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Financial advisors for tax planning in Los Angeles, California

Which financial advisor should I talk to about tax planning in Los Angeles?

For tax planning in Los Angeles, talk to a fee-only planner who plans tax across years, not one who only looks back at last year's return. Ask whether they prepare returns or work alongside your preparer, because that changes who does what. Records to start with include Kathleen Connors Dowdy of EP Wealth Advisors, Erik Helmstetter of Oder Investment Management and Gabriel Anderson of Crafted Wealth Management, LLC.

Where to start

Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.

  • Kathleen Connors Dowdy EP Wealth Advisors, Los Angeles City Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Erik Helmstetter Oder Investment Management, Los Angeles City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Gabriel Anderson Crafted Wealth Management, LLC, Los Angeles City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
  • Uchechi Kalu Greenlight Financial Planning, Los Angeles City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee.
  • Greg Vojtanek Fade In Financial, Los Angeles City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee, hourly.
  • Cynthia Jabr Brand New Day Wealth Planning, Los Angeles City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, hourly.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Los Angeles work on tax planning?

The Wellspent public graph lists 33 fee-only advisors for tax planning in Los Angeles, at 21 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

How do fee-only advisors for tax planning in Los Angeles charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for tax planning in Los Angeles is a percentage of assets, used by 82% of the 33 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 76% charge by the hour and 64% charge fixed fees.

How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Los Angeles?

Fee-only financial advisors in Los Angeles charge a median of $7,800 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 5 Los Angeles firms.

How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Los Angeles?

A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Los Angeles has a median price of $1,025. We found this across the published prices of 8 Los Angeles firms.

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What credentials should a financial advisor for tax planning have?

For tax planning, look for the EA and CFP. In Los Angeles, 52% of the 33 advisors listed hold the CFP.

EA3% in Los Angeles
Enrolled agents are licensed by the IRS and focus on tax.
CFP52% in Los Angeles
The CFP connects tax decisions to the rest of the plan.

How do Los Angeles advisors for tax planning compare with the rest of the US?

76% of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Los Angeles charge by the hour, compared with 41% of the 5,860 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the EA 3% 2%
  • Hold the CFP 52% 50%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 82% 87%
  • Charge by the hour 76% 41%
  • Charge fixed fees 64% 50%

Dark bars are Los Angeles. Light bars are all US advisors for tax planning.

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 about tax planning in Los Angeles?

  1. Do you prepare my return, or coordinate with my preparer?
  2. Will you give me a written multi-year tax projection?
  3. What tax decisions would you want to make with me before year end?
  4. How do you weigh tax savings against investment risk?
  5. How will you plan for California tax alongside federal tax?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Los Angeles?

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.

All 33 advisors

Fee-only advisors for tax planning in Los Angeles: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Al Faber Collaborative, do-it-with-you hourly or flat-fee planning for people who want to stay in control, with no product sales or ongoing fees. DIWY Financial Planning Los Angeles CFP, ChFC, CLU, MBA One-time planning fee, Hourly
Kathleen Connors Dowdy EP Wealth Advisors Los Angeles CFP, EA, CLU, MS Percentage of assets, Hourly
Patrick Yaghoobians Noor Financial Services Los Angeles CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
David Frank Turning Point Planning LLC Los Angeles CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Gabriel Anderson Crafted Wealth Management, LLC Los Angeles CFP, ChFC, CLU Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Arielle Bittoni Good Balance Financial Planning Los Angeles BA, CFA, CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Cynthia Jabr Brand New Day Wealth Planning Los Angeles CFP Flat fee or retainer, Hourly
Greg Vojtanek Fade In Financial Los Angeles BA, CFP Ongoing planning fee, Hourly
Bill Holliday AIO Financial, LLC Los Angeles Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Uchechi Kalu Greenlight Financial Planning Los Angeles CFP Ongoing planning fee
Katerina Minevich Forward Wealth Management Los Angeles CDFA, CFP, CFA, PhD Percentage of assets, Hourly
Alexander Collins HCR Wealth Advisors Los Angeles CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Shawn Landis HCR Wealth Advisors Los Angeles CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Stacey Panenhanouvong HCR Wealth Advisors Los Angeles CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Erik Helmstetter Oder Investment Management Los Angeles CFP Percentage of assets
Bryan Molinar Atlas Legacy Advisors Los Angeles CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Craig Farkas Harold Davidson & Associates Los Angeles CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jordan Kahn HCR Wealth Advisors Los Angeles CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Matthew Fulton Atlas Legacy Advisors Los Angeles CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Noah Damsky Marina Wealth Advisors Los Angeles CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Gregory Legorreta Loam Advisory Los Angeles Not listed One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer
Matthew Heller HCR Wealth Advisors Los Angeles Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Steven Campeas HCR Wealth Advisors Los Angeles Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Harold Davidson Harold Davidson & Associates Los Angeles Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Kyle Fulton Seneca Private Wealth Los Angeles Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Marc Rosenbach Atlas Legacy Advisors Los Angeles Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Matthew Murawski Murawski Wealth Management Los Angeles Not listed Percentage of assets
Stephanie Chow Harold Davidson & Associates Los Angeles Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Susan Maxey Atlas Legacy Advisors Los Angeles Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Tayeb Ayat Fenul Wealth Management Los Angeles Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Vick Khoboyan Harold Davidson & Associates Los Angeles Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Darrach Mc Carthy Victus Capital Wealth Los Angeles Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Larry Fernandez Victus Capital Wealth Los Angeles Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly

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