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Sierra Ocean, LLC

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Client assets under management

$282,243,126

Clients

155

48% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 3 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

52

Typical

Average account size

$1,820,923

About

Sierra Ocean provides investment management and financial planning and consulting to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, estates, businesses, non‑profits and retirement plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary advisory arrangements. The firm reports managing roughly $545 million in client assets and primarily charges percentage‑of‑assets fees.

The firm builds client portfolios through tailored asset allocation and ongoing monitoring, using individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds and private investment funds, with quarterly reporting and periodic reviews. Sierra Ocean also offers held‑away account management via the Pontera platform for defined‑contribution participant accounts and documents its approach to borrowing options such as margin and pledged‑asset loans for specific short‑term client needs while cautioning against borrowing for investment purposes.

Noteworthy relative to many peers, Sierra Ocean operates with a modest advisor team supporting a substantial asset base, resulting in a higher AUM‑per‑advisor footprint and operational focus on managing large held‑away and non‑discretionary portfolios. The firm also discloses use of less‑common practices — explicit borrower arrangements in client accounts, use of DFA funds that involve adviser approval, and formal policies governing AI tools and cybersecurity — and outlines constraints and disclosures intended to manage the associated risks.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.00% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,001 - $20,000,000: 0.50%

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 minimum annual fee Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $5,000 for investment advisory services, may be waived or reduced at discretion Fee-only: Fixed annual retainer fees typically range from $5,000 to $35,000, may be higher in exceptional cases

Main office location

Sierra Ocean, LLC

521 N Wilma Avenue, Suite C

Ripon CA 95366, 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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Jeffrey B

CFP®, Series 66

Ripon, CA

Sierra Ocean, LLC

Jeffrey Burrow is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Sierra Ocean, LLC since 2021. Prior to this, he worked for seven years at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management. Outside of financial advising, he is a limited partner in a family entertainment center trampoline park. Sierra Ocean, LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities. The firm customizes asset allocations using a range of investment vehicles and offers portfolio monitoring, discretionary rebalancing, and access to independent managers.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Dezaree S

CFP®, Series 65

Ripon, CA

Sierra Ocean, LLC

Dezaree Seeds is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Sierra Ocean, LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management and United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC. Sierra Ocean, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management as well as financial planning and consulting. The firm customizes asset allocations using a range of investment vehicles and offers ongoing portfolio monitoring and access to third-party platforms and independent managers.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Mayra M

Series 65

Ripon, CA

Sierra Ocean, LLC

Mayra Meza is a financial advisor at Sierra Ocean, LLC with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sierra Ocean, she held positions at The Save Mart Companies, California State University, Stanislaus, Modesto Junior College, and OpenDoor Services. Sierra Ocean, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm customizes asset allocations using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and selectively employs interval and private investment funds.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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