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Confidence Wealth Management, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$451,261,729

Clients

737

26% high-net worth

Advisors

9

of 19 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

82

High

Average account size

$612,295

About

Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. manages roughly $454 million on behalf of individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities through a team of nine advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, fiduciary consulting for employee benefit plans, and the selection and oversight of third‑party advisers and sub‑advisers.

CWM primarily implements proprietary model portfolios and asset‑allocation frameworks, supplemented by third‑party managers, and combines passive ETFs with actively managed mutual funds across strategies such as Conservative Core, Balanced Risk (risk‑parity), Moderate Income and traditional core portfolios. The firm’s process uses charting, fundamental and technical analysis, emphasizes downside risk management and diversification, and typically exercises discretionary authority for managed accounts.

What is noteworthy relative to peers is the firm’s affiliation with licensed insurance agencies and the fact that some advisors are also licensed insurance agents who may receive commissions when clients purchase insurance products through those affiliates, a relationship the brochure identifies as a potential conflict of interest. The brochure also discloses participation in a custodial advisor program that provides research and other services to the firm, and the regular use of third‑party managers alongside in‑house models, which can affect how investment programs are implemented.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees range from $2,000 to $50,000 depending on scope and complexity; may be one-time or ongoing.

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 0.95% annually $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.90% annually $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.85% annually $10,000,000 - $20,000,000: 0.80% annually $20,000,000+: 0.75% annually

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees range from $350 to $700 per hour based on scope and complexity.

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fees: fixed fees from $2,000 to $50,000; hourly fees from $350 to $700 per hour; fees negotiable and based on scope and complexity.

Main office location

Confidence Wealth Management, Inc.

10940 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 600

Los Angeles CA 90024, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Michigan · Nevada · New Jersey · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · Texas · Virginia · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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David L

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Confidence Wealth Management, Inc.

David Lauritzen is a financial advisor with Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. in Van Nuys, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NY Life Securities LLC, New York Life, Fidelity Investments, and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of finance, he is a partner in a children’s entertainment and birthday party planning business. Confidence Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $344 million in discretionary assets and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with a generally long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach that includes ETF/ETP-based strategies for diversification and downside protection.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Christopher K

CFA®, Series 63

Robinsville, NJ

Confidence Wealth Management, Inc.

Christopher Krug is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. and previously worked at BlackRock Investments LLC and RoundAngle Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he provides consulting services through Krug Investment Solutions LLC, focusing on market analytics and risk management for investment-related businesses. Confidence Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $344 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with ETF/ETP-based strategies designed for diversification and downside protection, and uses third-party managers and platforms to support its portfolio management and financial planning services.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Sergio T

Series 65

Las Vegas, NV

Confidence Wealth Management, Inc.

Sergio Torres is a financial advisor at Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked in the retail and luxury goods sectors, including positions at Stuart Weitzman, Tiffany & Co, and Givenchy. Confidence Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities with approximately $344 million in discretionary assets. The firm provides tailored investment advice with a long-term, buy-and-hold approach, incorporating ETF/ETP-based strategies for diversification and downside protection.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Rem O

Series 63, Series 66

Los Angeles, CA

Confidence Wealth Management, Inc.

Rem Oculee is a financial advisor at Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and serves as CEO of multiple non-investment-related businesses, including 3rd Delta, Inc., a marketing operations company, and Exit Mindset, LLC, focused on authorship of business growth strategies. He is also CEO of 9Q Ventures, LLC, a venture capital firm. Confidence Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $344 million in discretionary assets and provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach combined with ETF/ETP strategies for diversification and downside protection.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Crystal O

Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Confidence Wealth Management, Inc.

Crystal Oculee is a financial advisor with Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with Confidence Wealth Management and related entities since 2011 and serves as CFO and licensed insurance agent for an affiliated insurance agency. Oculee is also a public speaker and author, focusing on financial planning and retirement goals for women. Confidence Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $344 million in discretionary assets. The firm offers tailored investment advice with a long-term, buy-and-hold approach, utilizing ETF/ETP strategies and third-party managers to provide diversified portfolio management and consulting services.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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James E

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Torrance, CA

Confidence Wealth Management, Inc.

James Egerstrom is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. since 2019 and previously worked at Tarbox Family Office and TD Ameritrade. Confidence Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $344 million in discretionary assets and employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with diversification strategies using ETFs and ETPs, alongside discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fiduciary consulting services.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Yim Ming N

Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Confidence Wealth Management, Inc.

Yim Ming Ng is a financial advisor at Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with the firm, including its predecessor PLJ Advisors, since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Ng provides caregiving support for a family member through an IHSS program. Confidence Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $344 million in discretionary assets. The firm offers tailored investment advice with a long-term, buy-and-hold approach, utilizing ETF/ETP strategies for diversification and downside protection, and employs sub-advisers and model managers to meet client objectives.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Brian G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

St. Augustine, FL

Confidence Wealth Management, Inc.

Brian Gilroy is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Financial Engines Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. His credentials include Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Confidence Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities with approximately $344 million in discretionary assets under management. The firm employs a generally long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach, utilizing ETF/ETP-based strategies for diversification and downside protection, and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Silvia C

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Confidence Wealth Management, Inc.

Silvia Chi is a financial advisor with Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. in Fountain Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with affiliated entities including Confidence Wealth & Insurance Solutions LLC since 2011 and serves as Senior VP and licensed insurance agent for the affiliated insurance agency. Outside of her financial advisory work, she is also involved in personal caregiving for a family member. Confidence Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $344 million in discretionary assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan fiduciary and consulting services, and employs a generally long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with diversified ETF/ETP strategies and use of sub-advisers and model managers.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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