Flat-fee, factor investing / smart beta financial advisors in San Rafael, 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 to use factor investing or smart beta strategies, you likely seek to improve returns by targeting specific investment drivers like value or momentum. Without a focused approach, you might end up with a portfolio that looks diversified but doesn’t truly capture these factors effectively. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, which can make costs clearer and more predictable for you.
- Factor selection clarity. Ask how they choose which factors to emphasize and why those fit your financial goals.
- Portfolio construction approach. Confirm they build portfolios that systematically capture factor premiums rather than relying on traditional market-cap weighting.
- Cost transparency. Flat fees mean you pay the same regardless of assets; understand what services are included and how that aligns with your needs.
- Tax impact awareness. Factor strategies can trigger different tax events; check how they manage tax efficiency in your investments.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Peter K
Series 65
Sausalito, CA
Macroclimate LLC
Peter Kriss specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies with a flat-fee structure, charging $2,000 annually for accounts between $200,000 and $500,000, making costs predictable for clients in the San Rafael area. His firm, Macroclimate LLC, emphasizes ESG and passive investing with a long-term, low-cost approach, serving high-net-worth individuals and managing about $210 million across fewer than 40 clients, which suggests a focused client service model.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $5,377,709
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Nicholas L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Oakland, CA
APELLA Wealth
Nicholas Levinson offers expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies, supported by 23 years of experience and a CFP® certification, making him well-suited for clients seeking flat-fee financial planning in the San Rafael area. His firm, Apella Wealth, employs a model-driven investment process with quantitative methods and tax-aware strategies, catering to high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families, which distinguishes him from other advisors nearby.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,287,176
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Jun Z
CFA®
Mopraga, CA
Crystal Investment Management
Jun Zhu offers expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies with a flat-fee structure, making costs predictable for clients in the San Rafael area. His firm uses a global-macro, asset-allocation approach with ETFs and long/short index funds, catering to high-net-worth individuals and institutions, which differentiates him from advisors focusing solely on traditional market-cap weighted portfolios.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $1,364,151
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Austin K
CFP®, Series 66
Larkspur, CA
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Austin Krewson offers expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies, supported by his CFP® certification and five years of industry experience. Affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a large SEC-registered firm, he provides flat-fee financial planning starting at $250, blending passive and active management with research-backed portfolio construction, which may appeal to mid-career professionals and baby boomers near San Rafael.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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