I don't recommend this place - getting charged over $175 to scan documents and send to an email…read more They're thieves and I'm not saying this because I want to bad mouth anyone but this is insane. I work in law and scanning a document shouldn't be charged whether it's one page or 1,000 pages If their machine is slow as they claimed over the phone then why should the client be penalized then excuses it with "well my employee stood there for two hours!" So what?! That's why she's your employee that you hired to provide a service for an hourly wage. Not in my years of experience doing immigration work or personal injury work have I ever charged struggling families for this. That's not right. I can only imagine the insane amount they charge for getting your taxes done here. These are hard time for immigrant families, this is not the time to be greedy. Actually it never is the time.

After our previous tax preparer disappeared off the face of the Earth several years ago we had to…read morefind a new person to trust with our financial life... That person turned out to be Irene Christiansen, owner of OC Financial Services in Fullerton CA. Irene is professional & knowledgeable in all aspects of financial management, planning, & tax preparation! She communicates to her clients in a way that's accessible, helpful, & completely understandable -- She meets all her clients exactly where they are in their knowledge of their finances. Her fees are reasonable & her demeanor is warm & friendly. I am happy to have found someone to care for our financial needs that is trustworthy & thorough.

Requested a free consultation, and Tony was very helpful and honest during our online meeting…read more It's hard to find companies with knowledgeable individuals who can provide valuable opinion as many are like robots so it's refreshing to have someone understand your needs and try to give you their best advice. Hope to work with Tony at Crosdroads Planning for our future tax planning needs.

Writing an updated review from one previously. After the owner of the company got wind of our…read moreissues, he reached out offering to try and make it right. After a lengthy conversation he acknowledged our concerns and the areas of miscommunication and poor conduct by their staff. He vowed to make improvements internally as well as offered a refund for our service. Thanks to Tony for helping make a bad situation better.

Maggie was very helpful over the phone with questions and I would definitely use her services again…read morefor tax prep! I had questions about how to manage my retirement funds effectively and how to mitigate tax penalties and Maggie was very knowledgeable about the potential impacts using just a few statements from my brokerage account! If I had known it was this easy I would not have spent months agonizing over what to do when we were able to answer my questions in less than an hour! Maggie is very responsive to inquiries sent through on the website and to phone calls!

Maggi was great. Super smart and passionate about investment planning and the tax consequences. I…read morestrongly recommend and would use her again.

I went to FFA because of the excellent reviews, her experience and was listed on NAPFA…read more Unfortunately, my experience was not positive. I was clear from the beginning about the purpose of the consultation when we spoke on the phone and was willing to work with me to schedule the consultation. On the consultation date after i uploaded my docs, she just did not seem prepared. Amongst a series of problems, from the start she focused on how I could use the software program, not my primary concern. Worse, we spent 45 minutes on the phone with the software technical assistance person (who now also had access to my financials) trying to figure out a fairly simple comparison. At certain points they both appeared to forget I was there. Suffice to say, I left that consultation without my main issue fully addressed. Final straw, when I emailed her later that day to express my dissatisfaction, she never responded. She is probably a great CFP, but with this customer the experience was an epic failure.

I was putting off getting help with my retirement planning because I was afraid I'd get bad news. I…read moredid a lot of research and remember hearing Delia on Air Talk with Larry Mantle. I called, set up a 1 hour appointment, and completed the financial inventory requested. She was able to explain my financial status in terms that I could understand. She agreed to let me audio record our session so I could review it after our meeting. And I left with a three ring binder containing an analysis of my current financial situation and projections for retirement. She suggested a few changes, but overall I'm in good financial health. I love what another reviewer wrote and I agree, " So for some of you women out there, smart up! Forgo one of those stupid designer handbags or trips to the spa. Invest in yourself and your future and make an appointment with Delia Fernandez."

When we first reached out to Michelle, my wife and I were feeling lost and honestly a bit desperate…read moreto get control of our finances. Living paycheck to paycheck--despite having solid incomes and no kids--was frustrating and stressful. We initially expected to walk away with a simple budget. What we got was so much more. Michelle didn't just organize our numbers--she gave us clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. She removed the fear we had around money and replaced it with a real plan and direction. More importantly, she set us up for long-term success and a stronger financial future. We truly can't recommend her enough.

I started working with Michelle 3 years ago under stressful conditions. My biggest takeaway was…read moreher encouragement, advice, and hope toward my then circumstances. She was kind and thorough in her coaching, and I give her my highest recommendation for helping see an accurate financial picture. Call her!

Karl and Jamie helped us navigate the maze of qualifying my mother for Medi-cal coverage for her…read morelong term care. They were thorough, professional and respectful and successfully qualified her for coverage, saving us thousands. Every case is different but I would trust them to to do the work again in a second.

My 94 year old Mother lived alone and was very active until she fell in the shower and broke her…read morehip. That day was the end of her ability to live alone. My four siblings and I were an emotional wreck when this unexpected life change was thrust upon us. We didn't know anything about elder care or what services were available. We began calling everyone we could think of for advise and help. We were drowning in sorrow and confusion. There were so many decisions that had to be made immediately and we didn't have a clue what to do. Everything felt urgent and it was so important to my Mother's wellbeing that we didn't make a mistake. By an absolute stroke of luck, Karl Kim was mentioned to us by a friend as someone who might be able to help. He and his staff have been wonderful in guiding us through the past 8 months of care facilities, Medi-cal applications, banking advise and hospice care information. I appreciate that I get a reply to my emails and phone calls almost always the same day. One meeting with Karl and the dark mysterious cloud of elder care was lifted from our lives. Thank you Karl and staff for all you have done for my family these past 8 months. You have truly been a Godsend. I know all these five star ratings might seem a bit over the top and I am adding yet one more, but I sincerely believe he is deserving. He absolutely has all the elder care answers and goes above and beyond to share them with you. If you are struggling with elder care issues - reach out. You won't be sorry.

I wish I could give him more stars. He is the best financial advisor that I've ever seen. He is…read morereally analytical and he is one of the top when it comes to services. I am so positive that you can get a best solution regarding your financial situation with him.

From the owner: My business specialize in "Personal Care"…read more There are too many companies and products out in the market, that my clients are flooded with too much information. As an independent broker/advisor, I am always on my client's side, guiding them to the right direction

A friend of mine referred me to GK a little over three years ago under the care of Robby Lewis for…read morefinancial advisement. It has been one of the best decisions I've ever made, especially as someone who is generally financially ignorant. I wish I'd done it years ago! Robby is incredibly patient and great at laying out complicated financial terms for me to understand. As someone with severe financial anxiety, he is also great at getting me to understand the value of investing my money and how to best approach it to build a comprehensive portfolio for both a rainy day and retirement. Thanks to his advice, I had a nest egg I was able to dig into while on long term unemployment that I would not have had otherwise. I highly recommend Robby's expertise!

Robby has been my advisor for about 5 years now, and I love him. He's very patient in explaining…read morefinance and investing in simple terms (I'm a creative and numbers are not my thing lol) and thoroughly answers my questions. All my accounts have grown consistently each year, more than if I had just let my retirement accounts sit on their own. Robby takes the time to stay in touch and schedule periodic catch-up calls to check in on any major changes to my finances that could lead to better investments. As I plan to start my own business, Robby has been the person I trust to guide me on how best to save and manage my money for that move. I happily recommend Robby to anyone looking to grow their money, especially those who are not numbers people like me. Thank you, Robby!

DO NOT RECOMMEND !!!…read more After experiencing two consecutive years of errors from a well-regarded CPA that resulted in penalties and fees, I made the deliberate decision to take a more rigorous approach to my tax preparation. I engaged two reputable firms simultaneously, paying each their full standard rates, with the intention of filing whichever return I determined to be most accurate and advantageous. Over two filing seasons, I alternated between the two firms' returns based on merit. My other preparer understood and respected this arrangement without issue. Slaten, however, took exception to it and ultimately terminated me as a client. This raises a legitimate question worth considering: if a firm is confident in the quality of its work, why would it object to a client seeking a second opinion? In medicine and law, independent review is not only accepted but actively encouraged as a mark of professional integrity. Slaten's reaction suggests an unwillingness to have their work scrutinized, which is precisely the kind of posture that should concern anyone trusting a firm with their financial obligations. I was a paying client in good standing. I introduced no burden beyond what any other client would. The sole issue was that I held them accountable to a standard of accuracy. That they found this objectionable tells you everything you need to know. **Not recommended.**

Susan & Reese have been very helpful as my wife & I head into retirement…read more Seem to be very knowledgeable about all financial questions we throw at them. They offer an In-house lawyer who gives free Seminar's concerning pretty much exactly what we're going through!

I've had a great experience working with Matthew at State Farm while setting up a new auto policy…read more He has been consistently helpful, responsive, and patient in answering all of my questions. It's clear he genuinely cares about his clients and takes the time to make sure everything is understood and taken care of properly. He made the entire process feel easy and stress-free. I truly appreciate the support and would highly recommend Matthew to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable insurance agent.

Debbie is great! Always greets me with a smile whenever I go inside to pay for my insurance. She…read morealways offers to go over my auto insurance to make Sure everything is correct and up today. Give her a call for car insurance!