I've known Amie for years as a performer, and after discovering they were also a professional…read morefinancial adviser, I jumped at the chance to meet with them. I've worked the last 15 years as a professional freelance musician and teaching artist, and had never met with a financial adviser, so I came in quite nervous, though eager to learn. Within minutes of our first session, she laid out some excellent core tenets for me to follow, assessed my financial situation, was realistic and transparent, suggested several easy steps for me to start. She did all this while being supportive and encouraging - allowing me space to drop any guilt or shame for having "started late" on things like building retirement savings and investments. She was professional, knowledgeable, kind, and followed up immediately with a write-up with action items for me. Needless to say, I feel infinitely more confident and clear on next steps, and I'm excited to continue working with her. Do yourself a favor and hire Amie for a financial planning meeting! It's one of the most important steps I took in adulthood and you won't be sorry.

My wife and I engaged Amie for financial planning help to get a sense of how far we are from…read moreretirement. We found her super nice to work with, but we also ended up feeling that the service she provided was too simple for our needs. I think the level of detail in her planning would be appropriate for someone who is new to the basics of financial planning, and could be the right choice for clients who might get overwhelmed by too many details. But we ended up not feeling confident in some of her advice because we wanted to get at the underlying details. Here is an example. Aime provided us with a financial calculator to predict whether our portfolio was sufficient to generate sufficient income for retirement. This calculator was based on a single predicted rate of return in the market. We have since learned that such calculators ignore a significant factor, called "Sequence of Return Risk", which are accounted for by other calculators. When I brought this up with Amie, she said she had no objection to us using other calculators, so long as we didn't get overwhelmed. There were a couple of other examples where we would have appreciated more detail. For example, she recommended a 100%/0% stock/bond allocation. Since this is substantially different from typical advice, it would have been nice to hear more justification than she provided. Anyway, I ended up feeling that Amie is a great resource for beginners to get their finances in order. But for people further along, where there are significant risks to making mistakes, the simplicity of her approach may be insufficient.

I highly recommend Sean Burgess' financial planning services. I chose Sean because of his…read moreaffordable, one-hour consultation session offering. I wasn't looking to spend thousands of dollars to have a financial advisor provide ongoing money management services. I really just wanted an expert to look at my situation in detail and provide advice that I could execute on myself. That's exactly what I got, and it was an incredibly valuable hour for me. Going into our session, I felt overwhelmed and without a plan for achieving my short and long term financial goals. Sean examined my situation (via a detailed questionnaire he had me complete in advance of our meeting) and provided, in a kind and straight-forward manner, both high-level perspective and clear guidance on specific actions to take. The greatest benefit of my meeting with Sean was that I came away with a much-increased clarity of my financial picture, which improved my sense of control and reduced my stress. I wouldn't hesitate to consult him again in the future when the need arises.

It has been several years since I went to see Sean so please keep that in mind but I just came…read moreacross his Yelp profile and realized I should add a review as meeting with him has stuck with me since then. I went to see him originally as I was searching for a financial planner that would really dig into my specific situation and help me "tune" my finances. At that time I had a general idea of finances, more than most people but less than some. I had read up on compound interest, opportunity costs... blah blah... and I had been saving about 50% of my paycheck and maxing out my 401k for decades. I've also tracked my spending in Quicken for about 20 years so I have an amazingly detailed view on exactly where all my money goes. With all this data, I was looking for a partner to put things over the finish line as I wrapped up my last few years of working. So now was the time that I needed another set of eyes on my finances to put an exit plan together and double check my math. It turns out that Sean isn't the person for this type of work. Although a SUPER nice guy with a passion for helping others, his advice from our one meeting was just the very basic fundamentals of financial planning. For example, for retirement he recommended that a person have X percentage of their current salary saved for a certain number of years. This is a common boiler plate idea that is a good starting point for thinking about finances. Unfortunately, this didn't fit my goal of seeing him as I wanted to "tune" my finances, not just keep sacking away as much as possible and use an off the shelf formula to determine success. I was willing to pay for personal advice but what he offered wasn't helpful or tailored to me in any way. I pointed out that this calculation doesn't apply to me because half of my salary as well as my max 401k match shouldn't be calculated into what I need to save for retirement. Will I keep saving 50% of my income during retirement? Of course not. When I pressed him on this, he didn't seem to have an answer. There were many more examples like this where he used a very basic spreadsheet to determine net retirement needed, current savings rates... which, for the right client, would be a great place to start. I do see that some people will get real value from working with Sean because they might not understand these concepts. What I am thankful to Sean for is that he inspired me to take matters into my own hands and dig deep into this project myself so I was able to retire at 50. This wouldn't have happened if I stuck with Sean. All of the resources that Sean brings to the discussion can easily be found for free on most any 101 planning website. But, if you want someone to walk you through these new concepts, Sean is easy to talk to and pleasant to be around. I would also plan on moving on from him fairly quickly as you will be doing yourself a disservice to stick with the basics that he provides for very long. Lastly, I would echo Daniel F's review almost verbatim.

Exceptional! I…read morereached out to Kenny about multiple insurance products - long term care, term life, whole life. Let me step back and say this first - My family has a long history of buying all sorts of insurance over the last 30 years. In that time, we have met many people in the insurance industry across various roles. With that context in mind let me say this. Kenny is amongst the most thorough, knowledgeable, and helpful people I have ever met. He is not trying to just "sell you something." Instead he works hard to understand why it is that you think you need the insurance you have asked him about, he uses his intellect and creativity to suggest other options if they are appropriate (his feedback many times proved better than my own initial assumptions and work), and wants above all to help you. He is responsive, razor sharp, and high integrity. I started this review with the word "exceptional" - well, there is "exceptional" and then there is "truly exceptional" and then there is "rarely seen level of exceptionalism" - and for me, Kenny is just that.

Was overwhelmed with trying to figure out my financial future, and Kenny took the reins. He was…read morepatient, comprehensive, and extremely helpful in providing lots of options. Definitely a trusted provider that I can't recommend enough.

10/10 experience…read more Wrote to Ali at IMAX to see if we might work together. They acknowledged me right away and asked me to share my credit report for review. Then within 2 business days, Ali had analyzed my credit report in detail. He said I didn't need to spend the money to hire him and instead gave me VERY detailed actions to take on my own as well as GREAT advice on how to approach refinancing. What a pro!

iMAX Credit Repair delivered exactly what they promised legitimate credit repair done the right way…read morethrough arbitration. They successfully removed multiple negative items from my credit report using lawful, documented processes rather than shortcuts or gimmicks. Yes, the service is costly, but you truly get what you pay for. Their approach is strategic, compliant, and clearly built for long-term results not quick fixes that come back to haunt you later. Communication was solid, expectations were clearly set, and progress was transparent throughout the process. If you're serious about fixing your credit the proper way and understand that quality work isn't cheap, iMAX Credit Repair is absolutely worth it. I'd recommend them to anyone who wants real results and peace of mind.

Jirayr and Ryan at Citrine Capital are absolute professionals that provide the highest level of…read moreservice to their clients. I am a tax accountant and work with a number of their very satisfied clients, and would not hesitate to refer Citrine Capital to anyone looking for a qualified CFP (Certified Financial Planner). From the moment you meet either one of these gentlemen you get the immediate impression that they have their clients' best interests in hearts. They are highly responsive to their clients and professionals with whom they have mutual clients. In particular, their expertise with tech professionals and other individuals with equity positions places them at the top of their field. Will absolutely be sending referrals their way.

We absolutely loved working with Jirayr and his team. Jirayr…read morehas been everything we hoped for in a financial advisor: 1. Trustworthy and transparent. 2. Approachable, kind and understanding. 3. Knowledgeable and responsible. 4. Able to think "out of the box" and accommodating for changing needs. 5. Always available. And much more. If you want to learn how to manage your assets wisely and need help with financial planning don't hesitate, Jirayr will not disappoint.

Samantha has been managing my family's portfolio since 2018. This has been one of the best…read moredecisions we have made. In 7 years, she has doubled our assets. In addition to advising us on our financial portfolios, where she has guided us on salary contributions to different pots (retirement accounts, college savings accounts for our kids, and stocks), she advises us on life insurance and linked us with colleagues to help with our taxes and living will. We couldn't be happier with our decision to work with Samantha and hope this can be a life-long partnership - she is very talented and astute with markets and really has our back with every decision.

I have been a client of Samantha for many years now. She is amazing. I cannot imagine working with…read moreanyone else. She is highly knowledgeable. I can vouch for every 5 star reviews. Thank you Samantha.

I met with Benjamin because I had a specific tax planning question and was exploring the idea of…read moreworking with an advisor. He took the time to ask questions and understand my situation and my needs He basically said "you don't need me, but go talk to my accountant." No sales pitch, just straightforward advice. None of that gut feeling you get when someone is trying to sell you something that you don't understand or don't think you need but you go along with anyway because they're the "expert." Benjamin will be my first call whenever I do need a financial planner.

Seriously, it is time to fire your financial advisor if they are charging a percentage of your…read moreassets. You deserve a fiduciary who is focused on your needs, not their ongoing cut. I started working with Benjamin after a major life setback and felt completely lost. He grabbed my hand and helped me take the financial steps I needed to regain control of my future. He is kind, compassionate, and truly encouraging. He helped me make important adjustments to my finances that I should have made years ago. What I appreciate most is that he does not overcomplicate things to make you feel dependent on him. His goal is to educate his clients so they can take the reins themselves.

Gary is extremely knowledgeable and stays up to date in his education which is extremely important…read moreto me. He listened and provided answers to immediate concerns and met all expectations (and then some!). Highly recommend Gary to anyone who is looking for an expert in the finance/tax planning field.

I had a 15-minute introductory consultation with Gary, and I cannot recommend him enough. As a…read morefirst-time small business owner, I was completely overwhelmed by the whole sole proprietorship transition. Gary was incredibly patient, helping me navigate my confusion regarding 'cash basis' accounting and clarifying why my specific contracted work resulted in a W-2 rather than a 1099. ​What impressed me most was his honesty; he explained that my current tax situation is simple enough to handle via software and encouraged me to save money by filing myself this year. He even provided AI-generated notes from our call so I could stay present in the conversation instead of scribbling notes. If you want a CPA who is knowledgeable, tech-savvy, and has high integrity, Gary is your guy

Working with Mike at Pixel Financial Planning was a great experience that provided me with a clear,…read morestress-free roadmap for my future. He broke down the financial impact of retiring at various stages and modeled several different age scenarios, which turned a stressful guessing game into a concrete, achievable plan. As a true fiduciary, Mike tailored every scenario to my specific goals, giving me the confidence to make informed decisions about my career timeline and exactly what my lifestyle will look like in the years to come. He also gave me great insight into tax saving strategies that I had no idea of. I would recommend Mike for anyone who needs similar planning assistance.

Mike is incredible - he is reliable, attentive, and he gets results. Highly recommend Pixel…read morePlanning to anyone! Been working with Pixel for many years now and every thing has been smooth, professional, and thorough. If you're looking for a fiduciary, your search has come to an end!

I paid Brandi lots of money. She sent me aggressive all caps emails. She gave me homework, I…read moresubmitted it and then she schedule a one hour meeting where she reviewed it in front of me. I had big questions about long term investments and she told me I could save money by changing my cell plan. She came recommended from a friend, but my experience was nothing short of disappointing. The entire time we worked together she made me feel like I was lucky and she was doing me a big favor. She has some formula with some pretty antiquated forms. . I regret working with her.

Brandi is a rock star! She knows her stuff, and you'd be lucky to work with her! After years of…read moresort-of doing things right while working, raising our kids, and not thinking much about money, my husband and I spent eight months working with Brandi on all pieces of our planning, all on Zoom making it convenient for our busy lives. We took deep dives into our short- and long-term savings/investments, budgeting, insurance and benefits, tax-related considerations, estate planning, retirement planning (and it's better than we thought!), and more. We shored up many pieces that needed an expert's touch, so have much more faith in where we are financially. Even better is that she does all of this work through a values-based lens, which really worked for us. And we can reach out to her from now on at her office hours to ask questions that come up for us. If you're looking for a comprehensive plan, and are willing to do work along the way, hire Brandi. I'm so glad that we did.