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Seaside Wealth Management, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$459,283,506

Clients

380

40% high-net worth

Advisors

8

of 12 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

48

Low

Average account size

$1,208,641

About

Seaside Wealth Management advises individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, and employer plan sponsors, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm also recommends and oversees third‑party money managers and provides standalone planning or consulting engagements.

Its investment approach is grounded in modern portfolio theory and academic research from providers such as Dimensional Fund Advisors, Vanguard, and BlackRock, favoring passive/indexed vehicles, broad asset allocation, and disciplined rebalancing across ETFs, mutual funds, individual stocks, and municipal bonds. Seaside also manages held‑away retirement and HSA accounts using Pontera for tax‑efficient asset location and opportunistic rebalancing, and it conducts due diligence and ongoing reviews of recommended third‑party managers (the firm covers Pontera’s 0.25% fee).

Distinctive features include the firm’s use of client testimonials in advertising (while stating it does not pay for endorsements) and disclosures that its representatives are registered representatives of Purshe Kaplan Sterling and licensed insurance agents, which creates potential conflicts of interest the brochure states the firm seeks to manage. Seaside typically requires a $1,000,000 minimum for its asset management service but may waive or reduce that threshold, reflecting a focus on larger accounts within its roughly eight‑advisor team.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Passive / index investing

Fee options

Fixed

Up to $10,000 for Financial Planning and Consulting services

Percentage

$0+: up to 1.25% annually for Asset Management services $0+: up to 1.00% annually for Retirement Plan Consulting services

Commissions

Yes, representatives are registered representatives of PKS and receive commissions on sales of securities or investment products

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for Financial Planning and Consulting services

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $500/hour; Flat fees up to $10,000 for Financial Planning and Consulting services

Main office location

Seaside Wealth Management, Inc.

6154 Innovation Way

Carlsbad CA 92009, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Nebraska · Oregon · Tennessee · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.

Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Todd C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

Seaside Wealth Management, Inc.

Todd Cline is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Seaside Wealth Management, Inc. He previously worked with multiple Cetera entities and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of advisory work, he teaches a financial education class that helps veterans start and grow their businesses. Seaside Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $362 million in assets for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory approach with diversified, mostly passive investments and offers services including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Passive / index investing
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Kade K

Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

Seaside Wealth Management, Inc.

Kade Kretzschmar is a financial advisor at Seaside Wealth Management, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked for the St. Louis Cardinals for two years. Seaside Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, managing approximately $362 million in client assets. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes passive, diversified portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and fixed income, guided by third-party research and disciplined rebalancing.

Passive / index investing
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Austin M

Series 63, Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

Seaside Wealth Management, Inc.

Austin Mangold is a financial advisor at Seaside Wealth Management, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and 49 Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience in the food service industry and education. Seaside Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $362 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, employing a passive, diversified investment approach based on modern portfolio theory and third-party research, with additional services including financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Passive / index investing
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Anthony F

CFP®, Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

Seaside Wealth Management, Inc.

Anthony Franco is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Seaside Wealth Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2026. Prior to this, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC for seven years and has held roles at Carroll, Kelly, Trotter, Franzen, McBride, Peabody, Godin Properties, and Point Loma Nazarene University. Seaside Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, managing approximately $362 million in assets. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory approach with a focus on passive, diversified investments and offers services including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Passive / index investing
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Bradley L

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

Seaside Wealth Management, Inc.

Bradley Lineberger is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He is a founding principal of Seaside Wealth Management, Inc. and has been with the firm since 2011, also working at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he teaches financial classes at Mira Costa Junior College and serves as Athletic Chair for the La Costa Canyon High School Foundation. Seaside Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $362 million in assets for individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a disciplined, research-informed investment approach focused on passive, diversified portfolios and offers a range of financial planning and retirement consulting services.

Passive / index investing
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Matthew C

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

Seaside Wealth Management, Inc.

Matthew Callahan is a CFP® and ChFC® with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Seaside Wealth Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he held roles at Northwestern Mutual and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer of the San Diego Chapter of the University of New Mexico Alumni Association. Seaside Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $362 million in client assets and employs a disciplined, modern portfolio theory-based investment approach that emphasizes diversified, passive strategies using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and fixed income.

Passive / index investing
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Derek F

Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

Seaside Wealth Management, Inc.

Derek Finch is a financial advisor at Seaside Wealth Management, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at firms including Evolve Private Wealth, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of finance, he has experience in the brewing industry through Gravcap Brewing. Seaside Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, managing approximately $362 million in client assets. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory approach with a focus on passive, diversified exposure and offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services.

Passive / index investing
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Jerri H

Series 65, Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

Seaside Wealth Management, Inc.

Jerri Hammons is a financial advisor at Seaside Wealth Management, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Arete Wealth Management LLC and Integrated Advisors Network dba BPA Wealth Management. Seaside Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $362 million in client assets, employing a modern portfolio theory approach with a focus on passive, diversified investments and disciplined rebalancing.

Passive / index investing
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