James Slaughter

Introduction

James Slaughter is the Founder and President of Sierra Ridge Advisor Group and Sierra Ridge Wealth Management, an award winning wealth management firm serving clients throughout Northern California and across the country. He also serves as Chief Growth Officer, leading the firm’s national expansion and advisor recruiting strategy.

James works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop comprehensive financial strategies focused on retirement planning, investment management, and long term wealth management. His approach is centered on helping clients build, preserve, and transfer wealth through disciplined investment strategies and personalized financial planning.

He specializes in retirement income planning, portfolio management, tax efficient investing, and multi generational wealth planning, helping clients simplify complex financial decisions and create clear, long term strategies aligned with their goals.

James is a Sacramento Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, and his firm, Sierra Ridge Advisor Group, was awarded Sacramento Favorites Gold for Best Financial Planner and Wealth Manager in 2023 and 2024, with continued recognition in 2025.

Through Sierra Ridge Advisor Group, James leads a growing national network of advisors and serves clients throughout Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, Granite Bay, El Dorado Hills, Sacramento, and surrounding communities.

James lives in El Dorado Hills, California, with his wife Chelsea, their son James “JV,” and their huskies, Thor and Achilles. Together, they enjoy traveling, hosting friends and family, and creating new adventures as a family.