# Scott Brooks

> Scott Brooks is a fee-only financial advisor at Brooks Wealth Management in Westlake Village, California, who holds the CFP credential. Scott charges a percentage of assets (1% a year on the first tier of assets managed) and focuses on retirement planning, estate & legacy planning and tax planning.

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Built from public directory listings; last checked April 21, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Brooks Wealth Management
- **Based in:** Westlake Village, California
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets
- **Fees (firm's website):** 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed
- **Assets under management (firm):** $10.5M across 84 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP
- **Specialties:** Retirement planning, Estate & legacy planning, Tax planning
- **Works with:** Retirees, Pre-retirees
- **CRD:** 7227609 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7227609)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA, CO
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2021)
- **Firm size:** 1 employee
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://brookswealthmanagement.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scott Brooks a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes. Scott Brooks is listed in the NAPFA directory (NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors) and the XY Planning Network directory (XYPN members are fee-only). SEC records as of October 27, 2026 show no broker registration and no commission compensation reported by Scott's firm.

### How does Scott charge for financial advice?

Scott charges a percentage of assets.

### How much does Scott charge?

According to Brooks Wealth Management's website, checked October 28, 2026: 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed.

### Where is Scott Brooks based?

Scott Brooks is based in Westlake Village, California.

### What does Scott specialize in?

Scott's specialties include retirement planning, estate & legacy planning and tax planning. Scott works with retirees and pre-retirees.

### What credentials does Scott Brooks hold?

Scott Brooks holds the CFP credential.

### Is Scott Brooks registered with the SEC?

Yes. Scott Brooks is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA and CO (CRD 7227609), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 27, 2026.

### How much does Brooks Wealth Management manage?

Brooks Wealth Management reports $10.5M across 84 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Scott Brooks?

Through Scott's website, brookswealthmanagement.com.

## Sources

- NAPFA directory listing (https://www.napfa.org/find-an-advisor/firm/52152): NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors
- XY Planning Network directory listing: XYPN members are fee-only
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 27, 2026
- The firm's website (https://brookswealthmanagement.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 28, 2026

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