Flat-fee, general estate planning guidance 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.
You might need general estate planning guidance if you're organizing your assets to protect your family or planning for potential incapacity. Without clear guidance, you risk creating documents that don't align with your goals or state laws, leading to confusion or unintended consequences. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Comprehensive document review. Confirm they evaluate wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives together, not in isolation.
- State-specific tax insight. Ask how they address California's high income taxes and the impact of Proposition 13 on property tax limits.
- Coordination with other professionals. Ensure they work with your estate attorney or tax advisor to align plans and avoid conflicts.
- Ongoing plan updates. Estate plans should evolve with your life changes; check how often they recommend revisiting your documents.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David S
Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
One Wealth Advisors, LLC
David Steele offers flat-fee general estate planning guidance in the San Francisco area, leveraging 27 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and charitable giving. His firm, One Wealth Advisors, emphasizes long-term, tax-aware investment strategies and serves high-net-worth clients, differentiating him with a holistic approach and negotiable fixed fees ranging from $1,000 to $50,000.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $2,962,682
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Gerald B
CFP®, Series 63
San Francisco, CA
Gerald Butrimovitz Wealth Advisory
Gerald Butrimovitz offers flat-fee general estate planning guidance in the South San Francisco area, backed by 41 years of experience and CFP® certification. His firm provides comprehensive planning including retirement, estate, and tax strategies, with annual fixed-fee contracts starting at $2,000, distinguishing him from others who may charge hourly or lack his extensive industry tenure.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $323,172
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Kathleen H
CFP®, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Applied Advisor
Kathleen Hentges offers flat-fee general estate planning guidance in the San Francisco area, ideal for clients seeking clear, upfront pricing. With 22 years of experience and CFP® certification, she serves high-net-worth, mid-career professionals using a buy-and-hold investment approach and provides both financial planning and tax preparation on a project basis, distinguishing her from advisors with ongoing portfolio management fees.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $0
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Allyn A
Series 65, Series 66
San Francisco, CA
So Llc
Allyn Alves offers flat-fee general estate planning guidance in the San Francisco area, including trust drafting at a set price, which helps clients manage costs upfront. His firm, Silver Oak, LLC, serves high-net-worth individuals and businesses with estate and trust planning, non-discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning, using a mix of technical and quantitative analysis to align with client goals.
Experience: 1 year
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David B
CFP®, Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Barson Financial Planning
David Barson offers flat-fee general estate planning guidance with 18 years of experience and CFP® certification, serving high-net-worth clients near South San Francisco. His independent firm emphasizes passive, low-cost portfolios and coordinates comprehensive financial planning, differentiating him through personalized service and a blend of fundamental and technical investment analyses.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $1,194,773
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