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Find Top Financial Advisors in Orange, California

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.

Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Orange, California

Last Updated - November 25, 2023

Orange has 10 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from and 25 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in Orange, California have an average of 22 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of vetted financial advisors in Orange, California mentioned below does not include all the advisors in our network due to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may be available when you use our free match service to compare financial advisors near you in Orange, California.

Qualified Financial Advisors in Orange, California

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Betty Azmoon
CFF, CDFA®
GRIFFIN FINANCIAL, LLC
135 S. Chaparral Ct., Suite 110,
Anaheim, CA 92808
29 Years $35,000,000 $250,000 Not Specified
Simon Reeves
PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH
9900 Research Drive,
Irvine, CA 92618
25 Years $9,500,000,000 $500,000 Fee-Based
Marianne Ehlers
OAKWOOD WEALTH PARTNERS
17400 Laguna Canyon Road, Suite 125,
Irvine, CA 92618
Not Disclosed Not Specified Not Specified Not Specified
James Peters
ChFC®
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL
18662 Macarthur Blvd,
Suite 200,
Irvine, CA 92612
21 Years $20,000,000 $25,000 Fee-Based
Mike Mess
VERACITY CAPITAL, LLC
4100 Newport Place Dr.,
Ste 255,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
16 Years $100,000,000 $1,000,000 Fee-Only
Matthew Pixa
MY PORTFOLIO GUIDE
3020 Old Ranch Parkway,
Suite 300,
Seal Beach, CA 90740
22 Years $100,000,000 $500,000 Fee-Only
Thomas Sandkamp
CIMA®, AIF®, ChFC®
HOMESTEAD WEALTH MANAGEMENT
413 E. Foothill Blvd Suite 100,
San Dimas, CA 91773
Not Disclosed $108,000,000 $250,000 Fee-Based
Michael Macauley
CFP®, CFA®
SIGNATURE ESTATE & INVESTMENT ADVISORS (SEIA)
2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1600,
Los Angeles, CA 90067
22 Years $250,000,000 $500,000 Fee-Based
Michael Cannone
WESTMOUNT ASSET MANAGEMENT
2049 Century Park East,
Suite 2500,
Los Angeles, CA 90067
22 Years Not Specified $3,000,000 Fee-Only
Dash Investments
DASH INVESTMENTS
21600 Oxnard Street Ste 1755,
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Not Disclosed $370,000,000 Not Specified Fee-Only

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Qualifications CRD# 2257224
Firm CRD# 6413


Office Location 135 S. Chaparral Ct., Suite 110,
Anaheim,
CA
92808
Phone Number 714-912-4764

Betty Azmoon's foremost goal is helping her clients make confident financial decisions. She is an experienced financial planning and wealth management advisor who believes that the more informed a person is, the better decisions they are able to make.
She works with individuals & Families planning for retirement or going into retirement, emerging from a divorce, or recently widowed. Betty's goal is to make them feel understood, empowered, and confident in their financial future.
The cornerstone of Betty's process is asking good questions. With 29 years of experience, Betty is a seasoned professional who knows just what to investigate so that her clients can achieve their goals. Then she provides clear, easily understood explanations of the options available them.
Betty Azmoon is the owner of Griffin Financial, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm. She has decades if experience working in financial services, retirement & Investment planning, lending, and credit management. She makes it a mission to constantly stay current on all continuing education requirements.
In her spare time, Betty enjoys spending time with her husband Ali, and enjoying all that life has to offer with her many friends and family, as well as with her two kitties, Leyla & Booboo!

About Griffin Financial, LLC

Griffin Financial, LLC

At Griffin Financial we believe that working towards your long-term financial objectives depends on having the appropriate plan - one that fits your unique circumstances and grows with you. As trained and licensed professionals, we are able to draw on 28 years of financial planning experience to develop a roadmap to help you pursue your goals - whether they involve building wealth through investing, planning for a comfortable retirement, or protecting your estate.
Be Confident in your Financial Decisions!
Financial decisions can be complex and feel daunting, especially if you've never felt in charge of your finances before. We'll get the complexity sorted, lay it out clearly, and make it easier to understand so you can make a better, most informed decision for your future.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Risk Management, Estate Planning & Trusts


Qualifications CRD# 2835991
Firm CRD# 295178
Series 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 9900 Research Drive,
Irvine,
CA
92618
Phone Number 877-433-3665

Simon brings 23 years of investment experience to his role as fiduciary and partner at Pasadena Private Wealth. He specializes in advising wealthy families and high-net worth individuals to help them achieve their long-term investment goals, including estate and heritage planning. As a former Wall Street trader, Simon utilizes his unique investment insight to create globally diversified, tax-efficient portfolios based on solid academic research and an in-depth analysis of economic, political, and social developments around the world. His clients include current and former professionals at the top of their respective fields, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, hedge fund managers, and attorneys. Simon currently serves on the Board of Directors of Saddleback Memorial Foundation. As a member of the Board's Investment Committee, he helps one of Orange County's leading non-profit hospital systems to invest its substantial portfolio and further its mission. Prior to becoming an independent wealth manager, Simon was the Founder and President of his own options trading company on the floor of the American Stock Exchange in New York. There he generated significant profits utilizing risk-averse trading strategies, eventually expanding his company to include traders on the floors of the American Stock Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade and Philadelphia Stock Exchange. Born and raised in New York City, Simon holds a B.A. degree from the University of Michigan with an emphasis on global economics.

About Pasadena Private Wealth

Pasadena Private Wealth

Pasadena Private Wealth provides a variety of standalone financial planning and consulting services to clients for the management of financial resources based upon an analysis of current situation, goals, and objectives. Financial planning services will typically involve preparing a financial plan or rendering a financial consultation for clients based on the client's financial goals and objectives. This planning or consulting may encompass Investment Planning, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Charitable Planning, Education Planning, Corporate and Personal Tax Planning, Cost Segregation Study, Corporate Structure, Real Estate Analysis, Mortgage/Debt Analysis, Insurance Analysis, Lines of Credit Evaluation, or Business and Personal Financial Planning. Written financial plans or financial consultations rendered to clients usually include general recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the clients. Implementation of the recommendations will be at the discretion of the client. Our firm provides clients with a summary of their financial situation, and observations for financial planning engagements. Financial consultations are not typically accompanied by a written summary of observations and recommendations, as the process is less formal than the planning service. We're a different kind of investment advisory firm. That's because we offer much more than investment management: we are a true one-stop shop for personal and business financial advice, delivered seamlessly through one voice. With over 110 years of combined financial services experience, our bench is deep and our skills range from banking and real estate to portfolio management and corporate retirement plan design. This enables us to be highly responsive and propose solutions that take into account your entire financial picture, however complex and intermingled your various assets and income streams are. Because we have witnessed firsthand the inefficiencies of a compartmentalized approach, PPW has purposely tried to eliminate the service layers and the product barriers that are so often present in larger institutions. Our versatile advisers are trained and equipped to answer a variety of financial questions without always needing to consult a product specialist from another division. This allows us to be product-agnostic, and makes our professional staff more responsive and more accountable to our clients on all fronts. Our core belief is that by having all of these skills and services under one roof, we can be better stewards of your family's wealth.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts


Qualifications CRD# 6667049
Firm CRD# 3978
Series 6, 7, 63, 65


Office Location 17400 Laguna Canyon Road, Suite 125,
Irvine,
CA
92618
Phone Number 949-444-8103

"I'm committed to thoroughly understanding your situation and customizing a comprehensive financial plan to achieve your goals". Marianne Ehlers is an Investment Advisor Representative with Lincoln Financial Advisors. She enjoys helping individuals and business owners with a holistic approach with the goal of achieving financial independence. She keeps up to date with the latest trends and development in the financial industry by attending seminars and workshops regularly. Marianne has over 10 years in the financial industry helping clients grow, protect, and distribute their wealth. Marianne believes that financial planning is not only about numbers, but also about people. She enjoys building long-term relationships with her clients and understanding their unique needs and goals. She provides them with comprehensive and personalized advice on topics such as budgeting, cash flow, retirement, tax planning strategies, insurance, and estate planning strategies. Marianne attended Arizona State University and has a B.S. degree in Health Administration. Marianne is a member of Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)* and International Exit Planning Association (IEPA). She is also a Business Intelligent Institute Partner which is a Lincoln Financial Advisors initiative focusing on business succession strategies. Marianne is an Orange County native, and lives in San Clemente with her son Carter. Her favorite activities outside of her career are golfing, traveling out of the country, and most recently learning to sail. She is currently pursuing her ASA 101 sailing certification. *The Million Dollar Round Table membership is independently produced by The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®. Members must meet a certain level of premium, commission or income during the year and must also adhere to strict ethical standards.  Marianne applied for membership and paid a fee to be a member.

About Oakwood Wealth Partners

Oakwood Wealth Partners

At the core of our firm are people who care about our clients. The partnerships we've built with our clients were forged through our team's commitment to service. We follow Lincoln Financial Advisors' philosophy to Serve First, Last, and Always℠. If we can be of service to you, or someone you know, feel free to reach out. We'd be happy to help in any way
we can.


Qualifications CRD# 2665577
Firm CRD# 30833
Series 6, 7, 63

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 18662 Macarthur Blvd,
Suite 200,
Irvine,
CA
92612
Phone Number 949-631-3840

About Centaurus Financial

Centaurus Financial

We help our clients accomplish their financial goals. We customize our clients investments and financial plans to to help them meet their individual needs. The real benefit of using our firm is that our clients feel their financial dreams will be accomplished and that we are there to provide service as their needs change.


Qualifications CRD# 5332104
Firm CRD# 304272
Series 7, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 4100 Newport Place Dr.,
Ste 255,
Newport Beach,
CA
92660
Phone Number 949-345-1954

Mike's mission is to support and advise his clients on reaching their financial goals. Mike generally works with clients who are corporate executives, small business owners, or are transitioning through a life event (retirement, divorce, inheritance, etc.). From spedning over a decade at a large global bank to founding Veracity Capital, Mike is keenly aware of the risks, rewards, and complexities that his clients face. Mike sees the client and advisor relationship similar to a partnership, where communication, transparency, and preparation are crucial to success. He believes that no two clients have the same financial goals, so no two clients should have the same plan. Because of this, Mike works with a lower number of clients and selectively focuses on those that can benefit from his skill set. As a founding partner of Veracity Capital, Mike also enjoys developing other advisors in the firm and helping them grow. Mike also serves the finance function as CFO of Veracity Capital. Prior to Veracity Capital, Mike spent 11 years working at Goldman Sachs, in the AYCO division where he advised his clients. Mike earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from California State University, Northridge, and an MBA from Chapman University. Outside the office, Mike, his wife Keegan, and two sons, Macklyn and Hendrix, can be found outdoors, playing sports, and traveling.

About Veracity Capital, LLC

Veracity Capital, LLC

Veracity Capital is a wealth management firm that provides customized investment solutions and comprehensive financial planning to business owners, equity-based compensation employees, and individuals transitioning to retirement. Veracity's proprietary financial planning process drives investment decisions aimed to achieve client specific goals. Veracity's depth and breadth of experience allow them to maintain and grow financial and psychological wealth responsibly, focusing on maximizing value and minimizing taxes.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 2484827
Firm CRD# 153188
Series 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only


Office Location 3020 Old Ranch Parkway,
Suite 300,
Seal Beach,
CA
90740
Phone Number 562-799-5595

Matthew V. Pixa is the President and founder of My Portfolio Guide, LLC. Matt Pixa grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and at a very young age learned from a World War II Veteran father who grew up in the Great Depression that money and resources are to be managed prudently. Matt's curiosity and passion for investing was further sparked during the stock market crash of 1987. Being a new investor without any guidance and coupled with the dramatic events of that period, an interest and passion for becoming a student of the markets was born. Matt studied Economics and earned a Bachelor's degree while also competing as a student-athlete for California State University Long Beach. After advancing his career for 12 years he decided to return to graduate school and further his business and finance education by earning an MBA from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Matt Pixa lives in Seal Beach, CA with his wife Cecilia, daughter Isabel, and son Lance. As a family the Pixas are involved in several Orange County charities, through their church at Saint Joseph, and with several non-profits such as Care for the Poor and Taller San Jose. Matt enjoys coaching youth sports for his children's teams and also competes in Ironman triathlons as a way to stay fit, disciplined, and blow off any left over energy.

About My Portfolio Guide

My Portfolio Guide

Every financial advisor should differentiate itself from the competition but how many truly do? As mentioned on our Welcome page, My Portfolio Guide promises to improve your current portfolio and how it's being managed. Any prudent consumer should shop around and we actually encourage you to do so. What you'll find is that no other financial services firm can beat the combination of our ethics, portfolio discipline, and fee structure. If you find one, tell us! Along with this promise to you, here is what sets us apart: NO HIDDEN COMMISSIONS OR FEES (FEE-ONLY COMPENSATION) A FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION PUTTING THE CLIENTS INTERESTS FIRST (ask your current advisor to provide this in writing... we will!) INDEPENDENCE FROM ANY WALL STREET FIRM, INSURANCE, OR INVESTMENT COMPANY FULL DISCLOSURE ENSURING ZERO CONFLICT OF INTEREST LOWEST FEE SCHEDULE FOR CUSTOMIZED INVESTMENT GUIDANCE ONE POINT OF CONTACT YET SUPPORTED BY A WORLD CLASS INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE TEAM ACCESS AND DELIVERY OF UNBIASED RESEARCH COUPLED WITH A CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM A WRITTEN AND PERSONALIZED INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT FOR EACH CLIENT PERSONALIZED PORTFOLIO MODELS ENGINEERED AROUND YOUR RISK TOLERANCE AND GOALS INVESTMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT DECISIONS DRIVEN BY STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL ASSET ALLOCATION CUSTOMIZED INVESTMENT GUIDANCE; NO PASSIVE? BUY AND FORGET? OR BOILERPLATE SOLUTIONS PERIODIC INVESTOR EDUCATION SERIES FOR EXTENDED FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COLLEAGUES ULTRA RESPONSIVE, SEAMLESS, ONE-STOP WORLD CLASS SERVICE So... Why My Portfolio Guide? Ask yourself if your current advisor addresses and meets ALL of the above criteria?


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

About Homestead Wealth Management

Homestead Wealth Management

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 CRD# 5714328
Firm CRD# 108163
Series 7, 63

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets


Office Location 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1600,
Los Angeles,
CA
90067
Phone Number 310-712-2365

Michael Macauley, MBA, CFA®, CFP® is a Financial Advisor with the Century City office of SEIA. His practice areas include wealth management, retirement and estate planning. He also has extensive experience with life insurance and long term care planning. Michael has been in the investment management business since 2001, working with both institutional pension plan sponsors, family office investors and with individual clients and their families. Prior to SEIA, Michael worked with Wilshire Associates, a Santa Monica based investment consulting firm. He also worked with Julius Baer Investment Management, and with the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is a member in good standing of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute. Michael is an active member of ProVisors, a Trusted Advisor organization, and Vistage International, a CEO and business leadership peer group. He is also a past member of Toastmasters International, a competitive public speaking organization. Michael was raised in Nigeria and in Czechoslovakia. Currently, he is a resident of El Segundo, California along with his wife and their two sons. Michael received his MA in International Business from the University of Economics in Slovakia. He also received his MBA with an emphasis in Finance & Entrepreneurship from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER practitioner (CFP). Michael also received the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charter from the CFA institute in 2006. He is also a licensed insurance agent (CA Ins. License #0G73288).

About Signature Estate & Investment Advisors (SEIA)

Signature Estate & Investment Advisors (SEIA)

Our firm is a Registered Investment Advisor, established 1995. SEIA - Signature Estate & Investment Advisors: we are an independent firm based in Los Angeles, with about 175 people. We work as Fiduciaries and manage approximately $16 billion in client assets. We have offices in Century City, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Newport Beach, Houston and in Virginia.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 4857126
Firm CRD# 158857
Series 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets


Office Location 2049 Century Park East,
Suite 2500,
Los Angeles,
CA
90067
Phone Number 310-556-2502

Michael was born in Santa Monica and raised outside Philadelphia. At Georgetown, he double-majored in finance and small business management. Somehow, he found time to play varsity baseball, too. After college he worked for Vanguard, improving their mutual fund accounting programs. Then he moved to California, joined Alliance Bernstein, and participated in one of the industry's most esteemed advisor training programs.
After earning his MBA at UCLA, Michael joined Westmount in 2011, attracted by a culture of people "humble and intellectually curious, yet courageous enough to blaze a new independent trail in our industry." He credits his grandfather, who emigrated from Italy as a young man and opened a shoemaking business in Elizabeth, New Jersey, for inspiring many of the personal financial principles he still operates by today.

About Westmount Asset Management

Westmount Asset Management

Established in 1990, Westmount Asset Management is a fee-only investment advisory firm blending institutional portfolio management strategies with a wide range of consulting and planning services. Our diversified investment approach manages risk while seeking superior returns across global financial markets. Our clients include high net-worth individuals, pension plans, foundations and endowments. Westmount has repeatedly been named by one of the top wealth advisors in the country by Barron's and Financial Times magazine.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management


Qualifications Firm CRD# 135281

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only


Office Location 21600 Oxnard Street Ste 1755,
Woodland Hills,
CA
91367
Phone Number 818-309-4065

About Dash Investments

Dash Investments

The Retirement Planning Experts for Over 20 Years. Dash Investments offers Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, and Investment Management services. Dash is a fee-only Independent Fiduciary Investment firm recently featured by "Money Magazine" as one of the top advisors in the country and has also been featured in Forbes, Wall Street Journal, and numerous other publications. Client portfolios are personally overseen by our Executive Investment Committee, a team with over 50 years of combined experience. Heading the committee is Founder & Chief Investment Officer Jonathan Dash. Mr. Dash graduated from the University of Southern California in Finance and has also completed numerous Executive Programs at both Harvard Business School and Columbia Business School covering Corporate Restructuring, Financial Analysis, and Valuation. Our Philosophy is that each client deserves individual attention and proactive service. We want to be a partner in your success. Now also welcoming investors to our newest location at 4849 Greenville Avenue Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75206. Read articles by Jonathan Dash

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Estate Planning & Trusts


Customer Reviews

Top Financial Advisor Firms in Orange, California (Ranked by AUM)

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.
725 Town & Country Road, Suite 530, Orange, CA 92868
170 5649 $1,375,274,636
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
GUARDIAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC
635 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866
5 599 $748,717,000
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
BW & ASSOCIATES, INC.
3111 N. Tustin Street, Suite 215, Orange, CA 92865
5 1244 $562,370,799
A percentage of AUM
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
1700 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867
29 740 $322,028,638
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
SECURA FINANCIAL
333 City Boulevard West,, Suite 2050, Orange, CA 92868-2944
11 1005 $222,099,502
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Other (SOLICITOR FEES)
TABR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
500 N. State College Blvd, Suite 1320, Orange, CA 92868
4 590 $179,963,936
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees

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