Tempus Pecunia fees and pricing
Financial planner in San Diego, California. Registered with state securities regulators.
According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated June 9, 2026, Tempus Pecunia charges $250-$400 an hour, a flat or project fee of $1,000, and an annual fee of $2,500-$25,000 for financial planning.
Published fees
Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed June 9, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.
- Hourly rate
- $250-$400/hr
“Project-Based Financial Planning Hourly Fee Project-Based Financial Planning is available at an hourly rate between $250 and $400 per hour, depending on complexity and the needs of the client.”
- Flat or project fee
- $1,000
“Comprehensive Financial Planning Comprehensive Financial Planning consists of an upfront charge of a minimum of $1,000 and an ongoing annual fee that is paid monthly or quarterly, in advance, at the rate of $2,500 - $25,000 per year, depending on complexity and the needs of the client.”
- Annual fee
- $2,500-$25,000/yr
From the same sentence as above.
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How Tempus Pecunia bills
Payment and refund terms, quoted from the fee section of the brochure.
- “The annual fees are negotiable and are pro-rated and paid in arrears on a quarterly basis.”
- “Advisory fees are directly debited from client accounts, or the client may choose to pay by check.”
- “An account may be terminated with written notice at least 30 calendar days in advance.”
How Tempus Pecunia’s fees compare
- Its hourly rate of $250-$400 spans the California median of $300. 56% of the 932 other California planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
- 43 of the 73 other planners in San Diego that publish an hourly rate charge less.
- Its flat or project fee of $1,000 is below the California median of $5,000. 9% of the 796 other California planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
- 5 of the 68 other planners in San Diego that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
- Its annual fee of $2,500-$25,000 spans the California median of $6,250. 79% of the 224 other California planners that publish an annual fee charge less.
- 16 of the 21 other planners in San Diego that publish an annual fee charge less.
About Tempus Pecunia
- Principal: Chris Russell
- Solo practice: one person runs the firm, so you work directly with the planner.
- Credentials named in the brochure: CFP®.
- Registered as an adviser: 2019 (7 years).
Firm details from Form ADV
- How the firm is paid
- Fixed or flat fees, percentage of assets under management
- Charges a % of assets
- Yes
- Highest asset based fee in brochure
- 1% a year
- Clients
- 16
- Employees
- 1
- Works with
- Individuals and high net worth individuals
- Services reported to regulators
- Financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other advisers
- Assets managed
- $24,331,796
- Registered with
- State securities regulators
- Disciplinary disclosures
- None reported
- SEC CRD number
- 300566
- Phone
- (858) 598-4407
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- Abundance PathwaysSan Diego$75/hr, $2,500
- Ac3 CapitalSan Diego$100/hr, $500-$2,000
- AdviceonlySan Diego$50-$600/hr, Up to $10,000
- Ariston Services Group, LLCSan Diego$250-$350/hr, $500-$25,000
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