Laryssa Freeman, CFP®

Guiding Retirees, Widows & Divorced Clients to Financial Clarity & Confidence

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Meritage Wealth Management Laryssa Freeman, CFP®
Carlsbad, CA

Serving Clients Nationwide

Guiding Retirees, Widows & Divorced Clients to Financial Clarity & Confidence

Areas of Focus

  • Divorce Financial Planning
  • Exit Planning
  • High Net Worth
  • Inherited Wealth
  • Investment Management
  • Loss of Spouse or Partner
  • Medicare / IRMAA Planning
  • Retirement Income Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Social Security
  • Tax-Aware Retirement Income Coordination
  • Tax-Smart Distribution Planning
  • Taxes
  • Withdrawal Sequencing
  • Women & Wealth

About Laryssa Freeman, CFP®

Hi, I'm Laryssa Freeman. I take pride in fostering long-term, meaningful connections with all of my clients. My office is in Carlsbad, CA but I work with clients across the country.

My firm, Meritage Wealth Management, is intentionally small to give you a high level of service and advice. While many financial professionals work with hundreds of clients (or more!), I’ve found it’s more important to have in depth conversations with fewer clients vs surface level conversations with many clients. When you call my office, you talk to me personally, and are met with individual attention that aims to exceed your expectations.

I have been working with retirees since 1999 and am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™️ professional. I am a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), the Fee-Only Network and the XY Planning Network.

On a personal note, I'm an aspiring bogey golfer, hot yoga enthusiast, avid traveler, and grateful for this wonderful country of ours.

Professional Designations

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®

Affiliations

  • Fee Only Network
  • National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
  • XY Planning Network

Primary Location

Carlsbad, CA, 92008

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Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • In-Person
  • Phone

Compensation Methods

  • Fee Only
  • Flat Fee
  • One-time Financial Plan
  • Percentage of Assets Managed

What to expect in the first meeting

If you’re in or approaching retirement, the first step toward greater clarity and confidence is scheduling a complimentary call with Laryssa Freeman by clicking the 'Book Intro Call' button above. This 45-minute conversation is designed for individuals who are a strong fit for our firm—typically those with $3,000,000+ in investable assets (excluding real estate or business holdings unless you’re planning a sale within 18 months). If referred by a current client, then $2 million.

Offers Investment Management

Yes

About Meritage Wealth Management

Meritage Wealth Management is an independent, female-owned, fee only wealth management firm based in Carlsbad, California and serving clients nationwide.

I specialize in guiding retired, widowed, and divorced clients through life’s transitions with clarity, confidence, and care. I do my best work for clients who want answers to questions like:

▪️ Will my assets support my lifestyle?

▪️ How can I reduce my lifetime tax bill?

▪️ What strategies can I implement now to protect my wealth?

PERSONAL

Advice as personal as your story. Your goals and circumstances are unique — and your advice should reflect that. When you work with me, it’s always one-on-one. No call centers — just thoughtful guidance and strategies tailored to your specific situation, built on trust and personal attention.

INDEPENDENT

Your interests come first. As an independent firm, I don’t answer to a big national firm or sales quotas. I answer only to you. Every recommendation is tailored to protect and grow your wealth through market changes and life transitions.

TRANSPARENT

No hidden agendas, ever. As a fee-only advisor, I don’t sell products or earn commissions – just trusted guidance. My recommendations are based solely on what I believe best serves you, with complete clarity on how I’m compensated.

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Minimum investable assets of $3,000,000 required for new clients (excluding real estate).

Hobbies and Interests

  • Family
  • Golf
  • Pickleball
  • Traveling
  • Volunteering
  • Yoga

Who We Serve

  • Baby Boomers
  • Business Owners
  • Divorce
  • Dual Income Family
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Gen X
  • Intergenerational Families
  • Living in Retirement
  • Single Women
  • Widow
  • Women in Transition
  • Women Professionals

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