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Find Top Financial Advisors in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, California, known for its beautiful beaches and stunning mountains, is home to over 87,000 residents. With the cost of living at a staggering 57% higher than the national average, having a financial plan in place may be essential for residents to overcome the high costs. That's where an experienced and certified financial advisor can help individuals like you make informed decisions about your investments, retirement plans, savings goals, and more. WiserAdvisor's directory of screened financial advisors, financial advisory firms, certified financial planners, and more can act as a helpful resource to compare vetted and ranked financial advisors in and around Santa Barbara. With a personalized financial plan created by an experienced financial advisor, residents can focus on the beautiful surroundings Santa Barbara has to offer, knowing that their financial future is being overseen and managed by an experienced financial professional.

Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Santa Barbara, California

Last Updated - November 23, 2023

Santa Barbara has 4 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from and 53 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in Santa Barbara, California have an average of 13 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of vetted financial advisors in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, California.

Qualified Financial Advisors in Santa Barbara, California

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Bryan Foronjy
CFP®
FORONJY FINANCIAL
401 Chapala St #105,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
14 Years $135,000,000 $250,000 Fee-Based
Roy Sherman
CFP®, CFA
SHERMAN ASSET MANAGEMENT
1500 Palma Dr.,
Suite 133,
Ventura, CA 93003
9 Years $75,000,000 $0 Fee-Only
Nathan Wallace
SAVVY ADVISORS INC
573 Avenida Del Recreo,
Ojai, CA 93023
16 Years $52,000,000 $250,000 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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Information on Qualified Financial Advisors in Santa Barbara, California

Qualifications CRD# 4978922
Firm CRD# 283824
Series 7, 10, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 401 Chapala St #105,
Santa Barbara,
CA
93101
Phone Number 805-880-9444

As the Principal Wealth Manager and founder of Foronjy Financial, Bryan created a practice for clients that truly appreciate a personal relationship with a seasoned practitioner who intends to stick with them for the long term. As a seasoned financial professional, Bryan helps clients design a customized vision for retirement by listening, asking insightful questions, and offering sensible advice drawing from over a decade of professional experience. Bryan graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a emphasis in Personal Financial Planning from San Diego State University. Before founding Foronjy Financial in 2015, Bryan worked for a decade as a Senior Account Executive at Fidelity Investments in Santa Barbara, CA. While not in the office, Bryan keeps a healthy work-life balance by exercising regularly, enjoying a game of chess, or spending time outdoors with his wife and three children.

About Foronjy Financial

Foronjy Financial

Foronjy Financial was created with the intention of providing clients with sensible investment advice and personalized service. We help our clients chart a course toward retirement using professional experience coupled with sophisticated software. At Foronjy Financial we make financial planning personal again.

Advisory Services Provided:

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


Qualifications CRD# 6312263
Firm CRD# 170861
Series 65

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


Office Location 1500 Palma Dr.,
Suite 133,
Ventura,
CA
93003
Phone Number 805-655-5062

I started working as a financial planner in 2014. I use my background in the fields of psychology, business, and financial planning to assist you in achieving your goals and navigating financial decisions. I specialize in helping solopreneurs maximize the effectiveness of their resources. I live with my wife and two children, and enjoy running, cooking, and travelling together.

About Sherman Asset Management

Sherman Asset Management

Sherman Asset Management is a Registered Investment Advisor serving clients in the State of California.

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


Qualifications CRD# 5646552
Firm CRD# 1111
Series 65

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


Office Location 573 Avenida Del Recreo,
Ojai,
CA
93023
Phone Number 805-285-7686

Nathan brings 15+ years of investment experience to Savvy. He began his career as a research analyst at a boutique quantitative equity management firm, where he helped research and implement new factors to drive portfolio performance. During that time, he entered the institutional consulting field and helped plan and implement portfolio strategies for multiple pension funds across the west coast of the United States. In 2013 Nathan founded Greyfox Investors, with the goal of providing intelligent, approachable wealth management strategies for families, nonprofits and institutions. Nathan is particularly passionate about providing ESG focused solutions to clients and helping align investments with his clients ethics. Nathan lives in southern California with his three children and two dogs. A true outdoorsman and philanthropist, he spends his time outside of work camping, skiing, and volunteering his time with a variety of educational and environmental non-profits.

About Savvy Advisors Inc

Savvy Advisors Inc

Savvy Wealth is a modern wealth management firm. We pair you with a dedicated financial advisory team to handle your holistic wealth management needs, including financial planning, investment management, tax optimization, estate planning, retirement planning, and more. We help take control of your financial future so that you can live the life you aspire to live. Visit www.savvywealth.com to learn more. Savvy Wealth Inc. is a technology company and parent company of Savvy Advisors Inc., a Registered Investment Advisory Firm (Savvy Advisors DBA Savvy Wealth).

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


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 Santa Barbara, California (Ranked by AUM)

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
PENSIONMARK FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
24 E. Cota Street, Suite 200, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
228 6389 $27,145,091,688
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
ARLINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
100 E. De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
10 1598 $880,800,000
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
AVALAN, LLC
233 E Carillo, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
11 561 $452,336,412
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
ARIADNE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LP
1255 Coast Village Road, Suite 201a, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
5 358 $449,812,000
A percentage of AUM
TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
607 De La Vista Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93103
5 830 $392,810,085
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
OMEGA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
812 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
6 768 $373,259,185
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
CURTIS ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
735 State Street, Suite 214, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
2 334 $370,991,358
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
MONARCH WEALTH STRATEGIES
222 East Carillo Street, Suite 208, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
4 517 $245,608,171
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
CASTLE WEALTH PLANNING
1105 Chapala St., Ste. 4, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
3 113 $206,635,816
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
NEXXUS HOLDINGS ADVISORS LLC
800 Miramonte Dr, Suite 380, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
3 7 $170,155,821
Fixed fees, Performance Based
PAINTED PORCH ADVISORS LLC
115 S La Cumbre Lane, Suite 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
11 290 $147,349,880
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
PACIFIC WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP, INC.
4213 State Street, Suite 206, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
3 455 $137,251,837
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
BOURKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
222 East Canon Perdido Street,, Suite 305, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
3 233 $120,358,836
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
THEPARTNERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
1129 State Street, Suite 29, Santa Barbara, CA 93924
3 0 $0
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
DURAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
15 W. Carrillo Street, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
1 0 $0
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees

    List of Additional Advisors in Santa Barbara, California*

    * Additional advisors listing is provided in partnership with Yext

    Financial Advisor Office Location Phone Number
    319 E Carrillo St, Ste 107, Santa Barbara, CA  93101 805-682-8187
    1014 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA  93101 805-963-3381
    1014 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA  93101 805-564-7977
    1014 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA  93101 805-564-7941
    111 W. Micheltorena St., Suite 200, Santa Barbara, CA  93101 805-618-3160
    1014 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA  93101 805-564-7987
    1014 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA  93101 805-564-7908
    1014 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA  93101 805-564-7944
    1014 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA  93101 805-564-7997
    1014 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA  93101 805-564-7923

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