax planning with long-term wealth goals. Without advisors familiar with these nuances, you risk missing opportunities to optimize your financial plan for your specific career path and lifestyle.

  • Income tax navigation. California's high income taxes can impact your take-home pay; ask how advisors help manage this alongside your career growth.
  • Property tax strategy. With Proposition 13 limiting property tax increases, confirm how advisors incorporate this into your homeownership and investment plans.
  • Career stage awareness. Different career phases bring distinct financial needs; check how advisors tailor advice for your current professional and personal situation.
  • Work-life balance considerations. Financial plans should reflect your priorities beyond work; see how advisors integrate your goals for family, education, or other commitments.

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Nasser A

CFP®, Series 66

Milpitas, CA

OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC

Nasser Ahmad is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC and previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America Advisors, and LPL Financial. OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a broad range of financial services through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms for portfolio management.

Annuities
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Kiff C

Series 63, Series 65

Milpitas, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Kiff Chui is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Comerica Bank, East West Bank, UnionBanc Investment Services, and MUFG Union Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with an investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Rachel L

Series 66

Milpitas, CA

Fidelity

Rachel Lu is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Inc. and Lucrative Ventures. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner involved in bookkeeping for Mckendree Assets LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, the company she is associated with, offers a range of investment management and advisory services for retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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Jingwen S

Series 66

Milpitas, CA

Merrill

Jingwen Sun is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Sun held roles at Bank of America, New York Life, and several other companies in various capacities. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Michael B

Series 63

Milpitas, CA

LPL Financial

Michael Bernier is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously spent 28 years at Western International Securities, Inc. before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Lance L

Series 63, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Merrill

Lance Lohr is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1996, focusing on advising and managing client portfolios and wealth management strategies. Lance holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation, along with FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. His expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Lance graduated from Moeller High School, played football at Vanderbilt University, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati. Lance follows Merrill's tradition of community service by volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include football, golfing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family. He emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Divorce financial planning Women's Finance Women Professionals

Le Anne M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

North Oaks, MN

Edward Jones

Le Anne Morris is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Women Professionals
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Anna A

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Rockwall, TX

Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Anna Apodaca is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. Her prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Lake Point Wealth Management. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing globally diversified portfolios with multi-factor tilts and a variety of implementation options.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Women Professionals Established Professionals
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Kevin H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

RFG Advisory, LLC

Kevin Harper is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at RFG Advisory, LLC since 2015. He has prior experience with Private Client Services and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of LHP Capital LLC, which manages commercial real estate. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing about $8 billion for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a mix of actively managed and passive strategies, direct indexing, and tax-aware approaches, and is notable for its sub-advisory role with the Bluemonte family of ETFs.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Educators, Teachers, and Academics Doctor or Medical Professional Executive Women Professionals
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John B

Series 65

Plano, TX

Savant Wealth Management

John Brown is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors, LLC and Bush O'Donnell Investment Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of GJ Liquidation Company, a former supplier of railroad crossties. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services to individuals, families, institutions, and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated legal, accounting, and trust services through affiliated entities.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired Women Professionals Divorced
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