Flat-fee financial advisors in San Luis Obispo, CA

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

If you want to avoid surprises from high income taxes or property tax changes, a flat-fee advisor can help you plan clearly without confusing billing. The common mistake is working with someone who charges based on your assets, which can make costs unpredictable and complicate your financial decisions.

  • Transparent pricing. Flat fees mean you know your costs upfront, so ask how your advisor structures these fees and what services are included.
  • Tax-aware planning. California's high income taxes and Proposition 13's property tax limits affect your strategy; check how the advisor incorporates these rules into your plan.
  • Long-term focus. Confirm they consider how your financial needs and tax situation may evolve over time, not just immediate concerns.
  • Service scope. Flat fees often cover specific services; clarify which financial areas they address to ensure they match your needs.

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Sam R

CFP®, Series 65, Series 63

San Luis Obispo, CA

Charles Schwab

Sam Rodgers is a CFP® professional with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses, affiliated with Charles Schwab. He has four years of industry experience, including five years at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab, and previously worked eight years with H&F Productions LLC/Hallmark Channel. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with strategic asset allocation, alternative investment due diligence, and integrated custody and brokerage services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Ryan O

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Orcutt, CA

LPL Financial

Ryan Olson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial in Orcutt, CA. He worked at Crew Wealth Management from 2010 to 2018 and has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Olson is associated with Ryse Wealth Management LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad clientele including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Lyle M

Series 63, Series 65

San Luis Obispo, CA

Cerro Pacific Wealth Advisors, LLC

Lyle Meek is a financial advisor at Cerro Pacific Wealth Advisors, LLC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to joining Cerro Pacific in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chair of the investment committee for the San Luis Coastal Education Foundation and is a board member of a local homeowners association and mutual water company. Cerro Pacific Wealth Advisors offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, and business entities, managing approximately $531 million in client assets. The firm employs a diverse range of analytical methods and investment strategies, including the use of third-party managers and specialized trading techniques, and serves niche corporate clients with tailored investment management solutions.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax strategies for small businesses Active portfolio management Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Andrew W

Series 63

San Luis Obispo, CA

Wright Wealth Strategies, LLC

Andrew Wright is a financial advisor with Wright Wealth Strategies, LLC and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, LLC and NWM Advisors, LLC. Wright operates an independent advisory firm based in San Luis Obispo, California. Wright Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable foundations, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary asset management and retirement plan consulting, utilizing LPL-sponsored model portfolios and separately managed accounts, with portfolios tailored and continuously monitored according to client objectives.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Christopher S

Series 66

San Luis Obispo, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Christopher Smith is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in San Luis Obispo, CA. He has over 27 years of experience in the financial industry, including 25 years with Wells Fargo Bank prior to his current role. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jared F

Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

Northwest Asset Management

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Edwina M

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Wesley P

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Wells Fargo Clearing

Wesley Pool is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years. Outside of finance, he has been involved with #TagMeBro LLC and Fry Street Public House. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Hassan A

Series 65, Series 63

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is registered with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Amanda S

Series 66

Ft. Wayne, IN

Raymond James & Associates

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Lucky Duck, a venture she has been part of since 2025. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

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