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Forrest Michael Leichtberg

Advisor at Forrest Michael Leichtberg — Carpinteria, CA

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Credentials

Series 65

Experience

< 1 year

Location

Carpinteria, CA

Forrest Michael Leichtberg

Independent

Total advisors

1

Clients per advisor

0 Low

Avg AUM per client

—

HNW client ratio

—

About

Forrest Leichtberg is the principal of Forrest Michael Leichtberg, an independent investment advisory firm based in Carpinteria, California. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience in nonprofit leadership roles dating back to 2015, including positions with The Consciousness Network and The Freedom to Choose Project. Forrest Michael Leichtberg provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment advisory services to institutional clients such as nonprofits, foundations, and small businesses, as well as individual clients. The firm employs a long-term, goals-based investment approach focused on passive, diversified portfolios using ETFs and mutual funds, with distinct service options including subscription-style planning and educational workshops.

Client services

Based on Forrest Michael Leichtberg

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Forrest Michael Leichtberg

Cash flow / budgeting General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General tax planning

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Fee options

Fixed

One-time or flat financial plans: $2,500 – $10,000

Project-based

$200 – $400 per hour for financial planning

Subscriptions

$50 – $500 per month for subscription-based financial planning support

Other

Fee-only: Hourly financial planning: $200 – $400 per hour; One-time/flat financial plans: $2,500 – $10,000; Ongoing advisory services: 0.25%–1.00% of assets under management (non-tiered, straight percentage); Subscription-based services: $50 – $500 per month; Coaching services: $1,750 – $3,500 per month; Educational seminars/workshops: No charge

Location

Carpinteria, CA

Carpinteria CA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California

Work history

< 1 year of industry experience

Leichtberg, Forrest Michael

2026 - Present • 1 year

Santa Barbara, CA

The Freedom to Choose Project

2023 - Present • 3 years

Santa Barbara, CA

The Shared Crossing Project

2022 - 2023 • 1 year

Santa Barbara, CA

Unity of Santa Barbara

2022 - 2022 • 1 year

Santa Barbara, CA

The Consciousness Network

2015 - 2022 • 7 years

Santa Barbara, CA

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