Zeller Kern Business Advisors

Trevor Kern is a financial advisor with Zeller Kern Business Advisors in Gold River, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Zeller Kern Wealth Advisors since 2007 and joined Equitable Advisors in 2025. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee of a living trust and is involved with Zeller Kern Private Wealth Management, Inc. as an owner principal and trustee administrator. Zeller Kern Business Advisors provides consulting and planning services primarily to business owners and high-net-worth families, focusing on business exit and succession planning, business valuation, continuity planning, and legacy planning. The firm does not manage client assets but delivers written plans and refers clients to Equitable Advisors for implementation.

Steven Zeller is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Zeller Kern Business Advisors and has worked previously with Commonwealth Financial Network and Equitable Advisors. He is also the founder of the Sacramento Business Advisors Network, a local networking group. Zeller Kern Business Advisors serves business owners with services including business continuity planning, business valuation, exit planning, and legacy planning through family retreats and leadership experiences. The firm focuses on advisory and implementation-based engagements rather than discretionary portfolio management, relying on engagement fees and referrals to outside specialists.