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Find Top Financial Advisors in San Diego, 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 San Diego, California

Last Updated - June 15, 2025

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.

Qualified Financial Advisors in San Diego, California

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Stratos Private Wealth
12348 High Bluff Drive,
Suite 200,
San Diego, CA 92130
Not Disclosed $0 Not Specified Not Specified
Serena Kim
PRUDENTIAL
2888 Loker Avenue East, Suite 322,
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Not Disclosed Not Specified Not Specified Not Specified

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Information on Qualified Financial Advisors in San Diego, California

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

About Stratos Private Wealth

Stratos Private Wealth

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 CRD# 6379220
Firm CRD# 8733
Series 6, 7, 63, 65


Office Location 2888 Loker Avenue East, Suite 322,
Carlsbad,
CA
92010
Phone Number 760-930-7629

Entrepreneur, yogi, ... always learning, always growing. No two people are the same. Your goals, risk tolerance, priorities and approach to life are important to me. Working with business owners, retirees and families in planning how they can achieve their financial goals is energizing and why I love my job. Book a call and let's talk! I'm Most Proud Of: The freedom and peace my services bring to my clients' lives. Click HERE To Learn More About Serena Kim

About Prudential

Prudential

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.


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

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
6225 Lusk Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92121-2796
42 1109 $28,640,972,420
A Percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed Fees
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
12671 High Bluff Dr, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92130
697 27435 $5,978,096,039
A Percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed Fees, Commission Based
LM CAPITAL GROUP, LLC
750 B Street, Suite 3010, San Diego, CA 92101
20 36 $4,606,782,284
A Percentage of AUM
PURE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
3131 Camino Del Rio N, Suite 1550, San Diego, CA 92108
123 14757 $4,600,614,925
A Percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed Fees
FAIRFIELD REALTY ADVISORS LLC
5355 Mira Sorrento Place, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92121
387 10 $4,498,549,375
A Percentage of AUM, Performance Based
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
10150 Meanley Drive, 1st Floor, San Diego, CA 92131
803 25992 $4,082,797,608
A Percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed Fees
GLOBEFLEX CAPITAL LP
4365 Executive Dr. Ste 720, San Diego, CA 92121-2126
26 31 $3,759,435,170
A Percentage of AUM, Performance Based, Other (RESEARCH REIMBURSEMENT FEES)
AMERICAN ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
3430 Carmel Mountain Road, Ste. 150, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92121
5 10 $3,226,308,228
A Percentage of AUM
HOYLECOHEN, LLC
350 Camino De La Reina, Suite 500, San Diego, CA 92108
62 5169 $3,085,852,836
A Percentage of AUM, Fixed Fees
CLARIVEST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
3611 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92130
22 32 $3,047,949,000
A Percentage of AUM, Performance Based
DUNHAM & ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.
6256 Greenwich Drive, Suite 550, San Diego, CA 92122
33 9143 $2,901,635,752
A Percentage of AUM, Fixed Fees, Performance Based
IPG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
501 West Broadway, Suite 1350, San Diego, CA 92101
34 1224 $2,744,586,245
A Percentage of AUM, Fixed Fees, Commission Based, Performance Based, Other (FAMILY OFFICE, SERVICE , FINDER'S FEES $ 12B1 FEES VIA AFFLT)
METIS GLOBAL PARTNERS, LLC
3170 4th Avenue, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92103
8 21 $2,088,666,253
A Percentage of AUM
LM ADVISORS LLC
750 B Street, Suite 3020, San Diego, CA 92101-8192
20 1084 $2,013,856,436
A Percentage of AUM, Fixed Fees, Other (REFERRAL FEE)
RICE HALL JAMES & ASSOCIATES LLC
600 West Broadway Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92101
27 303 $1,802,790,332
A Percentage of AUM, Performance Based

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