Large-firm, values-based investing 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.
You might seek a values-based investing advisor if aligning your portfolio with your personal ethics feels complex or if you want to avoid investments that conflict with your beliefs. Without a clear understanding of your values, an advisor might recommend options that don’t truly reflect what matters most to you. Large-firm advisors often have access to a broad range of resources and research, which can support more nuanced values-based strategies.
- Values clarification process. Ask how they help you define and prioritize your ethical and social goals before investing.
- Screening methods. Confirm whether they use positive (selecting good companies) or negative (excluding harmful ones) screens, and how those choices impact your portfolio.
- Impact measurement. Inquire how they track and report the social or environmental outcomes of your investments, not just financial returns.
- Firm resources. Explore how their large firm’s tools and teams enhance their ability to offer diverse values-based options tailored to your priorities.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kyle A
Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Wells Fargo Clearing
Kyle Ashcraft specializes in ESG and values-based investing, aligning portfolios with clients' ethical priorities, supported by Edward Jones' extensive resources as a large firm. With four years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he serves clients including retirees and business owners, offering a program fee up to 1.35% annually, which may differ from other advisors' fee structures and client focuses in the San Rafael area.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $475,575
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Samuel G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Rafael, CA
Mariner
Samuel Gaeta specializes in values-based investing and SRI/ESG strategies, supported by his CFP® certification and a decade of experience. Working at Mariner Wealth, a large firm managing nearly $99 billion, he offers diverse resources and flat-fee financial planning, catering primarily to high-net-worth clients in San Rafael, CA, which distinguishes him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or different fee structures.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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Noreen C
Series 63, Series 66
San Francisco, CA
Merrill
Noreen Chiu offers expertise in values-based investing within a large firm setting, leveraging Merrill's extensive resources to support socially responsible strategies. With 27 years of experience and specialties including ESG investing and tax-loss harvesting, she serves women professionals and executives, providing tailored wealth management and retirement income strategies with a 1.10% AUM fee for accounts under $2 million.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Diana E
Series 66
Oakland, CA
Fidelity
Diana Espinoza specializes in values-based investing within a large firm, leveraging Fidelity's extensive resources to align portfolios with clients' ethical priorities. With two years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation, she emphasizes collaborative financial planning and ongoing support, distinguishing her through a client-focused approach that integrates personal values into wealth management strategies.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $234,793
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