Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm assuming there are sales people (or financial planners, if that is the preferred terminology) that are paid by commission.

Last week, I spoke to a planner at Alameda County, who said the county attorney is working on it.

James, thanks for your reply, and thanks to all of you for your replies thus far....your insights are appreciated greatly.Let me clarify my earlier post when I said that I have no interest in working with a "traditional broker".....I spend 95% of my week being a financial-planner and meeting with clients, only 5% of my week is spent with my Real Estate LLC employee's.  

Could someone recommend Prime alternatives or a CPA and Tax PLANNER in Texas (I'm in Austin)? 

Hi,Sorry if this is in the wrong category, but I'm fishing with a big net right now.My Ex-bro-in-law is a financial planner, and ironically, he isn't necessarily great with his own money.  

From the advice of an estate planner here in NZ I have been made aware some potentially problematic tax laws for NZ Tax Residents who have foreign income. 

Legal advice from an attorney will consider the laws, including the laws in your state, your exact situations and goals, and then will provide you with legal options that best fit your unique situation.The inclusion of a licensed financial planner would also be a good idea to help you plan your future.Yes, there is a cost.

I've been looking into lots for building multi-family and speaking with lots of land use planners, that's a great knowledge to have when getting into this side of the business.

Additionally, be wary of CPA firms, businesses, attorneys, wealth planners, etc who will take on any client who walks through the front door.

Try to talk with the planner on duty and a building plans reviewer if you can, the permit technician is a wealth of information about the process, but the reviewers will tell you what they expect to see.