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Brian Pon

Brian Pon

CFP®
APELLA WEALTH
Larkspur, CA
·CRD# 5088203·18 years experience

Professional Summary

Brian Pon, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at APELLA WEALTH located in Larkspur, California. Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Brian has worked at 2 firms.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

Services Offered

  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Tax Planning

Specializations

ESG & Impact Investing

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2003

Years of Experience

18 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

APELLA WEALTH·CRD# 171106
RIA
1100 Larkspur Landing Circle Suite 300, Larkspur, CA 94939
April 13, 2026 - Present
FINANCIAL CONNECTIONS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 108906
RIA
Larkspur, CA
January 2, 2008 - May 5, 2026

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Current Firm

AW
APELLA WEALTH

APELLA CAPITAL | APELLA WEALTH | APELLA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 171106 / SEC#: 801-79650
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/29/2014 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

65 Memorial Drive Suite C340, West Hartford, CT 06107

Phone Number

(860) 785-2260

# of Employees

179

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APELLA WEALTH PART 2A SEPTEMBER 2026 (9/8/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

24,058

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$11,065,217,421

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/16/2026Cover PageReport
01/24/2025Cover PageReport
03/29/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

Brian Pon is engaged in the following outside business activities: Brian Pon is an Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University involving tax planning matters. This activity involves one 15-week class per year. Brian Pon receives compensation for his work as an Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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APELLA WEALTH

APELLA CAPITAL | APELLA WEALTH | APELLA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 171106 / SEC#: 801-79650
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/29/2014 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
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California
(4/13/2026)
IAR
Connecticut
(4/13/2026)

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Brian

  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Tax Planning

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