MC
CFP

Michael James Castro

26 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
4 advisors
Number of Clients
383 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$932K average
Assets Under Management
$357.0M

Fee Structure

AUM-Based Fees (Tiered)
Assets Under ManagementAnnual Fee
Up to $500K1.25%
$500K - $1.0M1.00%
$1.0M - $2.0M0.90%
$2.0M - $4.0M0.85%
$4.0M - $5.0M0.80%
$5M+0.80%

Fees are negotiable for accounts over $5,000,000. The fee percentage from the previous tier was used for the negotiable tier.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
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Estimated Annual Fee
Financial Plan Fee:$750 - $5,000
Hourly Rate:$250/hr

Marin Wealth Advisors LLC charges an annual fee based on a percentage of assets under management. Financial planning services are offered at $250/hour, or through fixed-fee packages ranging from $750 to $5,000. Investment consulting is available at $250/hour. Custodial fees may also apply.

Areas of Practice
Financial Planning & CoachingRetirement PlanningEducation PlanningInvestment Management
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Advisor Information

Office location

371 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Suite 135, Novato, CA, 94949

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Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Michael is a dual employee of Charles Schwab Bank, referring bank products such as HELOCs, mortgages, and investor checking products. This activity takes about 10-20% of his time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Contango Wealth Management LLC
November 2025 - Present · 2 mos
Marin Wealth Advisors LLC
February 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Marin Wealth Advisors LLC
July 2018 - December 2021 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Charles Schwab & Co., INC.
July 2012 - September 2017 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Charles Schwab & Co., INC. Broker
June 2012 - September 2017 · 5 yrs 3 mos
Gleacher & Company Securities, INC.Broker
September 2010 - February 2011 · 5 mos
Thomas Weisel Partners LLCBroker
February 1999 - July 2010 · 11 yrs 5 mos
Nationsbanc Montgomery Securities LLCBroker
October 1997 - January 1999 · 1 yr 3 mos
Montgomery SecuritiesBroker
April 1997 - October 1997 · 6 mos
State Registrations1 state
CA
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