Avalan, LLC
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$425,252,000
Clients
265
Advisors
11
of 11 employees
About
Avalan, LLC provides asset management, financial planning and consulting, and referrals to independent money managers for individuals, trusts, pension and profit‑sharing plans and corporate clients; the firm also counts a private fund organized as a client. Services described in the Brochure include tailored portfolio management (discretionary and non‑discretionary), written financial plans or consultations, and insurance analysis as part of broader planning work.
Portfolios are constructed from individual stocks and bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, options and private securities and are reviewed at least quarterly with rebalancing as needed; the firm notes use of fundamental, technical and cyclical analysis and employs strategies from long‑term buy‑and‑hold to trading, short sales, margin and option writing. Avalan frequently uses independent sub‑advisors or third‑party money managers and discloses that both Avalan and any sub‑advisor may bill management fees separately.
Noteworthy items in the Brochure that distinguish Avalan from many peers are its role as manager to a private fund (Avalan Opportunity Fund I, LLC) that acquired a minority interest in a general insurance agency and the firm’s disclosure that executives hold Fund equity and that the Fund has specified management fees and distribution waterfalls. The Brochure also discloses that advisers may be licensed insurance agents and could earn commissions on insurance products, and that the firm’s private‑fund and insurance‑sector arrangements create conflicts of interest the firm describes and addresses.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
Flat fees for financial planning and consulting range from $500 to $10,000 or higher depending on complexity; business services also available on flat fee basis.
Maximum annual fee will not exceed 2.0% of Assets under Management
Hourly fees for financial planning and consulting range from $250 to $500 per hour.
Performance-based fees may apply to limited partnerships/private funds as described in fund governing documents.
Account minimum: $10,000 Minimum fee: Minimum annual management fee of $10,000 for new clients as of January 1, 2020; minimum fee may be lower or waived for some clients. Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting charged on hourly ($250 to $500/hour) or flat fee basis ($500 to $10,000 or more depending on complexity). Business services bundled and normally flat fee based.
Main office
233 E Carillo, Suite B
Santa Barbara CA 93101
Advisors at this office
11
Most active in
California · Florida · Illinois · Michigan · Texas · Utah · Washington
Also doing business as
Avalan · Avalan, LLC
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Advisors at this firm
Casey S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Santa Barbara, CA
Avalan, LLC
Casey Slemmons is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avalan, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 11 years with Gwfs Equities Inc/Great West Life & Annuity Ins Co. Avalan, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business clients. The firm offers tailored portfolios and continuous account supervision, employing a variety of investment strategies and occasionally delegating management to independent sub-advisors.
Jeffrey J
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Santa Barbara, CA
Avalan, LLC
Jeffrey Jagard is a financial advisor at Avalan, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Avalan since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Miracle Mile Advisors, BNY Mellon, and AllianceBernstein. Outside of his advisory role, Jagard serves as a board member and strategic advisor for RLG Capital Private Equity. Avalan, LLC provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio management using a range of securities and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside varied investment strategies, including the management of a private fund with interests in the insurance sector.
Sean M
Series 65
Santa Barbara, CA
Avalan, LLC
Sean Madlem is a financial advisor at Avalan, LLC in Santa Barbara, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at multiple wineries and a cruise-related business prior to joining Avalan in 2020. Avalan, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business clients. The firm manages customized portfolios using a variety of securities and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with regular account reviews and rebalancing.
Rick W
Series 63, Series 65
Santa Barbara, CA
Avalan, LLC
Rick Weber is a financial advisor at Avalan, LLC in Santa Barbara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Motecito Bank and Trust for two years and spent twelve years at P. Schoenfeld Asset Management. Avalan, LLC provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio management using a range of securities and employs various investment strategies, frequently utilizing independent sub-advisors and managing a private fund that holds interests in the insurance sector.
Jeffrey H
Series 65
Santa Barbara, CA
Avalan, LLC
Jeffrey Hall is a financial advisor with Avalan, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Green Hills Software, Inc. since 1998. Avalan, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio management using a variety of securities and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, while also serving as adviser to a private fund with interests in an insurance agency.
Richard S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Santa Barbara, CA
Avalan, LLC
Richard Schuette Jr. is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Avalan, LLC since 2011. He previously worked at Girard Securities, Inc. from 2005 to 2014. Schuette holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles including treasurer for a church endowment and president of Ensemble Theatre. Avalan, LLC provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using a variety of securities and employs both fundamental and technical analysis, often engaging independent sub-advisors and managing a private fund with interests in the insurance sector.
Peter M
CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Santa Barbara, CA
Avalan, LLC
Peter Madlem is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Avalan, LLC since 2021. Prior to joining Avalan, he worked for nine years at Montecito Bank & Trust. Avalan, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business clients, emphasizing individualized account supervision and a diversified portfolio approach that includes stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, mutual funds, and private securities. The firm also manages a private fund with unique ownership interests and employs both in-house and independent sub-advisors as part of its investment strategy.
Kathryn C
Series 63, Series 66
Santa Barbara, CA
Avalan, LLC
Kathryn Courain is a financial advisor at Avalan, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Avalan since 2016, following six years at The J R Baker Group. Outside of advisory work, she serves as an operations manager for FFR Financial & Insurance Services, LLC. Avalan, LLC provides asset management, financial planning, consulting, and referrals to independent money managers for individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction strategies, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and manages a private fund with interests in the insurance sector.
Elizabeth S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Santa Barbara, CA
Avalan, LLC
Elizabeth Saghi is a Certified Financial Planner® with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Avalan, LLC since 2017 and is also the president and investment advisor representative of InAlliance Financial Planning, where she dedicates a majority of her time. Avalan, LLC provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm constructs portfolios using a variety of securities and employs multiple investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, frequently utilizing independent sub-advisors or third-party money managers.
Valeria C
Series 65
Santa Barbara, CA
Avalan, LLC
Valeria Chepilev is a financial advisor at Avalan, LLC in Santa Barbara, CA, holding a Series 65 credential. She has been with Avalan Wealth since 2025 and has prior experience at firms including Aviso Wealth and Vivid Money. Outside of her advisory work, she operates Lera Gallery, an art business. Avalan, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business clients. The firm offers tailored portfolios and continuous account supervision, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and occasionally delegating management to independent sub-advisors.
Jeffery T
CFP®, Series 66
Santa Barbara, CA
Avalan, LLC
Jeffery Thompson is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avalan, LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Miracle Mile Advisors, LLC and Fidelity Investments. Avalan, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business clients. The firm offers tailored portfolios using a range of securities, conducts quarterly account reviews, and serves as adviser to a private fund with interests in an insurance agency.
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