Flat-fee, SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) financial advisors in San Ramon, CA

James Smith is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Kevin Hummel is the sole advisor at Run Free Capital LLC, a state-registered investment adviser based in San Ramon, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved in financial services since 2025. His background includes work as an options trader and financial engineer, an MBA, and a brief period in clinical nursing. Outside of advising, he operates a sole proprietorship managing real estate rental properties. Run Free Capital LLC provides financial planning and discretionary investment management services to individual clients. The firm employs a long-term, research-based investment approach combined with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers portfolio management across various asset classes including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, bonds, and REITs.

Sarah Huang is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is the owner and sole advisor at New Spring Financial Planning, LLC, an independent firm she has operated since 2012. Prior to founding New Spring, she worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments for 11 years. New Spring Financial Planning provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individual investors, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm emphasizes customized, non-discretionary portfolio management with a disciplined, conservative, long-term approach based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Thomas Manetta is a financial advisor with Manetta Wealth Management, Inc. in Danville, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Manetta Wealth Management in 2023, he worked at Perigon Wealth Management, Anthem Wealth Partners, and several other firms. Manetta Wealth Management is an independent advisory firm focusing on discretionary portfolio management and ongoing investment advice for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of charting, fundamental, quantitative and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory to guide long-term trading strategies.

Omar Chyou is a Wealth Management Advisor with extensive experience providing comprehensive wealth management services that address both sides of his clients’ balance sheets. He works closely with clients to understand their goals and beliefs, helping them pursue their near- and long-term financial objectives. Omar is committed to delivering a high level of service and advice, enabling clients to focus on what matters most to them, including hobbies, family, career, and philanthropy. Omar began his financial services career in 1996, advising high-net-worth individuals and families. He has held positions at several prominent firms such as Wells Fargo Private Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Citi Private Bank. Additionally, he served as Market President for First Western Trust in Denver, Colorado, where he led a team of advisors offering comprehensive advice across investments, lending, banking, financial and estate planning, and insurance. His professional designations include Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™). He is FINRA registered, holds California life insurance licenses, and maintains his NMLS certification. Omar earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Stanford University and completed his MBA at IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. Born and raised in Berkeley to immigrant parents from China and Mexico, he is a Spanish speaker who supports organizations focused on the Latin community and engages in community participation consistent with Merrill’s traditions. Outside of work, Omar spends time with his wife and three children enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking, fly fishing, snowboarding, karting, and target shooting, and pursues his interest as a car enthusiast.

Tucker Horsley is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with three years of industry experience. He currently works at Mariner in Sarasota, FL, where he has been since 2021. Horsley previously served as an advisor at Allegiant Private Advisors and was involved with Lucky-U Cycles for five years. He is a board member of the nonprofit Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County. Mariner serves a diverse client base with services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm offers customized, discretionary portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, along with specialized tax, accounting, and family office services.

David Cereghino is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 1996 and has over 30 years of experience in private client wealth management. David earned his B.S. in Finance from the University of San Francisco and early in his career built a practice in San Francisco advising Silicon Valley executives on strategies for managing concentrated equity positions. Since 2009, he has been based in Merrill's Walnut Creek office, serving high-net-worth families and business owners. David specializes in developing customized wealth strategies aligned with client goals, emphasizing cash flow planning, risk mitigation, and tax reduction. He leverages the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to provide integrated solutions across investment management, banking, lending, insurance, and estate planning. His client focus areas include family wealth management, legacy planning, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. David holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA) designations. He and his wife, Shannon, reside in Moraga, California. David previously coached his children's sports teams and now enjoys traveling and attending family sporting events, including supporting his son who plays Division I football at UCLA. He is also interested in basketball, boating, football, hiking, music, and surfing.

Kimberly Taylor is a financial advisor at The Wealth Consulting Group with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has teaching roles at the University of New Mexico and Rice University. Additionally, she is president of The Kimberly Corp, which offers workshops on better communication. The Wealth Consulting Group provides fee-based wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a tailored investment process that integrates fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis across multiple platforms and offers fiduciary services as well as legal-service integration through advisor-attorneys and third-party referrals.

Sarah Fitzgerald is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with Northfork Advisors in Bozeman, MT, bringing four years of industry experience. She joined NorthFork Financial LLC in 2019, became a Partner and Advisor in 2022, and also has experience with 45North Partners LLC and Mofi. In addition to her advisory role, she oversees the day-to-day operations at NorthFork Financial. NorthFork Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning for individuals, families, foundations, trusts, nonprofits, and businesses. The firm focuses on long-term asset allocation and diversification, integrating ESG criteria and active shareholder engagement, and operates as a Certified B Corporation with a fee-only fiduciary structure.

Phillip Hohn is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the Hohn Group, which provides customized, objective guidance to clients with a focus on creating personalized wealth management strategies that prioritize risk-averse investment portfolios and streamlined financing options. The group serves technology executives, high-net-worth individuals, and small business owners across 16 states. Phillip offers expertise in areas such as portfolio management, retirement planning, education and estate planning, concentrated stock exit strategies, and corporate retirement plan asset management. With over four decades of industry experience, Phillip and his team emphasize a holistic and individualized approach to wealth management, tailoring strategies to each client's unique goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. The group extensively supports clients with stock option and Employee Stock Plan Services, particularly assisting Silicon Valley technology executives since 1998. Phillip holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Phillip earned his High School Diploma/GED from Chabot College. He is bilingual in Persian and English. Outside of his professional focus, Phillip engages in community volunteer work and enjoys personal interests such as biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, reading, woodworking, traveling, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Wesley Pool is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years. Outside of finance, he has been involved with #TagMeBro LLC and Fry Street Public House. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is also involved with NIHFCU Wealth Advisors, a related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024 and is involved with Lucky Duck since 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary consulting services, drawing on various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.