Flat-fee, elder care planning 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.
When you’re managing care for an aging parent or planning for your own future needs, you need an elder care planning advisor who understands the complexities beyond just finances. A common mistake is overlooking how care decisions affect your overall financial and legal situation, leading to unexpected costs or gaps in support. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what to expect without surprise fees.
- Long-term cost insight. Ask how they factor in ongoing care expenses, including housing, medical, and support services, to avoid surprises.
- Legal and benefit coordination. Confirm they help navigate government benefits and legal documents like powers of attorney, not just financial accounts.
- Family communication. See if they facilitate discussions among family members to align expectations and responsibilities.
- Property tax impact. In San Francisco, understanding how Proposition 13 limits property tax increases can be crucial; ask how they incorporate this into your plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Carol G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Gosho Financial Group
Carol Gosho offers flat-fee financial planning services tailored to elder care planning, with 25 years of experience and CFP® certification, making her well-equipped to address complex care-related financial needs. Her firm employs a tactical allocation investment approach and serves high-net-worth clients, providing a broad range of services including retirement income strategy and tax planning, which may offer more comprehensive support compared to other advisors in the San Francisco area.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $761,489
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Gregory P
Series 65
San Francisco, CA
The Advisory Group of San Francisco, LLC
Gregory Patterson specializes in elder care planning with 24 years of experience and offers flat-fee financial planning ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, making costs predictable. His firm serves high-net-worth clients with a client-focused investment approach that includes asset allocation and both active and passive funds, distinguishing him from advisors who may not combine elder care expertise with institutional-level investment management.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $3,542,069
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Dana S
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
Foster City, CA
Bailard, Inc.
Dana Scheer offers elder care planning expertise with 28 years of experience and credentials including CFP® and CFA®, serving high-net-worth clients with flat-fee financial planning engagements ranging from $3,500 to $15,000. Based in nearby Foster City, she works at Bailard, Inc., which combines quantitative and qualitative investment approaches and provides specialized sustainable investing strategies, distinguishing her from other advisors in San Francisco.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $5,033,851
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Michael L
Series 63, Series 65
Oakland, CA
Veris Wealth Partners, LLC
Michael Lent's expertise in elder care planning and retirement income strategy, combined with his 22 years of experience and flat-fee financial planning options, make him well-suited for managing complex elder care needs. Based in nearby Oakland, he offers sustainable investing and philanthropic advisory services through Veris Wealth Partners, which serves high-net-worth clients with a focus on ESG and values-based investing, differentiating him from others in San Francisco.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $7,329,329
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