CFP®-certified, debt management financial advisors in San Francisco, 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 juggling multiple debts or facing high-interest loans, you need a debt management advisor who understands how to prioritize and reduce your liabilities effectively. Without focused expertise, you might end up paying more interest or missing opportunities to protect your credit health. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including debt strategies.
- Customized payoff plans. Look for advisors who tailor debt repayment schedules to your income and expenses, not just generic formulas.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how debt payments and refinancing affect your overall tax situation, especially in California's high-tax environment.
- Credit score focus. Ask how they help maintain or improve your credit rating while managing debt, not just eliminating balances.
- Long-term property tax insight. Since Proposition 13 limits property tax increases, see if they factor this into your housing and debt decisions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Tan P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
TAN Wealth Management
Tan Phan specializes in debt management with CFP® certification, offering tailored payoff plans that consider tax impacts and credit score maintenance in San Francisco's high-tax environment. His flat-fee and monthly retainer options provide flexible pricing, and his 14 years of experience, combined with a focus on income planning and equity compensation tax strategy, distinguish him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 14 years
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Matthew S
CFP®
San Francisco, CA
Stebnicki Financial Planning
Matthew Stebnicki, a CFP® professional in San Francisco, specializes in debt management with six years of experience and a focus on customized payoff plans and tax-aware strategies. His independent, fee-only firm serves a small client base, allowing for personalized attention and investment plans that consider macroeconomic trends, distinguishing him from advisors with larger client loads or less tailored approaches.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $617,196
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Christine R
CFP®
San Francisco, CA
Remedios Financial Planning
Christine Remedios offers debt management expertise combined with CFP® certification and a decade of financial planning experience in San Francisco. Her independent, fee-only practice emphasizes customized cash flow and budgeting strategies, with hourly fees and a focus on long-term, buy-and-hold investment approaches, distinguishing her from advisors managing assets directly or using discretionary models.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $0
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Rick V
CFP®, CRPC®
San Francisco, CA
Financial Zen
Rick Valenzi specializes in debt management and cash flow budgeting, making him well-suited to help San Francisco families manage and reduce liabilities effectively. With 17 years of experience, CFP® and CRPC® certifications, and a focus on Gen X dual-income families, he offers personalized planning and a fee structure including hourly and asset-based options, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $1,566,452
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Paul L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Intelligent Investor Financial Planning, LLC
Paul Lafollette III specializes in debt management and cash flow budgeting, supported by 13 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to help San Francisco clients manage and prioritize their debts effectively. His independent practice uses a Core + Satellite investment approach and offers educational workshops, distinguishing him from advisors who may not provide such personalized financial education or blend of investment strategies.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $572,302
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