We Are Invested in You.
We are independently owned, nationally recognized fiduciaries with a personal, long-term commitment to our clients — in other words, we put your interests first and foremost.
Peace of Mind Today, Tomorrow, and for Generations
Since 1915, Clifford Swan has helped thousands of individuals, families, and institutions attain lasting peace of mind. As independent advisors, we are not only committed to the highest fiduciary standard but also able to provide unbiased, personalized guidance to help clarify your finances and achieve your goals.
A.M. Clifford, Co-Founder (1915)An Investment Counselor…should place himself in a position to consider only his client’s best interests to the exclusion of every other consideration.
What Sets Us Apart
Independence
We are fully employee-owned with personal, long-term commitments to our clients. We have always been fee-based fiduciaries and do not receive third-party compensation.
Proprietary research
We employ a disciplined, internal process that avoids groupthink and instead focuses on what matters.
Personalized guidance
Wealth planning and portfolio decisions are focused on you.
Client Experience
With Clifford Swan, you gain a dedicated Investment Counselor and Client Service Specialist, backed by a team focused on your success. Together, we design and adapt a personalized plan that addresses your immediate needs while guiding you toward your long-term financial objectives. At each step along the way, we share timely information and education.
We’re here to help – no matter is too small or complex for us to tackle.
Awards & Accolades
CNBC
Top 100 Financial Advisory Firms, 2022
Financial Advisor Magazine
Top RIA Firms, 2024
Financial Planning
RIA Leaders, 2024
Greater Than the Sum
of Our Parts
Clifford Swan embraces a culture of mutual respect among colleagues, staff, and leadership who remain rooted in the clarity of our founders’ timeless values — client-first focus, highly personalized service, attention to detail, and our complete commitment to delivering financial success.
Our Latest Thinking
Rate Cuts and Your Bond Portfolio
After several years of low interest rates, bond yields have been attractive for the past few years. While a recent turning point in central bank policy has slightly lowered yields, today’s bond market offers a unique combination of capital preservation and income in an increasingly complex economic landscape. Our current fixed income investment strategy is […]
Message from the CEO
The holidays have come early at Clifford Swan, as we’ve received the gift of new team members. Given our people are a key component of what makes Clifford Swan strong, we are excited to share a few team updates. Early in 2024, we identified a need to expand our operations team to free up capacity for high-impact technology projects and deliver the best possible operational support to our client-facing teams. We’ve fulfilled this need through the promotion of Diane Riveros and the addition of Jesse Cortes as Operations Specialists.
Summer Internship Program Successfully Completes 9th Year
Rising junior Dhruv Saraf and rising senior Luke Garlick participated in the firm’s ninth summer internship program. Through their six weeks with Clifford Swan, they touched every aspect of the business including fundamental securities research and trading, portfolio management software, inheritance planning, client service, operations, marketing, compliance, and IT. Dhruv majors in Economics and […]
Clifford Swan Supports the Pasadena Festival of Women Authors
Clifford Swan is proud to have supported the Pasadena Festival of Women Authors as its lead sponsor. The Festival was held on Saturday, March 9 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Los Angeles. The volunteer-run Pasadena Literary Alliance hosts the annual event. The Festival celebrates the accomplishments of authors while raising funds for literary programs […]
