Financial Advisors in Monterey, California (Monterey County)

Catherine Hawley, CFP
Providing objective, practical & as-needed advice to answer your personal financial questions.I founded my personal financial planning practice to serve people seeking help with their financial questions. I saw a need for affordable, objective, and customized advice that is frequently sought but often difficult to find. To make my services accessible, I charge an hourly or project fee. Regardless of current circumstances, I seek to assist my clients to continually improve their finances. My aim is to help clients gain clarity and confidence so they can pursue their definition of financial success.... See More

Gifford Lehman, CFP, MBA
Our clients have all acquired some measure of wealth and are now faced with the ongoing and increasing complexity of managing their financial lives. Our clients typically fall into one or more of the following categories: 1) they have realized that their financial leverage lies in making money, not managing the money they have already made, 2) they recognize that their accumulated wealth is important to them and they may not have all the necessary knowledge or skills or discipline to manage it well themselves, or 3) they have decided that regardless of their personal capabilities, managing their wealth is not how they want to spend their time and energy. The common element in each of these categories is that they place a high value on the PEACE OF MIND that comes from working with a competent and objective advisor who can create clarity out of complexity.... See More

Jim Corbeau, CFP, MBA
We work with you to build a solid plan for your future, with a collaborative approach that is focused on your needs, concerns, opportunities and goals.
Our mission is to empower you to feel financial secure and comfortable, especially during and after times of significant change.... See More

Rodney Wade, AIF, BS, CEA, CFP, EA, MST
Wade Financial Advisory, Inc. offers comprehensive financial planning services on a fee-only basis to individuals and their families helping them to achieve their financial objectives and peace of mind. Fee-only means we do not receive commissions or referral fees from a client’s purchase or sale of products or services, thus eliminating the potential conflict of interest often found when working with other financial advisors. When we are working with clients, they can count on our advice being unbiased and in line with their interests. Comprehensive financial advice means that we analyze and integrate the many areas of our clients’ financial lives including tax, insurance, investment, retirement, and estate planning. Not only do we design and suggest strategies, but we also help implement and monitor them for maximum effect. Our advisors are credentialed and experienced in financial services and maintain their knowledge with rigorous continuing education. Each advisor has consciously chosen this profession because of the satisfaction gained through building client relationships and achieving positive results. When it comes to our clients, we feel that a collaborative approach yields the best results. In doing so, we spend time learning about our clients’ views and desires, as well as educating them about the options available. After meeting with a potential client, we design a plan with an all inclusive retainer fee that is based on income, net worth and complexity. The retainer fee includes all necessary appo... See More

Karl Leal, AAMS, CFP, CRPC, RICP
My mission is to provide the highest level of service and expertise in the most economical way possible. I do that by providing the service that you require on an hourly basis. I think your investments are best kept under your control with but with my guidance. I provide the level of guidance that you require to get the job done right. While my services are project based I hope that we develop a long lasting relationship. I want to be here for you when you have questions. I also strongly suggest that at least yearly together we review your financial status to see if any changes are in order. Stock market fluctuations and life events call for some type of response to keep you on the right course to attain your goals. No conflicts of interest regarding advisor compensationNo commissionsNo sales pressureNo third-party sales incentivesNo net worth or account minimums requiredNo long-term contracts or asset management required
Whether you’re thinking about retirement planning, investment recommendations, or a second opinion on the plan you already have, meet with me to see if I am a good match for what you are looking for. There is no cost for our first meeting so you risk nothing.... See More

Partner. Educate. Guide. These three words clearly articulate how we strive to serve as our clients' trusted advisors, helping grow and secure assets to provide financial opportunities and peace of mind. We take this mantra to heart within our own team, working closely together to share knowledge. We continue to expand our skills, and guide each other, following our core values of integrity, expertise and service.

In 1986, Rodney Wade founded the firm Wade and Associates, serving as an independent contractor to broker-dealer Waddell and Reed Financial Services. Realizing that his clients could be much better served through comprehensive advisory services rather than individual financial products, Rodney founded Wade Financial Advisory in 1992.

An active member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), Wade Financial Advisory, Inc. is an independent, fee-only Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). As such, we are committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We receive no commissions on the solutions we recommend, meaning that our advice is always based on your financial needs. As a fee-only advisory firm, the cost of our services is entirely dependent on your unique needs. Please contact us to discuss your individual account and needs.... See More

Joseph Alfonso, BA, CFP, ChFC, EA, RICP
Aegis Financial Advisory is a Portland Oregon and San Francisco Bay Area Fee-Only financial planner specializing in retirement planning for pre-retiree couples. We are experts in Social Security and retirement income planning and taxation. Speak to us about how we can help you fully enjoy your life in retirement free from the worry of ever running out of money. Financial Planning We believe that true financial planning is a process, not a one-time event. Life is dynamic and the financial plan must be constantly monitored and adjusted to ensure that you remain on track whatever changes may arise within your life or in the world at large. We advise continually and comprehensively in all key planning areas. Investment Management Once we understand your long term goals and have assessed your overall financial situation, we work with you to develop a prudent investment strategy. The objective of this strategy is to help you achieve your long term objectives while taking no more risk than necessary. We employ low cost, tax efficient investments when implementing your strategy. We are a Dimensional Funds advisor. Fee Our annual fee includes all of our financial planning and investment management services. It also includes ongoing consultation to address any new issues that may arise. This fee is fixed and is based on your net worth. We believe that our fee is reasonable, simple, and transparent and reflects the comprehensive nature of the services we offer. And by making our fee fixed you will not experience an increase during the fixed fee period regardless of fluctuations in the financial markets.
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Bill Oakes, CFP, EA
Services are offered on an hourly, as-needed, Fee-Only basis with no conflicts of interest. No products are sold, no commissions are generated. Objective, commission free financial advice is provided to everyday people. Comprehensive financial assessment addressing money management, insurance, retirement, education and estate goals is available. Also provided are focused, in-depth assessment for a specific aspect of an individual's financial life such as managing money, insurance plans, evaluating retirement goals, funding educational objectives or estate planning. Tax services include individual and business planning, preparation and representation. Taxpayers facing audits, collections and appeals may elect representation services.... See More

As your financial advisors, our first job is to help you protect your current position of wealth. Then we work with you to create a roadmap for the achievement and protection of your full narrative of wealth.

At Pacific Advisors, we go beyond providing ordinary financial guidance and investment services for businesses and individuals. Our team focuses on your unique needs; and then we design customized solutions to help meet those needs.

At Pacific Advisors, we believe what makes us stand out from the rest of the crowd is our:
1. Experience with high net-worth clients and their needs
2. Professional approach to financial planning
3. Organizational and personal integrity
4. Ability to employ technology to create a better experience
5. Team approach to service... See More

Steve Johnson, BA, CFP, MBA
Johnson Lyman Wealth Advisors is a fee-only, comprehensive financial planning firm and Registered Investment Adviser in Los Altos, California managing over $180 million for families, trusts, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Our minimum Wealth Management engagement fee is $2,500 per quarter. We invite you to contact us at or via email at for more information. Thank you.... See More

Robert Sullivan, BS, CFP
To serve the diverse needs of our clients we offer a variety of fee options: traditional assets under management as well as profit based. As a Multi-Family Office, all services are provided either in-house or through collaborative relationships: Investment Planning, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Tax Prep/Planning, Trustee Services, Assisting Children, Assisting Parents, Philanthropic Planning, Private Banking, Asset Protection, and Stewardship Consulting.... See More

Ford & Associates is a RIA ( Registered Investment Advisor ) specializing in Fee Only comprehensive Financial Advice and Investment Counsel. We have been in this business for over 31 years and a RIA since 1982. We advise on all areas of Financial planning; Articulation of one's financial goals; Income tax planning and strategies; Cost effective Insurance coverage; Estate planning analysis and coordination; and Investment portfolio structuring. We advise on budgeting and Retirement Planning. Our Investment advice includes Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, REITS, International Securities, Cash Equivalents and more. We have $60,000,000 under management with 30+ clients. Our strength is our Goals Ananysis, and our thoughtful, comprehensive approach to helping our clients reach their goals through the least risky manner possible.... See More

Fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services. Comprehensive financial plans, asset management and by-the-hour services available. We have no minimum required asset level and are happy to provide as-needed and project-based advice.

We have extensive experience dealing with self-employed and partially self-employed people (including physicians and university professors who may have regular employment as well as self-employment), with couple's issues and helping couples communicate about money, with self-directed investing, tax management, estate planning, risk management and general financial planning.

We are dedicated to the proposition that everyone should be able to get unbiased and fair advice, and get full value for their money whether it's paying for planning or the investments themselves.... See More

Nicholas Rugh, BS, CRPC, MS
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Rugh Financial is an independent, fee-only, financial planning firm in Palo Alto, CA. Rugh Financial provides services in the area of comprehensive financial planning primarily for pre-retirement individuals, couples and families. Rugh Financial believes in the tenets of Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation. Rugh Financial is particularly sensitive to providing prudent and efficient planning and investment strategies for his clients to maximize their opportunities to achieve financial success. Major areas of focus in the financial planning process are:
Investment Management
Retirement Planning
Risk Management
Tax Planning
Estate Planning... See More

Walter Romatowski, CFP, CMA, MBA
We offer "Fee-Only" Financial Advice and Investment Management to people from all walks of life. So, whether you are just starting out, in the midst of building for a brighter future, or seeking to preserve and enjoy the wealth you've already accumulated, Castellan Financial Advisors stands ready to serve you. We do not require account balance or personal income minimums. Please check out our website for more details, and contact us to schedule your complimentary "Get Acquainted Meeting".... See More