I was referred to ACap by a trusted friend and I just have to rave about my experience with Ara and…read morehis team. Their financial planning process is so in-depth that I referred to it as "financial therapy." It allows you to get everything out on the table so ACap can provide you with a 360 degree view of your financial health. The "what" is there along with the "so what" empowering you to make better financial and general life decisions. I'm looking forward to continuing my partnership with ACap as I'm confident that they can help my family achieve our financial goals. Thanks, Ara & Tamia!

I don't leave reviews but I have to in this case. I was referred to ACap by a true friend. After…read morespeaking with Ara, I cannot begin to describe the hybrid feelings of safety, gratitude and confidence. Safety as in ACap is a place where you will be safe financially. Gratitude in that I feel treated like a family member. And confidence that my ongoing financial literacy and growth as an investor is headed in the right direction. You need to be prepared and don't waste time. If you are, then ACap will provide you with a true partner that will help you grow financially.

I decided to see Lysa after having her website bookmarked for months. I am in my late 20's and have…read morea master's degree. I make above average income for my age bracket but that didn't matter. I was spending more than I earned and couldn't quite figure out how to stop. I kept track and limited spending on clothes, trips, upgrading phone... But I still wasn't making it to the end of the month without using my CC. I didn't understand why this was so difficult. My parents kept saying, "just spend less than you earn" but I couldn't figure out what that looked like without living a life where all my money went to bills and I never saw happy-hour again. I'd do that for a while and then be miserable and binge spend for a month and be back in the cycle. I'd read financial blogs but it never taught me the skills I needed or the steps that fit my specific finances. Lysa was invaluable! She never made me feel ashamed of my debt - which I was very fearful about. She helped me set up appropriate weekly spending amounts and over a few months we scaled it back. It was functional, I could still get my hair done and go out to eat 2/wk. She taught me how to examine my finances for non-essentials, to examine my investments to determine if they fit my goals, to set goals & save for them, and to prepare for my retirement. I have now paid off 1 credit card and am on my way with another. It initially seemed counter-intuitive to pay someone to help me get out of debt but honestly there is NO way I'd be able to do it as effectively or quickly on my own. It's my best investment to date. I try to tell everyone I know to go work with her but they may have to bookmark it like I did until they are ready. It's not magic. It takes work! BUT the accountability, support, and knowledge from Lysa makes it completely possible.

This was our first time using a fee-based financial planner and we're so happy we found Lysa. It's…read morebeen a fantastic experience and so worth the money. Lysa helped us get all our current finances in order, plus we now have a great game plan for both our short term and long term financial goals (college, home, retirement, etc.). The "homework" she gave us between sessions involved tracking expenses and setting up new accounts, and she made it all so easy. And on top of all the helpful advice she provided for our personal situation, she also gave us amazing referrals for another family member needing some tax and medical insurance advice. Highly recommend!

Brett Sifling of Gerber Kawasaki recommended transferring my investments languishing in other…read morecompanies to more profitable companies. His expertise increased my wealth by at least 60%. I do not need to worry about having sufficient money to fund my lifestyle or to gift my children and grandchildren. I am grateful. Ola B.

One of the only places I've found that is friendly for early investors. Robby is the best.read more

Alec P. Tuckman was very knowledgeable with the information. He was able to talk me out of…read morepotentially unwise financial decisions but and giving me great advice for my situation and my goals. He was also very flexible at rescheduling when I became ill during the time of our first appointment. Will definitely recommmend!

Alec was very quick to respond and willing to answer my questions, no matter how basic they were!…read moreHe gave great applicable advice during a brief phone call. He is very quick and seems to be knowledgable, I would definitely recommend reaching out for his perspective and advice!

Taxes are one of those things in life that are unfortunate but unavoidable…read more That doesn't mean you should make assessing and paying your taxes any more painful of a process than necessary. My situation changed seemingly overnight and I needed someone who not only knew what they were doing but they were actually a decent human being and responsive. I had lots of tax related questions to figure out. PACIFIC TAXES & INVESTMENTS, under Jai's guidance, helped me immensely in a year where I was beyond stressed. He's knowledgeable, reliable and extremely helpful. And helped saved me money wherever possible! It's a relief to be able to count on someone as talented and valuable as Jai. Highest recommendation for PACIFIC TAXES & INVESTMENTS. You will be glad you made a change.

Jai helped with correcting my tax submittals after another tax preparer falsified information in an…read moreattempt to get larger sums back. The result was a mess and I was left dealing with the fallout for those actions. Jai heard everything and worked to ensure that my taxes would be correctly adjusted so I wouldn't experience any of the consequences for actions done by another. He was responsive, worked around scheduling, and understood that I didn't make a lot, so he took a decrease to ensure I was satisfied. Needless to say, I will be going to him in the future for anything tax related.

Let me start my review by saying - if in doubt, don't be! Fix your credit is hands down a life line…read moreof a new life. In this economy we all are struggling to find our way. While struggle? Fix you credit can make your world a bit more simpler by rebuilding your credit to gain a lot more dollar of your hard earn money. Everyone struggles, we all make mistakes. Hardship is real, but fix your credit gives you back a chance of a new beginning. Don't stress the mess of your credit - let fix your credit get you back to YOU! Sandra and her team are beyond knowledgeable. Let their expertise help you gain what you already work so hard for. I highly recommend - you have nothing to lose but GAIN!!!!

Sandra and team are amazing! They have helped me increase my and my husband credit score…read moretremendously. Sandra and team are hardworking and have exceptional customer service. I am very grateful for Sandra and team! Top communication great work and amazing personality! Sandra goes beyond and provide great connections! We were able to sell our home because of her reference! We would have never been able to without the hard work! And with our credit score increasing so great, we are able to move into a new home! We are beyond grateful and blessed to have an amazing team! Highly recommend!

I started working with Michelle 3 years ago under stressful conditions. My biggest takeaway was…read moreher encouragement, advice, and hope toward my then circumstances. She was kind and thorough in her coaching, and I give her my highest recommendation for helping see an accurate financial picture. Call her!

When we first reached out to Michelle, my wife and I were feeling lost and honestly a bit desperate…read moreto get control of our finances. Living paycheck to paycheck--despite having solid incomes and no kids--was frustrating and stressful. We initially expected to walk away with a simple budget. What we got was so much more. Michelle didn't just organize our numbers--she gave us clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. She removed the fear we had around money and replaced it with a real plan and direction. More importantly, she set us up for long-term success and a stronger financial future. We truly can't recommend her enough.

As a prospective customer, I interviewed about four attorneys. Sanaz was hands-down the best…read morechoice! Other attorneys spoke as if their approach might not necessarily yield my desired result. While there there are almost no guarantees in life, I can say that Sanaz is the right choice. Seemed like other attorneys weren't sure who they were working for, while Sanaz not only provided reassurance in consultation, but delivered a great result. She has a dedicated team of staff who are terrific. Her process crosses every t and dots every i. I encourage you to give Sanaz a call before you make a decision.

I am so grateful I was referred to Sanaz Bereliani. This review is a year overdue because I was in…read morethe Eaton Fire...but I gotta make the time to give thanks before the year is up!!! From the start, Sanaz assessed my situation and addressed my concerns. Once she determined my case could stand on solid ground, she gave me clear directives on what to do and what not to do. I followed these and I felt empowered. Next, I went to work with Chris Ugarteche to prepare my paperwork. I initially filled some of the paperwork out incorrectly and Chris immediately caught this and gave me guidance. Chris has incredible patience, communication, and he knows his stuff inside out. He saw me through this novel experience with empathy. When I appeared before the judge via Zoom, I was at peace knowing that all the i's were dotted and all the t's were crossed. My case was resolved seamlessly. I only wish I had done it sooner. Sanaz's practice is busy. There were some days where I craved an update so I proactively emailed. Sanaz and Chris always responded to me quickly. I could not ask for more. Thank you Sanaz and Chris for the meaningful and life-changing work you so expertly do!

Very happy and I didn't think the company will get my score up this high. From 529 to 801. Took 4…read moremonths but that was unreal. The debts he did for me were pretty big and I didn't even ask them to do it. Great credit repair company will recommend for sure I think they are honest and a fair price.

Very happy here. Didn't trust it at first but they gave me the right moves to make and paperwork to…read morehelp my situation. My score jumped so unexpectedly high to 803. I have major respect for the owner and the way they treat the customer service. - following up every two months or less - attorney consultation for free - cheap prices(surprisingly) - helpful employees as well.

I had an in depth meeting with Sam Rad yesterday and I feel compelled to write a review to reflect…read moremy experience. With regards to seeking advice from a financial advisor, the most important aspect to me is trust. I have found that Sam is someone that has a very high level of trust and truly cares about helping other people. I had been scheduling meetings and doing research; Sam was the first to respond and he always held himself to a very high level of professionalism. I, myself, am a CPA, and I found that Sam was very knowledgeable. I look forward to working with Sam because I truly believe that Sam puts his clients' needs first, giving honest, insightful, advice in a manner that is easy understood by someone that does not have a degree in finance. Thank you, Sam.

Not sure if Sam is still practicing- he seemed to know his business, but after losing a significant…read moresum of money for us on a bad investment (ended up being a real estate ponzi scheme) he left the country and went to Mexico- Not making any part of this up- and we could not get ahold of him. We have a new advisor now- finally someone from his "office" called us but it was a really bad experience overall.