Ranked #1 in Manhattan Beach
Based in Santa Monica, 9 mi away
70/100RFA Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Wealth Managers in Manhattan Beach, CA: 2026 rankings
126 wealth managers ranked by RFA ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest RFA Score in Manhattan Beach: Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, RFA Score 70/100; 4.6★ from 186 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: BML Wealth Management, 154 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 126 ranked after Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Financial advisors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
126 Manhattan Beach wealth managers are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 14 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 126 rated firms.
Top 10 wealth managers in Manhattan Beach 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.
| Rank | Business | RFA Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management | 70 | 4.6★ (186) | Santa Monica, 9 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | RVW Wealth, LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (82) | Los Angeles, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | MDRN Wealth | 69 | 5.0★ (61) | Venice, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Wealth Management Partners of Los Angeles, Inc. | 68 | 4.9★ (98) | Encino, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | EFC Wealth Management Firm | 68 | 4.9★ (39) | Los Angeles, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Navigoe Wealth Management | 68 | 5.0★ (26) | Redondo Beach, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Arbor Wealth Strategies | 68 | 5.0★ (55) | Downey, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | BML Wealth Management | 67 | 5.0★ (154) | Irvine, 36 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Strand Life Wealth Management | 67 | 5.0★ (23) | Torrance, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Abacus Wealth Partners | 67 | 4.9★ (31) | Santa Monica, 10 mi away | — | — |
All 126 wealth managers in Manhattan Beach, 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.
Based in Los Angeles, 12 mi away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
#3 MDRN Wealth
Based in Venice, 8 mi away
69/100RFA ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Encino, 19 mi away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Los Angeles, 5 mi away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.
Based in Redondo Beach, 3 mi away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Downey, 16 mi away
68/100RFA ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.
Based in Irvine, 36 mi away
67/100RFA ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Torrance, 5 mi away
67/100RFA ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.
Based in Santa Monica, 10 mi away
67/100RFA ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Hermosa Beach, 2 mi away
67/100RFA ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Cypress, 21 mi away
66/100RFA ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax preparation service”.
Based in Torrance, 5 mi away
66/100RFA ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Irvine, 35 mi away
66/100RFA ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Irvine, 35 mi away
66/100RFA ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Santa Monica, 10 mi away
66/100RFA ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.
Based in Calabasas, 23 mi away
66/100RFA ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Del Aire, 34 mi away
66/100RFA ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.
Based in Hermosa Beach, 1 mi away
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Irvine, 36 mi away
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment service”.
Based in Torrance, 5 mi away
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.
Based in Carson, 8 mi away
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Santa Ana, 31 mi away
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Pasadena, 24 mi away
65/100RFA ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.
Based in Encino, 19 mi away
64/100RFA ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.
Wealth managers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RFA Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 126 ranked wealth managers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Manhattan Beach
20 more wealth managers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Break of Day Capital | 5.0★ (15) | In Manhattan Beach |
| Bromley T Palamountain, RICP® - Northwestern Mutual | 5.0★ (12) | In Manhattan Beach |
| California Retirement Advisors | 4.3★ (4) | In Manhattan Beach |
| Cambria Funds | 5.0★ (1) | In Manhattan Beach |
| Certuity | In Manhattan Beach | |
| Jason J. Wiley - Northwestern Mutual | 5.0★ (3) | In Manhattan Beach |
| jLife Wealth Management - Roger Conde, AIF CWS RFC | 5.0★ (2) | In Manhattan Beach |
| Madrid Retirement Advisors | 5.0★ (1) | In Manhattan Beach |
| Magma Equities | In Manhattan Beach | |
| Markland Wealth Management, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Manhattan Beach |
| Monograph Wealth Advisors | 5.0★ (1) | In Manhattan Beach |
| Northwestern Mutual Manhattan Beach | 4.5★ (8) | In Manhattan Beach |
| Pier Avenue Wealth Management | In Manhattan Beach | |
| Raymond James | 5.0★ (1) | In Manhattan Beach |
| Timothy Joseph Wallender, CFP | 5.0★ (1) | In Manhattan Beach |
| Uyen Nguyen | 5.0★ (15) | In Manhattan Beach |
| Wallender & Associates | In Manhattan Beach | |
| Wedbush | In Manhattan Beach | |
| Wendell Charles Wealth Management | 5.0★ (2) | In Manhattan Beach |
| Womack Wealth Management | 1.0★ (1) | In Manhattan Beach |
How we ranked Manhattan Beach wealth managers
We scored 126 Manhattan Beach wealth managers 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Manhattan Beach data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 30% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it (client experience, not investment results) | Measured |
| Registration | 20% | Active SEC, state or Canadian securities registration matched in public records (not yet measured) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Specialty focus | 15% | How clearly the firm offers this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Ranked Financial Advisors profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to Ranked Financial Advisors from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a wealth manager
- Confirm the wealth manager and the firm are registered: Investor.gov and FINRA BrokerCheck in the US, the CSA National Registration Search in Canada. Read any disclosure events.
- Ask whether they act as a fiduciary on your account at all times, and get the answer in writing.
- 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.
- Read the firm’s Form CRS and Form ADV Part 2A brochure (fees, services, conflicts, disciplinary history) before you sign.
- Check designations with the body that grants them, such as the CFP Board for CFP® professionals.
- Ask about account minimums and who holds your money: your assets should sit with an independent custodian in your name.
- 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 wealth manager
- 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 wealth manager?
- 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.
Wealth managers in Manhattan Beach: frequently asked questions
Which wealth manager has the highest RFA Score in Manhattan Beach?
By RFA Score, the highest-ranked wealth manager in Manhattan Beach, CA is Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management with an RFA Score of 70/100. It has 4.6★ from 186 Google reviews. RVW Wealth, LLC (#2) and MDRN Wealth (#3) follow. We ranked 126 wealth managers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many wealth managers are there in Manhattan Beach?
RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 126 wealth managers serving Manhattan Beach, CA. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which wealth managers in Manhattan Beach work on weekends?
14 of 126 ranked wealth managers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wealth Management Partners of Los Angeles, Inc. (#4) and Hermosa Wealth Management (#19). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.
What Google rating do Manhattan Beach wealth managers have?
The median Google rating among 126 rated wealth managers in Manhattan Beach is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management has the most, 186 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does RankedFinancialAdvisors rank wealth managers?
Each wealth manager 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 wealth managers outside Manhattan Beach count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Manhattan Beach city center, our service radius for wealth managers. 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 wealth managers 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 wealth manager do?
Wealth managers combine investment management with planning, tax and estate coordination, usually for households with larger portfolios. Most charge a yearly percentage of the assets they manage and many set an account minimum.
How are wealth managers in Manhattan Beach ranked?
By RFA Score: public signals such as the Google rating and review count, how clearly the firm offers wealth management and how close it is. Paid placements never change the order, and the score does not measure investment performance.
How do I check a wealth manager’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 wealth manager in Manhattan Beach 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 wealth managers 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 Manhattan Beach
- November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 126 wealth managers serving Manhattan Beach.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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