The foundation of our approach is the discovery process that we use. Discovery simply means the way that we gain an understanding of the important life issues that need to be considered in any investment or wealth management plan.

Here are the areas where we provide solutions that will benefit our private clients:

  • Enjoying and protecting their lifestyle
  • Helping and protecting their family
  • Planning for the expected and unexpected
  • Creating a sense of financial comfort through life’s transitions
  • Building a legacy

Our work with our clients is an ongoing collaboration, through all of the “ages and stages” of their lives. We have a very structured approach and a disciplined Smart Investor Wealth Management System that is the foundation of our ongoing client meetings.

Who We Are

Smart Investor is a unique wealth management firm based in Rocklin, California.  We are an independent, fee-only registered investment advisor serving entrepreneurs, small business owners, and retirement plan sponsors and participants. More

How We Define "Wealth"

For our clients, ‘wealth’ is about more than money.  It is your ability to do what you want, when you want and how you want.  Our responsibility is to help you get there. 

What We Do

We listen, rather than talk.  We gain a thorough understanding of your future needs, concerns, opportunities and goals that have a financial implication.  We then use our experience and our team to design a unique investment or financial planning strategy that reflects your personal situation. More

Why We Are Unique

Everything that we do is in alignment with the best interests of our clients, including the fee-only approach to how we charge for our services.  We define ‘what we do’ in terms of meeting our client’s needs.  We define ‘how we do this’ in terms of leading-edge investment and financial planning strategies.  We are your key trusted advisor. More