Aaron Clark has been President of Monarch Wealth Strategies since September 2008, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Aaron Clark holds a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from San Diego State University.
Monarch Wealth Strategies is a Santa Barbara, CA firm with $463M under management, 396 clients and 7 advisers across 3 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Aaron Clark is Founder and President of Monarch Wealth Strategies, where he leads the firm's vision, values, and strategic direction. He has over two decades of experience in financial advisory and works with ultra-high-net-worth families, business owners, nonprofits, and institutional investors. His background includes charitable planning, private investments, mergers and acquisitions, insurance, and succession planning.
Aaron Clark’s longest registration was 11 years at LPL Financial LLC (2008–2020). Before joining Monarch Wealth Strategies in 2018, Aaron Clark was registered through LPL Financial LLC and Wachovia Securities, LLC.
- Monarch Wealth StrategiesCurrent– present · 7 yearsLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 136029
- LPL Financial LLC– · 11 yearsSanta Maria, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413
- Wachovia Securities, LLC– · under a yearSanta Barbara, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 19616
- A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.– · 3 yearsSanta Barbara, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 4
Professional designations
Listed by Monarch Wealth Strategies
- Master Planner Advanced Studies™ (MPAS®)
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Aaron Clark is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since November 2018.
- CaliforniaSince 27 November 2018
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 15 January 2009 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 24 March 2004 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 12 March 2004 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Aaron Jeffrey Clark
- CRD
- 4768202
- Firm
- Monarch Wealth Strategies · CRD 136029
- Role
- President
- Office
- 6430 Sunset Blvd., Suite 1433, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 2004
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- mwsus.com
Where does Aaron Clark work?
Aaron Clark has been President of Monarch Wealth Strategies since September 2008, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Aaron Clark a financial advisor?
Yes. Aaron Clark has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Monarch Wealth Strategies since November 2018.
How many years of experience does Aaron Clark have?
Aaron Clark has 22 years in the financial industry, since March 2004, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Aaron Clark passed?
Aaron Clark has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in March 2004. FINRA credited Aaron Clark with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Aaron Clark work before Monarch Wealth Strategies?
Before Monarch Wealth Strategies, Aaron Clark was registered through Wachovia Securities, LLC, January 2008 to October 2008; A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., March 2004 to January 2008.
Where is Aaron Clark based?
Aaron Clark’s registered office is in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Aaron Clark registered with FINRA?
No. Aaron Clark has no current broker registration.
Is Aaron Clark a CFP?
Monarch Wealth Strategies lists Aaron Clark with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Aaron Clark’s record?
Search CRD 4768202 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Aaron Clark’s full registration record.
