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Santa Monica
has
10
WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to
choose from and
29
non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in
Santa Monica,
California
have an average of
18
years of experience.
NOTE: The list of vetted financial
advisors in
Santa Monica,
California
mentioned below does 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
Santa Monica, California.
| Financial Advisor | Experience | AUM | Minimum Assets | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Andrew Eddy
CFP®, CLU®, AIF®, ChFC® EDDY FINANCIAL, LLC 100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 700, Santa Monica, CA 90401 |
Not Disclosed | Not Specified | Not Specified | Not Specified |
|
Daniel Scott Johnson
CRPC® WINDFALL ADVISORS 100 Wilshire Blvd Suite 700, Santa Monica, CA 90401, 620 Newport Center Dr, Suite 1100, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Santa Monica, CA 90401 |
13 Years | Not Specified | $250,000 | Fee-Only |
|
Michael Macauley
CFP®, CFA® SIGNATURE ESTATE & INVESTMENT ADVISORS (SEIA) 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90067 |
22 Years | $250,000,000 | $500,000 | Fee-Based |
|
Michael Cannone
WESTMOUNT ASSET MANAGEMENT 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2500, Los Angeles, CA 90067 |
22 Years | Not Specified | $3,000,000 | Fee-Only |
| 16 Years | $0 | Not Specified | Fee-Based | |
| Not Disclosed | $370,000,000 | Not Specified | Fee-Only | |
| 9 Years | $75,000,000 | $0 | Fee-Only | |
| 21 Years | $20,000,000 | $25,000 | Fee-Based | |
| 25 Years | $9,500,000,000 | $500,000 | Fee-Based | |
| 16 Years | $52,000,000 | $250,000 | Fee-Only |
Qualifications
CRD# 3000011
Firm CRD# 290208
Office Location
100 Wilshire Blvd,
Suite 700,
Santa Monica,
CA
90401
Phone Number
310-451-3339
I've always had a passion for managing the details.Having been an executive with large multinational corporations as well as small tech startups, I understand the complexity of stock options, deferred compensation packages, and many other financial issues that confront executives. Being a parent, I understand the issues around education funding for my kids as well as funding my own retirement. Being a son and grandson, I understand the challenges with managing required retirement distributions from qualified retirement vehicles by my parents and grandparents. To read my full bio, click here. Call (310) 451-3339 or click here to schedule a complimentary consultation with Andrew.
Eddy Financial is a wealth management advisory firm based in Santa Monica, CA. As a boutique firm, we provide tailored comprehensive investment services to individuals and businesses across the country. One of our top tier providers is available to less than 2% of investment professionals. They are a pioneer of quantitatively oriented investment philosophy rooted in rigorous academic research that pursue returns through advanced portfolio design, management, and trading. We have worked with this partner for over a decade. We believe this partnership is indicative of the top flight providers we seek out and collaborate with to provide best in class solutions for our clients. Clients we serve include business owners, doctors, executives & professionals, retirees, entrepreneurs, and divorced individuals.
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, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
CRD# 5819978
Firm CRD# 309261
Series 7, 63, 65, 66
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets
Office Location
100 Wilshire Blvd Suite 700, Santa Monica, CA 90401,
620 Newport Center Dr, Suite 1100, Newport Beach, CA 92660,
Santa Monica,
CA
90401
Phone Number
310-405-5114
Daniel Scott Johnson, Founder Is a Fee-Only, Fiduciary, RIA Financial Advisor. Recently seen live on CNN and in CNBC, FORBES. From humble beginnings in Southern Illinois to being responsible for helping managing over a billion dollars in assets with his team at Merrill Lynch in Santa Monica, CA. For over a decade, Daniel has been a top financial advisor in Los Angeles giving financial advice, financial planning and managing investment portfolios for individuals and families. Daniel owes his positive perception and love for life to his late brother who had special needs. He is exceptionally empathic and has a soft spot for families overcoming loss, disabilities and divorce. Daniel has served on the Board of Directors for United Cerebral Palsy Wheels of LA Division and Malibu Chamber of Commerce. Daniel enjoys spending every minute of his free time with his family exploring California beaches, golf courses and nature trails.
Fee-Only, Fiduciary, RIA Financial Advisory Sudden Wealth Financial Advisory firm specializing in protecting, planning, and growing financial windfalls into lasting legacies. Top examples of sudden wealth and financial windfalls include: Inheritance, selling a business, divorce, lawsuit settlement award, winning the lotto, selling a property, insurance settlement award, athlete/performer success.. RIA registered investment adviser and Licenses real estate agent. Management, Planning, Advising & Guidance including but not limited to commercial and residential real estate, investment portfolio, risk management, tax minimization, cash flow planning, comprehensive retirement income planning, business legacy & estate planning.
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, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts
Qualifications
CRD# 5714328
Firm CRD# 108163
Series 7, 63
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets
Office Location
2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1600,
Los Angeles,
CA
90067
Phone Number
310-712-2365
Michael Macauley, MBA, CFA®, CFP® is a Financial Advisor with the Century City office of SEIA. His practice areas include wealth management, retirement and estate planning. He also has extensive experience with life insurance and long term care planning. Michael has been in the investment management business since 2001, working with both institutional pension plan sponsors, family office investors and with individual clients and their families. Prior to SEIA, Michael worked with Wilshire Associates, a Santa Monica based investment consulting firm. He also worked with Julius Baer Investment Management, and with the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is a member in good standing of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute. Michael is an active member of ProVisors, a Trusted Advisor organization, and Vistage International, a CEO and business leadership peer group. He is also a past member of Toastmasters International, a competitive public speaking organization. Michael was raised in Nigeria and in Czechoslovakia. Currently, he is a resident of El Segundo, California along with his wife and their two sons. Michael received his MA in International Business from the University of Economics in Slovakia. He also received his MBA with an emphasis in Finance & Entrepreneurship from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner (CFP). Michael also received the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charter from the CFA institute in 2006. He is also a licensed insurance agent (CA Ins. License #0G73288).
Our firm is a Registered Investment Advisor, established 1995. SEIA - Signature Estate & Investment Advisors: we are an independent firm based in Los Angeles, with about 175 people. We work as Fiduciaries and manage approximately $16 billion in client assets. We have offices in Century City, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Newport Beach, Houston and in Virginia.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
CRD# 4857126
Firm CRD# 158857
Series 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets
Office Location
2049 Century Park East,
Suite 2500,
Los Angeles,
CA
90067
Phone Number
310-556-2502
Michael was born in Santa Monica and raised outside Philadelphia. At Georgetown, he double-majored in finance and small business management. Somehow, he found time to play varsity baseball, too. After college he worked for Vanguard, improving their mutual fund accounting programs. Then he moved to California, joined Alliance Bernstein, and participated in one of the industry's most esteemed advisor training programs. After earning his MBA at UCLA, Michael joined Westmount in 2011, attracted by a culture of people "humble and intellectually curious, yet courageous enough to blaze a new independent trail in our industry." He credits his grandfather, who emigrated from Italy as a young man and opened a shoemaking business in Elizabeth, New Jersey, for inspiring many of the personal financial principles he still operates by today.
Established in 1990, Westmount Asset Management is a fee-only investment advisory firm blending institutional portfolio management strategies with a wide range of consulting and planning services. Our diversified investment approach manages risk while seeking superior returns across global financial markets. Our clients include high net-worth individuals, pension plans, foundations and endowments. Westmount has repeatedly been named by one of the top wealth advisors in the country by Barron's and Financial Times magazine.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management
Qualifications
CRD# 6259423
Firm CRD# 151367
Series 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
23622 Calabasas Road, Suite 102,
Calabasas,
CA
91302
Phone Number
805-727-2700
Alano became a financial planner to combine his love of economics with a commitment to help individuals and families grow and preserve their wealth. As Managing Director at Palm Capital Management based in Calabasas, CA, Alano assists many individuals and families living across the United States with their financial planning and investment management. Alano is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of San Diego, a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Pepperdine University, a Series 65 securities license, a certification for life, accident and health insurance, and is a member of the Financial Planning Association®. Alano has contributed to the following prominent financial publications: Fox Business News, Forbes, Investopedia, Yahoo Finance, TD Ameritrade's TickerTape, LendingTree, and BankRate. Individuals that Alano services primarily include business owners, retirees, engineers, physicians, real estate professionals, divorcees, and young professionals. Alano also provides strategic advice in alternative investments including real estate, hedge funds, private equity, structured products, and derivatives for qualified clients. Alano strongly believes in investing alongside his clients, and his success is determined by the performance of his clients' portfolios. Alano charges a competitive flat annual fee for his services and does not receive any commissions for security trade executions.
Palm Capital Management is a financial planning and investment advisory firm (a d/b/a of Dynamic Wealth Advisors CRD #151367). Our firm specializes in the management of investment accounts for individuals, families, and small businesses. We are independent fiduciary financial advisors, therefore legally obligated to act in the best interests of our Clients at all times.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Advice & Consulting
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 135281
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only
Office Location
21600 Oxnard Street Ste 1755,
Woodland Hills,
CA
91367
Phone Number
818-309-4065
The Retirement Planning Experts for Over 20 Years. Dash Investments offers Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, and Investment Management services. Dash is a fee-only Independent Fiduciary Investment firm recently featured by "Money Magazine" as one of the top advisors in the country and has also been featured in Forbes, Wall Street Journal, and numerous other publications. Client portfolios are personally overseen by our Executive Investment Committee, a team with over 50 years of combined experience. Heading the committee is Founder & Chief Investment Officer Jonathan Dash. Mr. Dash graduated from the University of Southern California in Finance and has also completed numerous Executive Programs at both Harvard Business School and Columbia Business School covering Corporate Restructuring, Financial Analysis, and Valuation. Our Philosophy is that each client deserves individual attention and proactive service. We want to be a partner in your success. Now also welcoming investors to our newest location at 4849 Greenville Avenue Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75206. Read articles by Jonathan Dash
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, Estate Planning & Trusts
Qualifications
CRD# 6312263
Firm CRD# 170861
Series 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
1500 Palma Dr.,
Suite 133,
Ventura,
CA
93003
Phone Number
805-655-5062
I started working as a financial planner in 2014. I use my background in the fields of psychology, business, and financial planning to assist you in achieving your goals and navigating financial decisions. I specialize in helping solopreneurs maximize the effectiveness of their resources. I live with my wife and two children, and enjoy running, cooking, and travelling together.
Sherman Asset Management is a Registered Investment Advisor serving clients in the State of California.
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, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management
Qualifications
CRD# 2665577
Firm CRD# 30833
Series 6, 7, 63
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
18662 Macarthur Blvd,
Suite 200,
Irvine,
CA
92612
Phone Number
949-631-3840
We help our clients accomplish their financial goals. We customize our clients investments and financial plans to to help them meet their individual needs. The real benefit of using our firm is that our clients feel their financial dreams will be accomplished and that we are there to provide service as their needs change.
Qualifications
CRD# 2835991
Firm CRD# 295178
Series 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
9900 Research Drive,
Irvine,
CA
92618
Phone Number
877-433-3665
Simon brings 23 years of investment experience to his role as fiduciary and partner at Pasadena Private Wealth. He specializes in advising wealthy families and high-net worth individuals to help them achieve their long-term investment goals, including estate and heritage planning. As a former Wall Street trader, Simon utilizes his unique investment insight to create globally diversified, tax-efficient portfolios based on solid academic research and an in-depth analysis of economic, political, and social developments around the world. His clients include current and former professionals at the top of their respective fields, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, hedge fund managers, and attorneys. Simon currently serves on the Board of Directors of Saddleback Memorial Foundation. As a member of the Board's Investment Committee, he helps one of Orange County's leading non-profit hospital systems to invest its substantial portfolio and further its mission. Prior to becoming an independent wealth manager, Simon was the Founder and President of his own options trading company on the floor of the American Stock Exchange in New York. There he generated significant profits utilizing risk-averse trading strategies, eventually expanding his company to include traders on the floors of the American Stock Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade and Philadelphia Stock Exchange. Born and raised in New York City, Simon holds a B.A. degree from the University of Michigan with an emphasis on global economics.
Pasadena Private Wealth provides a variety of standalone financial planning and consulting services to clients for the management of financial resources based upon an analysis of current situation, goals, and objectives. Financial planning services will typically involve preparing a financial plan or rendering a financial consultation for clients based on the client's financial goals and objectives. This planning or consulting may encompass Investment Planning, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Charitable Planning, Education Planning, Corporate and Personal Tax Planning, Cost Segregation Study, Corporate Structure, Real Estate Analysis, Mortgage/Debt Analysis, Insurance Analysis, Lines of Credit Evaluation, or Business and Personal Financial Planning. Written financial plans or financial consultations rendered to clients usually include general recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the clients. Implementation of the recommendations will be at the discretion of the client. Our firm provides clients with a summary of their financial situation, and observations for financial planning engagements. Financial consultations are not typically accompanied by a written summary of observations and recommendations, as the process is less formal than the planning service. We're a different kind of investment advisory firm. That's because we offer much more than investment management: we are a true one-stop shop for personal and business financial advice, delivered seamlessly through one voice. With over 110 years of combined financial services experience, our bench is deep and our skills range from banking and real estate to portfolio management and corporate retirement plan design. This enables us to be highly responsive and propose solutions that take into account your entire financial picture, however complex and intermingled your various assets and income streams are. Because we have witnessed firsthand the inefficiencies of a compartmentalized approach, PPW has purposely tried to eliminate the service layers and the product barriers that are so often present in larger institutions. Our versatile advisers are trained and equipped to answer a variety of financial questions without always needing to consult a product specialist from another division. This allows us to be product-agnostic, and makes our professional staff more responsive and more accountable to our clients on all fronts. Our core belief is that by having all of these skills and services under one roof, we can be better stewards of your family's wealth.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts
Qualifications
CRD# 5646552
Firm CRD# 1111
Series 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Hourly, Based on Assets
Office Location
573 Avenida Del Recreo,
Ojai,
CA
93023
Phone Number
805-285-7686
Nathan brings 15+ years of investment experience to Savvy. He began his career as a research analyst at a boutique quantitative equity management firm, where he helped research and implement new factors to drive portfolio performance. During that time, he entered the institutional consulting field and helped plan and implement portfolio strategies for multiple pension funds across the west coast of the United States. In 2013 Nathan founded Greyfox Investors, with the goal of providing intelligent, approachable wealth management strategies for families, nonprofits and institutions. Nathan is particularly passionate about providing ESG focused solutions to clients and helping align investments with his clients ethics. Nathan lives in southern California with his three children and two dogs. A true outdoorsman and philanthropist, he spends his time outside of work camping, skiing, and volunteering his time with a variety of educational and environmental non-profits.
Savvy Wealth is a modern wealth management firm. We pair you with a dedicated financial advisory team to handle your holistic wealth management needs, including financial planning, investment management, tax optimization, estate planning, retirement planning, and more. We help take control of your financial future so that you can live the life you aspire to live. Visit www.savvywealth.com to learn more. Savvy Wealth Inc. is a technology company and parent company of Savvy Advisors Inc., a Registered Investment Advisory Firm (Savvy Advisors DBA Savvy Wealth).
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, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts
| Firm Name | No. of Advisors | No. of Clients | AUM | Fee Structure |
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| 572 | 251 | $251,040,322,545 | A percentage of AUM, Performance Based, Other (CONSULTING)
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| 310 | 574123 | $96,494,557,024 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based, Other (FEE BASED ON NUMBER OF PLAN PARTICIPANTS; REVENUE SHARE)
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| 77 | 76 | $59,445,672,710 | A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
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| 2 | 71 | $25,403,214,863 | Fixed fees
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| 28 | 63 | $8,702,320,852 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
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| 25 | 180 | $8,567,909,499 | A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
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| 18 | 4 | $5,190,754,268 | A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
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| 26 | 18 | $3,250,561,375 | A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
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GERBER KAWASAKI WEALTH & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
2716 Ocean Park Blvd #2020-2022, Santa Monica, CA 90405 |
45 | 12932 | $2,028,386,000 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Other (THIRD-PARTY ADVISORY FEES)
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| 3 | 18 | $416,591,532 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based
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| 2 | 27 | $355,301,785 | Fixed fees, Other (ANNUAL BONUSES IN THE CLIENT'S DISCRETION)
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| 1 | 5 | $352,214,326 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
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| 16 | 4 | $293,866,407 | A percentage of AUM
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| 3 | 95 | $149,523,183 | Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Other (A NEGOTIATED MONTHLY RETAINER)
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| 20 | 0 | $0 | Other (ADMINISTRATIVE FEES: CONSULTING)
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Financial advisors and financial planners in California differ in their scope of services and qualifications. A financial advisor provides a variety of services such as investment management, retirement planning, wealth management, and more, depending on the need of an individual. In contrast, a financial planner is a qualified professional who creates personalized financial plans for clients, focusing on areas including retirement, tax, and estate planning. Planners hold specific credentials (CFP, CFA, etc.), and have a fiduciary duty to act in their client's best interests. To learn more, read on about the differences between Financial advisors and financial planners.
When choosing a financial advisor in California who specializes in socially responsible investing, be sure to ask the advisor about their approach to screening investments for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. You can also search for advisors who are members of organizations like the Sustainable Investment Professional Certification (SIPC) or the US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment. Additionally, you may also use our free advisor match service to get matched to and compare 2 to 3 financial advisors who meet your specific requirements. To further understand a financial advisor's approach to socially responsible investing, consider using the following 6 Questions On Sustainable Investing That You Should Ask Your Financial Advisor.
When choosing a financial advisor in California, look for some common credentials like Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), etc. These designations indicate that the advisor has undergone rigorous training and testing in the field of financial planning and is committed to upholding high ethical standards. To ensure you are making a more informed decision while picking an advisor, explore the 6 common financial advisor certifications you need to know. To further explore the various credentials an advisor can hold, read more about advisor designations.
To ensure that a financial advisor in California prioritizes your best interests, seek out advisors who adhere to a fiduciary standard, which legally obligates them to act in your best interests and avoid conflicts of interest. When selecting an advisor, inquire about their fiduciary status and how they will consistently prioritize your interests. To make sure your best interests are being considered, learn more about the role of a fiduciary financial advisor and the support they can provide.
A financial planner can help you choose the most suitable retirement plans based on your individual circumstances and financial goals, including a 401(k), IRA, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and cash-balance pension plans. If you wish to learn more about planning for retirement, read more about the 4 Types of Retirement Plans.
A financial advisor in California may assist you in reducing your tax burden through various strategies, such as optimizing deductions, implementing tax-efficient investment strategies, exploring retirement account contributions, and advising on tax-advantaged savings vehicles. However, WiserAdvisor's directory may not include advisors that specialize in taxes. In the "Advisory Services Provided" section, you will be able to confirm if tax advice and tax preparation services are among the services they offer.
