About West & Walters

Client-first. Transparent. Built to last.

James Walters and Brandon West in their Carlsbad office

We Left Big Firms
to Do This Right

West & Walters was founded by James Walters and Brandon West, two financial professionals who left large firms to create a client-first, ethical, and transparent approach to wealth management.

They saw too many clients being sold products that benefited the firm more than the client. Too many hidden fees. Too much jargon. Too little actual advice.

So they built something different — a practice where the only agenda is your financial success. Where every recommendation is fiduciary-first. Where you always know what you're paying and why.

We believe that trust, education, and holistic financial planning are the foundation of financial success.

James Walters

James Walters

CIMA®, CRPC®

Certified Investment Management Analyst and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor. James brings deep expertise in investment management, retirement planning, and comprehensive wealth strategies. Before founding West & Walters, he spent years at a large national firm where he saw firsthand how conflicts of interest could compromise client outcomes.

Brandon West

Brandon West

CPA

Seasoned Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience in tax planning, business taxation, and financial strategy. Brandon's meticulous, detail-oriented approach ensures that every client's tax situation is optimized while maintaining full compliance. He co-founded West & Walters to bring tax and wealth management under one roof.

What Drives Everything We Do

Fiduciary First

We are legally obligated to act in your best interest. Always. No commissions on products we sell you. No hidden incentives.

Transparency

Clear pricing, clear communication, clear recommendations. You'll always know what you're paying and why.

Holistic Approach

Tax and wealth management under one roof. Every decision considers the full picture of your financial life.

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