Flat-fee, social Security optimization financial advisors in Sunnyvale, 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're approaching Social Security age and want to maximize your benefits, you need an advisor who understands the complex rules and timing options that can affect your monthly income. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or in the wrong sequence, which can reduce your lifetime payouts.
Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know upfront what you'll pay without surprises.
- Claiming strategy expertise. Look for advisors who explain how different claiming ages and spousal benefits impact your total Social Security income.
- Tax impact awareness. Social Security benefits can be taxable; ask how they integrate this with your overall tax plan.
- Coordination with retirement income. Confirm they consider how Social Security fits with your pensions, savings, and other income sources to optimize cash flow.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Bruce B
CFP®, CFA®, Series 65
Los Gatos, CA
Savant Wealth Management
Bruce Barton specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited to help clients in Sunnyvale, CA maximize their benefits with flat-fee options for specific projects. His 23 years of experience, CFP® and CFA® credentials, and affiliation with Savant Wealth Management—a large firm known for evidence-based, tax-aware investment strategies—distinguish him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,108,203
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Trevor L
Series 63, Series 65
Sunnyvale, CA
Empower Advisory Group
Trevor Lawson specializes in Social Security optimization with a flat-fee structure, offering one-time fees ranging from $199 to $499 and monthly subscriptions of $15 or $29. Based in Sunnyvale, CA, he brings four years of experience and works at Empower Advisory Group, a large firm focused on employer-sponsored retirement plans and integrated financial planning, which may provide broader retirement income strategy support compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Anna S
CFP®
Los Gatos, CA
Mainstreet Financial Planning, Inc.
Anna Sergunina specializes in Social Security optimization with 16 years of experience and offers flat-fee packages starting around $4,850, making her a strong choice for those near retirement in the Sunnyvale area. Her firm emphasizes long-term, low-cost, passive investment strategies and tax-efficient asset allocation, serving a diverse client base including business owners and families, which may provide broader retirement income planning compared to other advisors.
Experience: 16 years
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Richard R
Series 65
Los Gatos, CA
Los Gatos Financial LLC
Richard Rifredi specializes in Social Security optimization and offers flat-fee financial planning services, making costs predictable for clients near retirement in the Sunnyvale area. His firm, Los Gatos Financial LLC, serves individuals and business entities with a planning-driven approach, emphasizing tailored guidance without managing client assets, which may appeal to those seeking independent advice with clear fee structures.
Experience: 2 years
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Ioannis M
Series 63, Series 66
San Jose, CA
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner
Ioannis Meras specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, offering flat-fee financial planning through United Planners' Financial Services of America. With 40 years of experience and Series 63 and 66 licenses, he serves established professionals and business owners near Sunnyvale, CA, leveraging a large firm's open-architecture platform and a non-discretionary asset mix to tailor comprehensive retirement solutions.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $410,135
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