Seasoned financial advisors in San Jose, 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.

You might seek a seasoned financial advisor when your financial situation is complex or you’ve experienced significant life changes like a career shift or inheritance. Without deep experience, advisors may overlook long-term tax impacts or fail to integrate all aspects of your financial picture.

  • Long-term tax insight. Ask how they navigate California’s high income taxes alongside Proposition 13’s property tax limits to protect your wealth.
  • Comprehensive financial integration. Confirm they consider your entire financial life, not just isolated investments or debts.
  • Experience with complex scenarios. Look for examples where they’ve managed multi-faceted financial plans involving estate, retirement, and tax strategies.
  • Client communication style. Ensure their approach matches your preference for updates and explanations, especially on nuanced topics.

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Tammy T

Series 66, Series 63

San Jose, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Tammy Tang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 9 years of experience at the firm and 8 years in the industry. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked for Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience working in an assisted living capacity, providing personal care. J.P. Morgan Securities offers investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. Services are provided on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Rajvinder B

Series 63, Series 65

San Jose, CA

OSAIC

Rajvinder Budwal is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he provides notary public services and owns a living trust services business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms, using a range of tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage client portfolios.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ngoc Thuy Linh N

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Merrill

Ngoc Thuy Linh Ngo is a financial advisor with Merrill based in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Ngo held positions at Bank of America and engaged in educational roles at Evergreen Valley College and San Jose State University. Ngo has also been involved with Unidos US and Teasociety in prior years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Brian H

Series 63, Series 66

San Jose, CA

PFG Advisors

Brian Horiuchi is a financial advisor with PFG Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Commonwealth Central Credit Union and Cuso Financial Services, as well as current positions with United Planners and PFG Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as trustee for the Ben and Marge Horiuchi Family Trust. PFG Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of macroeconomic allocation and fundamental/technical analysis, primarily using index-based ETFs, and offers access to third-party money managers and platforms.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Lance P

CFP®

San Jose, CA

Concentrum Wealth Management

Lance Pieper is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Concentrum Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 2018. Concentrum Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm focuses on wrap-fee asset management and employs investment strategies that include derivatives and margin, distinguishing it from many similar-sized advisory teams.

Equity compensation tax strategy Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Elizabeth B

Series 66

New York, NY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Elizabeth Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, where she has worked since 2012. She has 26 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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David C

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

LPL Financial

David Cade is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Next Financial Group, Inc. for 20 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing research and model portfolios to support diversified investment strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Linda P

Series 63

Mt. Laurel, NJ

BC Advisors, LLC

Linda Postorivo is a financial advisor at BC Advisors, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with MAFG RIA Services, Inc. since 1994 and with Mid-Atlantic Companies since 1981. BC Advisors provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, family trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary investment recommendations grounded in fundamental analysis alongside technical and cyclical reviews, employing a variety of strategies including long-term, short-term, trading, options, and alternatives.

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