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.

I used to be locked into a dysfunctional relationship with a tax preparer who embodied everything…read moreyou wouldn't want your tax preparer to be: late, non-responsive, foggy-headed, and sometimes flat-out wrong. Why it took me so many years to break away is a question for my therapist. When I finally decided to go to a REAL professional I found myself here, in the amazingly capable hands of Jackie Thomson. It was like the storm broke, the Jesus rays shone down from the heavens, the sky cleared, and it was a cloudless-still-74-degree-day. And that's the way it's been ever since. Hallelujah. Jackie answers e-mail in a flash, gets the job done on time, exhibits work ethic excellence, is reliable, trustworthy, organized, and timely. Basically, she's the consummate professional and I'm left looking for her replica in every other service business I patronize. So, there you have it. Why you'd go anywhere else can remain your little secret but once you switch to Jackie (and Anspach) you'll want to blab it all over the place just like me.

The people who work there are pompous jerks who overcharge for the little work they do and file…read moreunreliable tax information. Find some other group who will treat you with better respect. They seem nice the one year we worked with them but in the past we have never had to pay both State and Fed... this group has no clue how to work any kind of tax law that will get you benefits and they charge 2xs as much as other offices. They would not see us in person because they were "too busy". But my sister in law called the same day and ( and it's not even St. Patrick's day in March) got an appointment within the same week.... they play favorites and if you are new and don't have more than 3 apartment buildings and lots of money you are a poor s-o-b who they don't have time for. Plus did I say we only worked with them through emails last year because they "didn't have time" to see us in person and never really got us as clients - they just charged over priced cost $$$$ and we had to pay for the first time in a long time where I don't think we had to. Save ur money and find someone who will work with you personally - these people suck! They are jerks over the phone and will not even let you talk to the person you want to talk to! They suck!!!!

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.

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!

Scott saved me when he speedily readied my flood insurance for an already troubled escrow. I had…read moreshopped for flood insurance and thought I had secured a bonded policy, but never heard back from the agent until it was too late. Scott stepped up and made it happen. He was professional, courteous, and so very helpful. I'm in my new home thanks to those that helped along the way. You're in good hands with Scott as your agent.

Scott responded very quickly, and altho I didn't end up working with him bc condo insurance is…read moretough to get in CA, I appreciated and admired his straightforward, honest, and empathic reply, letting me know that he could provide quotes for non-admitted companies only. But he pointed me to a few of the larger insurance companies that might be able to help me, and sure enough, one of them worked out. So grateful for your help, Scott!