Ken Wise
Managing Director
Kenneth (Ken) Wise began his career in the financial industry with Dean Witter in 1992 serving as an Account Executive. His passion for the stock market started early during his high school years and grew exponentially while attending college at the University of Southern California. He has been fortunate to continue the entirety of his career within the Financial Services industry sharing his passion for the market with his clients.
As Managing Director at TSG Wealth Management’s Walnut Creek Office, Ken is dedicated to helping his clients achieve financial success and alleviating the worries associated with investment planning. He values TSG’s unique and collaborative platform, which aligns perfectly with his vision and offers capabilities beyond those of traditional wire houses.
Ken values his long-term client relationships and he finds great joy in helping them navigate life’s milestones and the associated financial complexities. He is excited to welcome his son, Brandon Wise, to the practice bringing a multi-generational approach to their work at TSG.
Ken prides himself on being a California native having lived in both Northern and Southern California. He and his wife Susan have been married for over 30 years and currently reside in Danville. They have three children: Brandon (27), Evan (25), and Ashley (22). Their family also includes three rescue dogs, Luna, Rosie and Daisy.
When not in the office, you will find Ken spending time with his family and friends. He is an avid supporter, and fan, of many collegiate and professional sports. During the fall, you will likely find him at Levi’s Stadium cheering on the San Francisco 49ers. As a third generation season ticket holder, he has attended almost every home game since their move to Candlestick Park. As a passionate sports fan, Ken also supports the USC Trojans, SDSU Aztecs, TCU Horned Frogs, Minnesota Golden Gophers and more recently the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
As a family, the Wise’s are committed to volunteering and giving back. Over the years Ken has coached many youth sport teams while Susan is very active in education and is the outgoing chair of the Cal Poly Parent Advisory Council.
Ken holds a BS in Business Economics and Finance from the University of Southern California. He holds the Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations, as well as a California Insurance License. His accolades include being named one of Barron’s Top 1200 Advisors from 2015-2017 and one of Forbes Top 250 Wealth Advisors from 2018-2019. He has also been consistently recognized by Five Star Professional over the past two decades (2004-2023).
CA Insurance License #4255213. Resident State: CA.
You May Not Know This About Ken Wise…
Ken was in attendance at one of the most famous plays in NFL History – “The Catch” – January 10th, 1982 – Montana to Clark to beat the Cowboys and send the 49ers to their first Super Bowl win.
2017 Barron’s Top 1,200 State By State Advisors: Awarded March 2017; Data Compiled by Barron’s based on the time period from Oct. 2015 – Sept. 2016 (Source: Barrons.com). 2016 Barron’s Top 1,200 State By State Advisors: Awarded March 2016; Data Compiled by Barron’s based on the time period from Oct. 2014 – Sept. 2015 (Source: Barrons.com). 2015 Barron’s Top 1,200 State By State Advisors: Awarded February 2015; Data Compiled by Barron’s based on the time period from Oct. 2013 – Sept. 2014 (Source: Barrons.com). The Barron’s Top 1,200 State By State Advisors ratings are based on the previous year’s assets under management, revenue generated for the advisors’ firms, and the quality of the advisors’ practices. Investment performance isn’t an explicit factor because clients have varied goals and risk tolerances. Self-completed questionnaire was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
2019 Forbes Top 250 Wealth Advisors: Awarded September 2019; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/18 – 3/31/19 (Source: Forbes.com). 2018 Forbes Top 250 Wealth Advisors: Awarded September 2018; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/17 – 6/30/18 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Top 250 Wealth Advisors (AKA Top Wealth Advisors) rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
This award was issued on 11/1/23 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 2/13/23 through 8/31/23. Fee paid for use of marketing materials. Self-completed questionnaire was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. 2,346 San Francisco-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 40 (2% of candidates) were named 2023 Five Star Wealth Managers. The following prior year statistics use this format: YEAR: # Considered, # Winners, % of candidates, Issued Date, Research Period. 2022: 2017, 40, 2%, 11/1/22, 3/7/22 – 9/2/22; 2021: 2025, 32, 2%, 11/1/21, 2/8/21 – 9/10/21; 2020: 2026, 40, 2%, 11/1/20, 3/2/20 – 9/25/20; 2019: 2012, 47, 2%, 11/1/19, 2/18/19 – 10/7/19; 2018: 1881, 46, 2%, 11/1/18, 3/12/18 – 9/28/18; 2017: 1488, 49, 3%, 11/1/17, 3/9/17 – 9/27/17; 2016: 1442, 96, 7%, 10/1/16, 4/22/16 – 9/30/16; 2015: 1598, 107, 7%, 11/1/15, 5/7/15 – 10/5/15; 2014: 3256, 93, 3%, 11/1/14, 5/7/13 – 10/5/13. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. The award is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria-required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser (RIA) or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a RIA or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or FSP’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through FSP’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria-considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. The award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance . Wealth Managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by FSP or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by FSP in the future. Visit www.fivestarprofessional.com. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. The award is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser (RIA) or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a RIA or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or FSP’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through FSP’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. The award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by FSP or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by FSP in the future. Visit www.fivestarprofessional.com