Cupertino, CA Office
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CWM, LLC
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CWM, LLC is an SEC‑registered investment adviser that serves a broad mix of individuals, high‑net‑worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations and institutional clients through a network of partner offices and more than 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, variable sub‑account management, sub‑advisory services, and a suite of retirement‑plan services including a Carson Retirement Program with delegated 3(38) and consulting options.
CWM typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis using model portfolios governed by an in‑house Investment Committee and combines fundamental and technical analysis, third‑party sub‑advisors and trade‑signal providers, and customization tools such as Orion Custom Indexing and access to alternative investments via iCapital. The brochure emphasizes ongoing fiduciary processes for retirement plans (e.g., FI360 toolkit and IPS‑driven monitoring), centralized custody and platform relationships (Fidelity, Schwab, Vestwell), and regular client reviews and reporting.
Several features in the brochure distinguish CWM from many enterprise peers: it discloses multiple sponsor and revenue‑sharing arrangements (for example, a Flourish revenue‑sharing program and parent‑company investments in Vanilla), a paid Premier Partner investment universe, and a lead‑generation/matching platform and trust administration offering — all accompanied by explicit conflict‑of‑interest disclosures. The firm’s materials also note that it advertises predecessor performance (a relatively uncommon practice for large advisers) and place heavier operational emphasis on retirement plan, institutional and platform services than on charity‑focused practice areas.
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Location
20370 Town Center Lane, Suite 254
Cupertino CA 95014
Advisors at this office
3
Advisors at this office
Derek P
CFP®, Series 66
Cupertino, CA
CWM, LLC
Derek Pesta is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CWM, LLC and leading Pesta & Pesta Wealth Management. He has managed Pesta & Pesta Wealth Management since 2016 and also operated Pesta & Pesta Tax Preparation from 2015 to 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of the Cupertino Rotary, participating in meetings and volunteer projects. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios governed by an in-house Investment Committee.
Benjamin J
Series 65
Cupertino, CA
CWM, LLC
Benjamin Johnson is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Pesta and Pesta Wealth Management. His background includes roles outside of finance, such as teaching positions at Pepperdine University and various schools from 2015 to 2024. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutions through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, variable sub-account management, sub-advisory services, and retirement-plan solutions, employing a discretionary approach that integrates fundamental and technical analysis, third-party sub-advisors, and customization tools.
Hector G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Cupertino, CA
CWM, LLC
Hector Gama is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CWM, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Pesta & Pesta, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Charles Schwab. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and combines fundamental and technical analysis, third-party sub-advisors, and customization tools to support its clients' investment needs.
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