Flat-fee, retirement income strategy 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.
You might be planning how to turn your savings into steady income after retirement, especially if you want to avoid running out of money too soon. A common mistake is not accounting for how taxes and market ups and downs can affect your income over time. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what you'll pay without surprises.
- Tax-aware income planning. Ask how they factor in California's high income taxes and property tax limits when creating your income plan.
- Longevity risk management. Confirm how they plan for your income to last through a potentially long retirement.
- Market fluctuation strategies. Look for approaches that adjust withdrawals based on market performance, not fixed amounts.
- Fee transparency. Understand exactly what services are included in the flat fee and if there are any extra costs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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William Thaddius L
Series 63, Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Edelman Financial Engines
William Thaddius La Rue offers retirement income strategy expertise in San Mateo, combining 14 years of experience with credentials like Series 63 and 65. Working at Edelman Financial Engines, a large firm with technology-enabled advisory services, he provides flat-fee financial plans up to $10,000, which can be waived, and supports both advisor-led and online clients, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $375,508
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Han L
CFA®
San Mateo, CA
Banyan Lake Capital LLC
Han Liu specializes in retirement income strategy with a flat-fee structure up to $5,000 for financial planning, making him suitable for clients in San Mateo, CA seeking predictable costs. His firm uses a blend of fundamental, technical, and quantitative methods, including Monte Carlo analysis, to tailor portfolios, and he also offers fee-based seminars, distinguishing him from advisors focusing solely on asset-based fees or traditional planning.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $465,000
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Jason D
CFP®, Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Empirical Wealth management
Jason Dunbar specializes in retirement income strategy with a focus on income planning and long-term care insurance, making him well-suited for clients in San Mateo seeking flat-fee retirement advice. His firm, Empirical Wealth Management, manages $6.7 billion using Modern Portfolio Theory and offers diversified portfolios, tax preparation, and access to private alternative income funds, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower service scopes.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $3,447,090
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James W
Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Bixy Wealth LLC
James Wang specializes in retirement income strategy with a flat-fee structure, offering fixed comprehensive financial plans between $1,000 and $10,000 in San Mateo, CA. His firm, Bixy Wealth LLC, emphasizes Modern Portfolio Theory and passive investment strategies, catering to mid-career and established professionals, which may provide a strategic approach compared to advisors with longer experience but different investment focuses.
Experience: 1 year
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David B
CFP®, Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Barson Financial Planning
David Barson specializes in retirement income strategy with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients in San Mateo, CA seeking predictable costs. His independent firm focuses on passive, low-cost portfolios using index funds and ETFs, serving high-net-worth individuals with an average account size of about $1.2 million, which differentiates him from advisors with larger client loads or different investment approaches.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $1,194,773
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