CFP®-certified financial advisors working with self-employed clients 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're self-employed and managing irregular income streams, you need an advisor who understands how to smooth cash flow and plan for taxes that can vary widely year to year. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected tax bills or miss opportunities to optimize deductions.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax strategies relevant to self-employed individuals.
- Income variability management. Ask how they help you budget and plan when your earnings fluctuate.
- Tax deduction optimization. Confirm they know which business expenses you can deduct and how to document them properly.
- Retirement plan options. Explore how they recommend retirement accounts suited for self-employed income patterns.
- Health insurance and benefits. Check if they advise on selecting plans that fit your unique self-employed situation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Thomas D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Schwab Wealth Advisory
Thomas Dolby's 15 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to assist self-employed clients in managing income variability and tax strategies. Working with Schwab Wealth Advisory, a large firm, he offers access to integrated wealth management services and employs both passive and active portfolio management, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm resources or narrower investment approaches.
Experience: 15 years
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Anjali S
CFP®, Series 63
San Rafael, CA
Guardian Life
Anjali Singh's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to assist self-employed clients in San Rafael with managing income variability and tax strategies. Affiliated with Guardian Life, she offers flat-fee financial planning and business exit consulting, distinguishing her with flexible fee options and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and business sale strategies.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Anita S
CFP®, Series 66
Lafayette, CA
Meridian Investment Counsel, Inc.
Anita Singh's expertise in retirement plans for business owners and general tax planning suits self-employed clients managing variable income in the San Rafael area. Her flat-fee structure and focus on high-net-worth individuals, combined with Meridian Investment Counsel's tax-aware, conservative growth strategy, differentiate her from other advisors who may not offer such tailored financial planning and investment management services.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $3,827,686
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