Seasoned, 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 or social concerns, you need an advisor who understands ESG (environmental, social, and governance) criteria and how to integrate them into your portfolio. Without this expertise, you might end up with investments that don’t truly align with your sustainability goals or miss opportunities unique to ESG strategies. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex trade-offs between financial returns and impact.
- ESG integration approach. Ask how they evaluate companies beyond financials, including environmental impact and social responsibility.
- Risk and return balance. Confirm they can align sustainable goals with your financial objectives, not just focus on values alone.
- Local market knowledge. In San Mateo, understanding California’s tax environment and regulations can affect sustainable investment choices.
- Experience with evolving standards. Sustainable investing criteria change; check how they stay current with new ESG frameworks and data.
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 offers seasoned expertise in ESG and sustainable investing, backed by 27 years in the industry and experience with high-net-worth clients in San Mateo, CA. Working at Citigroup Global Markets, he leverages large-firm resources and multi-asset strategies, with a negotiable fee structure up to 2.00% AUM, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or less extensive ESG integration.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $714,318
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Michael P
Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Fisher Investments
Michael Petersen's 21 years of experience and expertise in ESG and sustainable investing make him well-equipped to address the needs of clients seeking values-aligned portfolios in San Mateo. Working at Fisher Investments, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with a centralized, quantitative and qualitative investment approach, he offers active portfolio management and tax-aware strategies with a 1.50% AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,664,526
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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 in ESG and sustainable investing, offering expertise in options and derivatives strategies that can enhance portfolio diversification. Based in San Mateo, he operates with a flat-fee structure for financial planning and serves a diverse client base including trusts and charitable organizations, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on individual investors.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $423,489
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Stephen B
Series 66
San Mateo, CA
Brickley Wealth Management
Stephen Brickley brings 26 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, managing over $824 million in discretionary assets with a blend of active and passive strategies and ESG screening. Located in San Mateo, his firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and retirement consulting, charging up to 1.00% annually, and serves high-net-worth clients independently, distinguishing him from others by his extensive local expertise and fiduciary roles.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $5,186,990
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Jason T
Series 65, Series 66
San Mateo, CA
Merrill
Jason Ting brings 24 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, with a focus on integrating philanthropic giving into wealth management strategies. Based in San Mateo and affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, he offers a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him with deep local knowledge and a commitment to community involvement.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $860,085
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