Pacific Capital Associates
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Total assets under management
$258,800,740
Total clients
497
83% high-net worth
Total advisors
3
of 6 employees
Firm size
Supported
1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM
Average clients per advisor
166
Average account size
$520,726
About
Pacific Capital Associates provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. Its offerings include comprehensive portfolio management, standalone financial planning and consulting, retirement plan consulting, and an account monitoring option.
The firm follows a value‑oriented, long‑term, globally diversified investment approach that emphasizes low‑cost index ETFs while selectively using actively managed mutual or closed‑end funds; portfolios are monitored and rebalanced regularly. Pacific Capital also engages third‑party money managers to implement client strategies and performs initial and ongoing due diligence on those managers (a capability added in 2025).
Unlike most supported RIAs, Pacific Capital’s representatives are registered with Mutual Securities (FINRA/SIPC) and are licensed insurance agents, allowing the firm to offer commissionable securities and insurance products alongside fee‑based advisory services and to compensate unaffiliated persons for referrals; the firm discloses these potential conflicts and also receives economic benefits through its relationship with Charles Schwab. The firm manages roughly $259 million with three advisors, maintains a $200,000 account minimum (waivable in special situations), and includes corporate planning services (tax planning, cost segregation, corporate structure) among its planning capabilities.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
Financial Planning & Consulting flat fees up to $10,000
Representatives are registered representatives able to accept commissions from sale of securities including trail fees from mutual funds
Financial Planning & Consulting hourly fees up to $350/hour
Account minimum: $200,000 Fee-only: Financial Planning & Consulting: Hourly fees up to $350/hour; Flat fees up to $10,000 (case-by-case basis)
Main office location
Pacific Capital Associates
4747 Viewridge Ave, Suite 107
San Diego CA 92123-1688, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
California · Colorado · Florida · Idaho · Nevada · New Hampshire · New York · Oregon · Texas · Washington
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Lawyer
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Real estate agent
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Other specialized services
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