Independent, medicare 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.
You need a Medicare planning advisor if you're approaching Medicare eligibility and want to avoid costly coverage gaps or penalties. A common mistake is not aligning your Medicare choices with your overall health needs and financial situation, which can lead to unexpected expenses.
- Independent advice. These advisors operate without ties to insurance companies, helping you explore all Medicare options rather than promoting specific plans.
- Income and tax awareness. Given California's high income taxes, ask how they factor your tax situation into Medicare cost planning.
- Property tax considerations. Confirm if they understand Proposition 13's impact on your property taxes, which can affect your long-term financial planning.
- Coverage coordination. Medicare interacts with other insurance and retirement income; check how they integrate these elements to avoid coverage gaps.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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William B
Series 65
Menlo Park, CA
BKB Financial Advisors, LLC
William Binder specializes in Medicare planning and retirement income strategy, serving clients approaching retirement in the South San Francisco area. His independent, hourly fee-based approach and 21 years of experience, combined with expertise in Social Security optimization and divorce financial planning, distinguish him from others by offering tailored advice without asset management, emphasizing client education and participation.
Experience: 21 years
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Paul G
Series 63, Series 65
Los Altos, CA
Promontory Financial Planning, LLC
Paul Gelormini offers Medicare planning expertise combined with retirement income strategy and long-term care insurance, supported by 34 years of experience and independent, flat-fee services. Based in Los Altos, CA, his firm uses a disciplined investment approach and multi-advisor team, serving high-net-worth clients and nonprofits, which may provide broader financial planning benefits compared to other advisors focused solely on Medicare.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $557,522
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Bradley G
CFP®, Series 65
Mill Valley, CA
Decker Retirement Planning Inc.
Bradley Geddes offers Medicare planning expertise combined with general retirement and Social Security optimization, making him well-suited for clients in South San Francisco seeking independent advice. His firm uses a model-driven investment approach with quantitative strategies, charges fees based on assets under management or hourly planning rates, and serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, distinguishing him from other advisors.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $465,403
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