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George Guttman

Advisor at Guttman Financial Planning

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Firm

Guttman Financial Planning

Location

Santa Monica, CA

Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Industry experience

20 years

About

George Guttman is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He has been the principal advisor at Guttman Financial Planning since 2016 and also manages financial analysis and budgeting for self-storage facilities and athletic clubs through Laaco Limited. Guttman Financial Planning serves primarily individual clients with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, focusing on retirement, college funding, tax and estate issues, divorce planning, and investment consultation. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with diversified allocations and offers periodic educational workshops on personal finance and investing.

Client services

Based on Guttman Financial Planning

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Guttman Financial Planning

Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $99,999: 1.25% (125 basis points) annually $100,000 - $499,999: 1.00% (100 basis points) annually $500,000+: 0.80% (80 basis points) annually

Project-based

$320 per hour for financial planning services.

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning services charged at $320 per hour, billed in 15-minute increments; $500 deposit required.

Location

Santa Monica, CA

Most active in

California · Texas

Work history

Guttman Financial Planning, Inc.

2016 - Present (10 years)

Laaco Limited

2006 - Present (20 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Aaron K

CFP®

Calabasas, CA

Greenup Wealth

Aaron Kirsch is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and founding partner of GreenUp Wealth Management. He works primarily with individuals and couples who are approaching or living in retirement, helping them design financial plans that support both long-term security and a fulfilling retirement lifestyle. Aaron began his career in financial services in 2001 at a major Wall Street firm and has since worked with clients across a wide range of life stages, both at large institutions and through his own independent wealth management firm. This experience informs his comprehensive approach to financial planning, which integrates retirement income planning, investment management, tax-aware strategies, risk management, and estate planning considerations. He is the co-author of The Rewarding Retirement Workbook, a resource designed to help people think beyond the mechanics of retirement and focus on how they want to live during this stage of life. Aaron’s work emphasizes aligning financial decisions with personal values, priorities, and legacy goals. Aaron holds himself to fiduciary standards and takes a client-centered approach to planning, helping individuals and families navigate financial decisions with clarity and confidence as they transition into and through retirement.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management General estate planning guidance Retired Executive Founder/Business Owner Consultant Self-Employed Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Gen X (Born 1965-1980) Life coaching / goal alignment
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Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Solomon Investment Consulting, Inc.

Active portfolio management
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CFP®, Series 66

Playa Del Rey, CA

Pashman Financial LLC

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Retirement withdrawal strategies Self-Employed
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Dominic W

Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

MDW Capital Management Corp.

Wealth management
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Mark G

Series 63

Los Angeles, CA

Haleakala Investment Advisors

Concentrated stock management Executive
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Joseph L

Series 65

Santa Monica, CA

Joseph C. Longo, Attorney At Law

Attorney
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