CFP®-certified financial advisors working with financial professionals 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 work in finance, your compensation and benefits can be complex, and you need an advisor who understands those nuances. A common mistake is working with someone who treats your financial planning like a typical client’s, missing key industry-specific details.
- Industry-specific income understanding. Confirm they grasp how bonuses, commissions, and deferred compensation affect your cash flow and tax planning.
- Benefit plan navigation. Ask how they integrate employer retirement plans and stock options into your overall strategy.
- Tax impact awareness. California’s high income taxes and property tax limits under Proposition 13 can affect your planning; see how they address these factors.
- Career transition planning. Whether changing roles or retiring, check how they model your evolving income and benefits over time.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Austin C
CFP®, Series 66
San Francisco, CA
IEQ Capital, LLC
Austin Chau is well-equipped to assist financial professionals in San Rafael, CA, with his CFP® certification and six years of industry experience. Working at IEQ Capital, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers flat-fee management and specializes in private investments, 10b5-1 plan design, and retirement plans for business owners, providing nuanced strategies for complex compensation and benefits.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $24,582,290
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Jonathan S
CFP®, Series 66
San Francisco, CA
Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC
Jonathan Smith's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex compensation and benefits of financial professionals, including retirement income strategy and options strategies. Based in San Francisco, he offers flat-fee and negotiable AUM pricing through Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, which manages $1.72 billion for diverse clients, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $814,843
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Edward M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Greenbrae, CA
RBC Capital Markets
Edward Murphy's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex compensation and benefits of financial professionals in San Rafael, CA. Affiliated with RBC Capital Markets, a large firm offering flat-fee options and diverse advisory programs, he specializes in tax-loss harvesting and concentrated stock management, serving executives and high earners approaching retirement.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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Frederick M
CFP®, Series 66
Larkspur, CA
Fidelity
Frederick Martens is a CFP®-certified advisor based near San Rafael, CA, specializing in wealth management and both passive and active portfolio strategies, which suits financial professionals with complex compensation structures. His experience at Fidelity, a large firm, and prior advisory role, combined with a California Insurance License, provide a broad perspective on integrating employer benefits and tax considerations unique to California.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $234,793
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