# Joseph Clark

> Joseph Clark is a fee-only financial advisor at Praetorian Guard Wealth Management in Carmel, California, who holds the CFP credential. Joseph charges a percentage of assets and focuses on retirement planning, estate & legacy planning and small business owners.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Praetorian Guard Wealth Management
- **Based in:** Carmel, California
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets
- **Works virtually:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Accepting new clients:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Assets under management (firm):** $598.7M across 1,839 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP
- **Specialties:** Retirement planning, Estate & legacy planning, Small business owners, Equity compensation
- **Works with:** Founders, Retirees, High earners
- **CRD:** 6020101 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6020101)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA
- **Firm size:** 8 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.praetorianguard.biz

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joseph Clark a fee-only financial advisor?

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

### How does Joseph charge for financial advice?

Joseph charges a percentage of assets.

### Does Joseph work with clients virtually?

Yes. Praetorian Guard Wealth Management says on its website that it works with clients remotely.

### Where is Joseph Clark based?

Joseph Clark is based in Carmel, California.

### What does Joseph specialize in?

Joseph's specialties include retirement planning, estate & legacy planning, small business owners and equity compensation. Joseph works with founders, retirees and high earners.

### What credentials does Joseph Clark hold?

Joseph Clark holds the CFP credential.

### Is Joseph Clark registered with the SEC?

Yes. Joseph Clark is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA (CRD 6020101), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Praetorian Guard Wealth Management manage?

Praetorian Guard Wealth Management reports $598.7M across 1,839 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Joseph Clark?

Through Joseph's website, www.praetorianguard.biz.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6020101): 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
- The firm's website (https://praetorianguard.biz/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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