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Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

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Client AUM

$1,053,512,706

Clients

1,084

Advisors

27

across 6 offices

About

Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC‑registered investment adviser that provides comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses and retirement plans. The firm manages over $1.07 billion in client assets and operates with a team structure that uses both discretionary and non‑discretionary mandates as well as unaffiliated independent managers and a TAMP relationship with Axxcess Wealth Management.

The firm generally takes a long‑term, diversified approach, constructing portfolios with low‑cost mutual funds and ETFs while also using individual stocks, bonds and options when appropriate to meet client objectives. Balboa Wealth employs fundamental, technical, cyclical and charting analysis, conducts periodic account reviews, and advises on rollovers, rebalancing and tax‑sensitive decisions consistent with its fiduciary duties.

Noteworthy differences from many peers include sponsoring a wrap‑fee program and explicitly disclosing the use of derivatives (options), margin/borrowing and short‑sale techniques in managed accounts as part of its toolkit. Several advisory persons are registered representatives of a broker‑dealer and licensed insurance professionals (implementing commissionable securities through Willow Cove and selling insurance products), and the firm may negotiate limited performance‑based fees — including a long‑term, seven‑year performance alignment arrangement — with qualified clients.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed financial planning fees range from $750 to $10,000; Fixed retirement plan consulting fees range from $750 to $10,000; Fixed fees up to $100,000 for advisory engagements.

Percentage

$0.00 - $249,999.99: 2.3% annually $250,000 - $499,999.99: 2.1% annually $500,000 - $749,999.99: 1.9% annually $750,000 - $999,999.99: 1.8% annually $1,000,000+: 1.7% annually

Commissions

Certain advisory persons are registered representatives and receive commission-based compensation for securities and insurance sales.

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees up to $350 per hour; Retirement plan consulting hourly fees up to $250 per hour.

Performance-based

Performance-based fees may be negotiated with qualified clients; Long-term performance-based fees based on 7-year measurement period available to qualified clients; specific terms individually negotiated.

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $350 per hour; Fixed fees range from $750 to $10,000 for financial planning; Retirement plan consulting hourly fees up to $250 per hour; Retirement plan consulting fixed fees range from $750 to $10,000; Retirement plan consulting asset-based fees up to 1.00% annually.

Main office

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6263 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 265

Scottsdale AZ 85250

Advisors at this office

12

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Nebraska · Nevada · New Jersey · New York · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia · Washington

Also doing business as

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. · Bion Capital · Bion Capital Partners · Essential Returns · Fsa Integrated · Gateway Capital Wealth · Nautical Wealth Management · Retirement Consultants · Rim Country Wealth Advisors · Robinson Shumaker Wealth Management · Rockwood Investment Counsel · Sam Financial Group · Sb Wealth Strategies · Seasons Two Ventures Fund · Tozai Wealth Management · Wealth Management Solutions · Willow Cove · Zelko Wealth Management

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Joseph G

Series 66

Encinitas, CA

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

Joseph Ganino III is a financial advisor at Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Willow Cove Investment Group, Inc., Parcel Pending, and Zovio. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $1.07 billion in assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a team-based approach, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates, and emphasizes long-term, diversified portfolio construction with low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and other securities.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Jeffrey G

Series 63, Series 65

Scottsdale, AZ

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

Jeffrey Gilbert is a financial advisor with Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Chalice Capital Partners, LLC, Niagara International Capital Limited, and Arete Wealth Advisors LLC before joining Balboa Wealth Partners in 2015. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a team structure and a long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options, with a focus on periodic account reviews and tax-sensitive decision-making.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Duane S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Scottsdale, AZ

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

Duane Shumaker is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. He has held prior roles at Sunrise Tax & Planning LLC, Sage Financial Services LLC, First Financial Equity Corporation, and operates Shumaker Wengren LLC, where he is managing partner involved in tax preparation and bookkeeping supervision. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, employing a long-term, diversified approach using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities alongside fundamental and technical analysis.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Cheryl G

Series 66

Encinitas, CA

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

Cheryl Gruetzmacher is a financial advisor at Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Balboa Wealth Partners since 2016. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $1.07 billion in assets and employs a team structure that utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates, focusing on a long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and other securities.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Rodolfo R

Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

Rodolfo Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including Niagara International Capital Limited and Chalice Capital Partners, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he has worked as a freelance writer and tennis professional. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside individual securities and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Richard R

Series 63, Series 65

Newport Beach, CA

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

Richard Rock is a financial advisor with Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Willow Cove Investment Group, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of finance, he is involved in managing a family-owned retail food and beverage business. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options, supported by a team structure and use of both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Lesa S

Series 63, Series 65

Scottsdale, AZ

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

Lesa Skarlot is a financial advisor at Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previous experience at First Financial Equity Corporation, Foundations Investment Advisors, and Dynamic Capital Investments. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $1 billion in client assets and employs a team-based approach using diversified portfolios that include low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Enedina M

Series 66

Scottsdale, AZ

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

Enedina Morales is a financial advisor with Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at First Financial Equity Corporation and has ownership interest in Sunrise Tax and Planning, where she prepares and files tax returns. Balboa Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, using a long-term, diversified investment approach that incorporates low-cost funds, individual securities, and periodic account reviews.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kozen T

Series 63, Series 66

Scottsdale, AZ

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

Kozen Tsukamoto is a financial advisor at Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Balboa Wealth Partners, operating as Rim Country Wealth Advisors, since 2016. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $1 billion in assets and employs a team-based approach using diversified strategies that include low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options to meet client objectives.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Thomas B

Series 66

Newport Beach, CA

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

Thomas Breslin Jr. is a financial advisor with Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Balboa Wealth Partners since 2016. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $1.07 billion in assets for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a team structure and a long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, individual securities, and various analytical techniques to construct portfolios aligned with client objectives.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Richard R

Series 63, Series 65

Newport Beach, CA

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

Richard Riva is a financial advisor with Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Balboa Wealth Partners, he worked at firms including Willow Cove Investment Group and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, Mr. Riva serves as an Executive Officer in the California Military Reserve and volunteers as a deputy sheriff with the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charities, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $1 billion in assets and employs a team-based approach using diversified strategies including low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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John D

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Newport Beach, CA

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

John Day is a CFP® and ChFC® financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc., where he has worked since 2025. Prior to this, he spent eight years at Edward Jones and was involved in dance coaching and judging through his sole proprietorship, John Day Sole Proprietorship. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $1.07 billion in client assets, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a team-based approach and a long-term, diversified investment strategy using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael F

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

La Jolla, CA

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

Michael Frager is a ChFC® with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc., where he has worked for 10 years, and also has experience with Willow Cove Investment Group and Centaurus Financial, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in estate planning and tax preparation, and acts as a tax consultant in the real estate sector. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options, and operates with a team structure utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Joshua B

Series 66

Scottsdale, AZ

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

Joshua Bliss is a financial advisor with Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating a portion of his time to insurance sales and implementation. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a team-based approach to portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing diversified investment strategies that include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Gregory H

Series 63, Series 65

Scottsdale, AZ

Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.

Gregory Hermes is a financial advisor with Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 12 years at First Financial Equity Corporation. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a team-based approach and utilizes diversified, long-term portfolios constructed with low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and selected individual securities.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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