As a Customer Insights Researcher for a large financial services firm, I knew long ago that I fell…read moreinto that segment of people who needed help managing toward my financial goals - I just simply did not want to wade through all of the complexity of investing and take the time to learn everything necessary to make sound decisions. And so for TWO YEARS I interviewed prospective financial advisers but for a variety of reasons could never quite pull the trigger. That is, until I learned that Joe Harrison was forming his own financial advisory firm. Hallelujah! Finally, someone I could trust implicitly to act in my best interest and understand the complexity and uniqueness of my particular life context. Make an appointment with Joe and experience for yourself his deep knowledge of the financial services space and investing options coupled with his excellent listening skills. The result is a customized financial plan that will have both the right and left hemispheres of your brain buzzing with happiness. For me, overwhelm and anxiety is replaced with peace of mind and I am so happy that I found the right person, Joe Harrison, to help me achieve my financial goals.

This review is very late, I actually thought I left one about a year ago. I am really happy I…read morefound Joe. After meeting with him for just 1 hour, we had a specific plan to take control of our financial future. He was engaging and had a ton of good ideas. Working with Joe was easy and absolutely worth it. I highly recommend him. Joe gave us a simple plan that helped us focus our financial resources which helped reduce our taxes and also provide for a more stable future.

I can't say enough good things about Sabrina. I had been managing our own investments for about 15…read moreyears when I met Sabrina. During that time I had seen our investments grow, but not as much as I thought they should. It was around 2001 that I met Sabrina and decided I would see what a professional could do us. We were amazed! For the first time I began to see steady, consist growth. The amount I was paying in fees was a small fraction of what we were seeing in growth. And during the recession, when others I knew were seeing their investments cut in half, we lost very little. And what we did loose, was more that made up for by 2010 To say Sabrina is a wonderful financial planner is an understatement. If you what to start seeing real gains in your investments, like we did, I highly recommend you give her a call and talk to her.

Sabrina is simply a wonderful financial planner who has spent the better part of 15 years…read moreperfecting her craft. One of the most important things you will learn about Sabrina is that she actually manages your portfolio and watches out for your best interests. I have had financial planners in the past who never even bothered calling me during the course of a year. My wife and I have been with Sabrina since her early days and I can say from the bottom of my heart, she is awesome! Knowledgeable, friendly, caring and kind. You can't go wrong with choosing Sabrina Julian Investment Services.

Very pleased with the tax return service provided by Joe Wu and his firm. Submitting data was…read moreclearly explained and easy to follow. Everything was handled on-line, efficiently. Looking forward to a good working relationship in the future.

This is the third year Joe has helped prepare my taxes and each time the process has been…read morecompletely stress free. He is on top of his work and I truly recommend him to anyone I come across. Thank you Joe, for being great at what you do!

We scheduled a zoom call with Gary for some advice and to determine if we should use his services…read more He answered all our questions open and honestly, guiding us in the right direction. If the need arises to use a CPA in the future, I wouldn't hesitate to call Gary again. Thank you for your advice, Gary!

Gary was very professional and very helpful. Went over and beyond my expectations…read more Gave really great advice and took his time to explain it well. Would recommend!

My husband and I have been working with Evor and Johnny for 4 years now and couldn't be happier. We…read morefound them through a website that listed fee-only financial management firm. This appealed to us because we were looking to hire someone who would manage our investments according to what would be best for US, not where they would get the most commissions. I don't like dealing with accounting stuff and was dreading the process before our initial appointment, but they ended up making it fun for us, yes, FUN! We did some exercises that helped us define what kind of a life and future we wanted, where we saw ourselves and the process from there was pretty easy. Evor and Johnny exceeded our expectations as far as the services they provided. We were expecting someone to manage our accounts, but they went over our trust documents, disability insurance, taxes, and had great referrals to the best of people in all those areas. What I like most about working with Evor and Johnny is that they are very pleasant to deal with, easy to get ahold of and answer any questions you may have, personable, transparent, have high level of integrity, and truly care about your personal goals and future. I have been recommending them to friends and family and anyone looking for a trustworthy financial advisor.

Evor's services are great! Read my story below:…read more I met Evor doing a small construction project at his home years ago. I found out what he did for a living and we ended up talking about my investments. I could tell immediatly he was on his game. I had a hodge podge group of investments new and old both, brokerage, IRAs, Roth's, etc. that just ended up in a box - unwatched. Even though I dreaded changing all the accounts over, Evor made the process seamless! He filled out ALL the forms, made all the calls, gave me my tax info, all I had to do was sign the forms... Now I have the peace that he is taking care and watching my investments. He emails or calls me when he feels we should move money from one sector to the next, sends out an informative news letter AND I now get all my investment info in one nice package that is easy to understand. To top it off the fees he charges are very resonable. I would highly recommend his services.

As someone who uses Yelp a lot, I don't hand out 5-star reviews lightly, but Christine Teh…read moreabsolutely earned this one. I reached out because I'm working hard, but still not seeing enough in my paycheck to get ahead. Christine immediately spotted things I completely overlooked, including helping me adjust my dependents correctly, which honestly made a noticeable difference in my overall paycheck. That alone took a huge amount of stress off my shoulders. What I appreciated most was how professional and down-to-earth she was throughout the whole process. No pressure, no talking down to me, no "finance influencer" gimmicks. She explained everything clearly and gave practical advice that actually applies to real life. She also helped me focus on budgeting in a way that finally clicked for me. Not restrictive. Not unrealistic. Just smart habits and structure that made me feel more in control of my finances, rather than constantly reacting to bills and expenses. You can tell Christine genuinely cares about helping people improve their situation, not just selling a service. She's knowledgeable, patient, professional, and easy to talk to, which makes a huge difference when discussing personal finances. If you're trying to improve your finances, better organize your budget, or simply understand where your money is really going, I highly recommend hiring Christine Teh. Definitely a well-earned 5 stars from me.

I have met with Christine Teh three times now. As a math teacher and professional, I have always…read morefelt a bit of shame and embarrassment about not being able to get a handle on taxes and finances. Christine was so encouraging. She took the mystery out of all the mess and gave me the confidence to take ownership of my finances. I always felt safe to ask any question, and she always answered in a way I could understand. This coaching experience has been life-changing! I cannot speak highly enough of Christine Teh and the invaluable financial guidance she has provided.

We have been Edward Jones clients for an over 30 years but recently moved our account to Umberto's…read moreoffice. We have been very impressed with the time he has spent getting to know us and he has been on the ball with his recommendations, watching the market, and communicating with us. We were going to split our family members' accounts between Edward Jones offices to see who was the best fit but my adult kid had a great phone experience with Patty at the front desk so we are all moving together.

Umberto is a wonderful financial advisor. Trustworthy, savvy and has my best interests in mind. I…read morehadn't ever found anyone I wanted to work with until him. Highly recommend!

A huge thank you to Richard and his team for helping me out. I had made financial mistakes while I…read morewas younger, and Richard was very direct/transparent while guiding me through making plans to iron everything out. It was nice to be able to work together to address my concerns, and I appreciate how open and flexible Roundleaf has been for me. There was a time period where I was very overwhelmed and confused in the process, and a tip I have would be to not hesitate in asking ask Roundleaf to slow things down and explain everything thoroughly. I had to educate myself on things I didn't know about, and it took a while to learn that that was okay. The Roundleaf team was always available to answer questions, and they were very good about following up/staying on top of processes. Looking forward to more growth, and I'm very glad to have Roundleaf's support along the way!

I just started my journey with round leaf but feeling blessed that I now how support and…read morereassurances that my financial standing and credit score can get better!!!

My husband and I became clients at Dragon in 2011 and we met Alfred in 2013, in the midst of an…read moreout-of-state property sale (title in my name). The realtor was giving me grief about his fees during closing and this was my first big financial transaction. I was basically on the verge of tears when I called Alfred and he never flinched- we immediately got on a conference call with the realtor and Alfred didn't take any if's, and's, or but's. I don't think the realtor knew what hit him. We have absolutely trusted Alfred with anything and everything since that day and he's never disappointed. We trust him completely. He is absolutely 110% "invested" in our client-advisor relationship. He's really been a voice of calm and reason whenever we're tempted to make "emotional" financial decisions. It's hard talking money with a spouse, but Alfred knows how to talk to both of us and get us on the same page. It feels like a team and we feel lucky to have him on it! We'd highly recommend Alfred and Dragon to anyone ready to make some financial plans or has a pending financial decision, who wants someone with experience and who cares.

My biggest annoyance with Mercer is that their portal support is only open until 2 PM Pacific time,…read moreMonday through Friday. This is an easy, probably not very expensive fix. The quality of your service will depend on your specific financial advisor and their support. If you have an inattentive advisor, you should request an alternate.

Denisen Hartlove at Dudum Real Estate helped our family sell a property in Pittsburg/Bay Point, and…read moreoverall we had a positive experience working with her. She is knowledgeable about the local market, warm-natured in her approach, and committed to representing her clients' best interests. Denisen provided thoughtful guidance on pricing strategy, and she handled final negotiations confidently once the property had an offer. She was transparent throughout the process and helped us think through decisions in a clear way, which we really appreciated. There were moments when faster response times and more proactive follow-ups would have been helpful in our situation. I also will suggest she develop a broader set of house-prep resources to make the readiness phase of the sale easier for sellers like us. That said, Denisen ultimately delivered a successful offer within just 4 days of listing and remained steady and supportive throughout. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy agent in her area of service.

We had a fabulous experience working with Denisen when buying a condo in Walnut Creek. Working from…read moreout of state, we had the twin challenges of learning the local market and touring only during brief visits. Denisen was unfailingly helpful throughout and has kept up her support even after the purchase. Plus, her sense of humor made the whole process feel fun. As experienced buyers, we know she's a rare bird and don't hesitate to recommend working with her.