Who We Are

We are a fee-only, financial planning dedicated to providing sound advice.

When creating the firm, James Johnson, CFP® envisioned a firm that without question served the client's best interest. The goal was to provide the most objective and knowledgeable advice possible while keeping the client's best interests as the primary focus. This was reflected in his choice to be one of the areas first Fee-Only, NAPFA Registered financial advisors in the greater Sacramento metropolitan and central valley areas. In early 2009 Debbie Grose, CFP® became a Member in the firm's ownership and currently Jim and Debbie serve as Managing Members.

Today Lighthouse Financial Planning, LLC is a direct reflection of Jim's vision. We strongly support and adhere to the fiduciary standard of care for our clients. LFP members demonstrate their commitment to the profession by actively teaching, mentoring and participating in the profession’s leading associations and organizations as detailed below in their bios.

Jim Johnson, CFP®

Phone: 916-932-7200

Fax: 916-932-7201

Toll Free: 800-565-7656

E-mail: jim.johnson@lighthousefinancialplanning.com

Jim's approach is to know his client's goals, concerns, and experiences well enough to give them the advice they would give themselves if they had his depth of background, education and experience. His clients describe him as caring, open, and straightforward, as well as providing financial strategies that perform well. In financial planning since 1981, Jim chose to become a "Fee-Only," NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor in 2000. He is also a popular and entertaining speaker on a variety of financial topics.

He was awarded the 2000 Financial Planning Association Northern California Chapter “Outstanding Service Award for Advancing the Vision of the FPA,” and was named "CERTIFIED FINANICAL PLANNER™ of the year in 1997" by the Sacramento Society of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners. Jim is currently active in the Financial Planning Association (FPA). He currently sits on the FPA's national Government Relations Committee as well serving as the local FPA chapter by filling the Government Relations Board of Director position.

In addition to holding the CFP® certification, Jim holds a BA in Accounting from California State University at Sacramento. Jim has been an instructor in UC Davis Extension's Personal Financial Planning Certificate Program and also retired Adjunct Faculty at the College of Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado. Jim is the only Past President of both the Sacramento Society of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners and the Sacramento Chapter of the International Association for Financial Planning. Jim currently serves as a mentor for the Financial Planning Association’s Residency Program and served many years on the Career Development Committee. He has been called by his peers, a "Career Development Champion."

Jim is active in Kiwanis, and is past Lt. Governor of Division 44 and past President of the Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club.

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Want to contact Jim? Email him at: jim.johnson@lighthousefinancialplanning.com

Debbie Grose, CFP®

Phone: 916-932-7200

E-mail: debbie.grose@lighthousefinancialplanning.com

Debbie joined Lighthouse Financial Planning, LLC in 2007. Her educational background includes a bachelors of science degree in accounting from California State University, Sacramento; a certificate in Personal Financial Planning from the UC Davis, Extension; and, graduation from the Financial Planning Association's (FPA) Residency program.

Debbie is passionate about the importance of the financial planning process in everyday life and the fiduciary standard of care. Her commitment to the financial planning profession is evidenced by her volunteer activities within the profession. She is active in the FPA both locally and nationally serving as the the FPA Northern California Chapter's President-Elect and sitting on both the National Career Development Committee and the Professional Development Advisory Group. Debbie is a founding member of the FPA's Mid-Profession and Career Transition planners (MPACT) community of interest and she currently serves as the Career Transition Chair for the national group. Additionally Debbie participates in a study group consisting of a handful of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS(TM) from around the county created for the purpose of studying, discussing and exploring all topics financial planning related.

Debbie's experience prior to her career as a CFP® includes more than twelve years of financial and operations experience at the City of Woodland where she was the Assistant Finance Director; forming and operating a successful investment club; and, consulting with several other municipalities on financial operation issues.

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Want to contact Debbie? Email her at: debbie.grose@lighthousefinancialplanning.com

Jeanette Salmon

Client Service Coordinator

Phone: 916-932-7200

E-mail: jeanette.salmon@lighthousefinancialplanning.com

Jeanette joined Lighthouse Financial Planning in 2007. She prides herself in quality client service and brings with her many years of administrative, banking and financial experience. She also owned and operated a medical transcription company.

Jeanette not only works closely with clients, advisors and custodians to ensure all client needs are exceeded, she also handles our office administration. She can assist you in most of your service needs, including but not limited to establishing new accounts, account distributions and account maintenance. Her attention to detail and accuracy is unparalleled.

Want to contact Jeanette? Email her at: jeanette.salmon@lighthousefinancialplanning.com

Ethan Green

Financial Planning Analyst

Phone: 916-932-7200

E-mail: Ethan.Green@LighthouseFinancialPlanning.com

Ethan joined the Lighthouse Financial Planning family in 2012. He recently graduated from Golden Gate University’s Ageno School of Business with a Masters of Science in Financial Planning. Ethan was recognized by the faculty at Golden Gate University as the Outstanding Graduate Student in Financial Planning. Previous to his enrollment at Golden Gate University, Ethan graduated from the University of California at Davis with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Civilizations.

Ethan passed the CFP® exam in 2012 and is currently a candidate to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM certificant. He enjoys the process of working with clients and providing them with the information they need to pursue their dreams. Ethan is also an active member of the Financial Planning Association as part of the FPA Northern California Chapter and was part of FPA’s immensely successful 2012 Financial Planning Days.