Flat-fee, 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're looking to align your investments with specific market factors like value or momentum, a factor investing or smart beta advisor can help you avoid common pitfalls like chasing past performance without understanding the underlying strategy. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price regardless of your portfolio size, which can make costs more predictable.
- Factor strategy clarity. Ask how they select and combine factors to match your risk tolerance and goals, not just which factors are popular.
- Cost transparency. Confirm that the flat fee covers all services, so you won’t face unexpected charges.
- Tax impact awareness. Factor-based strategies can trigger different tax events; check how they manage this in a high-tax state like California.
- Long-term discipline. Smart beta approaches require sticking to the plan through market swings; see how they support your commitment.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Peter K
Series 65
Sausalito, CA
Macroclimate LLC
Peter Kriss specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies with a flat-fee structure of $2,000 annually for accounts between $200,000 and $500,000, making costs predictable for high-net-worth clients. Based in Sausalito, CA, he brings five years of experience and integrates ESG considerations through Macroclimate LLC's long-term, low-cost, passive investment approach managing about $210 million across fewer than 40 clients.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $5,377,709
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Nicholas L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Oakland, CA
Apella Wealth
Nicholas Levinson offers expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies, supported by 23 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-suited for clients seeking flat-fee financial planning in the Bay Area. His firm, Apella Wealth, employs a model-driven, tax-aware investment process and serves a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals, providing a disciplined approach with flexible fee arrangements.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,287,176
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Jun Z
CFA®
Mopraga, CA
Crystal Investment Management
Jun Zhu specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies, offering flat-fee financial planning services that provide cost predictability for high-net-worth clients. With nine years of experience and a CFA® designation, he employs a global-macro, asset-allocation approach using ETFs and long/short index funds, differentiating him through his proprietary automated asset allocation signals and focus on managing downside risk.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $1,364,151
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Stephanie C
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
South San Francisco, CA
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Stephanie Chang specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies, supported by her CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentials and eight years of experience in South San Francisco. She works at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a large SEC-registered firm offering flat fees from $250 to $50,000, combining passive and active management with quantitative and fundamental research, which may provide a disciplined and transparent approach compared to other advisors.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Johanna K
Series 65
San Mateo, CA
King Wealth Advisors, LLC
Johanna King specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies, offering flat-fee financial planning and consulting services in the South San Francisco area. Her firm, King Wealth Advisors, LLC, is an independent boutique serving high-net-worth clients with discretionary management focused on mutual funds and ETFs, using momentum and value factors to tailor portfolios.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $1,335,633
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