# Brian Johnson

> Brian Johnson is a fee-only financial advisor at Monarch Wealth Strategies in Santa Barbara, California. Monarch Wealth Strategies reports charging a percentage of assets and hourly fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Monarch Wealth Strategies
- **Based in:** Santa Barbara, California
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly
- **Assets under management (firm):** $463.5M across 956 accounts
- **CRD:** 5617309 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5617309)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA
- **Exams passed:** Series 66 (2009)
- **Firm size:** 7 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brian Johnson a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Brian holds no broker registration, and Monarch Wealth Strategies reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Brian charge for financial advice?

Brian's firm, Monarch Wealth Strategies, reports charging a percentage of assets and hourly fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Brian Johnson based?

Brian Johnson is based in Santa Barbara, California.

### Is Brian Johnson registered with the SEC?

Yes. Brian Johnson is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA (CRD 5617309), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Monarch Wealth Strategies manage?

Monarch Wealth Strategies reports $463.5M across 956 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Brian Johnson?

Contact details aren't on file yet. Search for Monarch Wealth Strategies.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5617309): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026

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