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CRUX Wealth Advisors

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Client assets under management

$486,481,664

Clients

656

18% high-net worth

Advisors

11

of 14 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

60

Typical

Average account size

$741,588

About

Crux Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser managing roughly $547.7 million for about 656 clients through a team of 11 advisors. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, wealth management consulting, and retirement plan consulting to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, charities, pension plans, and privately held businesses.

Advisors at Crux follow a process‑driven model but retain independence to use a range of analytic approaches — including asset allocation, fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis — and most managed accounts are handled on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and at least annual client reviews. The firm’s product set includes common stocks, fixed income, mutual funds and ETFs, options, as well as more complex instruments such as buffer ETFs and structured products; its brochure highlights the specific risks and limited‑outcome characteristics of those structured offerings.

Compared with many multi‑team peers, Crux requires clients to custody assets at a specific qualified custodian (Pershing) and directs transactions through that provider, and several advisors maintain dual roles (registered representative or insurance agent) that can involve commission‑based activities. The combination of a directed‑custodian model, an affiliated insurance agency, and the use of complex structured investments are notable features that may give rise to potential conflicts of interest clients should review.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fees ranging from $1,000 to $250,000 depending on scope; can be paid in advance or arrears; fees negotiable and may be discounted or waived.

Percentage

0.0% to 2.25% annually (negotiable, based on account size and type)

Project-based

$500 per hour for financial planning/consulting services

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 (can be waived at sole discretion) Fee-only: Asset management fees based on percentage of assets under management; financial planning fees as flat fee or hourly; fees negotiable.

Main office location

CRUX Wealth Advisors

111 W. Ocean Blvd, 4 Th Floor

Long Beach CA 90802, United States

Number of offices

5

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Illinois · Louisiana · Nevada · New Hampshire · New York · North Carolina · Oregon · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Julie Y

CFP®, Series 66

Long Beach, CA

CRUX Wealth Advisors

Julie Young Sedillo is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and is currently with CRUX Wealth Advisors. She has held roles at Arete Wealth Management and Crown Capital Securities, among others. She serves as treasurer and board member for the Peninsula Drama Boosters Club. CRUX Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach using multiple analytical methods and generally manages client accounts on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Travis A

Series 66

Long Beach, CA

CRUX Wealth Advisors

Travis Alexander is a financial advisor at CRUX Wealth Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services and other affiliated entities. Outside of advising, he is involved in several business ventures including ownership and management roles in support companies and a tax advisory firm. CRUX Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach utilizing multiple analytical methods and generally manages client accounts on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring.

Options & derivatives strategies
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David T

Series 66

Long Beach, CA

CRUX Wealth Advisors

David Tamashiro is a financial advisor at CRUX Wealth Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Waddell & Reed, Raymond James Financial Services, and Arete Wealth Management. CRUX Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach using a variety of analytical methods and generally manages client accounts on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Julia P

Series 63, Series 65

Long Beach, CA

CRUX Wealth Advisors

Julia Perez is a financial advisor at CRUX Wealth Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Favia Group. Outside of her advisory role, she occasionally works as a paid musician for private events. CRUX Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach that incorporates various analytical methods and generally manages client accounts on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Ma T

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Long Beach, CA

CRUX Wealth Advisors

Ma Tapang is a CFP® with over 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with CRUX Wealth Advisors and Arete Wealth Management, having previously worked for Raymond James Financial Services for more than 30 years. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates Maria Tapang & Associates, a tax preparation business. CRUX Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach using various analytical methods and typically manages client accounts on a discretionary basis with ongoing monitoring.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Kenneth N

Series 63, Series 66

Stevenson Ranch, CA

CRUX Wealth Advisors

Kenneth Newberry is a financial advisor at CRUX Wealth Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Waddell & Reed and Raymond James Financial Services. He is also involved as a financial advisor with Triton Wealth Advisors and Arete Wealth Management. CRUX Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach using a variety of analytical methods and generally manages client accounts on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring.

Options & derivatives strategies
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David C

Series 66

Long Beach, CA

CRUX Wealth Advisors

David Colley is a financial advisor at CRUX Wealth Advisors in Long Beach, CA, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Arete Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of advising, he is an insurance agent, providing insurance solutions and client consultations. CRUX Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach using multiple analytical methods and generally manages client accounts on a discretionary basis with ongoing monitoring.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Terri H

Series 66

Long Beach, CA

CRUX Wealth Advisors

Terri Hughes is a financial advisor with CRUX Wealth Advisors in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Arete Wealth Management before joining CRUX Wealth Advisors. Outside of her advisory duties, Terri is a paid notary public. CRUX Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach using various analytical methods, generally managing client accounts on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Claire A

Series 66

Long Beach, CA

CRUX Wealth Advisors

Claire Alexander is a financial advisor with CRUX Wealth Advisors in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services and currently owns Crux Insurance Agency, LLC, where she transacts fixed annuities and various insurance products. CRUX Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach using multiple analytical methods and generally manages client accounts on a discretionary basis with ongoing monitoring.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Deana D

Series 65, Series 66

Long Beach, CA

CRUX Wealth Advisors

Deana Dyjor is a financial advisor with CRUX Wealth Advisors in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services. She is also involved in insurance sales through Crux Insurance. CRUX Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach using various analytical methods and generally manages client accounts on a discretionary basis.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Guido C

Series 66

Long Beach, CA

CRUX Wealth Advisors

Guido Cosenza is a financial advisor at CRUX Wealth Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Arete Wealth Management. CRUX Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach that integrates fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, managing client accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring.

Options & derivatives strategies
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