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Find Top Financial Advisors in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, California, known for its beautiful beaches and stunning mountains, is home to over 87,000 residents. With the cost of living at a staggering 57% higher than the national average, having a financial plan in place may be essential for residents to overcome the high costs. That's where an experienced and certified financial advisor can help individuals like you make informed decisions about your investments, retirement plans, savings goals, and more. WiserAdvisor's directory of screened financial advisors, financial advisory firms, certified financial planners, and more can act as a helpful resource to compare vetted and ranked financial advisors in and around Santa Barbara. With a personalized financial plan created by an experienced financial advisor, residents can focus on the beautiful surroundings Santa Barbara has to offer, knowing that their financial future is being overseen and managed by an experienced financial professional.

Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Santa Barbara, California

Last Updated - May 30, 2025

Santa Barbara has 2 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from. These financial advisors in Santa Barbara, California have an average of 25 years of experience.

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

Qualified Financial Advisors in Santa Barbara, California

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Mission Wealth Management, LP
1111 Chapala St.,
3rd Floor,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Not Disclosed $0 Not Specified Not Specified
Dash Investments - CFP
CFP®
21600 Oxnard Street Ste 1755,
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
25 Years $650,000,000 Not Specified Fee-Only

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Information on Qualified Financial Advisors in Santa Barbara, California

Qualifications Firm CRD# 113057


Office Location 1111 Chapala St.,
3rd Floor,
Santa Barbara,
CA
93101
Phone Number 805-882-2360

About Mission Wealth Management, LP

Mission Wealth Management, LP

Mission Wealth is a nationally recognized Registered Investment Advisory firm (RIA) founded in 2000 that oversees over $8 billion in client assets under management. Mission Wealth is known for its service model, driven by a world-class technology stack that offers financial planning, investment counsel, tax strategies, estate planning coordination, philanthropic advice, and asset protection solutions tailored to each client's needs. Mission Wealth's vision is to provide caring advice that empowers families to achieve their life dreams. Our founders were pioneers in the industry when they embraced the client-first principles of objective advice, comprehensive financial planning, coordination with other professional advisors, and proactive service. Mission Wealth is a fiduciary, and our holistic planning process provides clarity and confidence.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts


Qualifications Firm CRD# 135281
Series 63, 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets


Office Location 21600 Oxnard Street Ste 1755,
Woodland Hills,
CA
91367
Phone Number 469-915-4786

About Dash Investments - CFP

Dash Investments           -           CFP

Ranked "TOP ADVISOR 2024" by Forbes, Newsweek, USA Today, and Rated 5 Stars on Google Reviews. For 20+ years, we have provided expert Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Tax, and Estate Planning services. Dash is a fee-only Independent Fiduciary Investment firm. Client portfolios are personally overseen by our Executive Investment Committee, a team with over 50 years of combined experience. Heading the committee is Founder & Chief Investment Officer Jonathan Dash. Mr. Dash graduated from the University of Southern California in Finance and has also completed numerous Executive Programs at both Harvard Business School and Columbia Business School covering Corporate Restructuring, Financial Analysis, and Valuation. Our Philosophy is that each client deserves individual attention and proactive service. We want to be a partner in your success. Google Reviews Read articles by Jonathan Dash

Advisory Services Provided:

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, Estate Planning & Trusts


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

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
24 E. Cota Street, Suite 200, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
324 11973 $37,759,764,327
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
EL CAPITAN ADVISORS
1900 State Street, Suite J, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
9 1038 $7,425,381,304
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
MISSION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LP
1111 Chapala Street, 3rd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
109 9939 $7,072,960,768
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
WEST COAST FINANCIAL, LLC
1435 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
41 2039 $1,899,274,328
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
ARLINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
100 E. De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
102 1810 $944,500,000
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
CHANNEL WEALTH, LLC
3700 State Street, Suite 240, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
15 1545 $530,542,800
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Other (FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING)
OMEGA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
812 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
6 943 $480,234,372
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
ARIADNE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LP
1255 Coast Village Road, Suite 201a, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
6 407 $445,889,437
A percentage of AUM
CURTIS ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
735 State Street, Suite 214, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
3 444 $418,691,638
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
607 De La Vista Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93103
5 923 $413,737,315
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
AVALAN, LLC
233 E Carillo, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
10 620 $405,417,977
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
PAINTED PORCH ADVISORS LLC
115 S La Cumbre Lane, Suite 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
15 605 $371,811,867
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
MONARCH WEALTH STRATEGIES
222 East Carillo Street, Suite 208, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
7 925 $336,787,014
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
ALAMAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
200 E Carrillo, Suite 304, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
3 209 $251,395,704
A percentage of AUM
FORONJY FINANCIAL
401 Chapala Street, Suite 105, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
5 467 $237,941,059
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees

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