CFP®-certified, factor investing / smart beta financial advisors in South San Francisco, 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 have a portfolio where certain market factors like value, size, or momentum play a big role, you need an advisor who understands how to balance these elements to improve returns and manage risk. Without this expertise, you might end up with a strategy that looks smart on paper but doesn't perform well in real market conditions. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, adding a solid foundation to their factor investing knowledge.
- Factor selection insight. Ask how they choose which factors to emphasize and why, ensuring the approach fits your financial goals.
- Risk management approach. Confirm how they monitor and adjust for factor risks that can cause unexpected portfolio swings.
- Integration with your goals. See how they align factor strategies with your broader financial plan, not just chasing factor premiums alone.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
San Ramon, CA
Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC
Brian Stormont's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage factor investing strategies effectively, balancing value, size, and momentum factors within client portfolios. Operating from San Ramon, his firm Insight Wealth Strategies offers flat-fee financial planning and discretionary investment management, emphasizing long-term, model-driven approaches with low-cost ETFs and alternative holdings, which may appeal to high-net-worth clients seeking structured, cost-conscious solutions.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $2,093,828
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Nicholas L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Oakland, CA
Apella Wealth
Nicholas Levinson's expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies, combined with his CFP® certification and 23 years of experience, equips him to manage portfolios emphasizing market factors effectively. Operating from Oakland, CA, he offers flat-fee financial planning through Apella Wealth, which employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach and serves a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals and institutions.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,287,176
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Stephanie C
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
South San Francisco, CA
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Stephanie Chang's expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies is supported by her CFP® and CFA® credentials, along with eight years of industry experience in South San Francisco. She works at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a large SEC-registered firm that blends passive and active management using quantitative and fundamental research, offering flat fees and serving diverse clients including business owners and retirees.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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