Tom was excellent! He helped me out significantly with a 30 minute appointment to see if he and I…read morewere a good fit. Because of particulars of my case, we were not a good fit, but he recommended several people who would be. He also told me what to look for in a financial planner/wealth management specialist. It was incredibly helpful. Tom was great at active listening and making sure he was getting the correct information from me. While other specialists I've talked to were knowledgeable, they were not as careful or thorough as Tom about making sure they understood my assets, income, living situation, and goals as Tom was.

My husband and I had a great 30-minute session with Tom. He was very thorough in understanding our…read moresituation and assessing what next steps are based on our goals. As someone who isn't particularly confident managing my personal finances, it was reassuring to have a professional like Tom take us through what we should be thinking about and how to work toward our goals. We left with some recommendations that will help us stop being ostriches and actually learn to manage better long term.

We've been clients for almost 10 years and have worked with most of the firm as they've grown…read more Tessara (fka Ballast point financial planning) has been instrumental in guiding us as our income and net worth has climbed. Shawn has also been a trusted resource for referrals to other services we have hired in the Bay Area and we're so appreciative of him. Most recently, Vidalia is our lead planner and she is fantastic! She is knowledgeable, responsive and personable. I admire how she handles my questions in such a calm and composed way which I know can be challenging sometimes since I handle clients in my own career. We've "graduated" now that we have a stable financial plan but will have no hesitation becoming clients again if our planning needs change in the future.

Shawn with Ballast Point helped us do a one-time consultation of our finances. Shawn was incredibly…read morethorough, looking over all of our financials then providing advice on specific questions we had (if we should keep our home as a rental vs selling, advising us on stock options, etc) as well as letting us know where we could make some adjustments to our savings and brokerage accounts. We got advice on our kids' 529 accounts and upping our life insurance policies and Shawn gave us the name of a fantastic law firm who handled creating our living trust. The Google spreadsheet with the breakdown of our finances and things for us to consider in the short and long term was also great and something we will absolutely be using in the future to track our assets. Very grateful for Shawn and BPFP!

Kalvin offers comprehensive financial knowledge as we plan for a growing family, buying a home, and…read morestarting a business. Despite my own lack of financial knowledge, Kalvin was able to explain things in a way I could understand, and feel understood. He listened well, offered advice in line with our family's values and goals, and had all the next steps and referrals we needed.

I have worked with Kalvin for several years now. He is very knowledgeable about investment…read morestrategies. I greatly appreciate that he makes himself available to my phone calls and always offers sound financial advice. Kimie S./Santa Clara

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

We committed to working together, I felt they were unresponsive once we started uploading docs…read moreetc., and they then suddenly told us they'll no longer work with us with no explanation and didn't respond to any follow-up questions. We're now left with very little time to find a replacement and we'll probably lose a lot of money as a result of this surprise from them. Facts: we agreed to work together at the start of this year. They shared a portal for us to upload docs into. It took us a few weeks to get started uploading those docs but we're still within their purported time-frame in mid-February. We had some access issues that, for myself, they fixed; that was not fixed for my wife and we had to bug them several times in the last week before our scheduled tax prep meeting. They then reached out to me, saying that they can no longer work with us and that they'll delete all the files I uploaded to their vault. When I asked them why, they did not respond.

I've been working with Akram at All About Your Taxes since 2021, and I can honestly say he is the…read morebest tax professional I've ever had. Before finding him, I was going to a lady in Chinatown because her prices were cheaper, but I quickly learned you get the kind of service you pay for. Mistakes were made on my taxes, and I needed someone reliable and knowledgeable to fix them. That's when I found All About Your Taxes, and Akram helped me amend the errors and get everything corrected. Since then, I've stayed with him every year because he is extremely thorough, detail oriented, and professional. The entire process is always smooth, seamless, and stress free. Akram truly goes above and beyond. He takes the time to explain everything clearly, answers all of my questions, and always acknowledges my emails. Akram gives great advice that is tailored to my situation. I always feel confident that my taxes are being handled correctly. I am so happy I found Akram and I highly recommend him and the team at All About Your Taxes.

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.

Jeff Weber is the best financial advisor we've EVER worked with…read more He's not only exceptionally knowledgeable but also kind and considerate of what your needs are. He cares immensely for you and your finances. My husband and I love what Jeff has done for us so far and we look forward to meeting with him and chatting about our future plans. We have been with him for years and trust him and his decisions. Jeff also assists in any financial issues we have at the present moment and does so with the utmost professionalism. He loves what he does and it shows. You want a financial advisor who loves his job. I highly recommend Jeff to my friends and family and now to you, too! No one else compares to him!!

My wife and I have worked with Jeff for more than 15 years, and he's been a truly wonderful…read moreadvisor. Jeff helped us get organized well before we retired and his guidance through retirement made the process a lot less stressful. Since then, he's managed our investments, reviewed our tax return each year, and even introduced us to an attorney who helped set up our trust. What we appreciate most is that Jeff always takes the time to explain things in plain English. He's honest, easy to talk to, and genuinely cares about his clients( we feel like Family). It's very comforting knowing our finances are looked after by someone who truly cares about his clients. Robert L

Aaron has been an excellent guide during this difficult time in my life. Because of him I feel…read morebetter about my financial health and he has help to ease a lot of anxiety about money and my future.

Aaron has been an amazing financial advisor and a rockstar of a planner…read more He showcases his breadth of knowledge on all things finance-related when I bring up an unfamiliar topic or a confusing finance document, and he helps me understand counterintuitive financial principles, calls out my financial blind spots, and helps me see perspectives on how to approach a life/financial decision that I wouldn't have ever considered. After vetting a handful of financial advisors five years ago, I ended up choosing Aaron in large part because I value how his approach to financial planning is more than merely quantitative. Aaron spends the time to understand me, what drives & motivates me, what I want to do in life, and then he's able to craft a plan with my finances to get me to where I want to be. Because of this, Aaron never pressures or burdens me with a investment decision; he explains everything to me in a very digestible way, but defers to me for the final call. Aaron also has a very affable personality, and it's super easy to talk about anything and everything with him, which I greatly appreciate because finances permeate deeply into all aspects of life that it requires a relationship built on trust to be to share vulnerably and openly. Even as my goals and desires change, or as my family grows, Aaron pivots along with me, and he gives me the confidence to wholly entrust all my finances to him so that I can focus on the non-financial aspects of life. I'm also super thankful of Aaron's flexibility. Sometimes our conversations run long, but I never feel rushed. Other times, I'm at a crossroads with a big financial decision, but Aaron has gone above and beyond to take an impromptu phone call in order to give me the advice that helps me make the right choice. I've been recommending Aaron to anyone who asks me for a financial advisor, and will continue to do so. There's no other CFP I can envision working with!

I have been working with James for many years now and only have good things to say. He is very…read morekind and helpful along with keeping my money safe and growing. I highly recommend him!

My husband and I have been working with Jim for a few years now, and couldn't be more pleased with…read moreour professional relationship. Jim breaks things down into manageable, understandable explanations, and always offers various scenarios. He listens carefully and fully considers our input. His market insights and guidance have been very helpful, and we've seen our portfolio steadily grow. We feel confident about our financial future as old people! In addition to being so smart, Jim is a pleasure to talk to. He is matter-of-fact, kind, and funny. I truly appreciate being equally included in all meetings and decision making. I highly recommend Jim and his services!

Faruk was a pleasure to work with! As we wanted to plan further for our future, our goal was to…read moreidentify areas where we are doing well and can improve upon. From the start, Faruk was personable and clear in communicating his services along with having a genuine interest in what our expectations were from this exercise. Fast forward a month, we have gained invaluable clarity and actionable next steps for our finances. Today, we still reference learnings and information shared by Faruk to help influence any financial decisions we may or will make. 100% would recommend Faruk to any family looking to understand their finances.

Faruk is a fantastic guy. I feel very fortunate to have crossed paths with him. He has been great…read moreat setting up our investments to be positioned well, even when the market is volatile. He has consistently grown my investments since working with him (not by single digit percentages either). He is very attentive and always takes the time to explain goals/positions clearly. Faruk is also very friendly, approachable, and genuinely cares about my financial goals. I trust his judgment and appreciate his proactive approach. I highly recommend him!