Top general tax planning financial advisors in San Bernardino, 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 complex income sources or anticipate changes in your tax situation, a general tax planning advisor can help you navigate these challenges. Without careful planning, you might miss opportunities to reduce your overall tax burden or mismanage timing of income and deductions.

  • State tax nuances. California's high income taxes and Proposition 13's property tax limits require advisors to balance current tax savings with long-term property tax implications.
  • Income timing strategies. Ask how they help you manage when to recognize income or claim deductions to optimize your tax position.
  • Coordination with other advisors. Confirm how they work with your CPA or financial planner to align tax planning with your broader financial goals.
  • Adaptability to life changes. Effective advisors adjust plans as your income, family, or investments evolve, avoiding outdated strategies that cost you money.

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Phillip G

Series 63, Series 66

San Bernardino, CA

Gorian Investments

Phillip Gorian is a financial advisor at Gorian Investments in San Bernardino, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wilshire Capital Group, Inc., Oaktree Brokerage, Unitedhealthcare, Asset Marketing Systems, and Staffmark. Gorian Investments provides securities investment advisory services to higher-income professionals, businesses, and select institutional clients, including pension plans. The firm employs a conservative, long-term buy-and-hold strategy focused on blue-chip equities and investment-grade bonds, managing accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis with client approval of investment decisions.

Active portfolio management Income planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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Marie J

Series 63, Series 65

San Bernardino, CA

Raymond James Financial

Marie Johnson is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Raymond James Financial and its affiliates since 1998. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Phillip L

Series 66

San Bernardino, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Phillip Levy is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Bernardino, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2014, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with multiple market-facing registrations and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Crystal K

CFP®, Series 65

San Bernardino, CA

Brooklyn FI, LLC

Crystal Kozlak is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. She has worked at Brooklyn FI, LLC since 2025 and previously was associated with Falcon Wealth Planning. Prior to her financial advisory career, she worked for several years with animal welfare organizations, including The Humane League and Animal Place. Brooklyn FI provides household-level investment management, financial planning, and retirement-account advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes passive investment management while incorporating specialized external strategies and aggregates held-away assets for comprehensive client reporting.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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John T

Series 63, Series 66

Statesville, NC

LPL Financial

John Tan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Statesville, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Gradient Securities, LLC for ten years and has been involved with Tkachyk Finance & Insurance Services, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, Tan is a business owner of Bluesky Distillery. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Cassandra S

Series 63, Series 65

Plano, TX

Financial & Tax Architects, LLC

Cassandra Sanchez is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, TIAA, US Health Advisors, and various other firms. Sanchez also had involvement with Drunken Donkey, reflecting experience outside the financial sector. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm offers proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” that use ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with accounts reviewed monthly and customizable strategies to meet client needs.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Annuities Income planning General tax planning Retired
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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies
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Paul K

CFP®, Series 65

Zimmerman, MN

Longview Financial, Inc.

Paul Kinneberg is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been the principal and sole advisor at Longview Financial, Inc. since 2000 and also holds a long-term corporate role at CenturyLink. Longview Financial, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily for individual clients. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with a core-and-satellite framework, combining passive index and ETF core holdings with active funds when appropriate, and manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis with an emphasis on individualized advice.

General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Terry T

Series 65

Colorado Springs, CO

Replica Wealth Advisors Inc

Terry Thomason is the sole advisor at Replica Wealth Advisors Inc in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Replica Wealth Advisors in 2019, he worked at Gradient Advisors, LLC and Mountain Range Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2019. He also operates an affiliated insurance practice, Mountain Range Insurance Advisors, offering life insurance, Medicare, long-term care, and annuity products. Replica Wealth Advisors is an independent, single-advisor firm that provides financial planning and consulting services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm customizes asset allocations and monitors third-party managers who execute trades, while also offering written financial plans and educational workshops.

Income planning Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy Retirement income strategy General retirement planning
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Deon B

Series 63, Series 66

Las Vegas, NV

Private Wealth Management LLC

Deon Blaney is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Management LLC in Las Vegas, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Wealth Management LLC since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is a self-employed life insurance agent. Private Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, focusing on a small client base with approximately $123 million in assets under management. The firm employs fundamental analysis and tailored portfolios, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, using a combination of long-term, short-term, and active trading strategies.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management

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