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Trusted Financial Advisors in Oceanside, CA

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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 19 financial advisors in Oceanside, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Seaside Wealth Management with a 5.0-star rating from 56 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: IDA Wealth - Intelligence Driven Advisers and Monterey Financial Services LLC. The average rating across all listed financial advisors in Oceanside is 4.9 stars from 172 reviews per business on average.

Financial advisors in Oceanside typically charge 0.5–1.5% of assets under management annually, or $200–$500/hr fee-only.

Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.

Local Market Snapshot

19

Businesses listed

4.9★

Avg rating

172

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May 17, 2026

Last updated

Top Rated Financial Advisors

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Seaside Wealth Management

5.0(56 reviews)

6154 Innovation Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA

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IDA Wealth - Intelligence Driven Advisers

5.0(98 reviews)

2792 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA

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Monterey Financial Services LLC

3.8(2,709 reviews)

4095 Avenida De La Plata, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA

Financial Advisors Rankings in Oceanside, CA

#BusinessRatingReviews
#1Seaside Wealth Management6154 Innovation Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA5.056
#2IDA Wealth - Intelligence Driven Advisers2792 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA5.098
#3Monterey Financial Services LLC4095 Avenida De La Plata, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA3.82,709
#4Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Dale M Maas3636 Ocean Ranch Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA5.01
#5Russ Jacobs - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC5256 S Mission Rd Ste 301, Bonsall, CA 92003, USA5.015
#6Clarke Financial Services, Inc.3642 Ocean Ranch Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA5.02
#7Wealth Compass Financial5860 Owens Ave STE 150, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA5.01
#8Andrew Marshall Financial, LLC5857 Owens Ave #300, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA5.010
#9Brenton Stransky, CFP® - Independence Square Advisors2173 Salk Ave Suite 250, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA5.015
#10WWM Financial2131 Palomar Airport Rd #330, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA4.824

Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026

All Financial Advisors in Oceanside

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Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Dale M Maas

5.0· 1 reviews

3636 Ocean Ranch Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA

5

Russ Jacobs - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

5.0· 15 reviews

5256 S Mission Rd Ste 301, Bonsall, CA 92003, USA

6

Clarke Financial Services, Inc.

5.0· 2 reviews

3642 Ocean Ranch Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA

7

Wealth Compass Financial

5.0· 1 reviews

5860 Owens Ave STE 150, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA

8

Andrew Marshall Financial, LLC

5.0· 10 reviews

5857 Owens Ave #300, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA

9

Brenton Stransky, CFP® - Independence Square Advisors

5.0· 15 reviews

2173 Salk Ave Suite 250, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA

10

WWM Financial

4.8· 24 reviews

2131 Palomar Airport Rd #330, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA

11

Guide My Finances

5.0· 31 reviews

1265 Carlsbad Village Dr # 201, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA

12

Comprehensive Advisor

5.0· 2 reviews

2011 Palomar Airport Rd #302, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA

13

First Command Financial Advisor - Nick Gilewitch, RICP®|CMFA™

5.0· 16 reviews

4167 Avenida De La Plata # 102, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA

14

First Command

4.7· 11 reviews

4167 Avenida De La Plata # 102, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA

15

U.S. Bancorp Advisors - Financial Advisors: Ross Hansen

5.0· 1 reviews

165 Old Grove Rd, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA

16

Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Katy Conser, CFP®

· 0 reviews

3609 Ocean Ranch Blvd Suite 180, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA

17

First Command Financial Advisor - Matt Rose, ChFC®|RICP®|CFP®

5.0· 39 reviews

4167 Avenida De La Plata # 102, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA

18

First Command Financial Advisor - J Kelly Olson, PhD

5.0· 43 reviews

4167 Avenida De La Plata # 102, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA

19

First Command Financial Advisor - Adam Creel

5.0· 16 reviews

4167 Avenida De La Plata # 102, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA

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What is a fiduciary financial advisor and why does it matter in Oceanside?

A fiduciary is legally required to act in your interest at all times. Non-fiduciary advisors (like some broker-dealers) only need to recommend "suitable" products, which may earn them higher commissions. Before hiring any financial advisor in Oceanside, ask directly: "Are you a fiduciary 100% of the time?" If they hesitate, keep looking.

How do I verify a financial advisor is registered and legitimate?

Use FINRA BrokerCheck (finra.org/brokercheck) to verify licenses and check for complaints or disciplinary actions. For Registered Investment Advisors, search SEC's IAPD at adviserinfo.sec.gov. CFP credentials can be verified at cfp.net/verify. These are free public tools — always check before handing over your finances.

How do financial advisors charge for their services in Oceanside?

Three main structures: (1) Fee-only — flat fee, hourly ($200–$500/hr), or a percentage of assets under management (typically 0.5–1.5% annually) with no commissions; (2) Fee-based — advisory fee plus commissions on products they sell; (3) Commission-only — free to meet, they earn commissions on products. Fee-only is the most transparent and avoids conflicts of interest.

What credentials should I look for in a financial advisor?

CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is the gold standard for comprehensive financial planning. CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is strongest for investment management. CPWA, ChFC, and RICP are recognized specializations. Avoid "advisor" titles without credentials — the term is unregulated. Verify any credential directly with the issuing organization.

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About This Financial Advisors Directory — Oceanside, CA

This page lists and ranks 19 financial advisors serving Oceanside, CA as of May 2026. The average verified rating across all listings is 4.9 stars, with an average of 172 customer reviews per business. The top-ranked financial advisors in Oceanside by our algorithm is Seaside Wealth Management (5.0 stars, 56 reviews). Financial advisors in Oceanside typically charge 0.5–1.5% of assets under management annually, or $200–$500/hr fee-only.

RatingsNearMe uses a transparent, data-driven ranking algorithm that weighs star rating (35%), review volume (30%), customer sentiment analysis (20%), profile completeness (10%), and availability signals (5%). Rankings are not for sale — Featured Partner businesses pay for enhanced visibility but must earn their position through real customer reviews. Data sourced from Google Business listings and updated regularly.

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