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X Advisors

Wealth managementRIA

Santa Maria, CACRD 315838Updated

X Advisors is an investment adviser based in Santa Maria, CA, registered with the SEC since 2024. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $229 million, as filed on 18 May 2026.

659
Clients
$347K
AUM per individual client
5
Advisory staff
5
Offices
2.50%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 18 May 2026SEC record

Services and clients

X Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.

X Advisors reports 659 clients. They include 608 individual clients and 51 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($229M across 659 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients659 clients
Assets$229M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)92%41%
High-net-worth individuals8%59%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
608
Regulatory AUM
$94.3M
AUM share
41.3%
Avg. per client
$155K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
51
Regulatory AUM
$134M
AUM share
58.7%
Avg. per client
$2.63M

Total

Clients
659
Regulatory AUM
$229M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$347K
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
0

Fees and minimums

X Advisors charges up to 2.50% a year for its Asset management services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 3 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Consultation services
Hourly rate of $400 to $500 per hour, or a flat fee agreed case by case.
Defined contribution plan services
Asset-based fee of .40% to .50% of plan assets annually, payable monthly in advance.
Financial planning
Flat fee for financial planning services that will not exceed $10,000.

Ownership and people

Betsy Ginn owns 75% or more of X Advisors. The leadership team of X Advisors includes Chief Compliance Officer Robert Bull. It has 5 employees.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

6 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

Staff

  • 5 employees
  • 5 in advisory functions
  • 5 state-registered reps
  • 5 broker-dealer reps
Who owns the firm
X Advisors, LLC· the adviser
  • Betsy Ginn

    Control person · since June 2025

    Owns 75% or more of X Advisors, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

X Advisors’ regulatory assets grew from $190M (July 2025) to $229M (May 2026); clients rose from 275 to 659 and employees fell from 8 to 5.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
X Advisors figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
May 2026$229M65955
July 2025$190M27585

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, X Advisors has 4 offices, with 5 listed addresses in California, Colorado and Maryland.

Listed office addresses by state

California · 3 listed addresses

  • 2646 Santa Maria Way, Suite 104, Santa MariaHQ
  • 937 S Coast Hwy, Encinitas
  • 6345 Balboa BLVD 1, Encino

Other business names

X Advisors has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • Advisor Associate Inc

Contact and registration details

Legal name
X Advisors, LLC
Headquarters
2646 Santa Maria Way, Suite 104, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Website
Not reported
SEC file
801-130931
Structure
California LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

X Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($190M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. X Advisors has custody of $229M in client assets for 659 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$190M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $190M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, X Advisors’ separately managed accounts were largely in funds (45%) and stocks (40%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $37.6M across 36 positions; the largest are Apple Inc. (14.5%), Exxonmobil Hldgs Corp. (6.2%) and Cantor Fitzger 9.5 Pfdpfd Ser A (5.6%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks40%
  • Funds45%
  • Bonds11%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds5%
    • State and local bonds5%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds1%
  • Cash2%
  • Other2%
    • Alternative investments2%

Reported 13F holdings

$37.6M
Reported 13F value
36
Positions
56.4%
In the 10 largest
—
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Apple Inc.14.5%
  2. Exxonmobil Hldgs Corp.6.2%
  3. Cantor Fitzger 9.5 Pfdpfd Ser A · Pfd5.6%
  4. Nexpoint Real ES 9 Pfd · Pfd5.3%
  5. Redwood Trust 9.75 Pfdpfd Due 06/01/31 · Pfd5.2%
  6. Pacer Data And Digital Revolution ETFETF4.8%
  7. Robinhood Mkts Inc. Class A4.8%
  8. Intel Corp.3.4%
  9. Netflix Inc.3.3%
  10. Franklin Focused Growth ETFETF3.2%

Together, the ten largest are 56.4% of reported value.

The 36 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 11 August 2026

Common questions

How many clients does X Advisors have?

X Advisors has 659 clients and manages $229 million for them, as of May 2026. They include 608 individual clients and 51 high-net-worth individuals.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 18 May 2026

What services does X Advisors offer?

X Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does X Advisors charge?

X Advisors charges up to 2.50% a year for its Asset management services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

Source: BROCHURE NEW 2025 BROCHURE, filed 30 March 2026

Which custodians does X Advisors use?

X Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $190M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 18 May 2026

How many financial advisors does X Advisors have?

X Advisors has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. 5 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 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 X Advisors invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, X Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 45% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 40% exchange-traded equities, 5% U.S. government and agency bonds, 5% state and local bonds, 2% cash and equivalents, 2% other and 1% investment grade corporate bonds. The 2% other category is described as: Alternative Investments.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns X Advisors?

X Advisors’ direct owner is Betsy Ginn (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 18 May 2026

How does X Advisors get paid?

X Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management. 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 X Advisors?

X Advisors’ main office is at 2646 Santa Maria Way, Suite 104, Santa Maria, CA 93455. Its phone number is 805-465-9232.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 18 May 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 18 May 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. BROCHURE NEW 2025 BROCHURE, submitted 30 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 315838.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 13 July 2025 to 18 May 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 11 August 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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