I had a small Charles Schwab account for years. I finally cut ties with my high priced advisors and…read moremoved most of my money to Charles Schwab. They have been super helpful, while I have been taking control of my own investments. So far, so good.

I was a bit hesitant about this branch because of the reviews but since I'm a longtime client of…read morethe brokerage I decided to drop off some forms, as one of the options of submitting them. The staff was very friendly and the paperwork was checked and I was off on my way. Later that night I checked the status of my request and, to my delight, my information had already been entered -- "in progress."

Fidelity put me on margin I called them 24 times I never signed a legal document for margin TOLD…read moreTHEM 24 times I had to spend 5 1/2 hours going through the paperwork and going through the phone tree each time before they finally took me off. It took them three months to take me off I alleged. I'm not the only one they're doing this to I asked when I got put on they said maybe 13 years ago twice we don't really know! Fidelity said they have no Internet site for complaints and is no phone number for complaints the whole margin department is very DEVICIVE THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE CONSUMER!

For my use, Fidelity works. I am not an active trader, so I have my finances in Fixed Income…read moreproducts (CDs and T-Bills). I found the reps are very helpful, and may I say I LOVE the feature they have for your Online Account, which is called "Money Transfer Lock" - which you set to on or off, which is a much needed extra security device.

Had a call with Ashley and found him to be extremely rude. He simply wasted my time and had no idea…read morewhat he was talking about. Found him to be very unprofessional and don't even think what business he is running, what kind of services he is offering and the kind of clients he is after.

I highly recommend Ashley from Arete Wealth Strategists…read more http://arete-ws.com/ HE IS HONEST AND CARES ABOUT YOUR INTEREST OVER HIS FEE What I like most about Ashley is his philosophy of prioritizing his client's interest over his. For example, I am aware that at times he has given advice to hold a portion of an investment in cash. In situations where there is a financial assessment that the market is over-valued and waiting for a an adjustment before making a strategic move, it could be very important to have some cash available to make the move. AND most financial advisers would NEVER make that suggestion because they do not earn any money on fund that you hold in cash. Most financial advisers would have you put ALL of your money in Anything so they could get a percentage / fee. HE HAS CREATIVE WELL THOUGHT OUT STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IDEAS Ask him about his strategic way of weeding out lower performing stocks in developing the the equivalent of a diversified fund representative of the market. Instead of trying to "pick winners" which is really impossible unless you have inside information, he has a creative strategy of weeding out low-performers in an overall market. HE IS GREAT AT TAKING A LOOK AT YOUR OVERALL FINANCIAL PICTURE After you go over your overall financial situation with him, some strategies that can save you a lot of money or minimize a lot of downside risk will be pointed out. He takes into consideration tons of factors, age, stage in life, family, health, underinsurance risk, and a whole plethora of things that maximize your financial health. And he'll be polite and tactful, but he'll not pull any punches in pointing out potential areas for change. I'm impressed with Ashley. And ask him for a consult and I'm sure that you will be too!

In the past week, two people asked me if I would recommend a reliable and honest investment…read moreadviser, so I thought I would write a review for mine. After being a stockbroker for a decade, I learned a lot about investing. On the job training taught me many things. I learned that you have to be confident to trust your investment expert and your investment expert needs to be smart and well versed in the financial markets. Jonathan DeYoe and his team of experts continually earn that confidence from me and my family. For several years, we have been clients of DeYoe Wealth Management. Thank goodness. The team at the firm care about our portfolio as if it was their own. They are on top of things and they keep us connected. Jonathan makes sure to keep us informed of changes in the market that affect our investments. He publishes newsletters that are informative and keeps us in tune with what is going on in the world of finance. We appreciate the expertise and care the DeYoe team provides time and time again. Over the years, we have transferred our Merill Lynch personal account and opened a SEP, two IRAs and a college fund with DeYoe Wealth Management. We took our time to get to know Jonathan and his associates and we are very pleased with our professional relationship. The team at this firm is very knowledgeable and we have been happy with our rate of return and results ... even in a down market. Their choices have outperformed the S&P on a regular basis. Originally I met Jonathan at a business networking meeting (BNI) and he was introduced to me by a mutual friend and client. In the last five years, I have recommended DeYoe Wealth Management to friends and I have heard great feedback from them as well. The DeYoe investment team has a terrific track record and their excellent reputation is well deserved. So if you are confused about all of the financial information you hear on the news and read in the papers, call these guys and ask them to help you understand what is going on and to get you on the right track. They will ... cause that is what they do.

Financial Planning isn't something I'm good at... Saving money, isn't my forte! The entire aspect…read moreis daunting and overwhelming to me! I've worked with Jonathan for 5+ years. What is consistent is his honesty, sincerity, and transparency in what he does. With all the ugly news of our financial systems running aground due to lack of integrity and greed, Jonathan is a fresh breath of air. Working with Jonathan has been good for me because he's firm, but completely flexible with how he works with me. He's also very passionate about what he does and that passion really shines thru. In addition, the support staff always makes me feel warm and welcomed and part of the DeYoe Family. Jonathan is my defacto Financial Planner.

If you're looking for an advisor, and considering making contact with Alison... make the call…read more You're going to find a completely approachable and transparent professional, and there's no reason not to explore working together. A good advisor knows how to dig beneath the money and numbers talk into the emotional realm to connect their advice to your goals and what they represent for your well-being. To do this effectively, the advisor needs to care genuinely for the people they are working with. You will understand when working with Alison that she cares - it's so obvious. Her ability to simplify complex financial concepts and provide straightforward advice is truly impressive. She has a smart approach that inspires confidence and trust, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. She makes working with her feel easy and intuitive. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a blend of expertise and personal touch in their financial advisor!

I have worked with Alison over the years on her website and branding, and more recently as a…read moreportrait photography subject. She is a pleasure to work with because she is patient and human, treating work as a relationship and not just a transaction. After including her in my Women in Finance portrait project and speaking with her more in depth about her work, it is clear to me that she really cares about her clients and their best interests-- exactly what is needed in a financial adviser.

Will did not listen to what I wanted. He focused on filling out the general Edward Jones forms and…read morethe investments he was interested in, versus listening to what companies I would prefer to invest in. He convinced me to change my grandfathered account with EJ stating my fees would remain the same, but instead his fees increased, so it was more beneficial for him. I was with Edward Jones for years and very happy with Lan and stayed with Will when he took over her office. After many years, I left Will. To add insult to my bad experience, when I left, Will gave me a negative balance with my new financial firm since he made sure to take out his fees. I would not recommend him.

Will is an amazing financial advisor and human being. He is knowledgeable, patient, transparent,…read moreand personable. Will stays in contact and makes recommendations based on financial goals and life stage. I highly recommend him for guidance and support in financial planning.

We're glad we connected with Faruk. His knowledge and insights have been very helpful and…read moreinformative. He's patient and takes the time to understand you and your financial situation before presenting recommendations. We would definitely recommend Faruk to anyone interested in planning for their financial future.

Faruk was a pleasure to work with! As we wanted to plan further for our future, our goal was to…read moreidentify areas where we are doing well and can improve upon. From the start, Faruk was personable and clear in communicating his services along with having a genuine interest in what our expectations were from this exercise. Fast forward a month, we have gained invaluable clarity and actionable next steps for our finances. Today, we still reference learnings and information shared by Faruk to help influence any financial decisions we may or will make. 100% would recommend Faruk to any family looking to understand their finances.

We retained Cheryl Vesely for help in our retirement planning. She is honest, thorough, extremely…read moreknowledgeable and fun to work with. She also communicated clearly, answered all of our questions and provided invaluable advice.

Cheryl is amazing. She was somehow able to untangle our complex financial situation and communicate…read morewith us about the best ways to invest while being really easy to talk to and very cost effective. You can pay by the hour for advice and do the investing yourself if you like, a perfect model for us. I've recommended her to at least half a dozen friends, all who have been really satisfied by her work. Highly recommend!

I was desperately in need of a CFP. My previous CFP had retired and I (figuratively) buried my…read morehead in the sand. I set out to research Yelp for referrals. One of the top few was HarborLight Investments. I called and scheduled an appointment with Jason. When I met with Jason he was attentive, nonjudgmental, and respectful. I left with some "homework" and called him the following week to meet again. My next appointment went extremely well. I felt comfortable. It felt like we were in sync with regard to my financial needs. Jason offered many options based on my circumstances. I was thrilled to be accepted as his client. I highly recommend HarborLight Investments. Jason listened to my requests and responded appropriately to my needs. With his incredible, extensive experience and expertise, we were able to determine the best scenario for my financial future. I am grateful for his thoughtful demeanor and personalized approach. To me, he represents HarborLight Investments as the ultimate certified financial planner.

I have worked with Jason on a few projects over the years and was always impressed with his…read moreattention to details as well as his focus upon the big picture and what the future might require financially. Upon retiring, my wife and I transferred our investments over to HarborLight Investments immediately. Since then, the HarborLight team has provided consistent and positive returns for all of our investments as well as responding promptly to all of our questions. We trust and are comfortable having Jason and his team manage our retirement funds and appreciate the personal touch whenever we reach out with any issues. HarborLight is a true fiduciary advisor and not a broker. I have worked with Jason on a few projects over the years and was always impressed with his attention to details as well as his focus upon the big picture and what the future might require financially. Upon retiring, my wife and I transferred our investments over to HarborLight Investments immediately. Since then, the HarborLight team has provided consistent and positive returns for all of our investments as well as responding promptly to all of our questions. We trust and are comfortable having Jason and his team manage our retirement funds and appreciate the personal touch whenever we reach out with any issues. HarborLight is a true fiduciary advisor and not a broker.

I think I left my DLCard one of the office. Can't connect to them. I called the only 800 number and…read morehas been waiting for 22 minutes. This is the ridiculous service. Terrible. I'm in the way to SF airport. I need to pick up my drivers license so I can drive my car there. Please answer my call.

I currently have a credit card loan, I called today because I was charged with double interest on…read moreDecember, I called today and the lady didn't help me at all, she said she was going to have someone to give a call back, no one called me