# Matthew Brayer

> Matthew Brayer is a fee-only financial advisor at Carlsbad Wealth Advisory Group in Carlsbad, California, who holds the CFP credential. Matthew charges a percentage of assets (1% a year on the first tier of assets managed and a $1,000,000 asset minimum).

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

## Facts

- **Firm:** Carlsbad Wealth Advisory Group
- **Based in:** Carlsbad, California
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets
- **Fees (firm's website):** 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed; a $1,000,000 asset minimum
- **Assets under management (firm):** $237.6M across 710 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP
- **CRD:** 7811250 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7811250)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA
- **Exams passed:** Series 66 (2023)
- **Firm size:** 3 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.carlsbadwealth.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matthew Brayer a fee-only financial advisor?

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

### How does Matthew charge for financial advice?

Matthew charges a percentage of assets.

### How much does Matthew charge?

According to Carlsbad Wealth Advisory Group's website, checked October 30, 2026: 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed; a $1,000,000 asset minimum.

### Where is Matthew Brayer based?

Matthew Brayer is based in Carlsbad, California.

### What credentials does Matthew Brayer hold?

Matthew Brayer holds the CFP credential.

### Is Matthew Brayer registered with the SEC?

Yes. Matthew Brayer is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA (CRD 7811250), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Carlsbad Wealth Advisory Group manage?

Carlsbad Wealth Advisory Group reports $237.6M across 710 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Matthew Brayer?

Through Matthew's website, www.carlsbadwealth.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7811250): 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 (http://www.carlsbadwealth.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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