Independent, income planning 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 approaching retirement or facing changes in your income sources, you need an income planning advisor who understands how to create a steady, reliable cash flow. Without careful planning, you might run out of money too soon or pay more taxes than necessary. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, aiming to tailor income strategies to your unique situation.
- Tax-aware withdrawal strategies. Ask how they balance income needs with minimizing state and federal taxes, especially in high-tax areas like California.
- Property tax considerations. Confirm if they factor in Proposition 13 limits, which can help protect your long-term property tax costs.
- Income source coordination. Look for advisors who integrate Social Security, pensions, and investment withdrawals into a cohesive plan.
- Longevity risk management. Ensure they address how to sustain your income through potentially long retirements without excessive risk.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Carol G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Gosho Financial Group
Carol Gosho specializes in retirement income strategy and income planning, making her well-suited for clients in South San Francisco seeking independent income planning advice. With 25 years of experience and a CFP® certification, she offers flat-fee financial planning and employs a tactical allocation approach, differentiating her from others by integrating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in portfolio management.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $761,489
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David P
Series 66
San Mateo, CA
First Heartland Consultants, Inc.
David Pryor specializes in income planning and cash flow budgeting, supported by 26 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, making him well-equipped to manage income strategies for retirees in South San Francisco. His firm offers flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and retirement plan participants, providing model-based management for self-directed 401(k) accounts, which distinguishes him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $294,916
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Jack S
CFA®, Series 66
San Mateo, CA
Empirical Wealth management
Jack Sun specializes in income planning and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited for managing steady cash flow in South San Francisco. As an independent advisor at Empirical Wealth Management, he offers flat-fee and tiered AUM pricing, serving high-net-worth clients with a Modern Portfolio Theory approach and access to private alternative income funds, differentiating him from others with his CFA® credential and diverse industry experience.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $3,447,090
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Michael H
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 65
Hillsborough, CA
Delta Capital Investments, LLC
Michael Hannon offers income planning expertise with 33 years of experience and holds CFP® and ChFC® designations, operating independently through Delta Capital Investments in Hillsborough, CA. His firm serves about 140 clients, focusing on model-based asset allocation and pension consulting, with a 1.5% AUM fee, distinguishing him by combining financial advising with his unique background as an airline pilot.
Experience: 34 years
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Kent G
CFP®, Series 63
San Mateo, CA
Grealish Investment Counseling LLC
Kent Grealish specializes in income planning with 25 years of experience and a CFP® certification, offering independent advice from San Mateo, CA. His firm uses a long-term, passive investment approach with low-cost index funds and fixed-income ETFs, charging flat project fees rather than asset-based fees, which may appeal to high-net-worth clients seeking transparent, fee-based retirement cash-flow planning.
Experience: 26 years
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