PACIFIC CAPITAL ASSOCIATES

RIASEC RegisteredEst. 2018

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 a privately owned corporate RIA that primarily serves individual and family clients. The firm registered with the SEC in 2018 and identifies itself as a capital allocator, offering financial planning and portfolio management for both individuals/small businesses and businesses or institutions. Its service mix includes selection of other advisers and, according to its ADV, pension consulting services, although the snapshot records it is not classified as a pension consultant. Compensation models include percentage of AUM, hourly charges, and fixed fees. The firm does not position itself as an ESG investor and is not designated as a multi-state adviser. Pacific Capital Associates notes relationships with a broker-dealer and an insurance company among its industry affiliations.