# Michael Yang

> Michael Yang is a fee-only financial advisor at Arlington Financial Advisors in Santa Barbara, California, who holds the CFP credential. Michael focuses on estate & legacy planning, small business owners and family wealth transfer. Arlington Financial Advisors reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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

## Facts

- **Firm:** Arlington Financial Advisors
- **Based in:** Santa Barbara, California
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $1.24B across 2,575 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP
- **Specialties:** Estate & legacy planning, Small business owners, Family wealth transfer, Real estate investors, Retirement planning
- **Works with:** Retirees, Divorced individuals, Tech employees, Multi-generational families
- **CRD:** 7780404 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7780404)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2023)
- **Firm size:** 16 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.arlingtonfinancialadvisors.com/

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Michael Yang a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Michael holds no broker registration, and Arlington Financial Advisors reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Michael charge for financial advice?

Michael's firm, Arlington Financial Advisors, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Michael Yang based?

Michael Yang is based in Santa Barbara, California.

### What does Michael specialize in?

Michael's specialties include estate & legacy planning, small business owners, family wealth transfer, real estate investors and retirement planning. Michael works with retirees, divorced individuals, tech employees and multi-generational families.

### What credentials does Michael Yang hold?

Michael Yang holds the CFP credential.

### Is Michael Yang registered with the SEC?

Yes. Michael Yang is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA (CRD 7780404), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Arlington Financial Advisors manage?

Arlington Financial Advisors reports $1.24B across 2,575 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Michael Yang?

Through Michael's website, www.arlingtonfinancialadvisors.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7780404): 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://www.arlingtonfinancialadvisors.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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