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CFP
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CFP

Kristen Koch

22 Years of Experience
Santa Barbara, CA

Kristen Koch is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Consultants, based in Santa Barbara, CA, with 22 years of industry experience. Kristen operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Athletes & Entertainers, Business Owners, LGBTQ+, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 622 clients with $19B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
81 advisors
Number of Clients
622 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$30.5M average
Assets Under Management
$19.0B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)
Minimum Annual Fee:$15,000

RPC charges a fee based on the size of the retirement plan's assets, up to 1.00% annually, or a fixed fee based on the scope of the engagement. The minimum annual fee is $15,000. Fees are negotiable and may be reduced or waived at RPC's discretion. These fees do not include charges from record keepers, administrators, custodians, or brokers.

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Location

1435 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Kristen is a member and general partner of West Coast Financial, LLC, which maintains general partnerships in five private real estate funds. Cerity Partners has assumed the role of investment manager for each fund, and Kristen dedicates minimal time to this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cerity Partners LLC
April 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo
Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Consultants
April 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo
Previous Registrations
West Coast Financial, LLC
June 2016 - October 2025 · 9 yrs 4 mos
Pivot Independent Financial, LLC
October 2012 - August 2016 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
August 2006 - December 2012 · 6 yrs 4 mos
Centaurus Financial, INC.
May 2003 - August 2006 · 3 yrs 3 mos
State Registrations1 state
CA
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Exams
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