# Financial advisors for high earners in California > For high earners in California, talk to a fee-only planner who focuses on tax and cash flow as much as investing. High income with modest assets is a poor fit for minimums and percentage fees, so ask how you'd be charged. Records to start with include Alex Caswell of Wealth Script Advisors, David Lyon of Lyon Wealth Advisory and Steve Heinemann of Recalibrating Wealth. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/high-earners/california/ 162 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated October 30, 2026. Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions. ## Which financial advisor should I talk to as a high earner in California? For high earners in California, talk to a fee-only planner who focuses on tax and cash flow as much as investing. High income with modest assets is a poor fit for minimums and percentage fees, so ask how you'd be charged. Records to start with include Alex Caswell of Wealth Script Advisors, David Lyon of Lyon Wealth Advisory and Steve Heinemann of Recalibrating Wealth. - [Alex Caswell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alex-caswell/), Wealth Script Advisors, San Francisco. Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer. - [David Lyon](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-lyon/), Lyon Wealth Advisory, San Deigo. Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee. - [Steve Heinemann](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/steve-heinemann/), Recalibrating Wealth, Fountain Valley. Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer. - [Annette Di Bello](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/annette-di-bello/), Di Bello Financial, Mission Viejo. Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets. - [Michael Troxell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-troxell/), Modern Financial Planning, Oakland. Holds the CPA. Fees on file: hourly, percentage of assets. - [Brandon Kurz](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brandon-kurz/), DiversiFi Capital, Los Altos. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee, percentage of assets. ## How many fee-only financial advisors in California work with high earners? The Wellspent public graph lists 162 fee-only advisors for high earners in California, at 91 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors for high earners in California located? Of the 162 fee-only advisors for high earners in California, 11 are in San Ramon, followed by 10 in Los Altos and 9 in San Francisco. ## How do fee-only advisors for high earners in California charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for high earners in California is a percentage of assets, used by 85% of the 162 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 32% charge by the hour and 28% charge fixed fees. ## How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in California? Fee-only financial advisors in California charge a median of $6,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 112 California firms. ## How much does a one-time financial plan cost in California? A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in California has a median price of $2,500. We found this across the published prices of 111 California firms. ## What credentials should a financial advisor for high earners have? For high earners, look for the CPA, EA and CFP. In California, 52% of the 162 advisors listed hold the CFP. - CPA (2% of advisors listed): CPAs help with high-income tax. - EA (2% of advisors listed): Enrolled agents help with multi-year tax planning. - CFP (52% of advisors listed): The CFP covers insurance and saving decisions together. ## How do California advisors for high earners compare with the rest of the US? 28% of fee-only advisors for high earners in California charge fixed fees, compared with 42% of the 1,176 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups. ## Does California tax income on top of federal tax? Yes. California has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a California resident should project it alongside federal tax. ## What should I ask a financial advisor as a high earner in California? - Do you have a minimum, and do you take clients on income rather than assets? - Which accounts should I use once I've maxed my 401(k)? - How would you reduce my tax this year and next? - How much should I be saving, in dollars? - How will you plan for California tax alongside federal tax? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for high earners in California? Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record. ## Advisors | Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Annette Di Bello](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/annette-di-bello.md) | Di Bello Financial | Mission Viejo, California | CFP, CPA, PFS™ | Percentage of assets | | [Al Faber](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/al-faber.md) | DIWY Financial Planning | Los Angeles, California | CFP, ChFC, CLU, MBA | One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Evon Mendrin](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/evon-mendrin.md) | Optometry Wealth Advisors LLC | Madera, California | Certified Student Loan Professional, CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly | | [Michael Halper](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-halper.md) | Strateon Intelligent Wealth | Simi Valley, California | CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Michal Skowronski](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michal-skowronski.md) | Skylark Wealth, LLC | San Francisco, California | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer | | [Aaron Hatch](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/aaron-hatch.md) | Woven Capital | Redding, California | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [David Lyon](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-lyon.md) | Lyon Wealth Advisory | San Deigo, California | CFP, EA, CRPC | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Glen Monroe](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/glen-monroe.md) | Monroe Wealth Management | San Francisco, California | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Jirayr Kembikian](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jirayr-kembikian.md) | Citrine Capital | San Francisco, California | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [AJ Flores](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/aj-flores.md) | Portfolio Advisors, Inc. | Fresno, California | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Alex Caswell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alex-caswell.md) | Wealth Script Advisors | San Francisco, California | CFP, CFA, EA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Alex Caswell-Yatsenko](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alex-caswell-yatsenko.md) | Wealth Script Advisors | San Francisco, California | CFA, CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Gustaf Rounick](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/gustaf-rounick.md) | Westlight Wealth | Venice, California | BA, CFP, MSC | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Josue Luque De Julio](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/josue-luque-de-julio.md) | Next Gen Financial Planning | San Diego, California | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Rafael Melendez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/rafael-melendez.md) | Next Gen Financial Planning | San Diego, California | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Tina Mistry](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tina-mistry.md) | Portfolio Advisors, Inc | Fresno, California | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Anandi Krishnamurthy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/anandi-krishnamurthy.md) | AKrish Financial Advisory | Cupertino, California | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee, Flat fee or retainer | | [Leighann Miko](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/leighann-miko.md) | Equalis Financial | Los Angeles, California | CFP, MST, RLP, BA, MA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Michael Izbotsky](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-izbotsky.md) | From Planning to Living LLC | Reseda, California | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Paul Saad](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/paul-saad.md) | Collabria Capital, Inc | San Ramon, California | CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Steve Heinemann](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/steve-heinemann.md) | Recalibrating Wealth | Fountain Valley, California | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Cathy Curtis](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cathy-curtis.md) | Curtis Financial Planning, LLC | Oakland, California | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Charles Edson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/charles-edson.md) | Wealth Being Advisors | Hermosa Beach, California | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Kimberly Keesler Herrera](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kimberly-keesler-herrera.md) | Tessara Wealth | Burlingame, California | MBA, CFP, ChFC, RICP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Sarah Maitre](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sarah-maitre.md) | Camriel Advisors | Mount Shasta, California | CFP, CFA | Ongoing planning fee | | [Daryoosh Khalilollahi](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/daryoosh-khalilollahi.md) | DABK Financial Planning Services | El Cerrito, California | CFP, MBA, MSEE | Subscription, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Andy Moran](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andy-moran.md) | Ad Astra Financial Planning | Santa Rosa, California | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Subscription | | [Devin Watts](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/devin-watts.md) | Fallbrook Fi | Clovis, California | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Matthew Etzler](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-etzler.md) | Etzler Financial Advisors, LLC | Red Bluff, California | CFP | Hourly, Subscription, One-time planning fee | | [Ryan Hughes](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ryan-hughes.md) | Bull Oak | Rancho Santa Fe, California | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets | | [Taylor Schulte](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/taylor-schulte.md) | Define Financial | San Diego, California | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer | | [Jack Stemper](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jack-stemper.md) | Ducere Wealth Management | Newport Beach, California | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Tammy Trenta](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tammy-trenta.md) | Family Financial | Manhattan Beach, California | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Thao Truong](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thao-truong.md) | Anora Wealth | San Marcos, California | CFP, CDFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Ulrich Keller](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ulrich-keller.md) | Ducere Wealth Management | Newport Beach, California | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Zane Keller](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/zane-keller.md) | Ducere Wealth Management | Newport Beach, California | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Alfred Au](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alfred-au.md) | DiversiFi Capital | Los Altos, California | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [Becky Vasquez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/becky-vasquez.md) | Three Arch Wealth Management | Irvine, California | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Brandon Kurz](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brandon-kurz.md) | DiversiFi Capital | Los Altos, California | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [Derek Munchow](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/derek-munchow.md) | Augustus Wealth | Long Beach, California | CFP, ChFC | Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Jackie Kleinman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jackie-kleinman.md) | KB Financial Advisors | San Francisco, California | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Joshua Loveall](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joshua-loveall.md) | KB Financial Advisors | San Francisco, California | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Lauren Williams](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lauren-williams.md) | ProsperPlan Wealth | Gold River, California | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Lily Zhang](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lily-zhang.md) | DiversiFi Capital | Los Altos, California | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [Nathan Dingler](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nathan-dingler.md) | DiversiFi Capital | Los Altos, California | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [Nicole Peterkin](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nicole-peterkin.md) | Peterkin Financial | Encinitas, California | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Raymond Vo](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/raymond-vo.md) | DiversiFi Capital | Los Altos, California | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [Thomas Lowish](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-lowish.md) | DiversiFi Capital | Los Altos, California | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [Tyler Vasquez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tyler-vasquez.md) | Three Arch Wealth Management | Irvine, California | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Anithah Neelakanda-Pillai](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/anithah-neelakanda-pillai.md) | AP Investment Management | Mountain View, California | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, One-time planning fee | Showing the first 50 of 162. The full list, page by page: https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/high-earners/california/?page=2 ## Related - [Retirement planning in California](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/retirement-planning/california.md) - [Estate planning in California](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/estate-planning/california.md) - [Tax planning in California](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/tax-planning/california.md) - [Founders in California](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/founders-pre-exit/california.md) - [Family wealth transfer in California](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/family-wealth-transfer/california.md) - [Retirees in California](https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/retirees/california.md) ## About this data Sources and verification: https://find.wellspent.co/methodology/ Query the directory programmatically: https://api.wellspent.co/mcp (MCP, read-only, no auth).