Brian and his business are AMAZING. I initially needed Brian's services when I received a large tax…read morebill from the IRS. I made the mistake of doing my taxes on turbo tax and 2 years later owned the IRS a significant amount of money. I contacted Brian on a Saturday morning and he had responded within the hour to have a plan to fix my problem. Brian indeed saved me thousands of dollars and most important a ton of unneeded stress. This year I used him to file my 2018 taxes and it was worth every penny. Very easy online portal to upload information and necessary documents. Brian had my return completed within 2 weeks with very prompt and thorough work. I highly recommend Brian and his services. Never again will I use a cheap tax service such as turbo tax... don't make the mistake I did by using turbo tax.. rather use Brian and his services. A+ all around!

I contacted Brian through Yelp a couple weeks ago and made it VERY clear from the beginning I was…read morelooking for a quote for tax filing/preparation only for this year. My initial message: "Hi Brian, I am just looking for a quote for 2023 tax filing, not to actually start it yet. We will be needing help on a couple of tax situations this year." His exact response: "Understood. I will provide a quote for 2023 during our call. I just sent the questionnaire." He then emailed me the questionnaire; I put I was interested in "Individual taxes" and sent it back to him, I NEVER put I was interested in Investment management or any other kind of financial services. So he knew this whole time I only wanted tax preparation. He still proceeded to call me today and asked a few questions related to our tax situation. Then at the end of the call he asked if I was looking for someone to manage our investments, I said not at this point...we are only looking for tax preparation now. His tone completely changed and he abruptly told me in a condescending manner we are not a good fit because they are saturated with tax preparation clients and he's looking for clients who want investment management. I was pretty shocked at the change in his tone and his annoyance once I told him I didn't need someone to manage our investments. Again, I made it VERY clear from the start I was looking for tax preparation services only from my initial message AND the questionnaire he had me fill out. I honestly don't know why he still called and was rude when he knew he couldn't take on any more clients who only wanted tax filing.

Excellent experience working with PWR. Linda helped me and my wife come up with a short-term action…read moreplan and longer-term financial strategy, and we are very happy overall. Linda was patient with our questions, easy to work with, and extremely knowledgeable in all the right areas. We feel like we have a much better grasp of our finances, and are confident in our ability to build wealth and navigate toward our retirement goals. I highly recommend working with Linda and PWR.

Linda has provided financial planning services for us for about 3 years now and we are very…read moreimpressed with her professionalism and knowledge.  We selected Planning Within Reach due to the fact they are a fee-only financial planner.  Basically, this means you pay for services provided for the time they spend on your plan and not a percentage of your assets.  The service provides inclusive planning for everything from asset allocation, verification of insurance coverage, savings plans, and cash flow with your personal financial goals in mind. At the initial meeting, we discussed our financial goals and subsequently provided requested information for the plan.  Once the plan was prepared we had another meeting to review the plan including action items for us to perform.  This included things like rebalancing 401(k) and other investments in addition to other action items to complete.  We do annual checkup planning meeting with Planning Within Reach and find the discipline very helpful to stay on track with financial goals. If you are starting out or a few years from retirement, this service is worth every dollar.  We have confidence and peace of mind having our plan in place and recommend it to anyone looking for financial planning services.

Laurie's insights appear to have netted me $100k more in my amicable divorce settlement as we head…read moreinto mediation drafting. Laurie also helped check our spreadsheets for typos etc. The attorney who initially recommended Laurie had said that Laurie caught things for others that other professionals had missed. Laurie made very efficient and strategic use of our time together. Her insights were tremendously valuable.

My girlfriend gave me a book by Laurie Itkin when she heard that I was about to go through a…read moredivorce. The book had been sitting on my desk for a while, then in one week's time I had two separate female friends tell me the story of their divorce and how the wife just wanted peace and to not deal with the money and left it to the husband allowing him to direct and narrate the financial outcome. To be honest, that's what I wanted to do... I wanted to trust that my husband would be fair and equitable because of all the years we have been together and that I was the mother to our child. Naive thinking. Many years later they regretted not facing their fears and being proactive about their finances during the divorce. This lack of financial pro-activity hit them deeply when they reached their fifties and sixties. They both had to rely on their kids to help them financially, meanwhile their ex-husbands were living quite comfortably. The adult children also grew resentful and disappointed in their mom not only because she was forced to rely on them for financial help but because she she did not advocate for more equitable outcome. These two ladies admitted this was a mistake due to fear and inaction and warned me to not do the same thing. I contacted her during mediation. Although I did not read her book, I picked it up, called her directly and we set up a time to discuss my situation. She was immensely helpful and I felt I had a savvy, credible, and very attentive advocate. She was with me all the way through the divorce. She even gave me options for vetted attorneys / mediators that she has personally worked with when the first mediator turned out to be incompetent. The 2nd mediator that I worked with was the right one for both my ex-husband and I. In my opinion, her hourly rate was an incredible value and I never questioned it because I knew that she was getting my mind wrapped around what needed to happen financially. I was being educated and empowered at the same time so that I didn't make the mistake that the other moms did. We received all sorts of bills from specialists during the mediation... her rate... I hate to say this... but it was on the low side of all the specialists. So if you are able to get her availability I would do it. I don't know what she charges now, but regardless, you are in very capable hands. It's annoying to switch advisors after you discover they suck. You won't have to do that with her. I am deeply grateful that she was able to guide me during one of the hardest times of my life. I have recommended a friend to her... and she is happy as well. Bookmark this lady. You will need her.

Great service I love Next Gen. I will continue to use in regards to financial planning. Need more…read moreinformation, then call them and they will give you their all and more. Love it love it.

Working with Steven and the Next Gen Financial team is such a worthwhile investment. I found Steven…read moreyears back and was drawn to his approach to financial planning and his commitment to listening to me and creating a plan that fits my goals and my lifestyle. I liked that he intended to be a lifetime resource for me, as I was under 30 at the time, and I am not good with long term financial planning beyond just saving as much money as possible. Steven helps you strategize with your money and make decisions that are right for you and your situation. Having this relationship brings so much peace of mind and I can't recommend Next Gen strongly enough.

TL;DR: Worked with Garrett Jones at Crossroads Financial Planning for tax prep. Misquoted our taxes…read moreby nearly $4,000. Poor customer service -- impolite and dismissive. Once paid, they offered little further assistance. Significant miscommunication between staff members on essential elements of our filing. Longer version: We hired a tax preparation service to help navigate changes to our filing status after getting married. Our tax consultant, Garrett Jones, began working on our application with the wrong filing status. After correcting this error, there was poor communication regarding important changes that needed to be followed up on, which resulted in IRS notices arriving in June. When I raised my concerns with Garrett, his guidance was vague and he offered no clear timeline for resolution. Weeks later, with no progress made, I was left with the impression that once he had been paid, his investment in us as clients had ended. I spent approximately 10 hours on the phone with the IRS trying to sort out the status of our account. Throughout this process, Garrett maintained that I owed approximately $2,000 to the IRS -- when in fact I had a pending refund of approximately $2,000. In the end, we were left with a significant miscalculation, poor customer service, and no choice but to resolve everything ourselves. I'm still unclear what the fee we paid to Crossroads Financial Planning actually covered. Highly recommend taking your taxes elsewhere.

I met with them for financial planning. After having me sign an " engagement letter" that had no…read moredetails of the services provided, they acted shocked at my request for some sort of written agreement detailing specific services and times. After this they stated "I was not a match". Use at your own risk. Tony specifically the "planner ".requested I send sensitive documents through email.Absolutely under qualified, and unprofessional. I have proof of his partner/ colleague in his firm doing the same thing. I've attached a picture, because the owner is lying on the review.

Whether you are a financially sophisticated gazillionaire running a web of companies from your…read moremegayacht or the kind of person who goes to the ATM to see if they have any money, you need a financial advisor. But not just any financial advisor. You need Keith Paglierani. Keith will grasp all the details while staying focused on the big picture. Even if you have everything figured out, he'll have a few more ideas for you and see at least one issue and a solution you missed. And if something financially major suddenly happens (say you win the lottery or lose a job), you can pick up the phone any time, and Keith will be there for you with great advice based on rigorous analysis. Always delivered straight but with kindness. I met Keith when he did an analysis and financial plan for a relative who asked me to tag along as the financial version of a medical advocate. I was so impressed by Keith that I hired him as my advisor. I've worked with him for nearly five years now and have referred him to friends. Two other reasons I feel so good recommending Keith - Having shopped for advisors, I feel confident that his fee schedule represents the best value in financial advice you will find. - Because Keith has a group of support people around him, he can deal with lots of data, fast. A couple of times, I've buried him in paper, thinking it would be a couple of weeks before I'd get anything back, and each time he'd been back in touch in a day or two with great thoughts based on close analysis. Keith is money. Literally.

Jan and Karen have been our advisors since 2005 and we loove them! They are like friends to us…read more Ameriprise is known to be expensive, but they really help us out and never pressure us into doing things we don't want to do. They saved us from losing lots of money during the downturn in the economy. To me, they are worth every penny to make sure our investments are on track and to keep me from stressing about it all. I was originally referred to Ameriprise by a friend. His advisor was a family friend, so I trusted him. I was with him for about a year before I moved out here. My old advisor referred me to someone here in San Diego who would not return my calls or emails, so I was about to give up on Ameriprise. Then, I was referred to Jan Pretorius. I made an appointment and went in to visit him at the La Jolla branch. I then discovered he had a partner with him, Karen Purvis. He likes to take care of retirement and 401 (k) stuff and she likes to take care of expenses, insurances, your financial goals, etc. Eventually, they moved out into their own office at the Morena Blvd location. They acquired a paraplanner, Tracy, who is just as great. When we go in for our twice a year meetings, we are greeted by name and everyone is super friendly. During our visits, we track our spending and savings, mostly with Karen. We focus on how on track we are with our goals and talk about making changes if needed. Jan will then talk about the market and our 401 (k) and changes he's wanting to make, etc. I love not having to deal with all that! They've even made calls to try and help us out with things during our meetings and put the call on speaker phone for us to hear. Every once in a while, they will try to sell us the idea of something new, like life insurance. But, in the end, it is all our decision and have never ONCE felt pressured by them. I'll admit, we've gone against their recommendation before. They return all emails and calls usually in the same day. This office is very personable. They send us chocolate for Christmas, they sent us a wedding gift off our registery, and they call us for our birthdays. Seriously, I couldn't imagine using anyone else as our financial advisors. Based on other reviews of Ameriprise, it all depends on who you get as an advisor. We got lucky. They do a terrific job and anyone interested should call them up for a free consultation.

Terrie Bui is absolutely amazing coaching, training, and providing value to those she works with,…read morearound, and for.

This wonderful Financial Plannings, Tax and Retirements office has offered the COFEC: Community…read moreOutreach Education Class; it is free, meaningful, practical and very educational! Please come to enjoy the new learnings and/or to share what you already know/want to know more about: finance, investments, retirements, insurances, taxes...subjects are different for every meetings. Trust me you won't be bored. **for Vietnamese speaking: cong dong minh co the biet them ve Terrie qua phan phong van do PhoBolsaTV thuc hien; da duoc dang tren YouTube voi tua de: "Chuyen gia noi gi vu cong ty My lua dao cong dong Viet quan Cam 25 trieu do?"

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!

I've pretty much exhausted my ability to manage my retirement account now that it's entered…read more"Antihistamine money" territory (It's nothing to sneeze at) so I thought it would be a good idea to hire a fee-for-service fiduciary to look over my multiple accounts and give me some advice. Which ones do I combine? Am I investing too aggressively or not enough? What the heck is this fund? Nick Licouris did a fantastic job - we met twice, and he mapped out a detailed roadmap for me to get my financial house in order over the next few years, explaining everything in plain English anyone could understand. He confirmed I was headed in the right direction, but also pointed out a few things I was unaware of. He also correctly predicted how many hours it would take, so the cost was no surprise. I am very, VERY pleased with the results and I've recommended him to others and will probably hire him again, once I've executed the plan.

I highly recommend Rod and Credit Corner. Rod is professional, knowledgeable, and very easy to work…read morewith. He took the time to go over everything with me, answer my questions, and explain the different steps I could take to improve my credit. I especially appreciated his transparency. He doesn't try to oversell anything or promise overnight results. Instead, he gives you a clear understanding of your situation and a realistic plan for improving it. The communication and customer service were excellent throughout the process. If you're looking for someone who understands credit and will actually take the time to help you, Credit Corner is definitely worth contacting.

Finding a company you can genuinely trust with something as important as your credit isn't easy,…read morewhich is why I felt this review was well deserved. After researching several credit repair companies, I decided to give Credit Corner a chance, and I'm glad I did. From my very first conversation, the team was professional, patient, and transparent about the entire process. They took the time to review my situation, explain what was realistic, and answer every question without making unrealistic promises. What impressed me most was their communication. I was kept informed throughout the process and never felt like I was just another client. It's refreshing to work with a business that values honesty, professionalism, and customer service instead of focusing on making a quick sale. Whether you're trying to improve your credit to purchase a home, finance a vehicle, qualify for better interest rates, or simply get your finances back on track, Credit Corner provides knowledgeable guidance and a level of service that's becoming harder to find. I appreciate businesses that operate with integrity, and based on my experience, Credit Corner has earned my trust. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to friends, family, or anyone looking for a professional team that genuinely cares about helping their clients succeed. Thank you to everyone at Credit Corner for the excellent service. Wishing your team continued success you've definitely earned this five star review.

Often the first thing that comes to mind when looking for an advisor is managing investments. Bull…read moreOak does this of course--their philosophy is logical and evidence-based. But what set Ryan, Peter, and their team apart to us was that they were clear early in our partnership that they wanted to bring value through other avenues: tax planning and efficient financial planning, just as examples. We appreciated that they accomplished this while also factoring in our goals and especially our values. We feel lucky to be with Bull Oak and highly recommend working with them.

The Bull Oak team has been great; the only regret I have is not signing on with them sooner…read more.. I love the methodical focus on minimizing costs and maximizing returns at scale, as well as the detailed approach Ryan, Peter and team take to financial planning specifically. They are patient with education about all aspects of financial planning and investment. It's valuable for novices and seasoned investors alike, as I pride myself on financial literacy, but Peter taught me a few new tricks as well! I also love how the firm uses modern planning tools to stay connected with me at all times! I highly recommend Bull Oak, and