Seasoned financial advisors working with executives in San Luis Obispo, 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 hold a high-level position with complex compensation and benefits, you need an executive advisor who understands how to align your financial goals with your career trajectory. A common mistake is overlooking how your executive perks and tax situation interact, which can lead to missed opportunities or unexpected liabilities. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these nuances.
- Compensation structure insight. Confirm they understand your mix of salary, bonuses, stock options, and deferred compensation.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they factor in California’s high income taxes alongside protections like Proposition 13 for property taxes.
- Career transition planning. Explore their approach to managing financial shifts during promotions, relocations, or retirement.
- Benefit optimization. Check how they help maximize executive perks such as retirement plans, insurance, and executive allowances.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jay D
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
San Luis Obispo, CA
Wealthspring
Jay Douglas brings 26 years of experience advising executives in San Luis Obispo, combining expertise in retirement income strategy and tax-loss harvesting with a deep understanding of executive compensation complexities. As a CFP®-certified, independent advisor at WealthSpring, he offers flat-fee planning options and benefits from a collaborative, team-based approach, distinguishing him from advisors with less specialized tax and succession planning focus.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $890,221
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Patricia T
Series 63
San Luis Obispo, CA
Independent Financial Group, LLC
Patricia Thom's 42 years of experience and her role at Independent Financial Group, a large dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, equip her to handle complex executive compensation and benefits in San Luis Obispo. She offers flat fees for planning and consulting, specializes in wealth management and retirement plans for business owners, and brings expertise in both passive and active portfolio management, distinguishing her from other advisors.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $474,424
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James H
Series 63, Series 66
San Luis Obispo, CA
Edward Jones
James Haack brings 23 years of experience advising executives in San Luis Obispo, specializing in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, which suits complex executive compensation and tax scenarios. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large full-service firm serving over four million clients, he offers a comprehensive approach with an AUM fee up to 1.35%, differentiating him through extensive resources and a broad advisory network.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Stephen M
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
San Luis Obispo, CA
Merrill
Stephen Moses brings over 23 years of experience advising executives in San Luis Obispo, specializing in wealth management and retirement income strategies. As a senior advisor at Merrill Lynch, he offers large-firm resources and a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him with a comprehensive team approach and credentials like Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Matt K
Series 63, Series 65
San Luis Obispo, CA
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Matt Kokkonen's 54 years of experience and focus on executives in San Luis Obispo make him well-equipped to address complex compensation and benefits typical for high-level professionals. Affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services, a large firm offering comprehensive financial planning and asset management, he also brings expertise in estate planning and multi-generational wealth transfer, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower specialties.
Experience: 54 years
Avg account: $249,379
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