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Finding the Best Retirement Planners in Novato, California

Last Updated - March 28, 2026

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List of Qualified Retirement Planning Advisors in Novato, California

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Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Qualifications
Firm CRD# 104510

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Address

3945 Freedom Circle,
Suite 450,
Santa Clara, CA 95054 See Details

Advisory Services:

Not Specified

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Only, Based on Assets

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Top 6 Retirement Planning firms in Novato, California (Ranked by AUM)

Rank	Firm Name	Assets Under Management	Total Clients	Total Advisors	Fee Structure
1	7250 Redwood Boulevard, Suite 200 Novato, CA, 94945	$5,149,278,896	17	18	A percentage of AUM
2	350 Ignacio Blvd, Suite 105 Novato, CA, 94949	$302,523,915	1332	8	A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
3	1500 Grant Ave Ste 238, Novato, CA, 94945	$300,000,000	680	3	A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
4	371 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Suite 135 Novato, CA, 94949	$295,995,463	866	6	A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
5	100 Professional Center Drive, Suite 114 Novato, CA, 94947	$201,466,975	223	2	A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
6	7250 Redwood Blvd, Suite 300 Novato, CA, 94945	$133,684,922	337	6	A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges

Information on Top Retirement Planning firms in Novato, California

HENNESSY ADVISORS, INC.

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QualificationsFirm CRD# 110770

Assets Under Management $5,149,278,896

No. Of Clients17

Clients Per Financial Advisor1

HENNESSY ADVISORS, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Novato, California. With a nearly $5B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 17 clients. The team consists of 18 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

A percentage of AUM

Financial Planning Services

Portfolio management for investment companies

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ALPHA WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING LLC

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QualificationsFirm CRD# 163917

Assets Under Management $302,523,915

No. Of Clients1332

Clients Per Financial Advisor167

ALPHA WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Novato, California. With a nearly $303M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1332 clients. The team consists of 8 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges
Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

Financial planning services
Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
Pesnsion consulting services

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KETRON FINANCIAL LLC

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QualificationsFirm CRD# 330807

Assets Under Management $300,000,000

No. Of Clients680

Clients Per Financial Advisor227

KETRON FINANCIAL LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Novato, California. With a nearly $300M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 680 clients. The team consists of 3 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

A percentage of AUM
Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

Financial planning services
Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses

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MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

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QualificationsFirm CRD# 123237

Assets Under Management $295,995,463

No. Of Clients866

Clients Per Financial Advisor144

MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Novato, California. With a nearly $296M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 866 clients. The team consists of 6 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges
Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

Financial planning services
Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
Pesnsion consulting services

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HUTCHINSON & ZIEGLER FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

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QualificationsFirm CRD# 145096

Assets Under Management $201,466,975

No. Of Clients223

Clients Per Financial Advisor112

HUTCHINSON & ZIEGLER FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Novato, California. With a nearly $201M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 223 clients. The team consists of 2 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges
Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

Financial planning services
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MCM WEALTH

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QualificationsFirm CRD# 136075

Assets Under Management $133,684,922

No. Of Clients337

Clients Per Financial Advisor56

MCM WEALTH is a financial advisory firm situated in Novato, California. With a nearly $134M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 337 clients. The team consists of 6 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges

Financial Planning Services

Financial planning services
Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
Selection for other advisors
Education seminars/workshops

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a retirement planner?

How to choose a good retirement planner?

While interviewing potential retirement planners, look for someone with expertise in Tax Planning, Social Security, and Withdrawal Strategies for retirement. They need to be able to formulate a schedule and strategy that tells you how to take money out in a tax-efficient manner and they need to be able to give you practical guidance on the use of assured revenue items that can build a sense of financial security in your retirement.

What does a retirement planner do?

How much does a retirement planner cost?

What questions to ask a retirement planner?

Although the questions to ask your retirement planner may differ as per your financial concerns, following are the most common things to discuss with your retirement planner

Are my current savings enough to get retired?
With my current savings, what will my post-retirement lifestyle look like?
Should I consider making investments right before my retirement?
When is the right time to pay off my mortgage-pre or post-retirement?
How can I mitigate my post-retirement financial risks?

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