Independent, retirement income strategy 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 seek a retirement income strategy advisor when you're ready to turn your savings into steady income but want to avoid running out of money too soon. A common mistake is not accounting for how taxes and property costs can change your income needs over time.
- Tax-aware planning. California's high income taxes and property tax limits under Proposition 13 affect your net income; ask how they factor these into your retirement cash flow.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Confirm how they decide which accounts to draw from first to balance taxes and income stability.
- Longevity risk management. Ensure they consider how to make your income last through a potentially long retirement, not just the next few years.
- Independent advice. Being independent means they can recommend products and strategies without firm-imposed constraints, focusing on your unique situation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Stephanie L
CFP®, Series 65
Burlingame, CA
East Rock Financial Services, LLC
Stephanie Lee specializes in retirement income strategy and serves high-net-worth clients, offering independent advice from Burlingame, CA. Her firm, East Rock Financial Services, emphasizes asset allocation and diversification with a flat-fee planning model, managing about $111 million in discretionary assets, which may appeal to clients seeking personalized, comprehensive financial planning with a focus on longevity risk and tax-aware withdrawal sequencing.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $3,481,576
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Jeffrey Y
CFP®, Series 63
South San Francisco, CA
Yoakum Wealth Management
Jeffrey Yoakum specializes in retirement income strategy and cash flow management, making him well-suited for clients in South San Francisco seeking independent advice on sustaining income through retirement. With 23 years of experience, CFP® certification, and a Core + Satellite investment approach, he serves high-net-worth individuals and offers both portfolio management and financial planning billed hourly or via AUM fees.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,746,390
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Arti S
Series 66
Hillsborough, CA
Unique Wealth Strategies
Arti Srivastava specializes in retirement income strategy and retirement plans for business owners, offering independent advice with a flat-fee structure that ranges from $100 to $15,000 based on planning complexity. Located in Hillsborough, CA, she brings four years of experience and a Series 66 designation, supported by Unique Wealth Strategies' $312.5 million in assets under management and diverse client services including discretionary asset management and ERISA plan services.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,192,982
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Lorne A
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Burlingame, CA
Abramson Financial Planning, LLC
Lorne Abramson specializes in retirement income strategy with 23 years of experience and holds both CFP® and CFA® designations, offering independent, flat-fee financial planning from Burlingame, CA. Unlike some advisors, his firm focuses on comprehensive planning without managing assets directly, providing tailored investment recommendations and coordinated retirement plans suitable for individuals and high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 23 years
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Roland C
Series 65
Burlingame, CA
Optura Advisors, Inc.
Roland Chow specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, offering independent, flat-fee financial planning from Burlingame, CA. His firm, Optura Advisors, Inc., serves individual clients and retirement plan sponsors with model portfolio management and non-traditional investment advice, distinguishing him with a broad service scope and a decade of industry experience.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $95,635
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