Fee-only advisors in California
Largest US fee-only market, with clusters around the Bay Area and LA.
By the numbers
The Wellspent public graph lists 2,835 fee-only financial advisors serving California at 1,347 firms, most in San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles. 44% hold the CFP certification. Of the 2825 with fees on file, 91% charge percentage of assets.
- Advisors listed
- 2,835
- Firms
- 1,347
- Cities
- 303
- Hold the CFP
- 44%
- Other credentials: CFA 10% · CPA 1% · EA 1%
- How they charge (of 2825 with fees on file): percentage of assets 91% · fixed fees 56% · hourly 55% · ongoing planning fee 9%
Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology
Advisors serving California (2,835)
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
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| Jackie Kleinman | KB Financial Advisors | San Francisco | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Jonathan Wong | Layari Financial | Fullerton | CFP, APMA, CRPC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Joshua Loveall | KB Financial Advisors | San Francisco | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Joshua Richardson | R&R Financial | Brea | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Kenneth Butler | Butler Financial Services | Westlake Village | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Kevin Cheeks | ImpactFI | San Francisco | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Keythe Ward-Aguilar | ProCore Advisors | Newport Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Laurean Nardone | Shira Ridge Wealth Management | Larkspur | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Lauren Williams Guiding your family’s wealth | ProsperPlan Wealth | Gold River | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Lavina Nagar | Maya Advisors, Inc. | Palo Alto | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Lily Zhang | DiversiFi Capital | Los Altos | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Mallory Davis | MA Private Wealth | San Carlos | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Mark Aguilar | ProCore Advisors | Newport Beach | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Mark Boujikian | Keymark Financial | Rolling Hills Estates | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Matthew Christl | Wise Wealth Partners | Folsom | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Matthew Davis | Sherwood Financial Partners | Westlake Village | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matthew Lewis | TechView Wealth Advisors | San Francisco | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Mitch Christensen | RS Crum Inc. | Newport Beach | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Nathan Dingler | DiversiFi Capital | Los Altos | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Nicole Peterkin | Peterkin Financial | Encinitas | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Raymond Vo | DiversiFi Capital | Los Altos | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Richard Schultz | Pacific Investment Research | Cupertino | BS, CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Samantha Vient | Ellevest | Costa Mesa | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Scott Colton | Colton Wealth Management | Arcadia | CPA/PFS, MST, CFP, CPA | Ongoing planning fee |
| Steven Evensen Gerber Kawasaki is a forward-thinking wealth and investment management firm based in Santa Monica that helps individuals and families build, grow, and protect their wealth through personalized financial planning, investment strategies, and equity-compensation expertise. | Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management | Santa Monica | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Thomas Lowish | DiversiFi Capital | Los Altos | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Tyler Vasquez | Three Arch Wealth Management | Irvine | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Yvonne Darby | Sherwood Financial Partners | Westlake Village | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Adrianne Yamaki | Strategic Wealth Capital | San Francisco | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Alexander Collins | HCR Wealth Advisors | Los Angeles | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Allison Meier | Arlington Financial Advisors | Santa Barbara | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Amy Thacher | Blume Capital Management | Berkeley | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Andrew Drennan | D'Arcy Capital Management | San Diego | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Anithah Neelakanda-Pillai | AP Investment Management | Mountain View | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Ariana Alisjahbana | North Berkeley Wealth Management | Berkeley | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Arpy Raval | Shah Wealth Advisors | Chino Hills | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Bradley Sayre | Shared Vision Wealth Group | Carlsbad | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brian Breen | Breen Wealth Management | Petaluma | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Brian Kozel | North Berkeley Wealth Management | Berkeley | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Bryan Theall | Shared Vision Wealth Group | Carlsbad | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Calvin Lo | Keystone Global Partners | Monrovia | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Carolina Ortiz | Shared Vision Wealth Group | Carlsbad | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Christie Whitney | Rebalance | Palo Alto | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Christopher Hughes | Burton Enright Welch | Walnut Creek | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Claudina Campbell | Willow Grove Advisors | Berkeley | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Cody Makela | Arlington Financial Advisors | Santa Barbara | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Daniel Huffman | Cornerstone Financial Planning | Other | ChFC | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Daniel McCurdy | McCurdy Financial Solutions | Rocklin | CFP, ChFC, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Daniel Tripp | Redwood Grove Wealth Management | San Rafael | CFP | One-time planning fee |
| David Chenet | Presidio Capital Management | San Diego | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
Firms headquartered in California (1,191)
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21 West Wealth Management
Tustin, California
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245 Investments
Sacramento, California
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24Acres Wealth Management
Redondo Beach, California
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361 Financial Planning
Walnut Creek, California
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395 Financial Planning
Mammoth Lakes, California
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7Summit Advisors
Los Angeles, California
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A.I. Financial
Simi Valley, California
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Aalexander
Laguna Niguel, California
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Abacus Wealth Partners
Sebastopol, California
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Abramson Financial Planning, LLC
Burlingame, California
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Abunda Financial
Sausalito, California
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Abundance Pathways
San Diego, California
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Abundant Wealth Partners
Santa Barbara, California
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ACap Advisors & Accountants
Studio City, California
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Accretive Wealth Management
San Ramon, California
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Accumulation Strategies
Woodland Hills, California
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Achievable Wealth
Benicia, California
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Adap Tax Financial, Inc
Pleasanton, California
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Ades Investment Counsel
Los Angeles, California
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Advantage Financial Consultants
Camarillo, California
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AdviceOnly
San Diego, California
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Aegis Financial Advisory
Cupertino, California
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Aequitas Financial
Santa Ana, California
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AFS Investments
Turlock, California
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AGG Asset Management
Westlake Village, California
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Agile Financial Planning
San Francisco, California
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Aihara Wealth Management
Torrance, California
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Aikapa Wealth Planning & Management
Corte Madera, California
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AIO Financial, LLC
Los Angeles, California
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AIRE Advisors
Beverly Hills, California
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AKrish Financial Advisory
Cupertino, California
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Alcosta Capital Management
San Ramon, California
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Alesia Investment Management
Torrance, California
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Alethea Capital Management
Rancho Santa Fe, California
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Align WMGMT
San Jose, California
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Aligne Wealth Advisors Investment Management (awaim)
Los Angeles, California
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Alliance Advisory & Securities
Westlake Village, California
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AllOneWealth
Camarillo, California
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Allora Wealth
Chula Vista, California
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Alpenglobal Capital
Tahoe City, California
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Alpha & Omega
La Mesa, California
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Alpha Private Wealth Advisors
San Francisco, California
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Alpha Solutions Investment Advisors
South San Francisco, California
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Alpha Wealth Management
Hemet, California
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Alpine Peaks Consulting
Alpine Meadows, California
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Altamont Wealth Management
Livermore, California
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Altum Wealth Advisors
Chico, California
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Amaral Financial Planning, LLC
San Jose, California
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AMB Financial
Temecula, California
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Amoretti Capital Management
San Francisco, California
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Andrews Capital Management
Coronado, California
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Annette Di Bello, CPA, CFP, PC
Los Angeles, California
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Anora Wealth
San Marcos, California
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Antigravity Investments
San Francisco, California
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Antonio Andrade, CFP
Ukiah, California
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AP Investment Management
Mountain View, California
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Apple & Associates
Grass Valley, California
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Applied Advisor
San Francisco, California
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Aqua Capital Advisors
Los Angeles, California
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Aquila Wealth Advisors
San Luis Obispo, California