Claudia Arnold

AIF^®, ABFP^™

Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor

Los Angeles, Irvine, Tucson, and Phoenix

(949) 833-7143

"My career brings me immense satisfaction due to the meaningful relationships I have built with my clients, and the positive impact our work has had on their lives. There is nothing more rewarding than assisting our clients in moving confidently towards their aspirations, and being a part of their journey towards realizing their dreams."

Claudia Arnold is a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Mission Wealth, serving Irvine, Los Angeles, and the surrounding areas of California. Claudia also services clients in the Tucson and Metro Phoenix, Arizona areas. As a seasoned financial professional, Claudia provides customized financial planning, investment strategies, risk management, and tax planning solutions to her clients. Claudia's commitment to building long-lasting relationships with her clients is reflected in her personalized approach to wealth management. She leverages her expertise to help clients achieve their financial objectives, taking the time to understand their unique needs and goals.

"My career brings me immense satisfaction due to the meaningful relationships I have built with my clients, and the positive impact our work has had on their lives. There is nothing more rewarding than assisting our clients in moving confidently towards their aspirations, and being a part of their journey towards realizing their dreams."

Claudia Arnold is a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Mission Wealth, serving Irvine, Los Angeles, and the surrounding areas of California. Claudia also services clients in the Tucson and Metro Phoenix, Arizona areas. As a seasoned financial professional, Claudia provides customized financial planning, investment strategies, risk management, and tax planning solutions to her clients. Claudia's commitment to building long-lasting relationships with her clients is reflected in her personalized approach to wealth management. She leverages her expertise to help clients achieve their financial objectives, taking the time to understand their unique needs and goals.

Learn About Claudia Arnold

Professional Background

With over 20 years of experience in providing world-class service and personal care, Claudia Arnold leverages her background in global hospitality to help her clients achieve their financial goals. As a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Mission Wealth, Claudia serves private wealth clients and private foundations, delivering customized financial planning, investment strategies, and risk and tax management solutions. Prior to joining Mission Wealth in 2019, Claudia owned and operated her own fiduciary planning practice.

Claudia graduated from the Vienna Business School and has completed leadership coursework at Cornell University in Paris. Her certifications include the Accredited Investment Fiduciary^® designation and the Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional™ certification.

She is currently pursuing the Integrative Wealth Advisor certification and will graduate in early 2026 with the Integrative Wealth Advisor (IWA) designation, recognized as the new gold standard in financial advice—shifting wealth management from accumulation to true alignment.

Personal Pursuits

Raised in Vienna, Austria, Claudia moved to California in 2000 and now calls Laguna Beach home. Her two daughters are her pride and joy: Nadia, who is pursuing her master’s degree in psychology at Pepperdine University, and Leena, who is studying Digital Audiences with a minor in Public Relations at the Cronkite School of Journalism. Outside of work, Claudia is an avid traveler who enjoys yoga, long walks on the beach with her Golden Doodle, CJ, and unwinding with a good book.

Community Impact

In addition to her work at Mission Wealth, Claudia is actively involved in her community. Claudia has also been a volunteer with Sabil USA for over 11 years, a local nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life by providing food, health, and financial security. She is also involved with MindUP to help incorporate mindfulness practices in schools. She is also a proud member of the Mission Wealth Women on a Mission group, a team of female professionals dedicated to inspiring and empowering the women in their community through leadership and support.

Awards and Recognitions

Woman of the Year
President's Call to Service Award
Five Star Wealth Manager for San Diego (2007), Phoenix (2016), and Orange County and Phoenix (2019)

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Hear Directly From Mission Wealth Clients

Rick M. (00811244 10/25), Thomas G. (00793017 09/25), Russ G. (00694064 03/25), Ann W. (00773655 07/25)

In the News

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About Mission Wealth

Mission Wealth is a nationally recognized Registered Investment Advisory firm (RIA) founded in 2000 known for its service model, driven by a world-class technology stack that offers financial planning, investment counsel, tax strategies, estate planning coordination, philanthropic advice, and asset protection solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Mission Wealth’s vision is to provide caring advice that empowers families to achieve their life dreams. Our founders were pioneers in the industry when they embraced the client-first principles of objective advice, comprehensive financial planning, coordination with other professional advisors, and proactive service. Mission Wealth is a fiduciary, and our holistic planning process provides clarity and confidence.

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