Solano Wealth Investment Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year.
Solano Wealth Investment Advisors reports 456 clients. They include 262 individual clients and 194 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($332M across 740 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $332M.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 57% | 21% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 43% | 75% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | 3% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 262 | $71M | 21.4% | $271K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 194 | $249M | 75.2% | $1.29M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $1.05M | 0.3% | — |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $101K | 0.0% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $10.3M | 3.1% | — |
| Total | 456 | $332M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 262
- Regulatory AUM
- $71M
- AUM share
- 21.4%
- Avg. per client
- $271K
- Clients
- 194
- Regulatory AUM
- $249M
- AUM share
- 75.2%
- Avg. per client
- $1.29M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.05M
- AUM share
- 0.3%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $101K
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $10.3M
- AUM share
- 3.1%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 456
- Regulatory AUM
- $332M
- 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
- 26–50
Solano Wealth Investment Advisors charges 0.75%–1.25% a year for its Wrap Asset Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$500K | 1.25% |
| $500K–$2M | 0.95% |
| $2M and above | 0.75% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting
- Financial planning and consulting are billed hourly up to $350 an hour, or as a flat fee of $1,500 to $10,000 with a 50% retainer.
Carlos Mendoza owns 75% or more of Solano Wealth Investment Advisors. Carlos Mendoza is CEO. It has 7 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Carlos MendozaChief Executive Officer & Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Francisco Javier Guerra
- Austin David Jones
- Carlos Romero Mendoza
Staff
- 7 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 3 broker-dealer reps
- 3 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Solano Wealth Investment Advisors, LLC
Carlos Mendoza
Control person · since May 2024
Solano Wealth Investment Advisors’ regulatory assets grew Infinity× from $0 (July 2024) to $332M (February 2026); employees rose from 4 to 7.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | $332M | 456 | 7 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $300M | 426 | 7 | 1 |
| July 2024 | $0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Solano Wealth Investment Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 1300 Oliver Road, Suite 210, FairfieldHQ
Other business names
Solano Wealth Investment Advisors has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Solano Wealth Advisors
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Solano Wealth Investment Advisors, LLC
- Headquarters
- 1300 Oliver Road, Suite 210, Fairfield, CA 94534
- Website
- solanowealth.com
- Phone
- 707-435-8400
- SEC file
- 801-130590
- Founded
- 2024
- Structure
- California LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Solano Wealth Investment Advisors uses LPL Financial ($332M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Solano Wealth Investment Advisors has custody of $336M in client assets for 314 clients.
- LPL FinancialLPL Financial LLC · Fort Mill, SC · $332M100%
At year end, Solano Wealth Investment Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (86%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $220M across 35 positions; the largest are Invesco Exch Traded FD TR II (10.4%), First TR Exchange Traded FD (8.2%) and First TR Exchange-traded FD (8.2%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks2%
- Funds86%
- Bonds8%
- Investment grade corporate bonds6%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Sovereign bonds1%
- Cash2%
- Other1%
- Structured products1%
Filed values cover 99%. The neutral 1% gap has no reported category.
Reported 13F holdings
- $220M
- Reported 13F value
- 35
- Positions
- 71.2%
- In the 10 largest
- +9.5%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Invesco Exch Traded FD TR II · Nasdaq 100 ETF10.4%
- First TR Exchange Traded FD · Smid Risng ETF8.2%
- First TR Exchange-traded FD8.2%
- First TR Exchng Traded FD VI · FT Ladd Buff ETF8.1%
- Wisdomtree TR · US Qtly Div Grt7.0%
- iShares TR · Core S&P Ttl Stk6.8%
- Invesco Qqq TR · Unit Ser 16.2%
- AB Active ETFS Inc. · Shor DU Yiel ETF5.9%
- Wisdomtree TR · Itl Hdg Qtly Div5.4%
- iShares TR · MSCI Intl Moment5.1%
Together, the ten largest are 71.2% of reported value.
How many clients does Solano Wealth Investment Advisors have?
Solano Wealth Investment Advisors has 456 clients and manages $332 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 262 individual clients and 194 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 9 February 2026
What services does Solano Wealth Investment Advisors offer?
Solano Wealth Investment Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, 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 Solano Wealth Investment Advisors charge?
Solano Wealth Investment Advisors charges 0.75%–1.25% a year for its Wrap Asset Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000.
Source: FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 - WRAP FEE BROCHURE, filed 9 February 2026
Which custodians does Solano Wealth Investment Advisors use?
Solano Wealth Investment Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at LPL Financial LLC (Fort Mill, SC), with $332M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 9 February 2026
How many financial advisors does Solano Wealth Investment Advisors have?
Solano Wealth Investment Advisors has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 3 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 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 Solano Wealth Investment Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Solano Wealth Investment Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 86% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 6% investment grade corporate bonds, 2% exchange-traded equities, 2% cash and equivalents, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% sovereign bonds and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Structured Products.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Solano Wealth Investment Advisors have a minimum investment?
Yes, Solano Wealth Investment Advisors’ minimum account size for its Wrap Asset Management is $250K.
Source: FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 - WRAP FEE BROCHURE, filed 9 February 2026
Who owns Solano Wealth Investment Advisors?
Solano Wealth Investment Advisors’ direct owner is Carlos Mendoza (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 9 February 2026
How does Solano Wealth Investment Advisors get paid?
Solano Wealth Investment Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. 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
Is Solano Wealth Investment Advisors registered with the SEC?
Yes, Solano Wealth Investment Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 1 July 2024. Its CRD number is 322037 and its SEC file number is 801-130590.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 9 February 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Solano Wealth Investment Advisors?
Solano Wealth Investment Advisors’ main office is at 1300 Oliver Road, Suite 210, Fairfield, CA 94534. Its phone number is 707-435-8400. Its website is solanowealth.com.