# Joseph Guo

> Joseph Guo is a fee-only financial advisor at Empath Wealth LLC in Torrance, California, who holds the CFP credential. Empath Wealth LLC reports charging hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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## Facts

- **Firm:** Empath Wealth LLC
- **Based in:** Torrance, California
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Hourly; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $1.2M across 12 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP
- **CRD:** 5939645 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5939645)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA
- **Exams passed:** Series 66 (2012)
- **Firm size:** 1 employee
- **Disclosures:** None reported

## Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. Joseph Guo is listed in the NAPFA directory (NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors). SEC records as of October 27, 2026 show no broker registration and no commission compensation reported by Joseph's firm.

### How does Joseph charge for financial advice?

Joseph's firm, Empath Wealth LLC, reports charging hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Joseph Guo based?

Joseph Guo is based in Torrance, California.

### What credentials does Joseph Guo hold?

Joseph Guo holds the CFP credential.

### Is Joseph Guo registered with the SEC?

Yes. Joseph Guo is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA (CRD 5939645), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 27, 2026.

### How much does Empath Wealth LLC manage?

Empath Wealth LLC reports $1.2M across 12 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Joseph Guo?

Contact details aren't on file yet. Search for Empath Wealth LLC.

## Sources

- NAPFA directory listing (https://www.napfa.org/find-an-advisor/firm/52441): NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 27, 2026

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