Financial Advisors in Oakland, California (Alameda County)

Michelle Fait, CFP, EA, MBA
LIFE IS BETTER WITH THE RIGHT PARTNER
Satori Financial LLC works with clients who want a partner to help them organize, simplify, and manage their financial lives in today's chaotic world.
Satori focuses on the planning needs of clients who are single, by choice or by chance, particularly those beginning again after divorce, and working professionals who want to outsource help with their financial life.
In addition to the traditional investment management and retirement planning, Satori offers - Active TAX PLANNING and advice by a credentialed professional to help you make tax-intelligent decisions, and representation before the IRS if needed - ASSET PROTECTION analysis to ensure you retain your assets if you are considering marriage or cohabitation - Coordination of your RISK MANAGEMENT program to close gaps in insurance coverage and preserve what you've acquired - VALUES-BASED PLANNING and a discovery process focused on what you want out of life, developing a financial strategy that supports your personal as well as financial goals
Michelle Fait is a Certified Financial Planner practitioner (CFP®) with expertise in investments and tax. She holds an MBA in Finance from Yale University and a bachelor's degree in Economics from U.C. Berkeley. She is also an Enrolled Agent (EA), allowing her to represent clients before the IRS, and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), trained in financial and tax matters related to divorce and marriage.
You don't have to do this alone. Contact us to see how we can help.
Very truly yours,
Michelle A. Fait, President... See More

Richard Gross, CFP, CMFC, MBA

Milo Benningfield, CFP, JD
Benningfield Financial Advisors is an independent, fee-only financial advisory firm based in San Francisco. We help individuals and families develop an inspiring vision of their financial future and a realistic strategy to achieve it.
Combining investment mangement with broad financial planning, we simplify our clients' lives, protect their resources, and help them stay on track to realize their most important personal goals.... See More

Troy Thompson, CFP, JD
Thompson Advisory Services is a fee-only, comprehensive financial service firm with offices in San Francisco and Portland. We provide complete, integrated financial advice to professionals and entrepreneurs in all stages of life-tax planning and preparation, stock options, investment strategies, insurance, estate planning, college and retirement planning, goal setting, budgeting, and more. I help my clients transform their lives by gaining control over their finances.... See More

Russell Kroeger, CFP

At Blossom Wealth Management, we do more than just help families accumulate assets and transfer those assets to the next generation. We also collaborate with the family’s team of professional advisors. Most importantly, we bring in resources when appropriate. We make sophisticated and confidential connections for clients interested in anything from luxury travel, lifestyle ventures (art, aircraft and watercraft) to agricultural holdings (wineries, farms and ranches). We understand that some investments go beyond monetary return. They provide an oasis for their owners.... See More

Financial Perspectives is an independent, fee-only financial advisory firm with two offices conveniently located in the San Francisco bay area. We provide unbiased advice for every aspect of your financial life. Recognizing that everyone is unique in their needs and desires, we take the time to get to fully know and understand what is important to our clients. Above all, we pride ourselves on maintaining long-term, lasting relationships built on integrity and fostered by trust.

As a provider of broad-based financial advice, our primary focus remains on retirement and investment management. Through our specialization in these areas, we bring our expertise to bear on helping clients achieve the core wealth objectives of asset accumulation, capital preservation, income generation and the worry-free transference of wealth.

With the frantic pace of today’s lifestyle, people may find they have neither the time, inclination nor knowledge base to best handle the financial aspect of their lives. Unfortunately neglect can be detrimental to the success of obtaining your objectives. Ultimately we provide clients with the freedom to concentrate on the more important things in life – like family, personal success and the pursuit of their own passion – while we spearhead the endeavor of meeting their financial goals.

The recent market collapse has left investors facing an uphill battle. Losses in their accounts have left them questioning whether or not they can meet their financial goals. As a result, people are looking to protect the assets they have left and limit future losses. We have entered an unprecedented time in history that is comparable to nothing we have experienced in the past. To survive and thrive, one will need to be open to new ideas that are forward thinking and will address what lies ahead. What has worked in the past will not necessarily be successful going forward. As such, we offer unique perspectives and strategies to help you guide you through this uncharted territory.... See More

Fee-only comprehensive financial advice for new parents and growing families.

There is plethora of options present in the market but our asset based lending software is totally different from other software because it works with sophisticated analysis with apt monitoring tools. You will be able to witness sea change in your working conditions.... See More

Charles Malsbury, CFP, MBA
Financial Planning with Sensible Fees
Charles W. Malsbury is a fee-only financial advisor and flat-fee investment manager located near San Francisco, CA. ThinkPlanSave specializes in financial planning, and retirement planning to help clients reach their financial goals. Charles W. Malsbury is a fiduciary financial planner who offers services locally as well as virtually.
We are currently accepting new clients!
Visit our website www.ThinkPlanSave.com to learn more about our flat-fee retainer based pricing for financial planning and investment management without the high costs.
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Emilie Goldman, CFA, CFP
Tamarind Financial Planning Financial Freedom for Busy Families
We work exclusively with Bay Area families who want to meet their financial life goals; professionals who realize they no longer have a lifetime to fund their retirement, save for their children's college education, or set aside funds to help care for their aging parents. We know you're busy with parenting, work, and life. We know you've realized it is time to get serious about your financial goals.
We're here to make money matters easier and help you achieve financial serenity with a personal financial plan and customized, personal investment management.
Why should you choose Tamarind Financial Planning?
First, because we live the life you live, that of busy Bay Area professionals and parents, we understand the need for a comprehensive, personal financial plan to achieve financial freedom and to reach your financial life goals. Second, with more than two decades of financial planning and finance coaching experience to draw upon, we possess the skills and expertise to help you make smart financial choices. Third, we've made it our mission in life to help busy families like yours to reach their financial goals, simplify their lives, and achieve the peace of mind and serenity we know is possible for them. We use our experience, training, and expertise to help you achieve your financial goals, giving you confidence you are on the right path to achieve financial freedom. You and your spouse or partner will gain clarity about your family's financial values and priorities. You will learn to make financial decisions with a new-found assurance and ease. When your investments are in order, you'll sleep better and feel better.... See More

Brian Pon, CFP, EA
We believe each journey begins with a plan of what you want your future to look like. Many of our clients are approaching retirement while others have already made the transition.
We offer the following services: Ongoing Investment Management that includes financial planning, retirement coaching, tax planning, Medicare and long-term care consulting Also available - socially conscious investments Financial planning - no minimum net worth or income requirement Specialize in serving the LGBTQ community and non-traditional families
Please call or visit us at www.FinancialConnections.com... See More

William Carlson, CFP
Fog City Advisors, LLC is a fee-only financial and tax planning firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We use an all-inclusive, tax-focused approach to design strategies with you that emcompass all aspects of your financies. We provide value for your money, no product sales, and an open-door policy with our process of regular, ongoing reviews of key financial areas Our holistic process includes: Skillful Tax Planning Worry-Free Retirement Planning Coordinated Investment Advice You can learn more about our process and services on our website: www.fogcityadvisors.com... See More

Comprehensive fee-only financial planning for new parents and young families.

Katy Song, CFP, MBA
Financial planning is for everyone - not just the very wealthy. Determining financial priorities and setting short- and long-term goals is critical for every couple or family who wants to be confident that they are making the right financial choices.
As a Marin based Financial advisor and Certified Financial Planning™ practitioner, I focus on families with young children and couple starting their lives together. These are critical years, where we are starting families, buying homes and growing our earning potential. Without good planning, it's easy to miss out on big opportunities that will help us make the most of our financial resources and ensure that we are not only enjoying life today, but that we are on track to meet bigger life goals.

I create a customized financial plan that covers all aspects of your financial life, driven by your family's values and goals. In short, I put the pieces of the puzzle together so you have a complete understanding of your financial picture and what it will take to reach your financial objectives. Through ongoing coaching, I provide the support and advice needed to successfully implement your financial plan. And as life changes, so does your plan. My goal is to be your trusted advisor throughout this stage of your life and future stages.
As a fee-only financial planner, my recommendations are objective and driven by what is best for your family. Each of my clients has different motivations. It is my job to help align your spending and saving with your goals, educate you on all aspects of your financial life, and give you a road map to achieving the financial future you want.... See More