Maxwell Balbin has been an investment adviser representative at Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors since August 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Maxwell Balbin holds a Master's of Science in Finance from Saint Mary's College of California and a Bachelor's of Science in Environmental Science from Saint Mary's College of California.
Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors, Inc. is a Walnut Creek, CA firm with $111M under management, 115 clients and 3 advisers across 2 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Max Balbin is Wealth Manager, Planning Support of Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors, based in Walnut Creek, California. Before joining Pacific Excel, Balbin started in the industry at Royal Bank of Canada Wealth Management and then Thrivent, rising from client associate to financial advisor.
Maxwell Balbin’s longest registration was 1 year at RBC Capital Markets, LLC (2023–2025). Before joining Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors in 2026, Maxwell Balbin was registered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc. and RBC Capital Markets, LLC.
- – present · under a yearWalnut Creek, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 172356
- Thrivent Investment Management Inc.– · 1 yearWalnut Creek, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 18387
- RBC Capital Markets, LLC– · 1 yearWalnut Creek, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 31194
Investment adviser representative registrations
Maxwell Balbin is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since August 2026.
- CaliforniaSince 27 August 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 16 June 2023 |
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 3 April 2023 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 30 January 2023 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Full name
- Maxwell Shambaugh Balbin
- CRD
- 7547135
- Firm
- Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors · CRD 172356
- Office
- 925 YGNACIO VALLEY RD., STE 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2023
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- pacificexcel.com
Where does Maxwell Balbin work?
Maxwell Balbin is an investment adviser representative registered through Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors, Inc. since August 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Maxwell Balbin a financial advisor?
Yes. Maxwell Balbin has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors since August 2026.
How many years of experience does Maxwell Balbin have?
Maxwell Balbin has 3 years in the financial industry, since April 2023, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Maxwell Balbin passed?
Maxwell Balbin has passed 3 licensing exams: the SIE, Series 7TO and Series 66. The earliest, the SIE, was passed in January 2023.
Where did Maxwell Balbin work before Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors?
Before Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors, Maxwell Balbin was registered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., May 2025 to August 2026; RBC Capital Markets, LLC, June 2023 to May 2025.
Where is Maxwell Balbin based?
Maxwell Balbin’s registered office is in Walnut Creek, CA.
Is Maxwell Balbin registered with FINRA?
No. Maxwell Balbin has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Maxwell Balbin’s record?
Search CRD 7547135 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Maxwell Balbin’s full registration record.
