About Us
We Left Big Firms Behind To Put Clients First
We treat your goals and future like our own. Independence gives us the ability to design strategies around your goals and your values. We don’t push products, quotas, or corporate priorities. We start by preserving what you’ve earned, then build forward with intention. Every recommendation is made with the same care we would give our own families.
60+ Years Of Experience Focused On Your Goals
At Strategic Wealth Advisory, your advisors are more than experienced professionals, they’re true partners in protecting and growing your wealth. With over 60 years of combined experience, Brad Larson and Issy Johnson bring together institutional knowledge, personal service, and a commitment to putting your best interests first. Here, you’re never just a client. You’re part of a relationship built on trust, respect, and care.
Preserve First.
Then Build With Confidence.
We believe smart investing starts by managing risk first, not chasing returns. Every plan is designed to safeguard what you’ve earned, navigate uncertainty with confidence, and position you for growth over time. Preservation isn’t a byproduct of what we do; it’s where we begin.
Advice Personalized To
Your Life
Independence gives us the freedom to build strategies that are truly yours, not prepackaged or dictated by a corporate platform. Every portfolio, every recommendation, and every decision is shaped by your goals and your values. We take the time to listen, design, and refine.
If You Have Assets, You Have Risk.
We Can’t Avoid It, All We Can Do Is Manage It.
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Guided By Values. Driven By What Matters Most—You
Our values aren't just words, they're how we serve every client, every day.
Framed In Simple Terms
We speak the way we’d want to be spoken to: clearly, directly, and with respect. You shouldn’t need a dictionary to understand what’s happening with your wealth.
Designed Around You
Most advisors follow templates or preset allocations. We don’t. We dig in, do the hard work, and build custom strategies that actually match your needs, goals, and values.
Preservation Focused
We start by accounting for risk, not chasing returns. Every investment strategy begins with protecting against what could go wrong, and then we build plans and portfolios with intention.
Fiduciary Guidance
We hold ourselves to the highest standard: if we wouldn’t invest our own money in it, we won’t suggest it for you. Every recommendation meets our personal threshold for quality, clarity, and long-term value.
Monterey Bay Roots With A Global Perspective
We are proud to call the Monterey Bay area home and proud to bring global experience to every client relationship. Our roots run deep in the local community. But our perspective extends beyond regional borders, shaped by decades of institutional investment experience and national client relationships. It's a balance that gives you the best of both worlds: a team that knows you personally and plans with a broader horizon in mind.
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Protect What You Earn. Live More Fully.
We don’t chase returns. We build strategies designed to preserve what matters most to you. Connect with us today and see what strategic wealth management can look like.
Resources Working For You

Through our partnership, we combine the strength, technology, and security of a national network with the personalized strategies and fiduciary care you expect from an independent team. It’s the best of both worlds, allowing us to stay focused where it matters most—you and your goals.
Who We Work With
Learn how we help individuals, families, business owners, and agricultural leaders protect and grow their wealth through customized strategies.
How We Help
Discover how our strategic, managed-risk process is designed to safeguard what you've built — and help you plan with clarity, confidence, and intention.
Personal Services
Explore our full range of personalized financial services, all designed to fit your life, your values, and your vision for the future.