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Stockbrokers in Brea, CA: 2026 rankings

45 stockbrokers ranked by RFA ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest RFA Score in Brea: Stock Traders, RFA Score 63/100; 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Charles Schwab, 25 Google reviews at 3.7★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Financial advisors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

45 Brea stockbrokers are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 45 rated firms.

Top 10 stockbrokers in Brea at a glance

Ranked by RFA Score from public data such as Google reviews, not by investment performance; sponsored listings are paid, shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 stockbrokers in Brea at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Stock Traders634.7★ (3)Huntington Beach, 14 mi awayTop score
2Charles Schwab633.7★ (25)BreaMost reviews
3Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Sofian Haikal, CFA®625.0★ (25)Long Beach, 16 mi away—
4Globalink Securities625.0★ (3)Pasadena, 19 mi away—
5Charles Schwab594.4★ (19)Irvine, 17 mi away—
6Charles Schwab593.2★ (13)Rowland Heights, 5 mi away—
7Charles Schwab584.1★ (19)Arcadia, 17 mi away—
8Charles Schwab584.0★ (17)Seal Beach, 15 mi away—
9Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Michael A Shafer, AAMS®585.0★ (9)Los Alamitos, 13 mi away—
10Charles Schwab573.8★ (20)Pasadena, 21 mi away—

All 45 stockbrokers in Brea, in rank order

Ordered by RFA Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by RFA Score from public data such as Google reviews, not by investment performance; sponsored listings are paid, shown separately and never change rank.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; registration and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Brea

    #1 Stock Traders

    Based in Huntington Beach, 14 mi away

    63/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Stock broker”.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16152 Beach Blvd #271, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
    View profile for Stock Traders(714) 375-1788

  2. #2 Charles Schwab

    Based in Brea

    63/100RFA Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 25 Google reviews, the most in Brea.

    • 3.7★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3421 E Imperial Hwy Ste E-1, Brea, CA 92823
    View profile for Charles Schwab(714) 385-6000

  4. Based in Pasadena, 19 mi away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Stock broker”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3452 E Foothill Blvd #1040, Pasadena, CA 91107
    View profile for Globalink Securities(626) 964-5966

  5. #5 Charles Schwab

    Based in Irvine, 17 mi away

    59/100RFA Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews.

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2825 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614
    View profile for Charles Schwab(949) 955-4099

  6. #6 Charles Schwab

    Based in Rowland Heights, 5 mi away

    59/100RFA Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.2★ from 13 Google reviews.

    • 3.2★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    19708 Colima Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748
    View profile for Charles Schwab(909) 569-6000

  7. #7 Charles Schwab

    Based in Arcadia, 17 mi away

    58/100RFA Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 19 Google reviews.

    • 4.1★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    134 E Huntington Dr Ste a, Arcadia, CA 91006
    View profile for Charles Schwab(626) 462-3535

  8. #8 Charles Schwab

    Based in Seal Beach, 15 mi away

    58/100RFA Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

    • 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2399 Seal Beach Blvd Ste 101, Seal Beach, CA 90740
    View profile for Charles Schwab(562) 592-3152

  10. #10 Charles Schwab

    Based in Pasadena, 21 mi away

    57/100RFA Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 20 Google reviews.

    • 3.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    251 S Lake Ave #150, Pasadena, CA 91101
    View profile for Charles Schwab(626) 304-3814

  12. #12 Charles Schwab

    Based in Upland, 21 mi away

    57/100RFA Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 21 Google reviews.

    • 3.7★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1890 N Campus Ave, Upland, CA 91784
    View profile for Charles Schwab(909) 921-0770

  18. #18 Charles Schwab

    Based in Los Angeles, 22 mi away

    56/100RFA Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 22 Google reviews.

    • 3.3★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    355 S Grand Ave Ste 110, Los Angeles, CA 90071
    View profile for Charles Schwab(213) 253-4300

  22. #22 Charles Schwab

    Based in Newport Beach, 21 mi away

    55/100RFA Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16 Corporate Plaza Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    View profile for Charles Schwab(949) 718-5108

  24. #24 Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Norm Cauntay, CFP®|AAMS®|ADPA®|CRPS™

    Based in Long Beach, 16 mi away

    54/100RFA Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3780 Kilroy Airport Way Ste 810, Long Beach, CA 90806
    View profile for Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Norm Cauntay, CFP®|AAMS®|ADPA®|CRPS™(562) 988-8542

All 45 stockbrokers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in RFA Score order; each links to its profile.

stockbrokers in Brea, ranks 26 to 45
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Charles Schwab533.6★ (7)22 mi
27Merrill Lynch Wealth Management534.2★ (5)20 mi
28Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Christian Connella535.0★ (5)23 mi
29Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Trisha M Braunstein535.0★ (3)16 mi
30Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Armando Armenta Sr535.0★ (3)16 mi
31Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Hai B Phan534.3★ (3)16 mi
32Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jason Jiang, CEPA®|AAMS®|CRPC™|CRPS™535.0★ (3)17 mi
33Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Felicia Y Gonzalez, CEPA®|AAMS®535.0★ (3)17 mi
34Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Amy A Holley, CEPA®|AAMS®|CRPC™535.0★ (3)17 mi
35Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Mark Denali, CFP®|CEPA®525.0★ (4)22 mi
36Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Henry B Artiga524.2★ (5)23 mi
37Merrill Lynch Wealth Management524.0★ (4)21 mi
38Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: A Michael Ciuffetelli522.3★ (4)17 mi
39Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Bruno Esquivel, AAMS®523.7★ (3)18 mi
40Wedbush523.0★ (4)21 mi
41Merrill Lynch Wealth Management513.0★ (4)21 mi
42Merrill Lynch Wealth Management515.0★ (3)22 mi
43Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jonathan M Lising, CFP®|CEPA®513.7★ (3)21 mi
44Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Eric W Connella, AAMS®513.7★ (3)23 mi
45Piper Jaffray & Co503.3★ (3)22 mi

Also serving Brea

20 more stockbrokers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked stockbrokers serving Brea
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Brea Canyon Group - Morgan Stanley5.0★ (1)In Brea
Brea, CA Branch Office - UBS Financial Services Inc.3.5★ (2)In Brea
Brookstreet Securities CorporationIn Brea
Capstone Pacific Investment Strategies, Inc.In Brea
Edward Jones1.0★ (1)In Brea
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Bill Murray, AAMS®In Brea
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Tirso De Anda5.0★ (1)In Brea
Financial Partners Credit Union3.8★ (36)In Brea
InvestLinc Wealth Services, LLC5.0★ (14)In Brea
Karl Johann Abesa Tanchoco: Primerica - Financial Services5.0★ (10)In Brea
Melvin Corrales: Primerica - Financial ServicesIn Brea
Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor Alan NakamuraIn Brea
Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor David Krake5.0★ (30)In Brea
Ministry Partners Investment Company, LLC3.0★ (2)In Brea
Ministry Partners Securities LLCIn Brea
Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors3.7★ (3)In Brea
Pure Financial Advisors, LLC5.0★ (45)In Brea
Ryan Wang5.0★ (22)In Brea
U.S. Bank – Wealth Management Banker: Mahir HsenIn Brea
Veater Financial Group5.0★ (1)In Brea

How we ranked Brea stockbrokers

We scored 45 Brea stockbrokers on eight factors, weighted as shown. A firm is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RFA Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Brea data
Reputation30%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it (client experience, not investment results)Measured
Registration20%Active SEC, state or Canadian securities registration matched in public records (not yet measured)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Specialty focus15%How clearly the firm offers this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Ranked Financial Advisors profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to Ranked Financial Advisors from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a stockbroker

  1. Confirm the stockbroker and the firm are registered: Investor.gov and FINRA BrokerCheck in the US, the CSA National Registration Search in Canada. Read any disclosure events.
  2. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary on your account at all times, and get the answer in writing.
  3. Ask how they are paid: a percentage of assets, flat or hourly fees, a retainer, commissions, or a mix. Each creates different conflicts of interest.
  4. Read the firm’s Form CRS and Form ADV Part 2A brochure (fees, services, conflicts, disciplinary history) before you sign.
  5. Check designations with the body that grants them, such as the CFP Board for CFP® professionals.
  6. Ask about account minimums and who holds your money: your assets should sit with an independent custodian in your name.
  7. Compare at least two or three firms, and be wary of anyone who promises returns or pushes you to decide quickly.

Questions to ask a stockbroker

  • Are you a fiduciary for all of the advice you give me, and will you put that in writing?
  • How are you paid, in total dollars per year for an account like mine? Do you earn commissions or other payments from product providers?
  • Which registrations and designations do you hold, and where can I verify them?
  • Who will hold my assets, and how will I see statements directly from that custodian?
  • What services are included in your fee, and what would cost extra with you as my stockbroker?
  • Do you have a minimum account size or minimum fee?
  • Have you or your firm had any complaints or disciplinary actions? Where would I see them?
  • How often will we meet, and who will I work with day to day?
  • What happens to my plan or accounts if you retire or leave the firm?

Terms explained

Fiduciary
Someone legally required to act in a client’s interest. In the US, registered investment advisers owe their clients a fiduciary duty of care and loyalty under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Registered investment adviser (RIA)
A firm registered with the SEC or a state securities regulator to give investment advice for pay. Most firms managing $100 million or more register with the SEC; smaller firms usually register with their state.
Investment adviser representative (IAR)
A person who gives advice on behalf of a registered investment adviser, usually registered with the states where they work.
Broker-dealer
A firm that buys and sells securities for customers. US broker-dealers are members of FINRA; their registered representatives typically earn commissions.
Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI)
The SEC rule, in force since June 30, 2020, requiring broker-dealers to act in a retail customer’s best interest when recommending a security or account type.
Form ADV
The registration form every investment adviser files. Part 1 holds facts about the firm; Part 2A, the brochure, describes services, fees, conflicts of interest and disciplinary history in plain English.
Form CRS
A short relationship summary that advisers and broker-dealers give retail investors, covering services, fees, conflicts, standard of conduct and disciplinary history.
CRD number
The Central Registration Depository number FINRA and the SEC assign to each firm and registered person; use it to look them up on Investor.gov or BrokerCheck.
Assets under management (AUM) fee
A yearly fee set as a percentage of the money an advisor manages for you. Advisor surveys have put the median around 1% on accounts up to $1 million, lower on larger accounts.
Fee-only
An advisor paid only by clients, with no commissions or other payments from product providers.
Fee-based
An advisor who charges client fees and may also earn commissions on some products. It is not the same as fee-only.
CFP® professional
A person certified by the CFP Board after meeting education, exam, experience and ethics requirements. The CFP Board requires them to act as a fiduciary when giving financial advice.

Stockbrokers in Brea: frequently asked questions

Which stockbroker has the highest RFA Score in Brea?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked stockbroker in Brea, CA is Stock Traders with an RFA Score of 63/100. It has 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews. Charles Schwab (#2) and Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Sofian Haikal, CFA® (#3) follow. We ranked 45 stockbrokers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many stockbrokers are there in Brea?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 45 stockbrokers serving Brea, CA. 2 of them are based in Brea; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which stockbrokers in Brea work on weekends?

1 of 45 ranked stockbrokers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Brea stockbrokers have?

The median Google rating among 45 rated stockbrokers in Brea is 4.4★, with a median of 4 reviews. Charles Schwab has the most, 25 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedFinancialAdvisors rank stockbrokers?

Each stockbroker gets a 0–100 RFA Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (30%), specialty focus (15%), review volume (10%) and claimed profile (10%). A firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only firms with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do stockbrokers outside Brea count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Brea city center, our service radius for stockbrokers. Each listing shows where the firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the RFA Score, so a nearby firm gets a small edge.

Can stockbrokers pay to rank higher on RankedFinancialAdvisors?

No. The RFA Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does a stockbroker do?

Stockbrokers buy and sell stocks, bonds, funds and other securities for clients and may recommend them. In the US they are registered representatives of a FINRA member broker-dealer; in Canada they work for a CIRO-regulated investment dealer.

How are stockbrokers in Brea ranked?

By RFA Score: public signals such as the Google rating and review count, how clearly the firm offers brokerage services and how close it is. Paid placements never change the order, and the score does not measure investment performance.

How do I check a stockbroker’s registration and record?

Search the person and the firm on Investor.gov (the SEC’s adviser search) and on FINRA BrokerCheck. A firm’s Form ADV and any disciplinary history are public there.

Is every stockbroker in Brea a fiduciary?

Not necessarily. Investment adviser representatives owe a fiduciary duty on advisory accounts; broker-dealer representatives follow Regulation Best Interest when they recommend a security. Ask which applies to your account and read the firm’s Form CRS.

How much do stockbrokers charge?

Fees depend on the firm and the service: a percentage of assets managed each year, a flat or hourly planning fee, a retainer, or commissions. Ask for the fee schedule in writing and read the firm’s Form ADV Part 2A brochure or, in Canada, its relationship disclosure.

Update log for Brea

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 45 stockbrokers serving Brea.

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