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EP Wealth Advisors

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Client assets under management

$41,885,000,000

Clients

19,618

8% high-net-worth

Advisors

318

of 618 employees

Firm type

Enterprise

300-3,000 advisors or >$30B in AUM

Clients per advisor

62

Typical

Average account size

$2,135,029

About

EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management and discretionary portfolio management, financial planning (including hourly and retainer options), and ancillary services such as tax preparation and access to estate‑document preparation for clients meeting certain asset thresholds, and it also sponsors a wrap fee program.

The firm constructs customized model portfolios and provides ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, using a mix of fundamental, technical and cyclical analysis and, when suitable, short‑term trading, options, alternative investments and private fund recommendations. EP Wealth routinely recommends and monitors third‑party managers and implements ERISA plan work ranging from participant education to ERISA 3(38) discretionary fiduciary services for defined contribution and defined benefit plans.

Notable distinctions disclosed in the brochure include private‑equity ownership through EP Wealth Advisors Holdings (EPWA Fund IX‑A) with sponsors referenced in the filing, an internal offering of tax preparation and facilitated estate‑document services for clients above certain asset levels, and a branded trust referral relationship via National Advisors Trust Company (DBA EP Wealth Private Trust). The firm also discloses several referral and product relationships — including compensation from DPL for advisory services tied to certain commission‑based annuities and participation in Schwab/Fidelity referral/program arrangements — which it identifies as potential conflicts of interest to be managed.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Retirement plan advisory services & tax preparation services

Expertise

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: Higher than discretionary fee (exact rate not specified) $500,000+: Varies based on blended tiered structure, tiered flat percentage fee structure, or flat percentage-based fee (exact tiers not specified) Not specified+: Up to 1.00% annually for participant-directed defined contribution retirement plans

Commissions

Compensation received for providing ongoing advisory services related to certain commission-based annuities through DPL Financial Partners

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Hourly fee up to $500 per hour; retainer fee up to $10,000 for financial planning and consulting services only

Main office location

EP Wealth Advisors

21535 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 400

Torrance CA 90503, United States

Number of offices

36

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virgin Islands · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Shawn L

Series 63, Series 66

Torrance, CA

EP Wealth Advisors

Shawn Lawson is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2024, he held roles at EWM Tax Solutions, where he also serves as manager, Private Client Services, Executive Wealth Management, and Charles Schwab. EP Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation, managing approximately $35.57 billion in assets with a suitability-driven investment process.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brock N

Series 65

Torrance, CA

EP Wealth Advisors

Brock Nye is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, he held various roles including positions at Southern Virginia University and entrepreneurial ventures such as Nye's Tree Service. EP Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through a suitability-driven process, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and offering additional services including tax preparation and estate-document facilitation.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Patrick O

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Torrance, CA

EP Wealth Advisors

Patrick O'Hara is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, LLC, having joined the firm in 2024 after 11 years at Wacker Wealth Partners. EP Wealth Advisors is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation, using a suitability-driven investment process and engaging third-party managers when appropriate.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher E

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Torrance, CA

EP Wealth Advisors

Christopher Estrada is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2021, and previously held roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Liberty Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. EP Wealth Advisors, LLC is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Daniel W

Series 63, Series 65

Torrance, CA

EP Wealth Advisors

Daniel Weaver is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Private Client Services LLC and Executive Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of advising, he has served as president of an insurance agency. EP Wealth Advisors is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation, employing a suitability-driven investment approach across various asset classes.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joshua L

CFP®, Series 66

Torrance, CA

EP Wealth Advisors

Joshua Land is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Creative Planning, LLC, Reilly Financial Advisors, LLC, and Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC. EP Wealth Advisors, LLC is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation, managing approximately $35.57 billion in assets with a suitability-driven investment approach.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Elizabeth C

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63

Torrance, CA

EP Wealth Advisors

Elizabeth Cady is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations and has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2017. EP Wealth Advisors, LLC is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation, managing approximately $35.57 billion in assets.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert F

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Torrance, CA

EP Wealth Advisors

Robert Falconer is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Bessemer Trust and Fisher Investments. EP Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a suitability-driven process to develop and manage portfolios, offering discretionary management, financial planning, and additional services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Colton P

CFP®

Torrance, CA

EP Wealth Advisors

Colton Peck is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, he worked at Zions Bancorporation, N.A. and held multiple roles at Utah Valley University. EP Wealth Advisors, LLC is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation, employing a suitability-driven investment process across a range of asset types.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Amanda S

CFP®, Series 66

Torrance, CA

EP Wealth Advisors

Amanda Skrivanich is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. Her prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. EP Wealth Advisors, LLC is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation, using a suitability-driven investment process across various asset classes.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jessica E

CFP®

Torrance, CA

EP Wealth Advisors

Jessica Ellyson is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently with EP Wealth Advisors since 2021. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, she worked at Northwestern Mutual and Umpqua Bank. EP Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a suitability-driven approach to portfolio management and offers financial planning, retirement plan advisory, tax preparation, and estate-document facilitation services.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Donna W

CFP®, Series 65

Torrance, CA

EP Wealth Advisors

Donna Woodruff is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2026 and previously spent nine years at Capital Insight Partners. Donna serves as President of the Financial Planners Association Arizona, a role focused on connecting financial planners and community members. EP Wealth Advisors is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jonathan D

Series 63, Series 65

Torrance, CA

EP Wealth Advisors

Jonathan Deyoe is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously operated Deyoe Wealth Management, Inc. from 2002 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and president of Mindful Money, a financial education business focused on writing, speaking, and workshops. EP Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through a suitability-driven process, incorporating a range of investment vehicles and offering additional services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Carlos B

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Torrance, CA

EP Wealth Advisors

Carlos Bautista is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2020 and previously worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MBSC Securities Corporation. He is based in Littleton, CO. EP Wealth Advisors is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning using a suitability-driven process, incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, along with ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Matthew B

CFP®, Series 66

Bethesda, MD

EP Wealth Advisors

Matthew Brock is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Divergent Planning since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at H. Beck, Inc. for seven years. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Bethesda, MD. Divergent Planning serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary portfolio management alongside standalone and bundled financial planning and consulting services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and risk management, using passively oriented core holdings supplemented by a tactical model that incorporates multiple analytical approaches.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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