Adam Broughton

Adam began his career in financial planning in November 2012, at the onset of the global financial crisis. Experiencing such a significant period early in his career profoundly influenced his approach to financial planning and investing, reinforcing his belief in the importance of objective, fiduciary-based advice. He understands that markets can be unpredictable and that unexpected events can significantly affect even the most carefully developed financial strategies.

His approach goes beyond simply creating a “Plan A.” Adam works with clients to develop alternative strategies and contingency plans that can adapt as circumstances and market conditions change. His focus is on providing thoughtful, timely guidance and practical financial planning that gives clients greater confidence and peace of mind, even when life doesn’t unfold as anticipated. He provides tax-intelligent financial and investment advice to help his clients avoid mistakes and confidently navigate the journey from high earner to High-Net-Worth and beyond. His typical client involves a high degree of financial complexity, which may include equity grants from an employer, deferred compensation planning, multiple sources of income, unique family entity or trust structures, IPO, and founder liquidity planning, as well as philanthropic, legacy, and multi-generational estate planning,

Adam is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional and CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISER™ Professional. He has authored several books, including The Founder’s Guide to Business Succession and Maximizing Your Compensation: An Executive’s Guide to Accelerating Wealth. He also contributed to So You Want To Be A Financial Planner? (7th edition).

Adam joined Mission Wealth in January 2026 following the integration of PBL Wealth Management, the independent fiduciary firm he founded, into Mission Wealth. The transition maintained PBL’s commitment to disciplined, tax-conscious financial planning while providing clients with access to Mission Wealth’s broader team, expertise, and resources. His expertise and insights have been featured across respected financial and industry publications, including Forbes, MyStockOptions.com, and Horsesmouth.com.