# Michelle Higgins

> Michelle Higgins is a fee-only financial advisor at California Financial Advisors in San Ramon, California. Michelle 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
- **Specialties:** Retirement planning
- **Works with:** Retirees, Pre-retirees
- **CRD:** 2733419 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2733419)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (1996), Series 65 (1998)
- **Firm size:** 14 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://www.calfinad.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Michelle Higgins a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Michelle 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 Michelle charge for financial advice?

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

### How much does Michelle 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 Michelle Higgins based?

Michelle Higgins is based in San Ramon, California.

### What does Michelle specialize in?

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

### Is Michelle Higgins registered with the SEC?

Yes. Michelle Higgins is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA and TX (CRD 2733419), 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 Michelle Higgins?

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

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2733419): 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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