Seasoned, ESG / Sustainable investing financial advisors in Oakland, 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, especially around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, you need an advisor who understands how to balance impact with returns. A common mistake is focusing only on "green" labels without assessing how these choices affect your overall financial goals.
- Experience with ESG nuances. Seasoned advisors here have seen how sustainable investing trends evolve and can help you avoid fads that don’t align with your priorities.
- Tax-aware planning. Given California’s high income taxes and property tax limits under Proposition 13, ask how they integrate tax strategies with ESG goals.
- Portfolio integration. Confirm how they blend ESG criteria into your broader investment mix rather than treating it as a separate silo.
- Impact measurement. Look for advisors who discuss how they track and report the social and environmental outcomes of your investments.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian L
CFA®, Series 63
Berkeley, CA
Clayton Partners LLC
Brian Lancaster brings 27 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, offering discretionary management through Clayton Partners LLC in Berkeley, CA. His firm serves high-net-worth clients with a focus on long-term equity investments below intrinsic value, using derivatives and leverage to manage risk and enhance returns, charging a 1.8% annual fee based on assets under management.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $2,087,238
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Nicholas L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Oakland, CA
Apella Wealth
Nicholas Levinson brings 23 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, blending tax-aware strategies with factor investing and retirement planning for business owners. Based in Oakland, he offers flat-fee financial planning through Apella Wealth, which serves high-net-worth clients with a model-driven, quantitative investment approach integrating ESG criteria into broader portfolios.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,287,176
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Percy M
Series 66
Oakland, CA
Merrill
Percy Mc Gee Jr. offers seasoned expertise in ESG and sustainable investing within Oakland, CA, backed by 25 years at Merrill Lynch, a large firm known for diverse investment strategies. His experience with clients like executives and medical professionals, combined with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishes him by blending ESG goals with tailored wealth management and community involvement.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Michael L
Series 63, Series 65
Oakland, CA
Veris Wealth Partners, LLC
Michael Lent brings 22 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, serving high-net-worth clients in Oakland, CA. His firm, Veris Wealth Partners, specializes in impact-oriented strategies with ESG analysis and philanthropic advisory, offering flat-fee and asset-based pricing, which distinguishes him from advisors with less integrated approaches or narrower fee options.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $7,329,329
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Dianne W
CFP®, Series 66
Woodland Hills, CA
Lincoln Investment
Dianne Woon brings 22 years of experience and CFP® certification to ESG and sustainable investing, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and both passive and active portfolio management. Based in Alameda near Oakland, she works with Lincoln Investment, a large firm managing $18.9 billion, providing diverse services including financial planning and retirement advice, which may suit clients seeking seasoned guidance with a broad service scope.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $157,266
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