There are hundreds of financial professionals in your area. However, choosing the right advisor that understands your financial situation and meets your needs may be quite daunting. WiserAdvisor has a network of vetted financial advisors and advisory firms and has listed them below. You can find the details of each advisor, such as their qualifications, service offerings, etc., that you could use while searching for the financial advisor that best suits your financial and investment goals.
We have been in business for the last 2 decades and constantly update and maintain a highly trusted directory of vetted fiduciary advisors that meet rigorous standards.
Each and every financial advisor in our network from large Fortune 500 companies to small independent financial firms are pre-screened for industry experience, disclosures and registrations with SEC and FINRA. Collectively, our Pre-Screened advisors, serve thousands of happy clients, managing billions of dollars and providing financial freedom and security for families and individuals like you.
Financial Advisor | Experience | AUM | Minimum Assets | Fee Structure |
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Not Disclosed | Not Specified | Not Specified | Fee-Based | |
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC
600 Anton Blvd., Suite 1750, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 2400 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806 3570 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92130 |
Not Disclosed | $205,600,000,000 | Not Specified | Fee-Only |
Not Disclosed | $0 | Not Specified | Not Specified | |
Not Disclosed | $108,000,000 | $250,000 | Fee-Based | |
Not Disclosed | $6,292,814,320 | Not Specified | Fee-Only | |
Not Disclosed | $270,770,414,647 | Not Specified | Fee-Only | |
Not Disclosed | $270,770,414,647 | Not Specified | Fee-Only |
Qualifications
CRD# 6379220
Firm CRD# 8733
Series 6, 7, 63, 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
2173 Salk Ave,
Suite 250 #42,
Carlsbad,
CA
92008
Phone Number
760-930-7629
As a Financial Planner at Prudential, I lead a dedicated team focused on helping individuals, families, and business owners pursue long-term financial confidence. At Prudential, we provide financial strategies that grow with you— whether you're building wealth, preparing for retirement, or planning your legacy. No two people are the same. Working with business owners and families to provide peace of mind and reach your goals is what energizes us. Let's start a conversation to: > Build and protect your wealth with a personalized financial strategy > Collaborate with your estate and tax advisors to help identify opportunities for tax-efficient growth that aligns with your financial goals > Plan for retirement and design a legacy plan aligned with your values A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step... Lao Tzu Click HERE To Learn More About Serena Kim
Prudential Advisors is a renowned financial services leader with a rich history of helping individuals and institutions pursue financial security and prosperity. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive financial planning and advisory services. Our mission is to help individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals through personalized and strategic financial solutions.
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 104510
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets
Office Location
600 Anton Blvd.,
Suite 1750,
Costa Mesa,
CA
92626
Phone Number
877-208-7414
Office Location
2400 E. Katella Ave.,
Suite 910,
Anaheim,CA 92806
Phone Number
877-208-7414
Office Location
3570 Carmel Mountain Road,
Suite 450,
San Diego,CA 92130
Phone Number
877-208-7414
Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent investment advisory firm as recognized by Barron's1 (September 2024, based on data within a 12-month period). With 143+ offices across the country and 1.3 million clients (as of September 30, 2024), we manage more than $300 billion in assets. 1.The Barron's 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms list, a ninth-year ranking of independent advisory firms, is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed by the firms, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning and other metrics. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Ranking awarded each September based on data within a 12-month period. Investor experience and returns are not considered.
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 153184
Compensation/Fee Based on Assets
Office Location
12348 High Bluff Drive,
Suite 200,
San Diego,
CA
92130
Phone Number
844-249-6534
Stratos Private Wealth is a boutique wealth management group that offers a unique combination of financial planning, life coaching, and investment management. Our team of professionals is dedicated to helping clients transform their financial plans from uncertain, disorganized, and passive to a journey with an ever-present guide. We proactively provide innovative ideas and watch for blind spots, enabling you to make the most of your finances and shift your focus back to the things you love most. At Stratos Private Wealth, we specialize in working with busy professionals with equity compensation, business owners, and individuals seeking to delegate financial planning and investment management to advisors with expertise and training in the unique challenges of affluent families.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 7, 63, 65, 66
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
413 E. Foothill Blvd Suite 100,
San Dimas,
CA
91773
Phone Number
909-418-1866
Our firm focuses in helping individuals develop sound investment strategies. We offer personalized, hands-on service. We educate our clients about financial concepts and products, and take the mystery out of investing, insurance, estate conservation, and preserving wealth. We understand the many challenges of retirement today and know the biggest concern for many is outliving their money. We focus on money management, as well as other issues that are critical to your financial well being. The LPL investment advisor representatives offer securities and advisory services through LPL Financial. A registered investment advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC. The LPL Financial registered representative(s) associated with this website may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Financial Planning for Individuals, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 144316
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
3131 Camino del Rio N,
Suite 1550,
San Diego,
CA
92108
Phone Number
619-814-4100
Pure Financial Advisors, LLC is a fee-only Registered Investment Advisor providing comprehensive retirement planning services and tax-optimized investment management. A pure business model was the vision, and Pure Financial Advisors became the reality. Doors opened for business in 2007 with no clients, negative revenue, and zero assets under management. Within just seventeen years of the firm's opening, Pure Financial surpassed $6.29 billion in client assets under management (as of March 25, 2024) and is currently helping over 4,975 clients plan for their future. The foundation of Pure's planning is rooted in decades of time-tested research. Pure Financial looks to data backed by the science of capital markets to form our strategies. As the world continues to evolve, Pure continues to learn. Pure Financial puts education at the core of everything we do. We strive to be a financial resource that people can turn to when they need a helping hand. Pure Financial collaborates with leading academics to provide education on financial strategies that work in the real world. Join us at our next educational event or talk to an advisor today to find out how we can help you reach your financial goals.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 104510
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets
Office Location
225 South Lake Avenue,
Suite 1185,
Pasadena,
CA
91101
Phone Number
877-208-7414
Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent investment advisory firm as recognized by Barron's1 (September 2024, based on data within a 12-month period). With 143+ offices across the country and 1.3 million clients (as of September 30, 2024), we manage more than $300 billion in assets. 1.The Barron's 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms list, a ninth-year ranking of independent advisory firms, is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed by the firms, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning and other metrics. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Ranking awarded each September based on data within a 12-month period. Investor experience and returns are not considered.
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 104510
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets
Office Location
1960 E Grand Avenue,
Suite 710,
El Segundo,
CA
90245
Phone Number
877-208-7414
Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent investment advisory firm as recognized by Barron's1 (September 2024, based on data within a 12-month period). With 143+ offices across the country and 1.3 million clients (as of September 30, 2024), we manage more than $300 billion in assets. 1.The Barron's 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms list, a ninth-year ranking of independent advisory firms, is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed by the firms, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning and other metrics. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Ranking awarded each September based on data within a 12-month period. Investor experience and returns are not considered.
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Firm Name | No. of Advisors | No. of Clients | AUM | Fee Structure |
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8 | 480 | $165,308,484 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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