Craig V. Castanos CPA fees and pricing

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed February 19, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate

$300/hr

“Fees may also be charged on an hourly basis at a rate of $300 per hour and are paid as services are rendered.”

Flat or project fee

$1,000⁠-⁠$5,000

“Fixed fees range from $1,000 to $5,000 and are based upon the complexity of assets, number of areas analyzed, depth of analysis required, or other unique reasons agreed upon between you and us.”

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How Craig V. Castanos CPA bills

Payment and refund terms, quoted from the fee section of the brochure.

• “Lower fees for comparable services may be available from other sources.” All fees are negotiable at our discretion.”

How Craig V. Castanos CPA’s fees compare

• Its hourly rate of $300 matches the California median of $300. 41% of the 932 other California planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
• 3 of the 6 other planners in La Mesa that publish an hourly rate charge less.
• Its flat or project fee of $1,000-$5,000 is below the California median of $5,000. 32% of the 796 other California planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
• 1 of the 3 other planners in La Mesa that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
• It doesn't charge a percentage of the assets it manages, so its fee won't grow with your portfolio.

About Craig V. Castanos CPA

• Principal: Craig Castanos
• Solo practice: one person runs the firm, so you work directly with the planner.
• Credentials named in the brochure: CFP® and CPA.
• Registered as an adviser: 2000 (26 years).

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid

Hourly fees, fixed or flat fees

Charges a % of assets

No

Employees

1

Services reported to regulators

Financial planning

Registered with

State securities regulators

Disciplinary disclosures

None reported

SEC CRD number

136533

Phone

(619) 750-3995

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