Aria Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.
Aria Wealth Management reports 249 clients. They include 190 individual clients, 28 high-net-worth individuals and 15 state or municipal government entities. Of its assets, 93.6% ($122M across 556 accounts) are managed with discretion; $8.35M across 14 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 76% | 31% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 11% | 46% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 5% | 6% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | 3% |
| State or municipal government entities | 6% | 14% |
| Other client typesOther | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 190 | $40.2M | 30.9% | $212K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 28 | $59.3M | 45.6% | $2.12M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 12 | $7.47M | 5.7% | $622K |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $3.84M | 3.0% | $1.92M |
| State or municipal government entities | 15 | $18.3M | 14.1% | $1.22M |
| Other | Fewer than 5 | $881K | 0.7% | $441K |
| Total | 249 | $130M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 190
- Regulatory AUM
- $40.2M
- AUM share
- 30.9%
- Avg. per client
- $212K
- Clients
- 28
- Regulatory AUM
- $59.3M
- AUM share
- 45.6%
- Avg. per client
- $2.12M
- Clients
- 12
- Regulatory AUM
- $7.47M
- AUM share
- 5.7%
- Avg. per client
- $622K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.84M
- AUM share
- 3.0%
- Avg. per client
- $1.92M
- Clients
- 15
- Regulatory AUM
- $18.3M
- AUM share
- 14.1%
- Avg. per client
- $1.22M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $881K
- AUM share
- 0.7%
- Avg. per client
- $441K
Total
- Clients
- 249
- Regulatory AUM
- $130M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 11–25
Aria Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Comprehensive Financial Planning
- Typically $1,500 to $2,500 per plan, contracted in advance, or included free with account management.
- Hourly Financial Planning
- Hourly rates from $150 to $500, billed monthly or on completion.
Aria Wealth LLC owns 75% or more of Aria Wealth Management and is in turn owned by Ironwood Professional Services LLC (25–50%), Elf Investments LLC (25–50%) and Aria Investment Management LLC (25–50%). The leadership team of Aria Wealth Management includes President Joseph Lawrence and Chief Compliance Officer Lawrence Pizzella. It has 9 employees, 6 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Joseph LawrenceVice President & Managing Director- Elizabeth LunaVice President & Managing Director
- Lawrence PizzellaChief Compliance Officer, CEO & Managing Director
Investment adviser representatives
6 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 9 employees
- 6 in advisory functions
- 6 state-registered reps
- 1 insurance agent
- Owns 75% or more of Aria Wealth Management, Inc.
Aria Wealth LLC
Control person · since March 2019
- Owns 25% to 50% of Aria Wealth LLC
Ironwood Professional Services LLC
Control person · since February 2019
- Owns 75% or more of Ironwood Professional Services LLC
Lawrence Pizzella
Control person · since February 2019
- Owns 25% to 50% of Aria Wealth LLC
Elf Investments LLC
Control person · since February 2019
- Owns 75% or more of Elf Investments LLC
Elizabeth Luna
Control person · since February 2019
- Owns 25% to 50% of Aria Wealth LLC
Aria Investment Management LLC
Control person · since March 2019
- Owns 75% or more of Aria Investment Management LLC
Joseph Lawrence
Control person · since March 2019
Aria Wealth Management’s regulatory assets fell from $173M (April 2021) to $130M (April 2026); clients fell from 330 to 249 and employees from 10 to 9.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $130M | 249 | 9 | 5 |
| April 2025 | $123M | 255 | 10 | 5 |
| March 2024 | $194M | 278 | 10 | 6 |
| April 2023 | $173M | 287 | 10 | 6 |
| March 2022 | $196M | 358 | 10 | 6 |
| April 2021 | $173M | 330 | 10 | 6 |
Besides its headquarters, Aria Wealth Management has 4 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 4 listed addresses across 4 states.
Alabama · 1 listed address
- 1525 Perimeter Parkway, Huntsville
Arkansas · 1 listed address
- 650 S. Shackleford Road, Little Rock
California · 1 listed address
- 20640 3rd Steet, Suite 300, SaratogaHQ
Georgia · 1 listed address
- 1 Glen Lake Parkway, Atlanta
Other business names
Aria Wealth Management has reported 2 other business names to the SEC.
- Fortress Retirement Group
- Sage Wealth Management
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Aria Wealth Management, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 20640 3rd Steet, Suite 300, Saratoga, CA 95070
- Website
- ariawm.com
- Phone
- 669-222-1155
- @17916243
- SEC file
- 801-110703
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Aria Wealth Management has custody of $38.9M in client assets for 123 clients.
At year end, Aria Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (45%) and funds (41%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks45%
- Funds41%
- Bonds3%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- State and local bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash10%
- Other1%
- Derivatives1%
How many clients does Aria Wealth Management have?
Aria Wealth Management has 249 clients and manages $130 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 190 individual clients, 28 high-net-worth individuals and 15 state or municipal government entities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 1 April 2026
What services does Aria Wealth Management offer?
Aria Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How many financial advisors does Aria Wealth Management have?
Aria Wealth Management has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 9 employees, and 6 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Aria Wealth Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Aria Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 45% exchange-traded equities, 41% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 10% cash and equivalents, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% state and local bonds, 1% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% derivatives.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Aria Wealth Management?
Aria Wealth Management is owned through a chain of holding companies by Joseph Lawrence, Elizabeth Luna and Lawrence Pizzella. Its direct owner is Aria Wealth LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 1 April 2026
How does Aria Wealth Management get paid?
Aria Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Aria Wealth Management?
Aria Wealth Management’s main office is at 20640 3rd Steet, Suite 300, Saratoga, CA 95070. Its phone number is 669-222-1155. Its website is ariawm.com.