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Christian A. MacLean, CFA®, CPA
Chief Investment Officer
SILVER MEMBERIndian Wells, California 92210
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Biography
Christian A. MacLean, CFA®, CPA, is Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of MacLean Capital Advisors, an independent registered investment adviser based in Indian Wells, California. With nearly three decades of experience in financial services, Christian helps high-net-worth individuals and families, retirees, business owners, physicians, attorneys, and CPAs align their investment portfolios with their broader financial goals.
Christian’s Chartered Financial Analyst® and Certified Public Accountant credentials bring an informed investment and tax perspective to the firm’s tax-aware investment process. He leads the firm’s portfolio construction, risk management, and ongoing investment oversight and develops personalized, tax-aware investment strategies based on each client’s investment objectives, cash-flow needs, risk tolerance, time horizon, income needs, tax circumstances, and broader financial plan.
Before co-founding MacLean Capital Advisors with Brette MacLean, Managing Partner, Christian served as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch and worked in public accounting at Deloitte and Arthur Andersen. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
From the firm’s Indian Wells office, Christian serves clients across Palm Desert and the greater Coachella Valley. When providing investment advisory services, MacLean Capital Advisors acts as a fiduciary and is required to put its clients’ interests first.
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MacLean Capital Advisors
74900 Highway 111, Suite 224
Indian Wells, California 92210
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Christian MacLean?
Christian A. MacLean, CFA®, CPA, is the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of MacLean Capital Advisors, an independent registered investment adviser in Indian Wells, California. He has approximately 29 years of experience in financial services and leads the firm's investment process.
What are Christian MacLean's credentials?
Christian holds both the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designations, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
What does the Chief Investment Officer at MacLean Capital Advisors do?
As Chief Investment Officer, Christian leads the firm's investment process, including portfolio construction, risk management, and ongoing oversight, developing personalized strategies based on each client's objectives, cash-flow needs, risk tolerance, and time horizon.
Who does Christian MacLean work with?
Christian works with high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, physicians, and other medical professionals across Indian Wells, Palm Desert, and the Coachella Valley.
Who founded MacLean Capital Advisors?
MacLean Capital Advisors was co-founded by Christian A. MacLean, CFA®, CPA, who serves as Chief Investment Officer, and Brette MacLean, Co-Founder and Managing Partner. Founded in 2009, it is an independent registered investment adviser based in Indian Wells, California, managing approximately $250 million in assets.
What is Christian MacLean's professional background?
Before co-founding MacLean Capital Advisors, Christian served as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch and worked in public accounting at Deloitte and Arthur Andersen, giving him experience across both investment management and tax and accounting.
What makes MacLean Capital Advisors' approach distinctive?
The firm follows a CIO-led investment approach, in which Christian directs portfolio construction and risk management firm-wide, combined with his dual CFA® and CPA perspective integrating investment management with tax considerations.
Where is MacLean Capital Advisors located?
MacLean Capital Advisors is located at 74900 Highway 111, Suite 224, Indian Wells, CA 92210, serving clients throughout the Coachella Valley.
Is MacLean Capital Advisors a fiduciary?
MacLean Capital Advisors is an independent registered investment adviser (RIA). Investors can review the firm's registration and disclosures through FINRA's BrokerCheck and the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) site.
Has Christian MacLean received any awards or recognition?
Yes. Christian has been named a Five Star Wealth Manager Award winner for a total of nine years — 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2021 — with recognition featured in Palm Springs Life Magazine and The Wall Street Journal.
Is this profile financial or investment advice?
No. This Haute Wealth profile is for informational and editorial purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Individuals should consult appropriately licensed professionals regarding their specific situation.
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