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Find Top Financial Advisors in Santa Maria, 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.

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Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Santa Maria, California

Last Updated - 27-Sep-2023

Santa Maria has 1 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from and 18 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in Santa Maria, California have an average of 14 years of experience.

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

Qualified Financial Advisors in Santa Maria, California

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Bryan Foronjy
CFP®
FORONJY FINANCIAL
956 Walnut St,
Suite 200,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
14 Years $135,000,000 $250,000 Fee-Based

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Information on Qualified Financial Advisors in Santa Maria, California

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

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 956 Walnut St,
Suite 200,
San Luis Obispo,
CA
93401
Phone Number 805-600-1600

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


List of Additional Advisors in Santa Maria, California*

* Additional advisors listing is provided in partnership with Yext

Financial Advisor Office Location Phone Number
2151 South College Drive, Suite 101, Santa Maria, CA  93455 805-922-4881
2605 S Miller St, Ste 104, Santa Maria, CA  93455 805-938-9724
2005 So. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA  93454 805-928-4311
2005 So. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA  93454 805-347-4545
2005 So. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA  93454 805-347-4526
2005 So. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA  93454 805-347-4552
2005 So. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA  93454 805-347-4530
2650 Industrial Parkway
Suite 200,
Suite 200, Santa Maria, CA  93455
805-347-1979
2005 So. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA  93454 805-928-4311
2646 Santa Maria Way, Suite 104, Santa Maria, CA  93455 805-354-7250

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