Seasoned, life insurance needs analysis 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 need a life insurance needs analysis advisor when you're evaluating how much coverage fits your financial goals and family situation, especially if your circumstances have changed recently. Without a seasoned advisor, you might overlook gaps in coverage or pay for unnecessary policies.
- Comprehensive risk assessment. Look for advisors who evaluate your income, debts, and future expenses to recommend the right coverage amount.
- Policy type guidance. Confirm they explain differences between term, whole, and universal life insurance to match your needs.
- Integration with financial plan. Ask how they align insurance with your retirement, estate, and tax strategies, considering local tax rules.
- Experience with complex cases. Seasoned advisors can navigate unique situations like business ownership or high-net-worth estate planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Alicia I
CFP®, Series 66
Oakland, CA
Financially Healthy, LLC
Alicia Ivancovich offers seasoned expertise in life insurance needs analysis, backed by 26 years of experience and CFP® certification, making her well-equipped to assess coverage aligned with your financial goals. Operating Financially Healthy, LLC in Oakland, she provides flat-fee financial planning and manages $57 million for about 60 clients, blending passive and active investment strategies with a focus on individualized oversight.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $950,000
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Karen F
Series 63, Series 66
Redwood Shores, CA
Navigation Group LLC
Karen Franco offers seasoned expertise in life insurance needs analysis, disability, and long-term care insurance, serving high-net-worth clients near South San Francisco. With 34 years of experience and a flat-fee structure for estate plan reviews and financial philosophy processes, she combines strategic asset allocation using passive and active funds with comprehensive wealth planning, differentiating her from advisors focused solely on insurance or investment management.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $2,818,956
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John Y
Series 66
San Francisco, CA
Pacrim Advisory Services
John Yang's 24 years of experience and Series 66 designation equip him to conduct thorough life insurance needs analyses, including policy type guidance and risk assessment. As an independent advisor at Pacrim Advisory Services, he focuses on individual, non–high-net-worth clients and supplements his advisory role with educational seminars, distinguishing him from others who may not offer such client education or hold insurance licenses.
Experience: 25 years
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Paul L
Series 63, Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Merrill
Paul Luciano's 32 years of experience and focus on life insurance needs analysis make him well-equipped to assess coverage aligned with financial goals in South San Francisco. His expertise extends to wealth management and alternative investments, serving executives and business owners, with a 1.10% AUM fee structure at Merrill, a large firm, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller practices.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Michael C
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Hilltop Advisors, LLC
Michael Coholan offers seasoned expertise in life insurance needs analysis, backed by 23 years of experience and ChFC® credentials, serving high-net-worth clients in the San Francisco area. His firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with flat fees ranging from $10,000 to $40,000, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or investment styles.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $3,750,000
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