Top life insurance needs analysis financial advisors in Santa Rosa, 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.

When you face major life changes like marriage, a new child, or buying a home, you might need to reassess your life insurance to protect your loved ones. Without a focused analysis, you risk either overpaying for coverage you don't need or leaving gaps that could hurt your family's financial security.

  • Income and debt review. Confirm how the advisor evaluates your current earnings and debts to recommend appropriate coverage amounts.
  • Policy type guidance. Ask which life insurance types they consider and why, ensuring the choice fits your long-term goals.
  • Tax impact awareness. In California, high income taxes and property tax rules can affect your insurance needs; check how advisors factor this in.
  • Coverage updates. Life changes require policy reviews; find out how often the advisor revisits your insurance plan to keep it aligned with your situation.

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Kenneth W

Series 63, Series 66

Santa Rosa, CA

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Kenneth Weise is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC, Sonoma County Wealth Advisors, LPL Financial, and Edward Jones. Private Advisor Group serves a broad client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions and third-party advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model and integrates technology platforms to support diverse investment strategies.

Annuities Founder/Business Owner
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Erick B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Santa Rosa, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Erick Brown is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016 and had a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his finance career, he is an owner and partner of Sonoma HD Pool and Spa, a business specializing in the construction and servicing of swimming pools and spas. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jackson S

Series 66

Santa Rosa, CA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Jackson Snyder is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in Santa Rosa, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked with firms including Gateway Financial Advisors and has experience outside finance with organizations such as the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Roughnecks in the XFL. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning and investment management through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple portfolio management strategies and custody platforms.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed

Carson A

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Santa Rosa, CA

Edward Jones

Carson Amiral is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Santa Rosa, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America NA, Merrill Lynch, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he is the president and owner of Making It Big, a women's clothing retailer in Bodega Bay, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Divorce financial planning Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional LGBTQIA
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John Paul D

Series 63, Series 65

Santa Rosa, CA

LPL Financial

John Paul Dunnbier is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Social Equity Group, Inc., Western International Securities, Inc., and Financial West Group. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Aden P

CFP®, Series 65

Greenville, SC

Foundations Investment Advisors LLC

Aden Partee is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JEHM Wealth & Retirement, Alloy Investment Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he has work experience in the retail and service industries, including multiple years at Chick-fil-A. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach and offers services through a large network of affiliated offices and representatives.

ESG / Sustainable investing
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Don L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Mesa, AZ

Larson Wealth Management, LLC

Don Larson is the principal advisor at Larson Wealth Management, LLC in Mesa, Arizona, holding a CFP® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Steele Larson Advisors, LLLP for seven years before founding Larson Wealth Management in 2011. Outside of advisory services, he owns and manages a bookkeeping and tax preparation business and serves as secretary and treasurer for AEM International (US) Ltd. Larson Wealth Management provides investment supervisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, corporate and Taft-Hartley employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs customized strategic asset allocations across various equity and fixed income securities, emphasizing mutual funds and ETFs, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with regular reviews.

Business succession planning Cash flow / budgeting Debt management Life insurance needs analysis Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Malissa M

Series 65

Hot Springs, AR

Black Knight Wealth Management, LLC

Malissa Mc Nanna is a financial advisor with Black Knight Wealth Management, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has four years of industry experience and has previously worked at Optivise Advisory Services, LLC, OnPointe Advisory and Financial Services LLC, and Vision Advisors, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Vision Advisors, Inc., where she recruits agents, conducts product training, and provides sales support for annuity and life insurance products. Black Knight Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and coordination with other professional advisors. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and prepares individualized Investment Policy Statements, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary, asset-based basis while reviewing portfolios monthly.

Concentrated stock management Retirement income strategy Annuities Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gregory S

Series 63, Series 66

Atlanta, GA

Smarr Financial Services Inc.

Gregory Smarr is a financial advisor with Smarr Financial Services Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has led his independent firm since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he is licensed to sell various insurance products including life, fixed annuities, and property and casualty insurance through multiple carriers. Smarr Financial Services, Inc. provides financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a fundamental investment approach combining long-term buy-and-hold strategies with selective short-term trading, managing a diverse portfolio that includes equities, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, fixed income, alternatives, and options.

Life insurance needs analysis Disability insurance Long-term care insurance
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Jacob B

Series 63, Series 66

Forsyth, GA

Binnerinvestments

Jacob Binner is a financial advisor at BinnerInvestments with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Fidelity, Merrill Lynch, and E*Trade Securities. BinnerInvestments provides ongoing portfolio management and standalone financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment approach combines multiple analytical methods to construct diversified portfolios and typically manages discretionary assets while delivering quarterly reports and written investment policy statements.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis Cash flow / budgeting

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