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Finding the Best Retirement Planners in Carlsbad, California

Last Updated - April 25, 2025

Carlsbad has 11 Retirementplanning.net vetted Retirement Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from and 14 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These retirement advisors in Carlsbad, California have an average of 14 years of experience.

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List of Qualified Retirement Planning Advisors in Carlsbad, California

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Serena Kim
Prudential

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

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

Not Specified

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based

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Qualifications
Firm CRD# 104510

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

Not Specified

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Only, Based on Assets

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Qualifications
Firm CRD# 153184

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses

Compensation/Fee

Based on Assets

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Ryan Gunn, CFP®
CEPA®, CFP®
Wealthcare Advisory Partners DBA Gunn Financial Associates

Qualifications
CRD# 5326196
Firm CRD# 171976

Minimum Assets Required
$1,000,000

Advisory Services:

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, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities

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Fee-Based, Flat Fee, Based on Assets

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Erick Conway
CFP®
Strong Valley Wealth & Pension

Qualifications
CRD# 5621699
Firm CRD# 284656

Minimum Assets Required
$100,000

Advisory Services:

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, Insurance Products & Annuities

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Only, Based on Assets

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Qualifications
Firm CRD# 144316

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management

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Fee-Only, Flat Fee, Based on Assets

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Robert Gloss
Prudential

Qualifications
CRD# 7132490
Firm CRD# 8733
Series 7, 55, 66

Minimum Assets Required
$0

Advisory Services:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities

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Fee-Based, Based on Assets

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Andrew Chabot
MBA, CFP®
Rancho Wealth Management

Qualifications
CRD# 4622383
Firm CRD# 10205
Series 6, 7, 24, 26, 63, 65

Minimum Assets Required
$100,000

Advisory Services:

Not Specified

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets

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Jarret Rodriguez-Conklin
CIMA®, ChFC®
Homestead Wealth Management

Qualifications
CRD# 4977996
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 7, 63, 66

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Financial Advice & Consulting, Investment Advice & Management

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Fee-Based, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets

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Top 14 Retirement Planning firms in Carlsbad, California (Ranked by AUM)

Rank Firm NameAssets Under ManagementTotal ClientsTotal AdvisorsFee Structure
1

5796 Armada Drive, Suite 110
Carlsbad, CA, 92008
$16,949,000,000451
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
2

6005 Hidden Valley Road, Suite 290
Carlsbad, CA, 92011
$6,470,763,7882409078
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Performance Based
3

1910 Palomar Point Way, Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA, 92008
$3,584,334,392329
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
4

2792 Gateway Road,
Carlsbad, CA, 92009
$977,894,615100217
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
5

1917 Palomar Oaks Way, Suite 130
Carlsbad, CA, 92008
$687,000,00016127
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
6

6154 Innovation Way,
Carlsbad, CA, 92009
$362,311,58211705
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
7

5780 Fleet St., Suite 308
Carlsbad, CA, 92008
$208,516,0002105
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
8

5927 Balfour Ct, Suite 207,
Carlsbad, CA, 92008
$204,392,3087304
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
9

2710 Loker Avenue West, Suite 230
Carlsbad, CA, 92010
$164,442,8974622
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
10

2888 Loker Avenue East, Suite 318
Carlsbad, CA, 92010
$146,894,1541534
A percentage of AUM
11

703 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 240
Carlsbad, CA, 92011
$124,400,7963874
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
12

2121 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 160
Carlsbad, CA, 92011
$103,482,6282874
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
13

2888 Loker Ave East, Suite 110
Carlsbad, CA, 92010
$73,309,5433815
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
14

5780 Fleet Street, Suite 308
Carlsbad, CA, 92008
$005
A percentage of AUM

Information on Top Retirement Planning firms in Carlsbad, California

QualificationsFirm CRD# 323605

Assets Under Management $16,949,000,000

No. Of Clients45

Clients Per Financial Advisor45

MEKETA FIDUCIARY MANAGEMENT, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Carlsbad, California. With a nearly $17B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 45 clients. The team consists of 1 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 164081

Assets Under Management $6,470,763,788

No. Of Clients24090

Clients Per Financial Advisor309

AXXCESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Carlsbad, California. With a nearly $6B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 24090 clients. The team consists of 78 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees
  • Performance Based

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 166722

Assets Under Management $3,584,334,392

No. Of Clients32

Clients Per Financial Advisor4

RESOURCE CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION is a financial advisory firm situated in Carlsbad, California. With a nearly $4B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 32 clients. The team consists of 9 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Performance Based

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 299589

Assets Under Management $977,894,615

No. Of Clients1002

Clients Per Financial Advisor59

INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Carlsbad, California. With a nearly $1B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1002 clients. The team consists of 17 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Education seminars/workshops
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 282177

Assets Under Management $687,000,000

No. Of Clients1612

Clients Per Financial Advisor230

FINANCIAL FOCUS LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Carlsbad, California. With a nearly $687M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1612 clients. The team consists of 7 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Pesnsion consulting services
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 271039

Assets Under Management $362,311,582

No. Of Clients1170

Clients Per Financial Advisor234

SEASIDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Carlsbad, California. With a nearly $362M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1170 clients. The team consists of 5 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Pesnsion consulting services
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 116913

Assets Under Management $208,516,000

No. Of Clients210

Clients Per Financial Advisor42

ANCHOR BAY CAPITAL, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Carlsbad, California. With a nearly $209M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 210 clients. The team consists of 5 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 146587

Assets Under Management $204,392,308

No. Of Clients730

Clients Per Financial Advisor183

CARLSBAD WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Carlsbad, California. With a nearly $204M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 730 clients. The team consists of 4 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 147537

Assets Under Management $164,442,897

No. Of Clients462

Clients Per Financial Advisor231

FRANK FINANCIAL ADVISORS is a financial advisory firm situated in Carlsbad, California. With a nearly $164M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 462 clients. The team consists of 2 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 110516

Assets Under Management $146,894,154

No. Of Clients153

Clients Per Financial Advisor38

MH & ASSOCIATES SECURITIES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION is a financial advisory firm situated in Carlsbad, California. With a nearly $147M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 153 clients. The team consists of 4 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 311162

Assets Under Management $124,400,796

No. Of Clients387

Clients Per Financial Advisor97

FONTE FINANCIAL ADVISORS is a financial advisory firm situated in Carlsbad, California. With a nearly $124M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 387 clients. The team consists of 4 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 147297

Assets Under Management $103,482,628

No. Of Clients287

Clients Per Financial Advisor72

VISTICA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Carlsbad, California. With a nearly $103M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 287 clients. The team consists of 4 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 289985

Assets Under Management $73,309,543

No. Of Clients381

Clients Per Financial Advisor76

DBA SEASIDE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES is a financial advisory firm situated in Carlsbad, California. With a nearly $73M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 381 clients. The team consists of 5 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Education seminars/workshops
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 327418

Assets Under Management $0

No. Of Clients0

Clients Per Financial Advisor0

ANCHOR BAY PRIVATE WEALTH LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Carlsbad, California. With a nearly $0 assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 0 clients. The team consists of 5 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
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