Financial advisors in California
318 SEC-registered advisory firms based in California, ranked by assets under management. Compare fees and fiduciary status, or get matched with your best fit in about 2 minutes.
Top cities in California
California advisory firms by assets
San Francisco, CA · CRD #106753
$1.7T AUM·857k accounts·Fee-based
Newport Beach, CA · CRD #104559
$3.7T AUM·2.8k accounts·Fee-only
Los Angeles, CA · CRD #312837
$43B AUM·19k accounts·Fee-only
Showing the 40 largest of 318 firms in California. Get matched to see the ones that fit you.
Firms compiled from public SEC Form ADV filings and ranked by reported regulatory AUM. AdvisoryReviews is an independent comparison service, not affiliated with or endorsed by any firm listed. Verify current details at adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Choosing an advisor in California
How many financial advisors are in California?
AdvisoryReviews lists 318 SEC-registered advisory firms based in California, compiled from public Form ADV filings. The largest by assets appear first. Use the free match tool to narrow them to the ones that fit your situation.
How do I verify a financial advisor in California?
Every firm here links to its official record on the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure site (adviserinfo.sec.gov). Check registration status, Form ADV, and any disclosures there before engaging anyone.
What does a financial advisor cost in California?
Fees vary by firm and model. Fee-only firms charge you directly (a percentage of assets, a flat fee, or hourly); fee-based firms may also earn commissions. Each firm profile shows its disclosed fee arrangements. The industry all-in average is around 1.25%.
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