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Copley Financial Group, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$318,820,063

Clients

1,350

2% high-net worth

Advisors

8

of 8 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

169

Very High

Average account size

$236,163

About

Copley Financial Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual clients and pension/profit-sharing plans, serving roughly 1,350 accounts with about $319 million in assets under management and a team of eight advisors. Services include direct asset management, access to model and platform solutions through Orion Portfolio Solutions, use of sub‑advisors and third‑party money managers, and periodic client education via seminars and workshops.

The firm tailors investment programs to clients’ stated goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances and employs both fundamental and technical analysis in constructing portfolios. In managing accounts it commonly delegates strategies to sub‑advisors or co‑advisor arrangements, may recommend fee‑based alternative investments, and conducts monthly account reviews and monitoring.

Noteworthy for a firm of its size, the firm’s leadership maintains other financial‑industry roles — including registration with a broker‑dealer and activities as an insurance producer and mortgage banker — and the firm discloses receipt of external compensation for sales of financial products and referral arrangements with third‑party managers. The brochure also discloses a historical insurance license revocation that was resolved, and the firm documents incentive and revenue‑sharing arrangements with certain sub‑advisors, all of which are disclosed as potential conflicts of interest and managed through firm policies and client disclosures.

Client services

Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management

Fee options

Fixed

1% flat annual fee on fee-based alternative investments.

Percentage

$0.00 - $100,000: 1.35% annually $100,001 - $250,000: 1.30% annually $250,001 - $1,000,000: 1.20% annually $1,000,001 - $9,999,999,999: 1.10% annually

Commissions

Advisor representatives receive commissions through Emerson Equity LLC broker-dealer for sale of securities.

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 (may be waived at Advisor’s discretion)

Main office location

Copley Financial Group, Inc.

2650 Camino Del Rio North,, Suite 350

San Diego CA 92108, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

California · New York · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Alan B

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Copley Financial Group, Inc.

Alan Bunce is a financial advisor at Copley Financial Group, Inc. in San Diego, CA, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and TD Ameritrade, Inc. Bunce also serves as Chief Operations Director for Heritage Tax & Insurance Services. Copley Financial Group provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual clients and pension/profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $319 million in assets across about 1,350 accounts with a team of eight advisors. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, often delegating strategies to sub-advisors or co-advisors, and offers client education through seminars and workshops.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management
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Scott Z

Series 63, Series 66

San Diego, CA

Copley Financial Group, Inc.

Scott Zardenetta is a financial advisor at Copley Financial Group, Inc. in San Diego, CA, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Outside of finance, he works as a delivery driver for DoorDash. Copley Financial Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily for individual clients and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and often utilizes sub-advisors and third-party money managers to tailor investment strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management
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Philip D

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Copley Financial Group, Inc.

Philip Denstad is a financial advisor with Copley Financial Group, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having six years of industry experience. He has worked at Emerson Equity LLC, Heritage Tax & Insurance, and Copley Financial Group, and has a background that includes a role with the City of San Diego and time as a full-time student. Copley Financial Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients and pension/profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $319 million in assets across about 1,350 accounts. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis, utilizes sub-advisors, and offers client education through seminars and workshops.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management
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Richard F

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Copley Financial Group, Inc.

Richard Fertig is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Davenport & Associates, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Citizens Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory career, he is involved with the Fairfield YMCA. LPL Enterprise provides advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering financial planning, model portfolio management, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management
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Matthew C

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Copley Financial Group, Inc.

Matthew Copley is a financial advisor with Copley Financial Group, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Copley Financial Group since 2016 and is also involved with Emerson Equity LLC and Copley Alternative Investments Inc. Outside of advisory roles, he owns a used car sales business, Copley Enterprises, Inc. Copley Financial Group serves primarily individual clients and pension/profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $319 million across about 1,350 accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, employing both fundamental and technical analysis while utilizing sub-advisors and third-party money managers.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management
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Troy R

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Copley Financial Group, Inc.

Troy Robertson is a financial advisor at Copley Financial Group, Inc. in San Diego, CA, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Copley Financial Group since 2017. Prior to this, he was employed at Mondelez Global, Inc. from 2004 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Heritage Tax and Insurance, Inc., where he provides estate planning and insurance-related services. Copley Financial Group offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual clients and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm serves approximately 1,350 accounts with $319 million in assets under management and uses a combination of direct asset management, third-party money managers, and client education to tailor investment programs based on client goals and risk tolerances.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management
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David M

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Copley Financial Group, Inc.

David Magee is a financial advisor with Copley Financial Group, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Magee Thomson Investment Partners, LLC, Heritage Tax and Insurance Services, Inc., and Emerson Equity LLC. Magee is also active as an insurance agent through Heritage Tax and Insurance Services, where he provides financial planning and investment advice. Copley Financial Group serves individual clients and pension/profit-sharing plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, utilizes sub-advisors and third-party managers, and offers client education through seminars and workshops.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management
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Kent H

ChFC®, Series 63

San Diego, CA

Copley Financial Group, Inc.

Kent Hulse is a financial advisor at Copley Financial Group, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His work history includes roles at Emerson Equity LLC and Senior American Funding, Inc., where he advises on and arranges mortgages as part of holistic financial planning. Copley Financial Group serves individual clients and pension/profit-sharing plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, often utilizing sub-advisors and third-party managers, and supports client education through seminars and workshops.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management
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