Monarch Wealth Strategies provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, business succession planning, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
Monarch Wealth Strategies reports 396 clients. They include 229 individual clients, 161 high-net-worth individuals, and 3 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($463M across 956 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 58% | 23% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 41% | 71% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | 2% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | 3% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 229 | $107M | 23.2% | $469K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 161 | $331M | 71.4% | $2.06M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $10.1M | 2.2% | $3.37M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $14.8M | 3.2% | $7.39M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $69.4K | 0.0% | $69.4K |
| Total | 396 | $463M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 229
- Regulatory AUM
- $107M
- AUM share
- 23.2%
- Avg. per client
- $469K
- Clients
- 161
- Regulatory AUM
- $331M
- AUM share
- 71.4%
- Avg. per client
- $2.06M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $10.1M
- AUM share
- 2.2%
- Avg. per client
- $3.37M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $14.8M
- AUM share
- 3.2%
- Avg. per client
- $7.39M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $69.4K
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $69.4K
Total
- Clients
- 396
- Regulatory AUM
- $463M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 1%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 251–500
Monarch Wealth Strategies charges up to 1.95% a year for its Wealth Management Services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $7,500 annual minimum. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting
- Fees are set per engagement, with a maximum hourly fee of $1,000 and a maximum flat fee of $30,000; a retainer of up to 50% may be required.
The Ouroboros Revocable Trust owns 75% or more of Monarch Wealth Strategies and is in turn owned by Aaron Clark (75% or more). The leadership team of Monarch Wealth Strategies includes President Aaron Clark. It has 7 employees.
Leadership
Aaron ClarkPresident
Nicole AllenCCO
Investment adviser representatives
8 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 7 employees
- 7 in advisory functions
- 7 state-registered reps
- 2 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Monarch Wealth Strategies
The Ouroboros Revocable Trust
since September 2018
- Owns 75% or more of The Ouroboros Revocable Trust
Aaron Clark
Control person · since September 2018
Monarch Wealth Strategies’ regulatory assets grew 1.9× from $249M (March 2021) to $463M (March 2026); clients rose from 292 to 396 and employees were 7 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $463M | 396 | 7 | 3 |
| March 2025 | $435M | 422 | 8 | 3 |
| March 2024 | $337M | 401 | 7 | 3 |
| March 2023 | $308M | 413 | 5 | 3 |
| March 2022 | $246M | 241 | 4 | 3 |
| March 2021 | $249M | 292 | 7 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Monarch Wealth Strategies has 2 offices, with 3 listed addresses in California.
California · 3 listed addresses
- 222 East Carillo Street, Suite 208, Santa BarbaraHQ
- 6430 Sunset BLVD, Suite 1433, Los Angeles
- 2151 South College Drive, Suite 204, Santa Maria
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Monarch Wealth Strategies
- Headquarters
- 222 East Carillo Street, Suite 208, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Website
- monarchwealthstrategies.com
- Phone
- 805-564-0800
- @monarch-wealth-strategies
- SEC file
- 801-118775
- Founded
- 2008
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Monarch Wealth Strategies uses Charles Schwab ($463M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Monarch Wealth Strategies has custody of $58.4M in client assets for 69 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · El Paso, TX · $463M100%
At year end, Monarch Wealth Strategies’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (84%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks84%
- Funds3%
- Bonds4%
- State and local bonds2%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash1%
- Other8%
- Alternatives8%
How many clients does Monarch Wealth Strategies have?
Monarch Wealth Strategies has 396 clients and manages $463 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 229 individual clients, 161 high-net-worth individuals, and 3 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 25 March 2026
What services does Monarch Wealth Strategies offer?
Monarch Wealth Strategies provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, business succession planning, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
How much does Monarch Wealth Strategies charge?
Monarch Wealth Strategies charges up to 1.95% a year for its Wealth Management Services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $7,500 annual minimum.
Source: MONARCH WEALTH STRATEGIES PART 2A, filed 25 March 2026
Which custodians does Monarch Wealth Strategies use?
Monarch Wealth Strategies’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (El Paso, TX), with $463M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 25 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Monarch Wealth Strategies have?
Monarch Wealth Strategies has 7 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 7 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 2 employees are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Monarch Wealth Strategies invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Monarch Wealth Strategies’ separately managed accounts held 84% exchange-traded equities, 8% other, 3% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 2% state and local bonds, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% cash and equivalents. The 8% other category is described as: Alternatives.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Monarch Wealth Strategies?
Monarch Wealth Strategies is owned through a trust by Aaron Clark. Its direct owner is the Ouroboros Revocable Trust (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 25 March 2026
How does Monarch Wealth Strategies get paid?
Monarch Wealth Strategies 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 Monarch Wealth Strategies?
Monarch Wealth Strategies’ main office is at 222 East Carillo Street, Suite 208, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Its phone number is 805-564-0800. Its website is monarchwealthstrategies.com.