Lewis M. Wallensky Associates fees and pricing

Financial planner in Los Angeles, California. Registered with state securities regulators.

According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated June 2, 2026, Lewis M. Wallensky Associates charges $250⁠-⁠$450 an hour and a flat or project fee of $1,500⁠-⁠$7,500 for financial planning.

Published fees

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

Hourly rate
$250⁠-⁠$450/hr
“Our Financial Planning fees are calculated and charged in one of two ways: * On an hourly basis, ranging from $250 to $450 per hour.”
Flat or project fee
$1,500⁠-⁠$7,500
“Although the length of time it will take to provide a Financial Plan will depend on each client's personal situation, we will provide an estimate for the total hours at the start of the advisory relationship; or * On a fixed fee basis, typically ranging from $1,500 to $7,500, depending on the specific arrangement…”

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How Lewis M. Wallensky Associates bills

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

  • “The balance is due upon completion of the plan.”
  • “The client is generally billed in arrears based on actual hours accrued.”

How Lewis M. Wallensky Associates’ fees compare

  • Its hourly rate of $250-$450 spans the California median of $300. 58% of the 932 other California planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
  • 21 of the 35 other planners in Los Angeles that publish an hourly rate charge less.
  • Its flat or project fee of $1,500-$7,500 spans the California median of $5,000. 47% of the 796 other California planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
  • 14 of the 33 other planners in Los Angeles that publish a flat or project fee charge less.

About Lewis M. Wallensky Associates

“We provide financial planning services. We analyze current strategies, pensions, social security, investment plans and other sources of income to help the client achieve his or her retirement goals.”
From the firm's description of its advisory business in its Form ADV brochure.
  • Firm size: 4 employees.
  • Credentials named in the brochure: CFP®.
  • Registered as an adviser: 1984 (42 years).

Planning areas mentioned in the brochure

  • Retirement planning
  • Estate planning
  • Cash flow and budgeting

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid
Hourly fees, fixed or flat fees, percentage of assets under management
Charges a % of assets
Yes
Highest asset based fee in brochure
1.5% a year
Clients
175
Employees
4
Works with
Individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, and charities
Services reported to regulators
Financial planning, selecting other advisers, and other services
Registered with
State securities regulators
Disciplinary disclosures
None reported
SEC CRD number
136489
Website
wallenskyspatz.com (opens in new tab)
Phone
(310) 557-2007

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