Large-firm, private / alternative investments financial advisors in Rancho Cordova, 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 have significant assets outside traditional stocks and bonds, like private equity or hedge funds, you need an advisor who understands these complex investments. Without that expertise, you might face hidden risks or liquidity issues that can disrupt your financial goals. Large-firm advisors often have access to a wider range of private investment opportunities and resources.
- Due diligence depth. Ask how they evaluate private deals beyond surface-level metrics to uncover potential risks.
- Liquidity planning. Confirm they help you manage cash flow given the often long lock-up periods in alternative investments.
- Tax implications. Private investments can have unique tax treatments; check how they integrate this into your overall tax strategy.
- Firm resources. Large firms may offer specialized teams and research that individual advisors can’t match—see how they leverage these for your benefit.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Aritra B
Series 65
Folsom, CA
Edelman Financial Engines
Aritra Bera at Edelman Financial Engines is equipped to assist with private and alternative investments, leveraging the large firm's extensive resources and technology-enabled advisory services. His flat-fee structure and experience with retirement income strategy and tax-loss harvesting provide a comprehensive approach, distinguishing him from others by combining specialized expertise with a broad client base and advanced investment tools.
Experience: 0 years
Avg account: $375,508
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James P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Folsom, CA
Creative Planning
James Pak's experience with private and alternative investments at Creative Planning, a large firm managing $217 billion in assets, equips him to handle complex private equity and hedge fund strategies. His CFP® certification, flat-fee structure, and background with UBS and J.P. Morgan distinguish him by combining large-firm resources with personalized financial planning and a focus on tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategies.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Meredith M
Series 66
Folsom, CA
Hightower Advisors
Meredith Mussano at Hightower Advisors is equipped to assist with private and alternative investments, leveraging her firm's large-firm resources and proprietary analysis for strategic asset allocation. With a flat-fee structure and experience serving high-net-worth clients, she also brings expertise in tax-loss harvesting and business exit strategies, differentiating her from others by combining specialized services with a focus on ongoing portfolio monitoring.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $2,848,795
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Christopher C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Carmichael, CA
Charles Schwab
Christopher Curcuro's 30 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage private and alternative investments effectively, supported by Charles Schwab's extensive due diligence and multi-asset model portfolios. His 0.80% annual fee and focus on high-net-worth clients differentiate him from others, while his background with major firms and personal involvement in youth soccer add unique perspective and community connection.
Experience: 30 years
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Scott M
Series 66
Gold River, CA
Independent Financial Group, LLC
Scott Machen specializes in private and alternative investments within a large firm setting, offering access to diverse private equity and hedge fund opportunities. With 17 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting, serving a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals and institutions from Gold River, CA.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $474,424
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