# John Cordano

> John Cordano is a fee-only financial advisor at California Financial Advisors in San Ramon, California, who holds the ChFC credential. John charges a percentage of assets and an ongoing planning fee (1.2% a year on the first tier of assets managed and a $100,000 asset minimum) and focuses on retirement planning.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** California Financial Advisors
- **Based in:** San Ramon, California
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets; Ongoing planning fee
- **Fees (firm's website):** 1.2% a year on the first tier of assets managed; a $100,000 asset minimum
- **Assets under management (firm):** $2.26B across 3,547 accounts
- **Credentials:** ChFC
- **Specialties:** Retirement planning
- **Works with:** Retirees, Pre-retirees
- **CRD:** 2294724 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2294724)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (1992)
- **Firm size:** 14 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://www.calfinad.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is John Cordano a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: John holds no broker registration, and California Financial Advisors reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does John charge for financial advice?

John charges a percentage of assets and an ongoing planning fee.

### How much does John charge?

According to California Financial Advisors's website, checked October 30, 2026: 1.2% a year on the first tier of assets managed; a $100,000 asset minimum.

### Where is John Cordano based?

John Cordano is based in San Ramon, California.

### What does John specialize in?

John's specialties include retirement planning. John works with retirees and pre-retirees.

### What credentials does John Cordano hold?

John Cordano holds the ChFC credential.

### Is John Cordano registered with the SEC?

Yes. John Cordano is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA and TX (CRD 2294724), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does California Financial Advisors manage?

California Financial Advisors reports $2.26B across 3,547 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact John Cordano?

Through John's website, www.calfinad.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2294724): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.calfinad.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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