About SYV Wealth Advisors

Long-term Relationships Built Right

SYV Wealth Advisors is an independent wealth advisory firm serving families and individuals across the Santa Ynez Valley and beyond. We combine the capabilities of a seasoned financial services team with the trust, transparency, and personal attention that only a local, independent firm can offer.

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  • Brad Sicoff, President & CEO

    Brad Sicoff, CRPC®

    PRESIDENT & CEO | WEALTH ADVISOR

    With deep experience in the financial services industry, Brad spent over 20 years at AIG, Prudential, and John Hancock. He offers private clients, foundations and business owners specialized expertise, including in tax and estate objectives, and tailored retirement strategies.

  • Kelsey Bengoa, Wealth Advisor Partner

    Kelsey Bengoa

    PARTNER | WEALTH ADVISOR

    With over 15 years of rich experience in private wealth advisement from Wells Fargo Finet and LPL Financial, Kelsey maintains strong client relationships and offers diverse expertise to the nonprofits, commercial enterprises, large-scale agriculture operations and private families he serves.

  • Javier Trujillo, Wealth Advisor Partner

    Javier Trujillo

    PARTNER | WEALTH ADVISOR

    Javier has spent over a decade serving clients with a unique skillset and perspective in retirement planning, estate planning and investment management. His client-centered approach ensures that each individual's financial goals are met with precision and personalized care.

  • Bruce Porter, SYV Wealth Advisors Founder

    Bruce Porter, CFP®

    FOUNDER | WEALTH ADVISOR

    A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, and Stanford University, Bruce served a distinguished career in the U.S. Army before retiring as a Colonel and spending the past nearly 25 years guiding investment strategy for a diverse array of close clients.

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Molly Ware, SYV Wealth Team Member

Molly Ware Director of Operations

To Us, This is Personal

Call it a philosophy, or simply a belief in how it should be. Our advisors handle each client's portfolio and communication personally — no relationship managers, no handoffs. That's by design. At SYV Wealth Advisors, the trust that comes from long-term relationships isn't a differentiator. It's the foundation. You'll always hear directly from your advisor, because that's the kind of wealth management we believe in.

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