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Find Top Financial Advisors in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, California

Last Updated - May 29, 2025

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Qualified Financial Advisors in Pasadena, California

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC
225 South Lake Avenue,
Suite 1185,
Pasadena, CA 91101
Not Disclosed $270,770,414,647 Not Specified Fee-Only
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC
1960 E Grand Avenue,
Suite 710,
El Segundo, CA 90245
Not Disclosed $270,770,414,647 Not Specified Fee-Only
Pure Financial Advisors LLC
PURE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
6320 Canoga Ave #920,
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Not Disclosed Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Only

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Information on Qualified Financial Advisors in Pasadena, California

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

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

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

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

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# 144316

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


Office Location 6320 Canoga Ave #920,
Woodland Hills,
CA
91367
Phone Number 818-805-5500

About Pure Financial Advisors, LLC

Pure Financial Advisors, LLC

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 fifteen years of the firm's opening, Pure Financial surpassed $4.6 billion in client assets under management (as of March 29, 2023) and is currently helping over 4,100 clients plan for their future. The foundation of Pure's planning is rooted in decades of time-tested research. Pure Financial looks to financial science as the guiding light to form our strategies, gaining insights and inspiration from the work of Nobel laureates. 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.

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

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY
385 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101
563 35513 $319,983,641,290
A Percentage of AUM, Performance Based
PRIMECAP MANAGEMENT CO
177 E Colorado Blvd., 11th Floor, Pasadena, CA 91105
44 37 $117,232,900,412
A Percentage of AUM
CAPITAL RESEARCH & CONSULTING LLC
15 S. Raymond Avenue, Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91105
8 64 $5,268,444,879
Fixed Fees, Other (ASSET BASED FEES)
SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
155 N. Lake Ave., Suite 500, Pasadena, CA 91101
11 478 $4,383,114,981
A Percentage of AUM, Fixed Fees
FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE INCORPORATED
301 E Colorado Blvd, Suite 800, Pasadena, CA 91101-1911
15 18 $3,943,267,235
A Percentage of AUM
CLIFFORD SWAN INVESTMENT COUNSELORS
177 E. Colorado Blvd, Ste 550, Pasadena, CA 91105-1965
31 2574 $3,630,129,062
A Percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed Fees
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES
70 S. Lake Ave., Ste. 700, Pasadena, CA 91101
424 12253 $3,479,601,807
A Percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed Fees
POPLAR FOREST CAPITAL LLC
225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 950, Pasadena, CA 91101
13 72 $1,108,081,110
A Percentage of AUM, Performance Based
SCHNIEDERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC.
200 South Los Robles Avenue, Suite 510, Pasadena, CA 91101
8 1062 $1,082,193,106
A Percentage of AUM
PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC
2 North Lake Avenue, Suite 520, Pasadena, CA 91101
10 1267 $917,237,924
A Percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed Fees, Performance Based
FELICITAS GLOBAL PARTNERS, LLC
65 North Raymond Avenue, Suite 315, Pasadena, CA 91103
12 14 $750,415,773
A Percentage of AUM, Fixed Fees, Performance Based
STRATEGY ASSET MANAGERS L.L.C.
790 E. Colorado Blvd, Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91101
12 951 $593,092,011
A Percentage of AUM
OSHER VAN DE VOORDE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
125 North Raymond Avenue, Suite 309, Pasadena, CA 91103
6 425 $507,864,842
A Percentage of AUM, Fixed Fees
BRIDGE ADVISORY LLC
123 S. Marengo Avenue, Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91101
18 1576 $460,386,619
A Percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed Fees
LK&A INVESTMENT COUNSEL
199 South Los Robles Avenue, Suite 850, Pasadena, CA 91101-2461
5 90 $440,559,669
A Percentage of AUM, Fixed Fees

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