AdvisorRanked

Best Financial Advisors in CARLSBAD, California

Ranked by SEC regulatory data — fees, complaints, and fiduciary status. Updated quarterly.

18
Registered Firms
0.95%
Median Fee
of assets/year
$247M
Median AUM
18
Firms Listed
in our database

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Top Rated Established Verified18 firms shown

Top-Ranked Advisors in CARLSBAD

#1
88

MEKETA FIDUCIARY MANAGEMENT, LLC

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2022

$20.1B AUM1 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#2
87

MH & ASSOCIATES SECURITIES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 1981

$151M AUM3 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#3
86

ANCHOR BAY CAPITAL, INC.

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2016

$247M AUM5 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#4
86

CARLSBAD WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, INC.

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2016

$238M AUM4 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#5
86

FINANCIAL FOCUS LLC

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2018

$800M AUM5 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#6
85

FRANK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2021

$188M AUM2 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#7
85

DBA SEASIDE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2018

$81M AUM4 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#8
84

ANCHOR BAY PRIVATE WEALTH LLC

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2023

$52M AUM6 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#9
83

AXXCESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2012

$8.9B AUM44 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#10
83

CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2025

$146M AUM4 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#11
82

RESOURCE CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2013

$3.7B AUM0 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#12
82

WEALTHRISE FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2025

$136M AUM2 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#13
82

WEALTH COMPASS FINANCIAL, INC.

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2026

$115M AUM2 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#14
79

MKT ADVISORS LLC

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2012

$464M AUM4 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#15
79

INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2018

$882M AUM11 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#16
78

SEASIDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2017

$459M AUM11 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#17
77

VISTICA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2021

$260M AUM5 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#18
75

FONTE FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CARLSBAD, CA · Since 2021

$158M AUM1 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only

Frequently Asked Questions

How are advisors ranked?

We use a Trust Score (0–100) based on SEC Form ADV disclosures. Firms start at a base and receive points for positive signals (fiduciary status, years established, client base) with deductions for disciplinary events, complaints, and conflicts.

What's the average financial advisor fee in CARLSBAD?

The median advisory fee in CARLSBAD, CA is 0.95% of assets under management per year, based on Form ADV filings from 18 registered firms.

Where does this data come from?

All data is sourced from SEC.gov Form ADV public filings and FINRA BrokerCheck. These are mandatory regulatory disclosures — every registered advisor must file them.