Top ESG / Sustainable investing financial advisors in San Mateo, 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 want your investments to reflect your values, such as environmental care or social responsibility, you need an advisor who understands ESG (environmental, social, and governance) factors deeply. A common mistake is focusing only on financial returns without fully integrating sustainability criteria, which can dilute your impact.
- ESG integration approach. Ask how they incorporate ESG factors into investment choices beyond just labeling funds as "green."
- Impact measurement. Confirm how they track and report the real-world effects of your portfolio on social and environmental goals.
- Regulatory awareness. Sustainable investing rules can vary by state; check how they navigate California's tax environment and Proposition 13's property tax limits.
- Client alignment. Ensure they tailor strategies to your personal values and financial goals, not just industry trends.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Chad T
Series 63, Series 66
San Mateo, CA
Citigroup Global Markets
Chad Thomas specializes in ESG and sustainable investing, leveraging 27 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting to align investments with environmental and social values. Based in San Mateo, he operates within Citigroup Global Markets, a large firm offering multi-asset strategies and serving high-net-worth clients, with negotiable fees up to 2% AUM, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less institutional support.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $714,318
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Stephen S
Series 63, Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Geneos Wealth Management, Inc.
Stephen Shipp Jr. brings 34 years of experience and specializes in ESG and sustainable investing, making him well-equipped to integrate environmental and social factors into your portfolio in San Mateo, CA. His firm, Geneos Wealth Management, serves diverse clients including trusts and charitable organizations, offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning options, and employs discretionary trading authority, distinguishing him from advisors with more limited fee structures or client types.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $423,489
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Sharon G
CFA®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
San Mateo, CA
Fisher Investments
Sharon Gutierrez specializes in ESG and sustainable investing with 18 years of experience, working at Fisher Investments, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients in San Mateo, CA. Her approach includes active portfolio management and tax-loss harvesting, supported by a 1.50% AUM fee, distinguishing her through a blend of quantitative and qualitative research for globally diversified portfolios.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $1,664,526
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Jason T
Series 65, Series 66
San Mateo, CA
Merrill
Jason Ting's 24 years at Merrill Lynch equip him to integrate ESG factors deeply into wealth management, including charitable giving and retirement planning, tailored for mid-career professionals in San Mateo. His large-firm resources, multiple designations, and community leadership roles distinguish him from others by combining seasoned expertise with local engagement and a focus on philanthropy.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Lars L
Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Creativeone Wealth, LLC
Lars Larsen specializes in ESG and sustainable investing in San Mateo, integrating proprietary ETF models and option-based strategies to align portfolios with environmental and social values. His firm offers negotiable flat fees and serves diverse clients including executives and business owners, distinguishing him with a blend of active management and tailored financial planning services.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $264,766
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