There are hundreds of financial professionals in your area. However, choosing the right advisor that understands your financial situation and meets your needs may be quite daunting. WiserAdvisor has a network of vetted financial advisors and advisory firms and has listed them below. You can find the details of each advisor, such as their qualifications, service offerings, etc. that you could use while searching for the financial advisor that best suits your financial and investment goals.
We have been in business for the last 2 decades and constantly update and maintain a highly trusted directory of vetted fiduciary advisors that meet rigorous standards.
San Jose
has
11
WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors for you to
choose from and
160
non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in
San Jose, California
have an average of
17
years of experience.
NOTE: The list of financial
advisors in
San Jose, California
mentioned below do not include all the advisors in our network due
to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may
be available when you use our free
match service to compare financial advisors near you in
San Jose, California.
Qualified Financial Advisors in San Jose, California | ||||
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Financial Advisor | Experience | AUM | Minimum Assets | Fee Structure |
Andrew Kessler
CFP® ALLWORTH FINANCIAL 1550 The Alameda, Suite 125, San Jose, CA 95126 |
Not Disclosed | Not Specified | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
Eddie Lee
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES, LLC 3945 Freedom Circle, Suite 950, Santa Clara, CA 95054 |
16 | Not Specified | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
Allegra Swan
CFP® ALLWORTH FINANCIAL 644 North Santa Cruz Ave Suite 4, Los Gatos, CA 95030 |
Not Disclosed | Not Specified | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
Value Monitoring Inc.
VALUE MONITORING INC. 250 Oak Grove Ave 2nd Floor Suite A, Menlo Park, CA 94025 |
17 | $100,000,000 | 100,000 | Fee-Only |
Janet Wan
CFP®, CPFA SIERRA PACIFIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS 7077 Koll Center Parkway, suite 120, Pleasanton, CA 94566 |
Not Disclosed | Not Specified | Not Specified | Fee-Only |
Ken Sakamoto
CRPC® EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES, LLC 4301 Hacienda Drive, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588 |
41 | Not Specified | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
Personal Capital
PERSONAL CAPITAL 3 Lagoon Drive, Suite 200, Redwood City, CA 94065 |
11 | $22,400,000,000 | $100,000 | Fee-Based |
Ken Sakamoto
CRPC® EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES, LLC 2175 North California Boulevard, Suite 800, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 |
16 | Not Specified | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
Personal Capital
PERSONAL CAPITAL 250 Montgomery Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94104 |
11 | $22,400,000,000 | $100,000 | Fee-Based |
Cynthia Leal
Certificate in Blockchain and Digital Assets℠, CRPC® EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES, LLC 3950 Civic Center Drive,, Suite 315, San Rafael, CA 94903 |
17 | Not Specified | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
Qualifications
CRD# 6211526
Firm CRD# 111167
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
1550 The Alameda, Suite 125,
San Jose,
CA
95126
Phone Number
888-242-6766
Andrew Kessler is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, who pursued a career in financial planning as a result of his passion for helping others. He aspires to share his knowledge, create plans for the future and ease financial anxieties for all the clients he serves. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, and proud to be part of the Allworth Financial team. He lives in the East Bay with his wife Whitney and foster dogs.
Based out of Sacramento, California, Allworth Financial is an independent financial advisory firm that specializes in retirement planning, investment advising, and 401(k) management with a direct approach to financial planning. Allworth delivers long- and short-term investment planning solutions and advice to help clients achieve their goals and plan strategically for retirement. The firm, which was founded in 1993, has grown to serve more than 12,000 clients and manages over $10 billion in client assets.
Advisory Services Provided:
Retirement Planning, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts
Qualifications
CRD# 6711825
Firm CRD# 104510
Series 66
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
3945 Freedom Circle, Suite 950,
Santa Clara,
CA
95054
Phone Number
408-565-8572
As a financial planner, I have the privilege of helping individuals and families achieve their personal and financial goals. By addressing your concerns and understanding what is most important to you, I will develop a comprehensive financial plan to help guide you through every stage of life. Outside of work, my wife, Kathy, and I spend a lot of time cooking, working out, and searching for our next dog to adopt (Boston terrier or Saint Bernard or both).
Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, recognized by Barron's,1 awarded September 2021 based on data within a 12-month period. Compensation paid for use and distribution of rating. We have 145+ offices across the country and are entrusted by more than 1.3 million clients to manage more than $291 billion in assets.2 Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. 1The 2021 Top 100 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, revenue generated, regulatory record, staffing levels and diversity, technology spending and succession planning. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Compensation is paid for use and distribution of rating. Investor experience and returns are not considered. 2Data as of Dec. 31, 2021.
Qualifications
CRD# 5910316
Firm CRD# 111167
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
644 North Santa Cruz Ave Suite 4,
Los Gatos,
CA
95030
Phone Number
888-242-6766
Allegra Swan, CFP®, is an advisor in Allworth’s Los Gatos office. Raised in nearby Saratoga, California, Allegra is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional who graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Allegra’s primary role involves developing, implementing, and reviewing clients’ financial plans and investment strategies. In her spare time, Allegra enjoys mountain biking and hiking, and has long served as a mentor with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America for the Santa Cruz County chapter.
Based out of Sacramento, California, Allworth Financial is an independent financial advisory firm that specializes in retirement planning, investment advising, and 401(k) management with a direct approach to financial planning. Allworth delivers long- and short-term investment planning solutions and advice to help clients achieve their goals and plan strategically for retirement. The firm, which was founded in 1993, has grown to serve more than 12,000 clients and manages over $10 billion in client assets.
Advisory Services Provided:
Retirement Planning, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 106056
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only
Office Location
250 Oak Grove Ave 2nd Floor Suite A,
Menlo Park,
CA
94025
Phone Number
650-451-3410
Value Monitoring Inc (VMI) is a family run financial planning and investment management firm. Dave and Mark Levenson are the company's owners and principal financial advisors. VMI was started by their father in the 80's, and they have worked together as a family since the early 2000s. Over the years, VMI has developed a broad range of financial products and strategies for use in investment portfolio construction, tax planning, and retirement and estate plan designs. Dave is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER. Mark has a series 7 and is licensed to sell insurance, though VMI only consults on insurance products, we do not sell them. VMI works closely with clients to generate customized financial plans and to help find or create the right investment vehicles, insurance products, and other financial tools to fulfill those plans. At VMI we are not money managers who do financial planning, we are financial planners who manage money. Figuring out how to make our clients' lives better, smoother, and easier is at the center of everything we do.
Deep Relationships built on mutual trust and respect are key to success. Those who work with us will tell you that we are responsive as well as proactive, and that we communicate honestly. Our team is passionate and thorough in how we assess our clients' financial goals.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
CRD# 4537792
Firm CRD# 131738
Series 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets, Flat Fee
Office Location
7077 Koll Center Parkway, suite 120,
Pleasanton,
CA
94566
Phone Number
925-223-8868
Janet is the founder and the president of Sierra Pacific Financial Advisors, LLC (SPFA), an independent fee-only Register Investment Advisory (RIA) that focuses on financial planning, wealth management and corporate retirement planning. Janet oversees operations, client relations, business development and strategic planning for SPFA. She leads the investment committee at SPFA to define comprehensive planning strategies and sophisticated investment solutions for clients. She is also responsible for advanced employer retirement planning for small-to-mid size companies.
Sierra Pacific Financial Advisors, LLC (SPFA) is an independent, SEC- Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm with offices in Pleasanton, Cupertino and Oakland, California. We are fee-only financial advisors with over 110 years of experience helping clients navigate the complexities of managing their finances. We offer financial planning, investment and corporate retirement planning for individuals, families and corporate clients. At SPFA, we take time to listen carefully and identify your life goals, needs and priorities. We then develop a comprehensive financial plan that helps you address your important objectives for retirement, college planning, investment, tax minimization, equity reward strategies, wealth transfer, and other financial objectives. We provide recommendations for plan implementation, continuously work with our clients to identify gaps in the plan as their lives evolve. We demonstrate our distinct expertise in the following areas: " Retirement Distribution Planning with Tax Optimization Strategies for Pre-and-Post Retirees " Tax-aware Strategies of Diversifying Concentrated Stock Positions for Corporate Executives " Core-and-Satellite Investment Strategy for High-Net-Worth Individuals " Tax-advantaged Corporate Retirement Planning for Business Owners and Doctors with Private Practices Serving as fiduciaries, SPFA provides unbiased financial advice with a singular focus on serving clients best interests. Our mission is clear: guide clients to live the life of their dreams through prudent planning and management of their financial resources.
Qualifications
CRD# 1095790
Firm CRD# 104510
Series 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
4301 Hacienda Drive, Suite 100,
Pleasanton,
CA
94588
Phone Number
925-660-4720
I provide my clients with holistic advice designed to help protect and grow their wealth so they can achieve their financial goals. My wife Jaclynn and I have one daughter. Originally from Hawaii, I enjoy working out and keeping fit.
Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, recognized by Barron's,1 awarded September 2021 based on data within a 12-month period. Compensation paid for use and distribution of rating. We have 145+ offices across the country and are entrusted by more than 1.3 million clients to manage more than $291 billion in assets.2 Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. 1The 2021 Top 100 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, revenue generated, regulatory record, staffing levels and diversity, technology spending and succession planning. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Compensation is paid for use and distribution of rating. Investor experience and returns are not considered. 2Data as of Dec. 31, 2021.
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 155172
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
3 Lagoon Drive,
Suite 200,
Redwood City,
CA
94065
Phone Number
650-556-1310
Personal Capital offers $200 Plus a Free Consultation. Here's all you have to do:
Ready to take control of your finances? Personal Capital is here to help. We have objective fiduciary advisors ready to analyze your financial situation, and help you build a personalized, holistic plan.
The holistic financial plan recommendation is yours to keep, no strings attached. You also get $200, just for speaking with us.
There's never been a better time to get a second opinion on your financial future. Schedule a call with Personal Capital today.
WHY USE PERSONAL CAPITAL
Personal Capital provides a unique combination of award-winning financial tools and personalized, human advice.
Work with our team of licensed fiduciary advisors to build a free Personalized Plan that's yours to keep. You and your advisor will use our comprehensive array of free money management tools to identify and alert you to opportunities for investment management, retirement planning, and cash flow.
Setting up your dashboard will make your discussion with an advisor -- whether ours or a competitor's -- more productive. And it's completely free to get started:
Personal Capital Advisors Corporation ("PCAC") compensates WiserAdvisor ("Company") for new leads. ("Company") is not an investment client of PCAC.
Advisory Services Provided:
Portfolio Management, Wealth Management
Qualifications
CRD# 1095790
Firm CRD# 104510
Series 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
2175 North California Boulevard,
Suite 800,
Walnut Creek,
CA
94596
Phone Number
925-660-4724
I provide my clients with holistic advice designed to help protect and grow their wealth so they can achieve their financial goals. My wife Jaclynn and I have one daughter. Originally from Hawaii, I enjoy working out and keeping fit.
Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, recognized by Barron's,1 awarded September 2021 based on data within a 12-month period. Compensation paid for use and distribution of rating. We have 145+ offices across the country and are entrusted by more than 1.3 million clients to manage more than $291 billion in assets.2 Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. 1The 2021 Top 100 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, revenue generated, regulatory record, staffing levels and diversity, technology spending and succession planning. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Compensation is paid for use and distribution of rating. Investor experience and returns are not considered. 2Data as of Dec. 31, 2021.
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 155172
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
250 Montgomery Street,
Suite 700,
San Francisco,
CA
94104
Phone Number
855-855-8005
Office Location
250 Montgomery Street,
Suite 700,
San Francisco,CA 94104
Phone Number
650-556-1310
Personal Capital offers $200 Plus a Free Consultation. Here's all you have to do:
Ready to take control of your finances? Personal Capital is here to help. We have objective fiduciary advisors ready to analyze your financial situation, and help you build a personalized, holistic plan.
The holistic financial plan recommendation is yours to keep, no strings attached. You also get $200, just for speaking with us.
There's never been a better time to get a second opinion on your financial future. Schedule a call with Personal Capital today.
WHY USE PERSONAL CAPITAL
Personal Capital provides a unique combination of award-winning financial tools and personalized, human advice.
Work with our team of licensed fiduciary advisors to build a free Personalized Plan that's yours to keep. You and your advisor will use our comprehensive array of free money management tools to identify and alert you to opportunities for investment management, retirement planning, and cash flow.
Setting up your dashboard will make your discussion with an advisor -- whether ours or a competitor's -- more productive. And it's completely free to get started:
Personal Capital Advisors Corporation ("PCAC") compensates WiserAdvisor ("Company") for new leads. ("Company") is not an investment client of PCAC.
Advisory Services Provided:
Portfolio Management, Wealth Management
Qualifications
CRD# 4816123
Firm CRD# 104510
Series 66
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
3950 Civic Center Drive,,
Suite 315,
San Rafael,
CA
94903
Phone Number
415-941-4905
I've been a financial planner since 2005, and in that time, I've helped countless clients think through their lifelong goals and enable them to follow a smart and well-developed plan to achieve their financial milestones. Outside of work, I'm either spending time with my family, walking my dogs, hiking, traveling, watching movies, reading a book, gardening, or working on a DIY project at home.
Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, recognized by Barron's,1 awarded September 2021 based on data within a 12-month period. Compensation paid for use and distribution of rating. We have 145+ offices across the country and are entrusted by more than 1.3 million clients to manage more than $291 billion in assets.2 Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. 1The 2021 Top 100 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, revenue generated, regulatory record, staffing levels and diversity, technology spending and succession planning. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Compensation is paid for use and distribution of rating. Investor experience and returns are not considered. 2Data as of Dec. 31, 2021.
Top Financial Advisor Firms in San Jose, California (Ranked by AUM) |
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Firm Name | AUM | No. of Clients | Fee Structure |
Silicon Valley Capital Partners, L.P.
1731 Technology Drive , Suite 810, San Jose, CA 95110 |
$845,313,930 | 1270 |
A percentage of AUM |
Silicon Valley Wealth Advisors, Llc
3190 S. Bascom Avenue , Suite 210, San Jose, CA 95124 |
$479,396,986 | 1094 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
Betterwealth Llc
1475 Saratoga Avenue , Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95129 |
$414,579,396 | 1160 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
Clarity Wealth Advisors
2160 The Alameda , Suite A, San Jose, CA 95126 |
$396,318,899 | 1202 |
A percentage of AUM Fixed fees |
Firsthand Capital Management, Inc.
150 Almaden Blvd , Suite 1250, San Jose, CA 95113 |
$389,956,072 | 3 |
A percentage of AUM Performance Based |
Concentrum Wealth Management
353 Piercy Road, San Jose, CA 95138 |
$357,042,569 | 893 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
Hayes Financial, Inc.
99 Almaden Blvd , Ste 730, San Jose, CA 95113 |
$345,006,471 | 695 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges |
Ttp Investments, Inc.
1978 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126 |
$330,241,603 | 819 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges |
C-J Advisory, Inc.
2060 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126-1135 |
$250,546,454 | 913 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
Hendershott Wealth Management, Llc
2025 Gateway Place , Suite 405, San Jose, CA 95110 |
$153,613,622 | 448 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
Dwr Wealth Management, Llc
1884 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126 |
$137,127,750 | 540 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
Evergreen Wealth Advisory Group, Llc
101 Metro Dr. , Ste 650, San Jose, CA 95110 |
$124,918,098 | 438 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees Commision Based |
Legacy Wealth Advisors, Llc
2001 Gateway Place , Suite 600w, San Jose, CA 95110 |
$123,808,664 | 187 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
Kera Capital Partners
1760 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126 |
$118,224,184 | 187 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
Corinthian Wealth Management
1625 The Alameda , Suite 308, San Jose, CA 95126 |
$104,270,715 | 305 |
A percentage of AUM Hourly charges Fixed fees |
* Additional advisors listing is provided in partnership with Yext
Financial Advisor | Office Location | Phone Number |
Aaron Jang Inquire with Aaron |
225 W Santa Clara St, Suite 900, San Jose, CA 95113 | 408-947-2250 |
Allan K Walsworth Inquire with Allan |
225 W Santa Clara St, Suite 900, San Jose, CA 95113 | 408-947-2225 |
Alma M Guimarin Inquire with Alma |
225 W Santa Clara St, Suite 900, San Jose, CA 95113 | 408-947-2298 |
Bradley Noval Inquire with Bradley |
225 W Santa Clara St, Ste 1600, San Jose, CA 95113 | 408-963-2269 |
Alan Ronald Inquire with Alan |
225 W Santa Clara St, Ste 1600, San Jose, CA 95113 | 408-963-2250 |
Brian T Franklin Inquire with Brian |
225 W Santa Clara St, Suite 900, San Jose, CA 95113 | 408-947-2223 |
Albert Hsia Inquire with Albert |
1905 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126 | 408-287-6500 |
Bill Corbin Inquire with Bill |
225 W Santa Clara St, Suite 900, San Jose, CA 95113 | 408-947-2254 |
Alan Silverberg Inquire with Alan |
225 W Santa Clara St, Suite 900, San Jose, CA 95113 | 408-947-3790 |
Sarah Clish Inquire with Sarah |
225 W Santa Clara St, Ste 1600, San Jose, CA 95113 | 408-963-2288 |
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