
Claudia Arnold
AIF®, ABFP™Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor
Los Angeles, Irvine, Tucson, and Phoenix
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.
Personal Pursuits
Claudia Arnold was born and raised in Vienna, Austria before moving to California in 2000. Currently residing in Laguna Beach, she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and long beach walks with her Golden Doodle CJ, as well as skiing. To stay centered, Claudia practices yoga and enjoys reading. Her two daughters are her pride and joy: Nadia graduated from UCLA and Leena is studying Journalism with a minor in Digital Marketing.
Community Impact
In addition to her work at Mission Wealth, Claudia is actively involved in her community. She is the past Vice Chair and head of the Planned Giving Committee for a local private school, and volunteers her time and resources to those less fortunate. 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.
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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I want to express my sincere gratitude to Mission Wealth Management. As a team, Rick, Claudia, and Martina have been exceptionally helpful every step of the way, from setting up our investments and navigating the complexities of our trust to moving the problematic annuities and working with all the beneficiaries. I am sure many others are working to set up all our investments and accounts flawlessly for us. We thank them as well.
Most recently, after the passing of Suzanne, your sincere condolences have been invaluable to me and our children, and I talk about it a lot. You now are diligently guiding us through the process of changing an IRA, ensuring a smooth transition. Beyond your professional expertise, your genuine care and empathy have truly stood out.
The thoughtful gesture of sending a 'Spoonful of Comfort' during this challenging time was incredibly touching and deeply appreciated. The included meditation book has also been a helpful resource, and I read it daily without fail. I even use your note card as my bookmark.
Mission Wealth Management has exceeded my expectations in every way...Your dedication, professionalism, and compassionate approach have made a significant difference. Thank you for your outstanding service.
In the News
Check out these recent articles and blogs, authored by Claudia Arnold.
Cupid Meets Currency: Navigating Love and Finances
Explore how you can balance the heart and the wallet this Valentine’s Day, and why financial dates may be the most loving gesture of all.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.