At our Davis, California office, we are dedicated to helping clients cut through the noise and develop financial plans tailored to their unique goals and circumstances.
Our team focuses on understanding your full financial picture—from investments and retirement to taxes, insurance, and education planning. We do not sell products or receive commissions, so you can trust that our advice is unbiased and aligned with your needs.
Whether you’re planning for retirement, managing life transitions, or preparing for the future, we work closely with you to organize your finances, clarify your goals, and take meaningful steps toward achieving them. With a focus on transparency and a personalized approach, we aim to help you feel confident in your financial decisions.
We provide financial planning and wealth management services for individuals and families in all stages of life, including:
- Retirees planning for or enjoying retirement.
- Professionals seeking to ensure they are on track financially.
- Recently divorced or widowed individuals managing new financial circumstances.
- Young families planning for their future.
- Those expecting an inheritance or navigating significant financial changes.
No matter your circumstances, our Davis, CA team works closely with you to create a plan that aligns with your goals, values, and vision for the future.
We offer a full range of financial planning and wealth management services, including:
- Investment Planning: Customized portfolio strategies aligned with your goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.
- Retirement Planning: Thoughtful guidance on saving, income strategies, and Social Security timing to ensure a secure retirement.
- Tax Planning: Proactive strategies to help minimize tax liabilities and maximize efficiency.
- Estate Planning: Assistance with wills, trusts, and legacy strategies to protect your assets and your loved ones.
- Insurance/Risk Management: Impartial reviews of your policies to ensure adequate coverage without unnecessary costs.
- Education Planning: Comprehensive guidance on saving for college and maximizing tax benefits to support your children's education.
Our approach integrates all aspects of your financial life, helping you feel confident and secure in your decisions.
When you work with our Davis, CA team, you can expect:
- Fiduciary Commitment: We are legally obligated to put your best interests first, offering unbiased advice tailored to your unique needs.
- Fee-Only Transparency: We do not sell financial products or earn commissions. Our only compensation comes directly from you.
- Personalized Approach: Your unique circumstances and goals guide every aspect of our planning process.
- Comprehensive Guidance: We address all aspects of your financial life to create a cohesive, results-driven strategy.
- Access and Support: We are available to meet as often as needed, ensuring your plan evolves with your life.
Choosing us means partnering with a team that prioritizes your success and works tirelessly to help you achieve your financial goals.
Kevin M. Young MBA, EA, CFP®
Prior to joining Apella Wealth, Kevin worked in various leadership positions within the biotechnology industry before he eventually established his own wealth management firm, Young Wealth Management. Kevin is now the Senior Financial Advisor of our Davis, CA office. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional, an Enrolled Agent (EA) and a SEC Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). He received his Masters, Business Administration degree, with an emphasis in Financial Planning, from California Lutheran University. Kevin co-authored the 2010 PassKey EA Review Complete: Individuals, Businesses and Representation: IRS Enrolled Agent Exam Study Guide. Kevin enjoys road biking, skiing, taking after dinner walks with his wife Rosalia, and watching baseball games with his two post college-aged sons, Matthew and Michael.
Jean Yamamoto, MBA, MSW
Jean worked in municipal finance at UBS Financial Services and nonprofit finance at the Nonprofit Finance Fund. Jean is a SEC Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). She currently serves as Board President of the Davis Korean School and she volunteers for the Yolo Community Foundation's Yolo Youth Scholarship Award Committee. She holds a BA in English Literature from Swarthmore College, an MSW from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from Columbia Business School. When she is not working, you can find Jean studying for her CFP exam, shuttling her three sons to their many, many after school activities and, on occasion, if she gets really lucky and has spare time, playing tennis.
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