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Castle Coast Wealth, LLC

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Client assets under management

$371,123,815

Clients

288

47% high-net-worth

Advisors

5

of 6 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

58

Typical

Average account size

$1,288,624

About

Castle Coast Wealth, LLC (CCW) is an SEC‑registered advisory firm that manages approximately $423.7 million (as of December 31, 2025) and provides discretionary asset management, ongoing financial planning, and retirement plan (ERISA) services to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, and plan sponsors. The firm serves both individual households and institutional plan sponsors, and the ADV discloses household minimums for new asset management clients and the firm’s ability to recommend private fund investments when appropriate.

CCW describes an investment process that uses both quantitative and qualitative analysis and implements portfolios on a discretionary basis, with its brochure explicitly discussing the use of margin transactions, leverage, and other borrowing‑related techniques as part of its trading and risk framework. The firm offers both limited‑scope (ERISA 3(21)) advisory services and full discretionary (ERISA 3(38)) investment management for retirement plans, conducts ongoing account reviews, and directs clients to Schwab Advisor Services for custody and trade execution.

Compared with many peers, CCW’s disclosures and marketing approach note the use of client testimonials and the promotion of third‑party ratings in its advertising, and its ADV explicitly addresses borrowing and margin‑related risks for managed accounts—features that are statistically uncommon among similar team firms. The brochure also highlights due diligence on private and alternative investments and discloses potential conflicts from advisors’ external insurance compensation, information that may be relevant to prospective clients assessing product selection and governance.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Private / alternative investments

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed financial planning fees up to $50,000 annually, billed monthly or by check

Percentage

$0 - $3,000,000: 1.00% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.90% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.80% $10,000,001 - $15,000,000: 0.70% $15,000,001 - $20,000,000: 0.60% $20,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.40% $50,000,001+: 0.30%

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for project-based financial planning engagements

Other

Account minimum: $2,000,000 (typical minimum household balance for new clients; $1,000,000 for referred clients; these minimums may be waived or adjusted at the firm's discretion) Minimum fee: Written financial plans generally have a minimum fee of $2,000 Fee-only: Asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services are fee-only with no commissions

Main office location

Castle Coast Wealth, LLC

4225 Executive Square, Suite 1030

La Jolla CA 92037, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Arizona · California · Nebraska · Nevada · North Carolina · Oregon · Texas

Disclosures

Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.

Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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William L

CFP®, Series 63

Incline Village, NV

Castle Coast Wealth, LLC

William Litton is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with Castle Coast Wealth, LLC, where he has worked since 2020, following prior roles at Litton Financial and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he owns Litton Enterprises, Inc., a marketing business. Castle Coast Wealth, LLC is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs strategic, dynamic, and tactical asset-allocation strategies using mutual funds and ETFs, managing assets on a discretionary basis with ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.

Private / alternative investments
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Cassidy F

Series 65

La Jolla, CA

Castle Coast Wealth, LLC

Cassidy Fisher is a financial advisor at Castle Coast Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has a diverse background including roles in the restaurant and automotive industries prior to her advisory career. Castle Coast Wealth, LLC is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans with discretionary asset management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of strategic, dynamic, and tactical asset-allocation approaches primarily involving mutual funds and ETFs, managing over $412 million in assets across approximately 291 clients.

Private / alternative investments
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Charles G

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Castle Coast Wealth, LLC

Charles Gillespie is a financial advisor at Castle Coast Wealth, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Castle Coast Wealth (formerly Litton Financial, LLC) since 2020. Prior to that, he was associated with LPL Financial and operated under Litton Financial Services. Gillespie is also an independent insurance agent, dedicating a small portion of his time to this activity. Castle Coast Wealth, LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, managing over $412 million in assets. The firm employs strategic, dynamic, and tactical asset-allocation approaches using mutual funds and ETFs and offers services including 3(38) investment management and 3(21) advisory for ERISA plans.

Private / alternative investments
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Adam B

Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Castle Coast Wealth, LLC

Adam Brown is a financial advisor at Castle Coast Wealth, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with LPL Financial and Litton Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent, dedicating a small portion of his time to this activity. Castle Coast Wealth, LLC is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm uses strategic, dynamic, and tactical asset-allocation approaches with discretionary management, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs while incorporating both quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Private / alternative investments
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Tyler S

CFP®, Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Castle Coast Wealth, LLC

Tyler Stearns is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Castle Coast Wealth, LLC, where he has worked since 2020 and previously worked with affiliated entities dating back to 2014. He is also an independent insurance agent, dedicating a small portion of his time to that activity. Castle Coast Wealth, LLC is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs strategic, dynamic, and tactical asset-allocation approaches using primarily mutual funds and ETFs, managing client accounts on a discretionary basis with ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.

Private / alternative investments
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