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WWM Financial

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Client assets under management

$360,080,156

Clients

545

19% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 9 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

109

Very High

Average account size

$660,698

About

WWM Financial manages about $382 million for a mix of individual and high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations and other advisers, providing asset management, financial planning and referrals to third‑party money managers. The firm offers written financial plans and ongoing portfolio management that can include stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, options and alternative or private investments.

WWM Financial emphasizes continuous account supervision with at least quarterly portfolio reviews, individualized restrictions and tailored investment strategies; it uses charting, cyclical, fundamental and technical analysis and may employ margin, option writing and structured notes when appropriate. The firm also participates in Charles Schwab–sponsored managed account programs, refers clients to third‑party managers after due diligence, and delivers reports and client access through encrypted web services.

Noteworthy departures from many peers include that the firm is licensed as an insurance agency and its representatives may offer fixed insurance products and receive customary commissions, and a related person is a licensed real estate agent who may receive referral fees when recommending real estate agents. The firm runs educational seminars (occasionally with a nominal participant fee), discloses the use of a third‑party proxy‑voting service (Egan‑Jones), and will accept performance‑based fees under exceptional circumstances.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies

Fee options

Fixed

Negotiable, generally ranging from $2,500 to $20,000

Percentage

Any Assets+: Up to 1.50% annually

Project-based

$350 per hour

Performance-based

Performance-based fees offered under exceptional circumstances, specifics described in client agreement

Main office location

WWM Financial

2131 Palomar Airport Rd., Suite 330

Carslbad CA 92011, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Florida · Illinois · Indiana · Louisiana · Nevada · New York · Oregon · Texas · Utah · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Catherine M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

WWM Financial

Catherine Magana is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at WWM Financial since 2011. She previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments for six years. Magana is chairman of the board for Partners in Education, an organization focused on educational and scholarship support, and has held leadership roles with the Financial Planning Association of California. WWM Financial provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach with tailored portfolio supervision and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Gregory C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

WWM Financial

Gregory Carroll is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at WWM Financial since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Sterling Global Strategies, APW Capital, and Sterling Wealth Management Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Carroll owns and manages rental properties in San Diego. WWM Financial provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach with tailored portfolio supervision and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Vincent S

Series 63, Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

WWM Financial

Vincent Stefano is a financial advisor at WWM Financial in Carlsbad, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with WWM Financial since 2013. WWM Financial provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $342 million in assets, employing a multi-disciplinary investment approach with tailored portfolio supervision and a mix of securities and strategies.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Steven W

Series 63, Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

WWM Financial

Steven Wolff is a financial advisor with WWM Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wolff Wiese Magana since 2011. WWM Financial provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $342 million in assets, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a multi-disciplinary approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Rachel I

Series 65, Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

WWM Financial

Rachel Ivanovich is a financial advisor at WWM Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at WWM Financial since 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president and owner of Easy Life Management, a tax and accounting firm where she is an enrolled agent and dedicates approximately half of her business time to tax planning and consulting. WWM Financial provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary approach to portfolio management, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a range of investment strategies.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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