Giving 1 because can't give zero. Never ever work with Celeste Basuino. If you have money to burn,…read moreburn it. That's still better than investing with Basunio. They talk down, typical trade commission is 2700$, and downright unprofessional. There is a reason she has not claimed this business. They don't want to be public and does not even put her face pic on website.

I was uneasy based off the poor reviews above about working with Merrill Lynch but ultimately have…read morehad a great experience working with Dane Tinley and his team. With the right partnership the service is well worth it.

We've been clients for almost 10 years and have worked with most of the firm as they've grown…read more Tessara (fka Ballast point financial planning) has been instrumental in guiding us as our income and net worth has climbed. Shawn has also been a trusted resource for referrals to other services we have hired in the Bay Area and we're so appreciative of him. Most recently, Vidalia is our lead planner and she is fantastic! She is knowledgeable, responsive and personable. I admire how she handles my questions in such a calm and composed way which I know can be challenging sometimes since I handle clients in my own career. We've "graduated" now that we have a stable financial plan but will have no hesitation becoming clients again if our planning needs change in the future.

Shawn with Ballast Point helped us do a one-time consultation of our finances. Shawn was incredibly…read morethorough, looking over all of our financials then providing advice on specific questions we had (if we should keep our home as a rental vs selling, advising us on stock options, etc) as well as letting us know where we could make some adjustments to our savings and brokerage accounts. We got advice on our kids' 529 accounts and upping our life insurance policies and Shawn gave us the name of a fantastic law firm who handled creating our living trust. The Google spreadsheet with the breakdown of our finances and things for us to consider in the short and long term was also great and something we will absolutely be using in the future to track our assets. Very grateful for Shawn and BPFP!

My brother referred me to Daniel Weissman to invest some money and he was amazing. He gave me such…read moregood advice, got my account set up right away. He followed up with me if I had any questions. Scott Salerno who works with Daniel followed up with me also. It is so nice to have a contact if I need anything. The service was superb. I highly recommend Daniel and Scott from Schwab.

Helpful and responsive staff, with ample street parking out front…read more Compared to the Schwab branch in downtown SF, this one is a lot smaller but still gets the job done quickly. I called in the morning requesting an appointment, turns out, depositing doesn't require an appointment. Swung by after work, got the deposit done in less time than I expected. 5 stars for the staff working here.

Tom was excellent! He helped me out significantly with a 30 minute appointment to see if he and I…read morewere a good fit. Because of particulars of my case, we were not a good fit, but he recommended several people who would be. He also told me what to look for in a financial planner/wealth management specialist. It was incredibly helpful. Tom was great at active listening and making sure he was getting the correct information from me. While other specialists I've talked to were knowledgeable, they were not as careful or thorough as Tom about making sure they understood my assets, income, living situation, and goals as Tom was.

My husband and I had a great 30-minute session with Tom. He was very thorough in understanding our…read moresituation and assessing what next steps are based on our goals. As someone who isn't particularly confident managing my personal finances, it was reassuring to have a professional like Tom take us through what we should be thinking about and how to work toward our goals. We left with some recommendations that will help us stop being ostriches and actually learn to manage better long term.

When I left the corporate world and started doing contract work on my own I wanted someone to help…read moreme grow my retirement plan. A friend recommended Dave Magnuson and I haven't looked back. Dave is incredibly smart, knowledgeable and very easy to work with. He took the time to get to know me, my longterm goals and what I was comfortable with. He is great with communication and lays out options in a way that you understand but also feel empowered as you gain more knowledge of your financial health. After seeing my retirement portfolio grow we have now added financial planning for our children. We feel so secure with Dave handling all of our family's needs. Last summer my mom retired and back we went to Dave to make sure she was making the best decisions for her life during retirement and that she would have a comfortable financial future. My mom feels very stable in the decisions they made together and so appreciates the comfort level she felt with Dave during a huge life change.

David is exactly what I was looking for - an extremely bright guy (Stanford grad, Georgetown law)…read morewho can advise on and manage all of my financial needs. Not only can he manage IRA and other retirement accounts, he can advise on employer's 401k investment options (even though he can't manage them directly) and he can take care of estate planning and other family-related legal needs. He's super friendly and easy to talk to - not pushy or salesy, and very patient with questions. He makes complicated investment concepts easy to understand, and backs up his strategy with decades of data.

I've known Kalvin for several years and know him to be professional, knowledgeable and kind. He's…read morevery approachable and explains complex matters in an easy-to-understand way. His caring way makes difficult financial problems easier to discuss and manage. I enjoy his wit and appreciate his sincerity.

Kalvin offers comprehensive financial knowledge as we plan for a growing family, buying a home, and…read morestarting a business. Despite my own lack of financial knowledge, Kalvin was able to explain things in a way I could understand, and feel understood. He listened well, offered advice in line with our family's values and goals, and had all the next steps and referrals we needed.

This is a great company. Love their customer service at the Montgomery branch. Alex and Evan were…read morebig help. Especially Alex he was so patient with me and he helped me set up my HSA account. Thanks Alex!!!

Very good service, great cd rates and very good follow up. Always get someone local or at least in…read morethe United States. They make every effort to solve any problem you may have.refreshing that they do not out source to foreign countries

DO NOT PUT YOUR MONEY IN TD AMERITRADE BROKER ACCOUNT! They…read moreare a huge RIP-OFF! They ripped me off out of $60.00. The manager, named, Sterling who I've spoken to was very nonchalant and lacked morale, and the necessary logic to reason with me. I deposited $500.00 and they cashed me out of a $60.00 deduction of my trading deposit before I even had a chance to trade with it my money! They refused to give me back my money because they lied and said I owed them for trades that they never made any previous attempts to communicate such about. They stated I made trades without having any money in my account. They are so scandolous! I want to move my portfolio ASAP!!! I am so disgusted !!! They are nothing but money hungry thieves!

Disclosure: Al is a friend of mine, we used to work together sometime ago back in the middle ages…read morealmost (Just kidding!) but I can say with confidence that Al is hands down honest, competent, friendly, and and just a great guy to talk to and work with. And he searched and got me a really good deal on all my insurance needs that got me good coverage and saved me $$. I recommend him to anybody.

Most of the people I called looking for insurance gave me the runaround. But not the Connells! They…read moregave me a rate that was significantly lower than all of the other agencies and were willing to expedite the process in order to help me maintain my clients. I don't think I've ever been so happy to pay for insurance. Great guys and great service!

Jeff Weber is the best financial advisor we've EVER worked with…read more He's not only exceptionally knowledgeable but also kind and considerate of what your needs are. He cares immensely for you and your finances. My husband and I love what Jeff has done for us so far and we look forward to meeting with him and chatting about our future plans. We have been with him for years and trust him and his decisions. Jeff also assists in any financial issues we have at the present moment and does so with the utmost professionalism. He loves what he does and it shows. You want a financial advisor who loves his job. I highly recommend Jeff to my friends and family and now to you, too! No one else compares to him!!

My wife and I have worked with Jeff for more than 15 years, and he's been a truly wonderful…read moreadvisor. Jeff helped us get organized well before we retired and his guidance through retirement made the process a lot less stressful. Since then, he's managed our investments, reviewed our tax return each year, and even introduced us to an attorney who helped set up our trust. What we appreciate most is that Jeff always takes the time to explain things in plain English. He's honest, easy to talk to, and genuinely cares about his clients( we feel like Family). It's very comforting knowing our finances are looked after by someone who truly cares about his clients. Robert L