Seasoned, 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.
You might seek a values-based investing advisor if aligning your portfolio with your personal ethics feels complex or if you want to avoid investments that conflict with your beliefs. Without a seasoned advisor, you risk missing subtle conflicts or overlooking opportunities that truly reflect your values. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating these nuances, helping you balance your financial goals with your principles.
- Values integration approach. Ask how they identify and exclude investments that clash with your ethics while still aiming for growth.
- Experience with trade-offs. Confirm how they handle situations where values-based choices might impact returns or diversification.
- Client communication style. Look for advisors who clearly explain how your values shape investment decisions, not just financial metrics.
- Local tax awareness. Since California has high income taxes and unique property tax rules, check how they factor these into your investment planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Anita C
Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Garhwal, Chan & Williams Inc.
Anita Chan specializes in values-based investing with 23 years of experience, serving high-net-worth clients in the San Francisco area. Her firm integrates tax and estate planning through a CPA affiliation, offering a flat-fee financial planning option and a long-term, diversified passive investment approach, distinguishing her from advisors who may focus more on active trading or broader client bases.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $5,485,623
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Jeffrey T
Series 65, Series 66
San Mateo, CA
Merrill
Jeffrey Ting's 28 years of experience at Merrill Lynch equip him to navigate values-based investing with a focus on wealth management, retirement income, and tax minimization, relevant for South San Francisco clients. His large-firm background, multiple financial designations, and expertise advising executives and business owners distinguish him from others by combining seasoned insight with a broad service scope and a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Charles H
CFA®
Larkspur, CA
United Capital Financial Advisors
Charles Haynor brings over three decades of experience and a CFA® designation, specializing in values-based and ESG investing, which suits clients seeking ethical portfolio alignment. His firm offers flat-fee financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, serving a diverse clientele including charitable organizations, which may appeal to those wanting seasoned guidance with a broad service scope beyond South San Francisco.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $829,769
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Joseph S
CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Emeryville, CA
Mariner
Joseph Sims brings over 21 years of experience and specializes in values-based investing and socially responsible strategies, making him well-suited for clients seeking ethical portfolio alignment in the South San Francisco area. Working at Mariner Wealth Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers flat-fee and hourly fee options and integrates both active and passive investment approaches, providing diverse planning and consulting services.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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Michael L
Series 63, Series 65
Oakland, CA
Veris Wealth Partners, LLC
Michael Lent's 22 years of experience and focus on values-based investing make him well-suited to help clients align their portfolios with personal ethics while managing trade-offs. Based in Oakland, his firm Veris Wealth Partners specializes in sustainable strategies and serves high-net-worth clients with flat-fee and AUM pricing, offering both investment management and philanthropic advisory services.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $7,329,329
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