CFP®-certified financial advisors working with widows and widowers 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.
Losing a spouse brings sudden financial and emotional challenges, from managing income changes to updating estate plans. Without guidance tailored to your new situation, you might overlook key benefits or mismanage assets during this transition. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in comprehensive financial planning, which can help you navigate complex decisions with more confidence.
- Income adjustment strategies. Ask how they help balance reduced household income with ongoing expenses and future needs.
- Estate and beneficiary updates. Confirm they review and update wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations to reflect your current wishes.
- Tax implications. Discuss how they address changes in filing status and potential impacts on your tax situation in California.
- Long-term property tax considerations. Inquire about how Proposition 13 might affect your property taxes after your spouse's passing.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Catherine C
CFP®
Oakland, CA
Curtis Financial Planning
Catherine Curtis is CFP®-certified and experienced in working with widows and widowers, offering tailored financial planning that addresses income adjustments and estate updates. Based in Oakland, her independent firm focuses on high-net-worth women, using a strategic asset allocation approach and flexible flat-fee options for complex situations, distinguishing her from other advisors in South San Francisco.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $2,151,316
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Michal S
CFP®
San Francisco, CA
Skylark Wealth, LLC
Michal Skowronski is a CFP®-certified advisor with 10 years of experience, specializing in widow/widower financial needs and inherited wealth, making him well-equipped to address income adjustments and estate updates after a spouse's passing. Operating independently through Skylark Wealth, LLC in San Francisco, he offers a flat-fee structure and serves high-net-worth Gen X clients, providing personalized service with a fiduciary commitment.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $1,795,806
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Barbara B
CFP®
Menlo Park, CA
BKB Financial Advisors, LLC
Barbara Binder's 22 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the financial complexities faced by widows and widowers, including income adjustments and estate updates. Operating independently with an hourly fee structure, she emphasizes client education and participation, distinguishing her approach from advisors who manage assets directly, and serves clients from Menlo Park, near South San Francisco.
Experience: 22 years
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