Vista Cima Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Vista Cima Wealth Management reports 266 clients. They include 235 individual clients and 31 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 99.5% ($142M across 683 accounts) are managed with discretion; $701K across 4 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 88% | 48% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 12% | 52% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 235 | $68.8M | 48.3% | $293K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 31 | $73.7M | 51.7% | $2.38M |
| Total | 266 | $143M | 100% | $536K |
- Clients
- 235
- Regulatory AUM
- $68.8M
- AUM share
- 48.3%
- Avg. per client
- $293K
- Clients
- 31
- Regulatory AUM
- $73.7M
- AUM share
- 51.7%
- Avg. per client
- $2.38M
Total
- Clients
- 266
- Regulatory AUM
- $143M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $536K
- 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
- 51–100
Vista Cima Wealth Management charges 1.25%–2.50% a year for its Portfolio Management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning
- Financial plans are priced at a negotiated fixed fee of $50 to $3,000, paid in arrears upon completion.
- Pension Consulting Services
- Pension consulting fees use the same asset tiers on plan assets, 2.50% down to 1.25%, are negotiable and are paid quarterly in advance.
Brandon Klippel owns 50% to 75% of Vista Cima Wealth Management. The leadership team of Vista Cima Wealth Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Joel Zerbe. It has 3 employees.
Leadership
Joel ZerbeChief Compliance Officer/Managing Member
Brandon KlippelManaging Member
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- Owns 50% to 75% of Vista Cima Wealth Management LLC
Brandon Klippel
Control person · since May 2019
- Owns 50% to 75% of Vista Cima Wealth Management LLC
Joel Zerbe
Control person · since April 2020
Vista Cima Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew from $103M (May 2024) to $143M (March 2026); clients rose from 248 to 266 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $143M | 266 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $117M | 205 | 3 | 1 |
| May 2024 | $103M | 248 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Vista Cima Wealth Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address with no US state reported.
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Vista Cima Wealth Management LLC
- Headquarters
- Not reported
- Website
- vistacima.com
- Phone
- 623-230-4110
- SEC file
- 801-130066
- Structure
- Arizona LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Vista Cima Wealth Management uses Charles Schwab ($143M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Vista Cima Wealth Management does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $143M100%
At year end, Vista Cima Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (69%) and stocks (26%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks26%
- Funds69%
- Bonds1%
- Cash4%
How many clients does Vista Cima Wealth Management have?
Vista Cima Wealth Management has 266 clients and manages $143 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 235 individual clients and 31 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 11 March 2026
What services does Vista Cima Wealth Management offer?
Vista Cima Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Vista Cima Wealth Management charge?
Vista Cima Wealth Management charges 1.25%–2.50% a year for its Portfolio Management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: ADV PART 2A-VISTA CIMA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, filed 11 March 2026
Which custodians does Vista Cima Wealth Management use?
Vista Cima Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $143M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 11 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Vista Cima Wealth Management have?
Vista Cima Wealth Management has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or 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 Vista Cima Wealth Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Vista Cima Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 69% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 26% exchange-traded equities, 4% cash and equivalents and 1% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Vista Cima Wealth Management?
Vista Cima Wealth Management’s direct owners are Brandon Klippel (50% to 75%) and Joel Zerbe (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 11 March 2026
How does Vista Cima Wealth Management get paid?
Vista Cima Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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
How do I contact Vista Cima Wealth Management?
Its phone number is 623-230-4110. Its website is vistacima.com.