Ok so Beth actually makes finances peaceful and fun. I did not think that was possible. She helped…read moreme with my taxes last year (of course I waited till the last minute) and the entire time it was like we were playing a sparkly-fun video game. You know how it is when a subject you normally suck in becomes clear to you? That is what Beth facilitated for me. And she's humble and sweet. Can't beat it! She's also wants the best solution for you. Even though she is a GREAT advisor and when I have the money, I will totally spend it on sessions with her, I was reluctant to drop the money at this juncture for some financial help because I'm in the red... so she made a few suggestions that saved me a lot of money. She's the best!

I met Beth a few years ago when I first purchased a business and I had never been a business owner…read morebefore. She helped me to wrap my head around business finances, how to determine my budget, flushed out what was important to me to prioritize and pointed out that I am my most important employee! Then a year later I participated in one of her group sessions and I got a lot out of that as well. She has many ways of helping people with their finances to meet people where they are in their process. Last year she sent out one of her regular newsletters and she issued a challenge to set a goal for the year. I took that seriously and followed through on my goal of setting a specific budget and working my budget. That helped me imensely to go from an unprofitable year to a profitable one. Beth has made my life better!

Anthony is the best at financial everything!!! You will be so happy watching your money grow!read more

Nathan Cobert and Anthony Trias are extremely talented and trustworthy Financial Advisors. We are…read moreso pleased to be their clients. We feel confident entrusting them with our investments. Their knowledge and recommendations have proven an asset to our bottom line. Both are family men which we admire. They balance each other well and make a great team. We thank them for their years of service to us.

Starting to Build Our Financial Future: We were new to personal finance and had finally reached a…read moreposition where we could think about saving and investing. Katy offered packages that were perfect for our personal finance journey. She helped us understand the recommendations she was making, so we also learned along the way. She even broke up her recommendations into bite-size steps so we didn't feel overwhelmed and could actually start taking the steps to a stronger financial future. We saw the many benefits of her guidance and look forward to working with Katy and her team as we grow our family's financial security.

We have been working with Katy for about 7 years now and it has been the absolute best decision…read morewe've ever made. It was incredibly helpful to see all of our finances presented in her report and when she explains it all so clearly it's just so reassuring. We had been trying to buy a house for several years in a very competitive market. After we started working with Katy we were much more confident and finally able to make it happen without overstretching ourselves. We continue to have check-ins as needed for all kinds of questions, from stock and investment allocations, to college 529 plans, to retirement and she's very knowledgeable and responsive. She's extremely easy to talk to, honest, and straightforward. We've already recommended her several times to our friends and family.

Fantastic service!…read more We'd been searching for a financial professional for a while now and was very surprised when we could book a one-on-one free consultation with Ms. Teh the very next day. We detailed our plans to her, she gave us her professional opinion and gave us homework to do. She was pleasant, communicative and obviously knew her profession. We'll be using her in future for sure!

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.

A couple years on since my last review, I'm STILL getting junk mail sent to me from this company…read more At this point, I'm thinking just let them keep sending me junk mail at their expense, until they go out of business, which I'm surprised has not happened quite yet, but am sure will.

Bob O'Donnell is a worthless fiduciary. He did nothing I asked him. when asked why, he had no…read moreexcuse. He's an idiot. I took my money out and I'm doing much better without him.

Marian is awesome. She worked with us over a year during the home search process. I would recommend…read moreher to anyone looking to finance a home, and especially young first time home buyers who can benefit from her extensive expertise in loans and personal finance. Marian was always ready for the changes and bumps we threw her way, and ended up getting us a great loan on our dream house. Her advice and support along the way were priceless.

Marian has been working with me to get a loan for a home for over a year now and she has been a…read moredelight to work with. She is patient and persistent and always sensitive to my situation. Marian has and continues to exercise every option out there to get the best loan for my specific circumstance. I recommend Marian to help you the next time you are looking for a mortgage broker.

Spark Point of Marin is a long-standing hidden gem for us locals. With a supportive team and solid…read moreapproach, Spark Point helps resolve our daily needs like: - Credit counseling/repair - Job coaching/training - Career development - Higher education - Entrepreneurship training* - Business development - Benefits screening - Individual development accounts - Home Ownership - Tax Preparation Invisible opportunities become visible after meeting one of their associates. My recent experience brought great relief to discover available avenues of income, housing and financial support, as well as insight for specific steps I could take to bring balance on how to proceed. Serenity and Balance. Great themes for this company!

I have been working with Spark Point to improve my credit score. The advisors here are very…read moreknowledgeable in that regard. I appreciate the time they take to explain the affects of certain decisions I make and how it either improves or hurts my credit score. When I told them I am attending college, one of the ladies ran down to her car to get me a brand new backpack filled with school supplies, including a mini stapler, which I'm always putting off buying because it's not a "necessity." Now I have one! I told them I'm between places and unable to cook, so they gave me a box of food that's "ready-to-eat." Thank you so much for helping me!!

This financial advising service is excellent. No sales pitches, commissions, or hidden fees. It's…read morejust what the name says: Advice Only. The staff is intelligent, knowledgeable, articulate and scrupulously secure, keeping your data private and confidential. If you need to plan for retirement, decide if real estate or the stock market is right for you, or arrange for a comfortable financial future balanced with what you find to be important in life, they can set you up to meet your goals. No agenda other than getting you the advice you need, no judgement, and very reasonably priced. Will pay for itself many times over.

From the owner: Advice Only Financial Advisors provides fiduciary financial planning using the Advice-Only™…read moreMethodology. Clients pay directly for advice—we do not sell financial products, earn commissions, accept referral fees, or charge AUM fees during the planning engagement. The Advice-Only™ Methodology uses structural separation so financial advice is formed independently of implementation-linked incentives. Based in Corte Madera, California, we serve clients locally and nationwide through virtual engagements. We provide comprehensive financial planning, retirement planning, tax planning, investment guidance, insurance analysis, and second opinions through a planning process designed to keep implementation separate from advice formation. Most clients begin with a paid consultation to clarify priorities, evaluate options, and determine the appropriate scope of engagement.

Awesome guy took the time on explaining what my options were and how the process goes ,super…read morefriendly would highly recommend talking to him about your needs

In the course of my work, I feel like I've met at least 163 financial advisors. I chose to invest…read moremy own retirement funds with Scott Stanley at Pharos for several reasons. First and foremost, his returns on the investments he manages for me are outstanding. In the last 6 months, I've earned significantly more than I earned all last year and I'm amazed at my increases! Second, his customer service is perfection. He responds immediately to any call or email I make. No matter how I mangle my tax situation, he helps right my wrongs with complete graciousness and patience. Scott has already had me in for 2 account reviews, so I know he's monitoring my accounts closely. And he shows me in person what is going on with my investments directly and in a timely manner. Yayaaayyyy. Third, what I greatly appreciate about Scott is that he is approachable. I don't have millions to invest, or even hundreds of thousands, and I find those expensive-suit-and-tie-with-an-expensive-top-floor-office guys intimidating to the extreme. Scott is down to earth and easy to talk to, and I'm not scared to call him when I have something to discuss. I'm relieved and delighted to have such a diligent advisor working on my behalf!

I can not speak highly enough of Chris, Anthony, Norma, Robin...the whole team at…read moreFrederiksen-Crawford CPAs. Frederiksen-Crawford has been doing our taxes for 4 years now and every single year they do a fantastic job leaving us consistently pleasantly surprised at the end of tax season. Our taxes are moderately complicated with some W2 stuff, some self-employment business stuff, rental property, property sales (capital gains), etc. and while some firms I have worked with in the past struggled to get it all correct and submitted on time, Frederiksen-Crawford has been meticulous about getting it all correct, on time every single year. They are professional, informative, easy to work with, diligent, and effective and make what could be a painful tax season feel fair and relatively painless. Thank you Frederiksen-Crawford! We'll see you next year.

As a fellow financial professional, I've known Chris for over 35 years, and I can assure you that…read morehe and Tara will get the job done correctly, promptly and for the stated upfront fee. Like other high quality professionals, the firm's service structure reflects its commitment to comprehensive care and integration of both financial and tax disciplines, so clients know that their financial matters are intelligently established for their sustainable financial future. Their values and work ethic are further testimony to the team's commitment to excellence and superior client service. This CPA firm is an exemplary choice for discerning clients who appreciate the engagement of a seasoned, sensible professional team who will always maintain the commitment to serving their client's best interests.