TrueAdvisor
TrueAdvisor
FM
FM

Fariba Madison

Vanderbilt Advisory Services
39 Years of Experience
Los Alamitos, CA
5 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance
View SEC Summary
View SEC Summary

Fariba Madison is a registered investment advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services, based in Los Alamitos, CA, with 39 years of industry experience. Fariba is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 6,470 clients with $2.1B in assets under management.

Vanderbilt Advisory Services
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
166 advisors
Number of Clients
6,470 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$326K average
Assets Under Management
$2.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Minimum Annual Fee:$90
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $100K2.50%
$100K - $250K2.25%
$250K - $500K2.00%
$500K - $1.0M1.75%
$1.0M - $2.0M1.50%
$2.0M - $5.0M1.25%
$5.0M - $10.0M1.00%
$10M+0.75%

Firm also offers threshold billing, flat percentage, and flat annual fee structures. Fees are negotiable.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
$0$500K$1M$5M$20M
Estimated Annual Fee
—
View Full SEC Brochure

Location

5242 Katella Ave., #102, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720

Get directions

History

Regulatory History (5)
What are disclosures? Advisors must report customer complaints, regulatory actions, and certain legal or financial events to the SEC. Not all disclosures are serious—many are settled disputes or minor violations. Learn how to evaluate them.
Customer Dispute
September 2025
Settled
Customer Dispute
November 2022
Settled
Customer Dispute
August 2022
Settled
Customer Dispute
June 2022
Settled
Customer Dispute
May 2008
Denied
View Full SEC ReportHow to Read Disclosures
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Fariba is an agent for accident & health, life, and variable insurance products. This activity is investment-related.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Vanderbilt Advisory Services
June 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos
Vanderbilt Securities, LLCBroker
June 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Western International Securities
November 2012 - June 2025 · 12 yrs 7 mos
Western International Securities, INC.Broker
November 2012 - June 2025 · 12 yrs 7 mos
U.S. Bancorp Investments, INC.
February 2006 - October 2012 · 6 yrs 8 mos
U.S. Bancorp Investments, INC.Broker
February 2006 - October 2012 · 6 yrs 8 mos
Citicorp Investment ServicesBroker
March 2005 - February 2006 · 11 mos
Citicorp Investment Services
March 2005 - February 2006 · 11 mos
Essex National Securities, INC.
April 2004 - March 2005 · 11 mos
Essex National Securities, INC.Broker
September 2003 - March 2005 · 1 yr 6 mos
Gateway Investment Services, INC.Broker
June 2000 - September 2003 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Fiserv Investor Services, INC.Broker
June 1999 - May 2000 · 11 mos
Gateway Investment Services, INC.Broker
January 1999 - June 1999 · 5 mos
Fimco Securities Group, INC.Broker
July 1993 - April 1998 · 4 yrs 9 mos
National Partnership Equities,inc.Broker
March 1986 - March 1993 · 7 yrs
Isfa CorporationBroker
November 1983 - March 1984 · 4 mos
State Registrations6 states
AZCAFLKSNJNV
AdvisorBrokerBoth

You can work with an advisor not registered in your state. Most advisors can legally serve a small number of clients across state lines without registering.

Exams
No exam information available for this advisor.
More Advisors
More financial advisors in Los Alamitos, CA →All financial advisors in California →