Top roth conversion strategy financial advisors in Torrance, 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 have a Roth conversion on your horizon, such as planning to shift traditional retirement funds into a Roth IRA to manage future taxes, you need an advisor who understands the long-term tax implications. A common mistake is treating Roth conversions as a quick tax fix rather than a strategic, multi-year plan.

  • Tax environment awareness. California's high income taxes and Proposition 13's property tax limits affect conversion timing; ask how they factor these into your plan.
  • Conversion sequencing. Inquire how they prioritize which accounts to convert first to optimize tax brackets over time.
  • Coordination with tax professionals. Confirm how they collaborate with your CPA to handle state taxes and avoid surprises.
  • Future income projections. Look for advisors who model your expected income and tax rates years ahead, not just the current year.

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Daniel G

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Torrance, CA

Ameriprise

Daniel Gracy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in La Mirada, CA, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendations on income strategies, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a dedicated committee to tailor retirement planning advice.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Kevin C

Series 63, Series 66

Torrance, CA

OSAIC

Kevin Corrigan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, and Allianz Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and holds ownership interests in investment-related LLCs. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a variety of investment tools and platforms to manage portfolios across asset classes.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gerry A

Series 63, Series 66

Torrance, CA

Cetera

Gerry Andrade is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Services, where he spent over two decades. Outside of advisory work, he operates an accounting and bookkeeping business focused on tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeremy B

Series 66

Redondo Beach, CA

Vanderbilt Advisory Services

Jeremy Brown is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, based in Torrance, CA, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanderbilt Securities, LLC and Raymond James Financial Services, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, Brown is active in the community, serving on several nonprofit boards including the Carson Gardena Dominguez Rotary Club, Gardena Carson Family YMCA, and Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, and he also works as a part-time kickboxing instructor. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services using a strategic asset allocation approach that combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and is distinguished by its integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms to provide pension consulting and plan administration alongside advisory services.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting General estate planning guidance
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Daniel C

ChFC®, Series 66

Torrance, CA

Cloud, Minturn & Associates, LLC

Daniel Cloud is a financial advisor with Cloud, Minturn & Associates, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 20 years of industry experience and has been with Cloud, Minturn & Associates and CMA Insurance Services since 1986. Cloud, Minturn & Associates provides financial planning, retirement planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm focuses on asset allocation, mutual fund and ETF analysis, and due diligence on independent registered investment advisers, offering a unique intermediary service for money manager selection and monitoring.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Life insurance needs analysis
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Ryan W

Series 63, Series 66

Canonsburg, PA

Wyze Wealth Advisors, LLC

Ryan Wyatt is a financial advisor at Wyze Wealth Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at True Wealth Design, LLC, Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and The Vanguard Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is also a licensed insurance agent. Wyze Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and organizational or business entities, offering comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and business- and employee-benefit consulting. The firm uses an evidence-based, diversified investment approach that includes traditional and alternative investments, with many accounts managed on a discretionary basis.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Roth conversion strategy Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments
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Charles P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Rafael, CA

WealthSpire Advisors

Charles Pyfer III is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealthspire Advisors since 2024. Prior to this, he spent 15 years at Private Ocean. Wealthspire Advisors provides wealth management, investment advisory, financial planning, and family office support to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a relationship-driven, customized investment approach that emphasizes diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and utilizes a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms for comprehensive portfolio management.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Terry T

Series 65

Colorado Springs, CO

Replica Wealth Advisors Inc

Terry Thomason is the sole advisor at Replica Wealth Advisors Inc in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Replica Wealth Advisors in 2019, he worked at Gradient Advisors, LLC and Mountain Range Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2019. He also operates an affiliated insurance practice, Mountain Range Insurance Advisors, offering life insurance, Medicare, long-term care, and annuity products. Replica Wealth Advisors is an independent, single-advisor firm that provides financial planning and consulting services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm customizes asset allocations and monitors third-party managers who execute trades, while also offering written financial plans and educational workshops.

Income planning Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy Retirement income strategy General retirement planning
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Charleen M

Series 66

Brighton, MI

Foguth Wealth Management, LLC.

Charleen Maune is a financial advisor at Foguth Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC and White Glove, among others. Foguth Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations, managing over $1 billion with a multi-advisor team. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing tailored investment plans that emphasize exchange-traded products and a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and Modern Portfolio Theory-based analysis.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning Roth conversion strategy
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Jason H

Series 65

Henderson, NV

Ensourceful, Inc.

Jason Holloway is a financial advisor at Ensourceful, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Nevada Technical Associates, Inc. since 2008. Outside of finance, he is president of Hollowhead, Inc., a small business focused on virtual reality, augmented reality, and AI software. Ensourceful, Inc. provides customized investment advice and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual retail investors. The firm emphasizes a consultative approach with fundamental security analysis and scenario-based portfolio strategies, focusing on robustness and resilience rather than solely historical-model optimization.

General retirement planning Tax-loss harvesting Roth conversion strategy
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