I cannot say enough positive things about Michael Dilella at Financial Counseling Center. Working…read morewith Michael has been one of the most valuable decisions I've made for my financial well-being. From the very beginning, Michael took the time to truly understand my goals, concerns, and overall financial picture. He doesn't just give advice -- he educates. He has an incredible ability to explain complex financial concepts in a clear, approachable way that actually makes you feel confident and empowered rather than overwhelmed. I've learned so much through our work together, and I now feel far more informed and in control of my financial decisions because of him. What truly sets Michael apart is how much he genuinely cares about his clients. It's obvious that this isn't "just a job" to him. He is incredibly hardworking, detail-oriented, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure nothing is overlooked. He is thoughtful with his recommendations, patient with questions, and consistently proactive in offering guidance and insights that are tailored specifically to my situation. Michael has been a trusted advisor through important decisions, and I always feel confident knowing I have someone so knowledgeable and dedicated in my corner. He follows up, checks in, and makes himself available -- which speaks volumes about his commitment to the people he works with. You never feel rushed or like just another client; you feel truly supported. If you are looking for a financial advisor who is not only extremely knowledgeable, but also honest, hardworking, and deeply invested in helping you succeed, I wholeheartedly recommend Michael Dilella and the team at Financial Counseling Center. Working with him has been an absolute game-changer for me

Feeling financially stuck? Overwhelmed with credit card debt? High interest rate loans…read moresuffocating any progress? Insomnia? 6 months ago I was staying up all night worried about my family's financial future. I felt like I was going to have a heart attack or stroke from the stress. So, how did we get to this point? Business was affected by Covid. My wife was laid off so our income was slashed in half. Started racking up credit card debt. Paying the minimum. Then, there was the financial burden of taking care of elderly parents. I tried debt consolidation but it would take multiple years to pay down the overwhelming mountain of debt compounding like a pounding headache of misery. I felt trapped in a circle of debt, barely getting by month to month with cost of living going up. Then I met with Michael to pick his brain and discuss my options. Our best strategy was to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy. To get a fresh start. This was the best choice for us. Highly recommend talking to Michael and Tamara to just review your options. Worst case at least you will have some clarity of what solutions are out there. Michael held our hands and walked us through everything. Tamara does most of the heavy lifting. She is amazing. Much respect to Tamara's patience and diligence. She told us exactly what was necessary to file so the process was easy and smooth. I spent many hours to get all my docs in order per her request. So, dont be lazy and get your stuff in order. John is the confident lawyer. Straight shooter. Decades of experience with the trustees. Highly recommend a lawyer to file instead of trying to do it yourself. 4 months later. Discharged over $200K of debt. Now I can sleep at night like a baby. Thank you so much to FCC. I feel like I got a second chance. God bless America for having a system that allows qualified debtors to get a "fresh start". Much gratitude.

Lisa is brilliant! She helped me reduce my debt and still enjoy my life. I will forever be grateful…read moreto her.

My husband and I HIGHLY recommend Lisa! The relief we currently feel about our finances would not…read morehave been possible without her. We moved across the country, and as a newly married couple, we realized we had very different financial views. Online budgeting tools and apps had never worked for either of us separately in the past. It was causing a great deal of stress, and we wanted to get on the same page ASAP before we were in any financial trouble. We started seeing her in person August 2019, and had our last session with her in November 2020 (through Zoom of course)- so over a year! She was a perfect fit. Lisa helped us get a clear picture of how our money was being spent. She taught us how to use that knowledge to understand and manage our financial situation. Our sessions spanned across several areas- some of which included: personal finance, emotions and beliefs related to money and spending, planning for a buying a house, and even relationship coaching. We were also very impressed by how much she knows about regulations, tax law, and mortgages. It was very obvious she cared about us and wanted us to succeed with our hopes and goals. The relationship was a two-way street; the 3 of us worked together versus her just spewing advice and information at us. She never missed an appointment, was always on time and prepared, and an absolute pleasure to work with. We miss our sessions with her! But she gave us all the tools we need to continue this journey on our own. Thank you so much :) Kristen & John

Working with Michelle has been truly transformative for me and my husband. Over the course of six…read morethoughtful and intentional sessions, she helped strengthen not only our finances, but also our mindset and confidence around money. With each meeting, we made meaningful progress. Michelle helped us see clearly where our spending was going and guided us in creating a realistic, sustainable budget that still allows us to enjoy our lives while saving toward our biggest goal--purchasing our dream home. What once felt far off now feels achievable much sooner than we expected. Perhaps the most valuable part of the experience was the confidence and clarity Michelle helped us build as a couple. Our conversations around finances are now more productive, aligned, and positive than ever before. We're only a week out from our final session, and already feel the impact of the work we did together. I'm excited to look back in 3 months, 6 months, and a year from now and see how far we've come thanks to Michelle's guidance. I can't recommend her highly enough.

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.

Working with Kyle Clark has been a standout experience from start to finish…read more After a deeply frustrating experience with another financial advisor program, I was cautious about starting over, but working with Kyle has been a complete 180. From the start, Kyle was thorough and patient. He walked me through transferring all of my existing funds, helped me establish clear savings goals, and gave me concrete, actionable guidance I could actually act on. What impressed me most was his timing: all of this unfolded during a period of significant personal transition for me, and he handled every step with professionalism and calm. The results have spoken for themselves. My portfolio has reached record highs, and for the first time, I genuinely feel in control of my financial future. If you're looking for an advisor who is competent and steady under pressure, I can't recommend Kyle highly enough!

Been with GK since Day 1. Best financial decision I ever made was to believe in Danilo Kawasaki. My…read morekids and grandkids will be grateful for that decision someday!

David Rae is not only my Certified Financial Planner and Accredited Investment Fiduciary, and has…read morebeen for over 6 years, we are members of the same BNI networking chapter. which he founded. I would also point out that the majority of our members are his clients, which, in its self, is a sterling recommendation. He calls himself the "Fun Financial Planner," and that he is, but he is also a charming, kind and considerate human being who cares very much about each one of his clients and their financial future. If you're looking for someone you can talk to and who will listen and give you the kind of advice that you can understand and count on, then you should look no further than DRM Wealth Management LLC -- David's company.

I worked for a University where I took advantage of the auto-savings 403(b) account. When I left…read morecampus life to start a home-based business I rolled my small savings into an IRA with another financial advisor who wouldn't return calls when I noticed my tiny IRA going into the toilet. In July of this year I turned my IRA over to David Rae, and also set-up a savings plan and I'm happy to report an 8% return in just a few short months. This guy knows what he's doing. As a result of my phone meeting with him today I'm going to open another savings account to grow my Queendom to even greater heights! David Rae tells me that my interests (literally and figuratively!) are his interests and I believe him. My net worth has increased because of his financial acumen, and my trust for his good work continues to grow as well.

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!

I was searching for honest and trustworthy financial advise. I feel like I more than found it with…read moreLaurel Terrace Finance. Lysa is patient and straightforward. Fairly priced. She takes the time to understand your particular circumstances and truly seems to have your best interest in mind. I feel like I've gained a true asset in having her guidance.

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.

Met Sam at a WLA class on social security Medicare. I was very impressed by his knowledge so my…read morehusband and I booked an (free) appointment with him for retirement advice. We had been talking to 2 other advisors also, but Sam really got into the numbers and walked us through it all We have met with him quarterly, and each time I come away feeling so much better about the life changes we are making. Thanks Sam!

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.

Marina saved me this tax season. I had the same tax guy for 20 years and he retired unexpectedly so…read moreI had to find someone fast. I reached out to ACap a few days before my taxes were due and she helped me in a matter of hours. I'm very grateful to ACap and will continue to use and refer them.

All the staff are professional and friendly, and I am satisfied with my tax reporting.read more

After reading lot of positive Yelp reviews, my husband and I booked an initial consultation for our…read moreyearly taxes. My husband is a musician who does lots of gig/freelance work and we wanted to get professional eyes on our taxes as our situation has become more complex. We had an intro call with Sandy who assured us she could help with our situation. We then decided to take the next step and provided all of our documents within their portal on March 3rd. After submitting we heard nothing back from them for weeks and so we called towards the end of the month to check in. When we did this they only then started asking us for additional documents and wanted us to reformat all profits and losses within their specific document formats despite us already providing these 4 weeks prior in our own format. We asked them if they could just use our existing documents and they said that would be an additional bookkeeper service of $300. At this point we were very frustrated that they took an entire month to tell us all of this after we submitted initial documents. We ended up filing with an alternative.

My husband and I were looking for a financial advisor after years and years of trying to manage it…read moreon our own. We needed someone we could trust, that can help organize our finances, set up some estate planning, and overall improve our financial literacy. We're so happy to have found Impact Fiduciary and to work with Chris whose always made sure we are set up for success. He's extremely knowledgable and patient in walking us through what financial decisions need to be made, and exactly what we sign up for as we look into certain investments. He's great at keeping up with us, even when we tend to lose sight of our goals or meetings. We've been fortunate to see a lot of growth after working with Chris, and it's assuring knowing we're investing with those who have similar values as us. Looking forward to working with them for years to come!

Before working with Chris, I wasn't sure whether a secure financial future was something I could…read morerealistically achieve. I read books, watched online videos, and tried to piece things together on my own, but without real‑life guidance, I always felt uncertain and overwhelmed. Over the past year, Chris has completely changed that experience for me, and I can't overstate how optimistic I now feel about my financial future. Our meetings never feel rushed, and Chris gives me the space to ask questions and talk through my concerns without ever making me feel judged. He takes the time to truly understand our financial situation, and he approaches every conversation with a pleasant, sociable energy that immediately puts me at ease. What I appreciate most is how encouraging and empowering he is. He helps me understand why certain choices matter and how they fit into the bigger picture. He regularly walks us through different possible outcomes based on our evolving goals and plans, which makes the future feel less intimidating and far more within reach. Chris combines expertise with genuine care in a way that's rare to find. If you're looking for someone who listens, supports, and guides you with patience and clarity, he's the person you want in your corner.