Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)
Number of Advisors
1 advisor
Number of Clients
Not specified
Average Client Portfolio
Not specified

Fee Structure

Financial Planning:Included in AUM fee
Financial Plan Fee:$1,000 - $15,000
Hourly Rate:$150 - $500/hr

Advisory fees for wealth management and standalone investment management range from 0.20% to 2.00% annually, paid quarterly in advance. Fees are based on factors like complexity, asset level, and the overall relationship. Standalone financial planning services are offered on an hourly basis ($150 to $500) or a fixed fee ($1,000 to $15,000). Ongoing financial planning services are offered for a fixed fee of up to $15,000 annually. Fees may be negotiable.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningEducation PlanningInsurance PlanningFinancial Planning & CoachingHigh Net Worth
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Advisor Information

Office location

Cerritos, CA

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Regulatory History (7)
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Judgment / Lien
August 2023
Judgment / Lien
October 2020
Judgment / Lien
March 2020
Judgment / Lien
March 2020
Judgment / Lien
October 2018
Judgment / Lien
April 2016
Customer Dispute
October 2002
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Craig is involved in several business activities, including referral of traditional banking business, health insurance sales as an insurance agent, marketing for investment-related business through Irvine Advisors, and serving as an EVP and RIA for Penserra Wealth Management, LLC. He dedicates a full-time amount of time to Irvine Advisors and Penserra Wealth Management, LLC, and about 10-20% of his time to health insurance sales.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Penserra Wealth Management
February 2025 - Present · 11 mos
Emerson Equity LLC Broker
November 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Emerson Equity LLC
November 2021 - February 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos
National Asset Management, INC.
May 2009 - October 2021 · 12 yrs 5 mos
National Securities CorporationBroker
May 2009 - October 2021 · 12 yrs 5 mos
Sagepoint Financial, INC.
July 2007 - May 2009 · 1 yr 10 mos
Sagepoint Financial, INC.Broker
July 2007 - May 2009 · 1 yr 10 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC. Broker
July 2006 - July 2007 · 1 yr
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
July 2006 - July 2007 · 1 yr
Wells Fargo Investments, LLC
March 2002 - April 2005 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Wells Fargo Investments, LLCBroker
February 2002 - April 2005 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Broker
August 1999 - March 2002 · 2 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations18 states
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