Pacific Capital Associates

RIASEC Registered

Total AUM

$259M

Discretionary

$259M

100% of AUM

Avg account

$239K

Accounts

1,082

Employees

Advisory reps

Firm details

Headquarters: San Diego, California
CRD number: 160407
Registered since: January 5, 2018
Website: pcasd.com
Custodians: CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
Fee structure: Percentage of AUM, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees
Client types: HNWI57.13%
Individuals41.41%
Corporations / Businesses0.93%
Pension & Profit Sharing Plans0.53%
Services: Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for IndividualsPortfolio Management for Institutional ClientsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers

Firm profile

FINTRX

Overview

Pacific Capital Associates is an independent registered investment adviser organized as a corporation and owned by an individual. The firm is SEC-registered (registered in 2018) and positions itself as a capital allocator serving individual and family clients. Its advisory services include financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses as well as for businesses or institutions, pension consulting services, and selection of other advisers. Compensation is mixed: percentage-of-AUM fees alongside hourly and fixed-fee engagements. Industry affiliations include a broker‑dealer relationship and ties to an insurance company. Pacific Capital Associates does not identify as an active ESG investor.