CFP®-certified financial advisors working with founders and business owners 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 run a business or recently founded one, you need an advisor who understands how your personal and business finances intertwine. A common mistake is treating your business income and personal wealth as separate, missing opportunities to optimize taxes and growth.
- Business cash flow insight. Look for advisors who analyze your company's cash flow alongside your personal finances to plan realistically.
- Tax strategy awareness. California's high income taxes and Proposition 13 property tax limits affect your planning; ask how they navigate these rules for founders.
- Exit and succession planning. Confirm they help you prepare for selling or passing on your business, not just managing daily finances.
- CFP® certification. This means the advisors have formal training in comprehensive financial planning, including business owner needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Xu W
CFP®, Series 66
San Francisco, CA
LPL Financial
Xu Wang's 18 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in San Francisco, including retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k)s. Operating within LPL Financial, a large firm offering extensive research and diverse investment options, he provides flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors with hourly rates or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Daria V
CFP®
San Francisco, CA
Abacus Wealth Partners
Daria Victorov is a CFP®-certified advisor in San Francisco with nine years of experience, specializing in founder and business owner financial needs. She offers a flat-fee consulting option for real estate investments and works with high-net-worth clients, employing a passive, asset-class investment strategy with ESG screening, which may appeal to founders seeking sustainable investment approaches alongside comprehensive planning.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $2,053,085
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James S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
UBS Financial Services
James Sheffield's 28 years at UBS Financial Services in San Francisco equip him to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners, including cash flow and equity compensation tax strategies. His CFP® certification and experience at a large firm offering institutional trading and model-based asset allocations distinguish him from others by providing access to comprehensive wealth management and proprietary research.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $693,691
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Sean K
CFP®
San Francisco, CA
Plancorp, LLC
Sean Kyle's CFP® certification and eight years of experience equip him to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in San Francisco, including tax-loss harvesting and business exit strategies. His firm, Plancorp, LLC, offers flat-fee structures up to $40,000 for succession planning and employs a committee-driven investment approach, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee models or investment philosophies.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $4,157,573
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Darren K
CFP®, Series 66
San Francisco, CA
Creative Planning
Darren Kalb's 13 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in San Francisco, including retirement plans like SEP and solo 401k. Working with Creative Planning, a large firm managing $217 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee financial planning and emphasizes a low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold investment approach, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or investment styles.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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