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.

If I could give more stars to Daniel, I would; he and his office staff are simply wonderful at…read morehandling both the hard bits (investing, presenting options, keeping me up to date on the state of my finances) AND the soft bits (listening to my concerns/needs and explaining things with fabulous charts/graphics). Daniel has even hosted my 2 young daughters in a session of Finance 101. I will be retiring soon, and feel calm about and clear on my financial picture - I credit Daniel and his team for this.

Daniel has been my financial guy for over a year now.... I could not be any happier. He is…read morewonderful. My wife and I make just enough money to put some aside for retirement - and he helped guide us through the process. He doesn't force you to do anything (which my wife likes) and simply gave us the options for us to decide. He knows how to get you the most bang for your buck - and will make investing easy. I pray he stays in finance for life - as he will be my financial guy for life. Thanks Mr. Jew.

Mary is a thorough and detail oriented accountant. I've been her client for about 4 years and I…read morealways feel like I'm in the best hands. She helped me navigate the confusing financial and tax things that happens after a parent passes away, including the final tax return and how to ensure things were organized and filed correctly. Mary is also direct, to the point, and available and super responsive when I needed her. I am planning to be her client for a very long time!

Mary has prepared my tax returns for the last three years. I am so glad to have switched to…read moresomebody I can rely on to answer my questions, who responds quickly and freely offers her encyclopedic knowledge. She is so efficient, and I have absolute confidence in her.

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

Lars and his team are very reliable and easy to work with. I highly recommend him for tax and…read moreother financial support.

Lars is a good guy that explains taxes in an easy to understand way. He knows his stuff. His…read morestaff is wonderful and on top of it.

Guy manages our office's Simple IRA plan. He is knowledgeable but more importantly is willing to go…read morethe extra mile for his clients and is extremely ethical. I highly recommend him.

What went well? Every. Single. Thing. We have been working with Guy for over 20 years and he has…read moreconsistently steered us straight. We have had some very complicated financial situations and Guy's advice always takes everything into account. He has guided us step-by-step through our various decisions and has saved us thousands and thousands of dollars by sharing his knowledge. he feels like family. This is more than a job to Guy. He is committed to helping you articulate and meet your goals.

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.

Jane Watson is our go-to finance person. She is personable, takes time to talk matters through, and…read morepresents and recommends possible courses of action based on our circumstances and level of risk tolerance. She is candid and forthright without pressuring us. Office Manager Deborah is friendly and efficient. She helps us keep track of our appointments with Jane, and overall is a great presence in the office and on the phone. I wish we had met this trustworthy and knowledgeable team when we first moved to Alameda!

I have been with Jane Watson at Edward Jones for the last couple years now and I am very happy…read morehere!! Jane and Deborah her office manager are very professional but also make you feel very comfortable at the same time...Anytime I have any questions or requests with an email either Deborah or Jane always gets back to me right away and is always there to answer any of my questions or concerns... I have had not so great experiences with other financial advisors in the past so it's very refreshing to have found this great place with Deborah and Jane!!

I have never really had a financial education, and having ADHD has made it difficult for me to…read morelearn how to manage my money. I had a consultation with Jennifer this week and in 30 minutes, I literally understood more about my finances than in my entire life. She was so knowledgeable and yet down to earth and easy to understand. I hung up so motivated and empowered and already made significant and impactful changes! I cant recommend Modern Family Finance enough.

Writing a review for my financial planner was not on my Bingo card for my life. But when Jenni,…read moreLisa, and Cathy at Modern Family Finance are as fantastic as they are, it has to be done. To set the scene: I don't know anything about money, or the market, or really budgeting, if we're being honest. My working class family didn't know anything to teach me, and I was resistant to learning because I was sure it would mean discomfort at best and shame at worst. Luckily, opposites attract, and my spouse is a Responsible Adult who wanted to manage some inheritance in addition to our weirdly/ unnecessarily complicated financial situation. Enter: Modern Family Finance, referred to us by a friend. In my mind, they are fantastic for three main reasons. 1.) Based on what I just described, you will not be surprised to learn that I truly have no clue as to the wizardry they do with investing, but I love this. As far as I'm concerned, my accounts are like little Tamagotchis that I get to occasionally login to check and see how they're thriving. Our money is doing great, our finances are tidy, and our goals are being met! My Responsible Adult spouse DOES want to know, and Modern Family is an open book and wants to teach. Everyone wins! 2) The whole process of working together centers around YOUR particular and specific needs, goals, and personal priorities. They keep in mind both short term needs and long term visions to help you get and stay on track. I really appreciated the emotional intelligence and care Jenni brings, especially to our early meetings, and I still think about the questions she asked to help us understand our own relationships to money, and what needs to heal to move forward. They truly work with you where you are. Their approach is clearly not just about managing money, but building quality of life and empowerment. 3) They are truly the kindest people you could hope to work with. Getting me to respond to an email about life insurance or the 401K from ten years ago is like trying to put a cat in a bathtub, but somehow, miraculously, they don't judge. The team is thoroughly patient, kind, ridiculously detail oriented, and in general the most delightful people you'd hope to meet. As a queer couple navigating major life transitions, they give us clarity, patience, and structure without overwhelm. We'll be clients for life.