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Pacific Wealth Strategies Group, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$227,146,639

Clients

182

49% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

61

Typical

Average account size

$1,248,058

About

Pacific Wealth Strategies Group, Inc. (PWSG) is an SEC‑registered investment adviser managing approximately $253,189,504 in client assets through three advisory representatives and serving individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm provides investment management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, pension consulting, and related advisory services.

PWSG emphasizes a customized, one‑on‑one planning process with in‑depth interviews and written analyses focused on risk mitigation, tax efficiency, retirement and family legacy planning, typically implementing portfolios with equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds and cash instruments. The firm’s primary method of analysis is fundamental research, supplemented by technical analysis for trade timing, and it offers both discretionary and non‑discretionary engagement models.

What distinguishes PWSG from many peers is its explicit use of borrowing (margin) and the employment of derivatives and options strategies — including covered, uncovered and spreading strategies — within separately managed accounts when appropriate, with related disclosures about the increased leverage, margin interest and potential impact on asset‑based fees. The brochure also discloses potential conflicts tied to advisor insurance commissions and its custodial and consulting relationships (e.g., Schwab and Mutual Securities), and notes that its investment adviser representatives operate as independent contractors, which can affect fee arrangements and service delivery.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Consulting

Expertise

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning/Consulting Services fixed fee between $2,500 and $10,000

Percentage

$0+: up to 2.0% annually (negotiable) for Investment Management Services $0+: up to 2.0% annually (negotiable) for Pension Consulting Services $0+: 0.41% annually (41 basis points) for Financial Institution Consulting Services

Project-based

$350 per hour for Financial Planning/Consulting Services

Other

Fee-only: Financial Planning/Consulting Services fees: Fixed fee between $2,500 and $10,000 or hourly fee at $350 per hour (negotiable)

Main office location

Pacific Wealth Strategies Group, Inc.

4141 State Street, Suite B11

Santa Barbara CA 93110, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Graham G

Series 63, Series 65

Santa Barbara, CA

Pacific Wealth Strategies Group, Inc.

Graham Guess is a financial advisor at Pacific Wealth Strategies Group, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several related firms, including First Allied Advisory Services and GSG Management Inc., where he serves as president. Outside of finance, he is a band member in "I WANT MY 80'S" and participates in modeling and acting. Pacific Wealth Strategies Group, Inc. advises individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and pension consulting, employing a customized planning process that emphasizes risk mitigation, tax efficiency, and family legacy planning.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffery B

CFP®, Series 63

Santa Barbara, CA

Pacific Wealth Strategies Group, Inc.

Jeffery Brookshire is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience, currently serving at Pacific Wealth Strategies Group, Inc. He has held roles at the firm since 2007 and previously worked at First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2022. Brookshire also works as an independent contractor in insurance on a limited basis. Pacific Wealth Strategies Group, Inc. advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a customized planning process focused on risk mitigation, tax efficiency, and family legacy planning, using fundamental and technical analysis to construct portfolios that may include equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, and, when appropriate, derivatives and margin-based strategies.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Erin N

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Santa Barbara, CA

Pacific Wealth Strategies Group, Inc.

Erin Neil is a financial advisor at Pacific Wealth Strategies Group, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Her work history includes multiple roles at Pacific Wealth Strategies Group, Inc. dating back to 2007, as well as positions at First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities, Inc. Pacific Wealth Strategies Group, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and pension consulting, employing a customized planning process focused on risk mitigation, tax efficiency, and family legacy planning. Their investment approach combines fundamental and technical analysis, with portfolios that may include equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, derivatives, and margin-based strategies.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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