Flat-fee, values-based investing 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 want your investments to reflect your personal values, such as environmental sustainability or social responsibility, you need an advisor who understands how to align your portfolio accordingly. Without this focus, you might end up with investments that conflict with your principles or miss opportunities to support causes you care about. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what you'll pay regardless of your portfolio size.
- Values integration approach. Ask how they incorporate your ethical priorities into investment choices, not just financial returns.
- Impact measurement. Confirm whether they track and report how your investments affect social or environmental goals.
- Fee transparency. Understand exactly what services are included in their flat fee and if there are any additional costs.
- Local market knowledge. Since South San Francisco has unique tax rules, check how they consider local factors like property tax limits in your planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian F
CFP®, Series 66
Larkspur, CA
United Capital Financial Advisors
Brian Frack specializes in values-based investing with a focus on ESG and sustainable strategies, making him well-suited for clients seeking portfolios aligned with personal ethics. Operating from Larkspur, CA, he offers negotiable flat financial planning fees and brings 11 years of experience, including roles as a nonprofit trustee and minister, which may appeal to clients valuing faith-focused guidance.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $829,769
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Peter C
Series 66
San Francisco, CA
Mariner
Peter Chak specializes in values-based investing and socially responsible strategies, making him well-suited for clients seeking portfolios aligned with their ethical priorities. Operating within Mariner Wealth, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting, combining in-house and third-party investment resources with coordinated tax and family office services, differentiating him from advisors with smaller practices or narrower service scopes.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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Sultan B
Series 65
Burlingame, CA
Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors
Sultan Beardsley specializes in values-based investing with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients seeking ethical portfolio alignment in the South San Francisco area. His experience includes ESG investing and serving high-net-worth individuals, with a firm approach that incorporates diversified portfolios and alternative investments, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on traditional asset management.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $1,347,872
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Hari G
CFP®, CFA®, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Garhwal, Chan & Williams Inc.
Hari Garhwal specializes in values-based investing with a flat-fee financial planning option ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, suitable for clients seeking transparent costs. His firm serves a primarily high-net-worth clientele and integrates long-term, diversified passive investment strategies, supported by his dual CFP® and CFA® credentials and over two decades of experience in San Francisco.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $5,485,623
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Michael L
Series 63, Series 65
Oakland, CA
Veris Wealth Partners, LLC
Michael Lent specializes in values-based investing with a focus on ESG and sustainable strategies, making him well-suited for clients seeking portfolios aligned with personal ethics. Based in Oakland, he offers flat-fee financial planning ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 and serves high-net-worth individuals, leveraging 22 years of experience and a strong background in philanthropy and nonprofit board service.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $7,329,329
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