Autumn made time to listen to my concerns about my current investments and make some concrete…read morerecommendations that I could act on. I liked that she works on an hourly basis and doesn't sell investments products or take any percentage. She was kind, very open, and transparent about what her investing orientation was. She even suggested that she might be too conservative for my style. So depending on what you needs are, I think Autumn might be just the perfect advisor.

Having seen 3 financial advisors meeting Autumn was a joy and a privilege…read more Financial Advisor: #1 is a highly rated SF independent consultant that wanted $4k for a full life plan. I respected her but didn't want a full on $4k plan (really?) or did she respect my concern about the current market? No. I'm glad I left her because I still have my savings. #2 was a firm in downtown Berkeley who DIDN'T TELL ME they we're actually NOT independent (if you don't understand that last sentence go Google that before proceeding with any investments). #3 was a lovely women owned firm that ran the many tens of thousands of scenereros and said 'invest here.' Well, I don't want to, yet. And yes, thank you now please pay our $2k fee. Then I met Autumn. She's like an old friend who has your back, could care less about anything other than your well being, or thinking she has all the answers ... but what answers she has she's clear what apply to me and my situation. And she charges hourly (and I'm sure will quote you if you want X done). Since financial projecting is a math-guessing-game I like that I have a moderate, smart, kind, advisor who respects my concerns, watches out for me, and is fun to talk to. Plus she was referred to me by people smarter than me that I respect! There are a lot of people in finance who are full of themselves and it feels like you're going to the principal's office ... with Autumn I really feel like I'm with my really smart friend who cares about me not cooking my own a** when it comes to where I invest (and has given me GREAT advice so far).

After experiencing Shelly's care for my needs in my retirement I realize that I can recommend…read moreShelly to anyone! Her attention to my needs is very high and articulate and I could not appreciate it more.

From the owner: During these uncertain times, we're here for you - ready to listen, support and navigate this…read moretogether. We care about your physical health and your financial health. Please reach out and see how we can help you. Edward Jones is an investment firm that believes your financial goals deserve a face to face conversation. We can help you prepare for retirement, save for education and be a tax-smart investor.

I recently took a class offered by this company through Santa Rosa Junior College. No sales pitch,…read more fully transparent, just out to teach people a little about investing in later years . Boy, do they know their stuff, I learned so much about retirement strategies in this class. Really knowledgeable honest people.

My wife and I own a business and some real estate and want to retire in a few years. Brian and his…read moreteam met with us and quickly shifted these investments down to the key metrics to help chart a course to retire at our present lifestyle. There were no strings attached...Brian is a certified financial planner and uses 'state of the art' technology to quickly determine best and worst outcomes considering our tolerance for risk. Very impressive...plan to make them part of our professional advisors.

I've had the pleasure of working with Jason Diaz and Oculus Financial Group for over a year now. He…read moreand his staff have helped my family with everything from our Estate Planning issues to the management of our portfolios. He takes his time and explains the intricacies of the markets in layman's terms. His staff is attentive and very responsive when we've had questions or needed additional paperwork completed. Thanks Jason, Nikki and the rest of Oculus' staff!

Jason Diaz has been my financial advisor for several years now. He has always gone above and beyond…read moreto make sure I understand all the intricacies of my portfolio and what I need to be confident in my retirement planning. When he started Oculus Financial I was happy to move my assets with him. He works hard for his clients and does not take their trust in him or his company lightly. He treats treats all with the same care and respect .

Has been our account for over 30 years. Personable.Reliable and honest answers to any questions. Is…read moretrustworthy too.

There are a lot of CPAs in town so why this one? They are…read morethorough, fair, educated, prepared and take the time to walk you through your taxes. I would not hesitate to send any one to them for assistance. Don't hesitate. Go to them for your taxes

Will I ever be financially independent? If so, when?…read moreHow can I make that happen sooner? Mark Zaifman at Spiritus was the first person out of three attempts who answered my questions with a clear explanation and without pushing a product. After helping me to define financial independence and assessing where I was, Mark drafted a plan, which we revised together. That plan provides me with a map for getting where I want to go. Mark made it clear that the plan is dynamic and that he'll stay the course with me. I have a ways to go, but I feel confident about achieving the goal. I'm grateful for the peace of mind. Jackson P Licensed Clinical Psychologist Washington DC

From the owner: Spiritus Financial provides fee-only comprehensive financial planning. Whether you are just…read morebeginning the financial planning process, seeking objective independent investment advice or starting to plan for your golden years, we can help. We guide you in preparing for a sound financial future - and peace of mind.

I specifically worked with Amie…read more 15/10 recommendation. The first time we spoke, around a year and a half ago, Amie (gently) turned me away and shared her free PDF as a resource to get a better handle on my finances before I paid for her services. I feel like most places would have taken my money and not have put my best interest first so that was really surprising and honestly, solidified my interest in working with her. She has a really good character! A couple of months ago, we met for the second time and I had paid off all of my debt and had an emergency savings, so we agreed to move forward with the final call & financial plan! I feel a lot more confident about retirement and that I'm making the right choices with my money. Amie is very kind and straightforward, and also happy to answer any questions! I am 25 so I had a lot of questions haha. My only regret is that I did not know about a financial planner when I was younger. Had I had seen Amie at age 20 or 21 I feel like I would be in an even better financial situation. Again, I highly recommend Amie and can only imagine that the others who work at Lulafinancial are just as great!

I've known Amie for years as a performer, and after discovering they were also a professional…read morefinancial adviser, I jumped at the chance to meet with them. I've worked the last 15 years as a professional freelance musician and teaching artist, and had never met with a financial adviser, so I came in quite nervous, though eager to learn. Within minutes of our first session, she laid out some excellent core tenets for me to follow, assessed my financial situation, was realistic and transparent, suggested several easy steps for me to start. She did all this while being supportive and encouraging - allowing me space to drop any guilt or shame for having "started late" on things like building retirement savings and investments. She was professional, knowledgeable, kind, and followed up immediately with a write-up with action items for me. Needless to say, I feel infinitely more confident and clear on next steps, and I'm excited to continue working with her. Do yourself a favor and hire Amie for a financial planning meeting! It's one of the most important steps I took in adulthood and you won't be sorry.

Poor communication and poor follow up…read more We looked into a loan program through this office and while the initial contact was good, after they received all our information, communication fell short. Very disappointing.

Growing weary of both our separation from other family members, the long commutes between…read morehouseholds, and the busyness of the city, my wife had a vision to move she and I, our two daughters, our two cats, and my wife's parents to a plot of land in the country. But in order to do so, we had to embark upon a seemingly impossible journey, one that involved finding a place we could afford, then putting in an offer by consolidating the finances, bank statements, and credit scores of 4 adult's living in two separate households, then packing up and moving out of our houses, then staging and selling those two houses in two separate cities to buy the new place. I must admit, the whole experience seemed crazy confusing and downright overwhelming, causing me to oscillate through a rainbow spectrum of emotions, a spectrum of emotions anchored by terror on one side and numbness on the other. But there, in the eye of the storm, stood Brent Blaustein and his team. Their willingness to clearly and patiently explain the overall structure of the financing needed while providing clear lists and gentle reminders of all that was still needed allowed me to relax, take a breath, remember the bigger picture, then, refreshed, ground and face the next task at hand. With the help of Brent and his team, we fulfilled my wife's vision: we got the financing we needed, moved into our new home 3 months ago, and couldn't be happier. Goodbye nuclear family! Hello family compound! Thank you Brent and Ashly!

I met with Benjamin because I had a specific tax planning question and was exploring the idea of…read moreworking with an advisor. He took the time to ask questions and understand my situation and my needs He basically said "you don't need me, but go talk to my accountant." No sales pitch, just straightforward advice. None of that gut feeling you get when someone is trying to sell you something that you don't understand or don't think you need but you go along with anyway because they're the "expert." Benjamin will be my first call whenever I do need a financial planner.

Seriously, it is time to fire your financial advisor if they are charging a percentage of your…read moreassets. You deserve a fiduciary who is focused on your needs, not their ongoing cut. I started working with Benjamin after a major life setback and felt completely lost. He grabbed my hand and helped me take the financial steps I needed to regain control of my future. He is kind, compassionate, and truly encouraging. He helped me make important adjustments to my finances that I should have made years ago. What I appreciate most is that he does not overcomplicate things to make you feel dependent on him. His goal is to educate his clients so they can take the reins themselves.