Chen Financial Group, LLC fees and pricing

Financial planner in San Mateo, California. Registered with state securities regulators.

According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 13, 2026, Chen Financial Group, LLC charges $300⁠-⁠$500 an hour, a flat or project fee of $4,500⁠-⁠$15,000, a quarterly fee of $1,200, and an annual fee of $1,500⁠-⁠$4,000 for financial planning.

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed July 13, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate
$300⁠-⁠$500/hr
“The hourly charges will range from $300 to $500 per hour depending upon the scope of the project and resources required.”
Flat or project fee
$4,500⁠-⁠$15,000
“A flat fee ranging from $4,500 to $15,000 will be charged to the client.”
Quarterly fee
$1,200/qtr
“A quarterly fee of $1,200 payable in advance will be charged to the Client.”
Annual fee
$1,500⁠-⁠$4,000/yr
“An annual fee of $1,500 - $4,000 is charged based on the schedule of services selected by the Client.”

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How Chen Financial Group, LLC bills

Payment and refund terms, quoted from the fee section of the brochure.

  • “Fees are quoted in advance in writing, prior to any client engagement.”
  • “Payment 1, which is equivalent to one half of the fee is payable in advance.”
  • “One half of the fee is payable in advance as a deposit, and the balance shall be due upon the delivery of the Investment Policy Statement.”

How Chen Financial Group, LLC’s fees compare

  • Its hourly rate of $300-$500 is above the California median of $300. 74% of the 932 other California planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
  • 7 of the 11 other planners in San Mateo that publish an hourly rate charge less.
  • Its flat or project fee of $4,500-$15,000 spans the California median of $5,000. 77% of the 796 other California planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
  • 9 of the 10 other planners in San Mateo that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
  • Its annual fee of $1,500-$4,000 is below the California median of $6,250. 21% of the 224 other California planners that publish an annual fee charge less.
  • It doesn't charge a percentage of the assets it manages, so its fee won't grow with your portfolio.

About Chen Financial Group, LLC

  • Firm size: 4 employees.
  • Credentials named in the brochure: CFP®.
  • Registered as an adviser: 2009 (17 years).

Planning areas mentioned in the brochure

  • Retirement planning
  • Tax planning
  • Estate planning
  • Cash flow and budgeting

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid
Hourly fees, fixed or flat fees
Charges a % of assets
No
Clients
54
Employees
4
Works with
Individuals and businesses
Services reported to regulators
Financial planning, pension consulting, selecting other advisers, educational seminars and workshops, and other services
Registered with
State securities regulators
Disciplinary disclosures
None reported
SEC CRD number
133336
Website
Consult401k.com (opens in new tab)
Phone
(650) 631-0600

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