Independent, 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 portfolio with specific market factors like value, momentum, or quality, these advisors can help you navigate the nuances of factor investing. Without a clear understanding, it's easy to misinterpret factor risks and end up with unintended exposures that don't match your goals. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexibility in choosing factor strategies suited to your needs.
- Factor selection rationale. Ask how they decide which factors to emphasize and why those fit your financial situation.
- Risk management approach. Confirm how they monitor and adjust for factor-specific risks that can affect returns.
- Integration with broader portfolio. See how they combine factor strategies with your existing investments to avoid overlap or gaps.
- Fee transparency. Independent status often means clearer fee structures; verify how their fees align with the services provided.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Matthew K
CFA®, Series 65, Series 66
San Mateo, CA
King Wealth Advisors, LLC
Matthew King specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies, leveraging 20 years of experience and CFA credentials to manage portfolios with momentum and value factors. His independent firm offers flat-fee and asset-based pricing, focusing on high-net-worth clients in San Mateo, combining fundamental and technical analysis to tailor factor exposures within broader portfolios.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $1,335,633
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Nicholas L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Oakland, CA
Apella Wealth
Nicholas Levinson's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide clients through factor investing strategies, emphasizing tax-loss harvesting and ESG considerations. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he serves high-net-worth clients from Oakland, CA, leveraging Apella Wealth's model-driven, quantitative investment approach that integrates external managers and tax-aware strategies for comprehensive portfolio management.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,287,176
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Minyi C
CFA®
Oakland, CA
Qubed Capital, LLC
Minyi Chen specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies, leveraging 11 years of experience and a CFA® designation to manage discretionary portfolios with a multifaceted approach that includes fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis. Operating independently through Qubed Capital, LLC in Oakland, CA, Chen offers transparent 1.00% AUM fees and integrates proprietary algorithmic models, distinguishing him from other advisors by combining diverse analytical methods and serving individual clients with tailored investment policy statements.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $1,837,994
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Asif S
Series 65
Foster City, CA
Inside Arbitrage Advisors, LLC
Asif Suria specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies, offering independent advice from Foster City, CA, with seven years of experience and a Series 65 designation. His firm combines factor-based models with permanent portfolio allocations and event-driven strategies, charging a flat 1% annual fee, which may appeal to individuals and small businesses seeking integrated financial planning and discretionary management.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $342,665
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Giani K
Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Global Key Advisors
Giani Kurniawan specializes in factor investing and active portfolio management, offering tailored strategies through Global Key Advisors' proprietary InsideTrack® platform. With a 0.2% AUM fee and a focus on high-net-worth clients, Giani leverages statistically driven analysis to manage concentrated, long-only portfolios, distinguishing him from others by integrating unconventional data sources without relying on macro market timing or cryptocurrency exposure.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $544,681
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