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Daren Blonski, CFP®, AIF®, CEPA®

Managing Principal

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Daren Blonski, CFP®, AIF®, CEPA® is the Co-founder and Managing Principal of Sonoma Wealth Advisors. He is a learner, educator, entrepreneur, and life coach. With Bachelors in Sociology from UC Davis and Masters in Psychology from Sonoma State University, he is deeply connected to helping clients take their lives to the next level. His clients see him as an educator and coach, operating in the realm of financial planning.

 

 

Working with clients across the life-stage spectrum, he has particular interest in assisting entrepreneurs looking to soak up life and maximize their fulfillment. He is an advocate of Dave Ramsey’s approach to organizing and prioritizing finances.

A life-long learner, Daren is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, an Accredited Investment Fiduciary™, a Certified Retirement Planner Specialist™, a Certified Retirement Planning Counselor™, an Accredited Asset Management Specialist™, a SmartVestor Pro™ with Dave Ramsey, and a Certified Exit Planning advisor for those selling their business. He is deeply committed to the pursuit of knowledge, because he knows it will help his clients best.

 

Multi-dimensional in his interests, he facilitates leadership training with non-profits, particularly those in Sonoma Valley. He has worked extensively internationally with the curriculum based on The Leadership Challenge framework. As an avid reader, he constantly explores new ideas and themes to incorporate into his life, including titles such as On Becoming a Person by Carl Rogers and Broken Money: Why Our Financial System is Failing Us and How We Can Make it Better by Lyn Alden.

 

In 2023, Daren took his love of books to the next level and became an an author himself!

 

Born and raised in Sonoma County, Daren's downtime is always outside. If there is a race to run, a weight to lift or a mountain to climb, Daren is all in. He spends his spare time pursuing his physical and mental agility through various outdoor and physical health-related activities.

Of all his certifications, he considers his most important to be Dad to Brooklyn, Bryton, and Brady, and Husband to Shae.

 

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Find out some quirky things Daren's noticed in 30 years of the market on the below episode of our life and money podcast, It's All Money:

 

 

See more It's All Money episodes with Daren on YouTube, or audio on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Verified Client Reviews
Jun 8, 2026
I have been working with Daren Blonski at Sonoma Wealth Advisors for over 10 years, and I can confidently say he has always had my best interests in mind. Daren is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. He has helped me with both long-term financial planning and specific financial goals over the years, always taking the time to explain options clearly and thoughtfully. He is one of the very few people I fully trust to recommend to my friends and family. I highly recommend Daren and Sonoma Wealth Advisors to anyone looking for honest, reliable financial guidance.
Craig Y.
Amplify
Jun 1, 2026
I met with Daren in 2019. I was impressed that he was teaching about Financial Freedom and how to start managing your money. He never tried to sell me on moving my funds. It was more about building trust. The more I learned from him, the more I understood how he works to manage his clients' accounts. I moved my money over and have never looked back. I am one of his biggest fans and continue to refer clients, friends and family to him.
Linda Z.
Amplify
May 17, 2026
One of the best decisions of our life was to take all of our investments and work with Sonoma Wealth Advisors on our future retirement strategy. They are always available to answer questions at a moment’s notice. We meet twice a year to review the past, present and plan for the future. The second best decision we made was moving to Hawaii and if it wasn’t for the exceptional growth in our investments we wouldn’t have been able to do so. The staff are our financial representatives, now they are part of our ohana and no one is left behind. With much aloha❤️ Mahalo nui Loa
Frank R.
Amplify
May 14, 2026
Working with Daren and his team has been an exceptional experience. What truly sets him apart is how personalized and thoughtfully curated his approach is. He has taken the time to deeply understand my unique financial situation, goals, and concerns rather than offering a one-size-fits-all strategy. His level of professionalism, communication, and attention to detail consistently exceeded my expectations. Every recommendation felt intentional, well researched, and aligned with both my short- and long-term objectives. I always feel supported, informed, and genuinely valued as a client. Daren has created a highly sophisticated yet approachable experience that inspires confidence and trust. If you are looking for financial advisors who combine expertise with truly individualized service, I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Andrea H.
Amplify
May 13, 2026
Daren checks in periodically and has always been prompt to answer any questions that we have
Robert C.
Amplify
May 13, 2026
Wonderful experience with Daren. He is an excellent advisor. Easy to contact. Great advice. I wholeheartedly recommend him.
Jennifer M.
Amplify
May 13, 2026
Always there when you need him. Great intuition, knowledge and personality. I trust him more than all the other financial planners I’ve had over the years and recommend him to anyone
Jay Trottier
Amplify
May 4, 2026
Darren is always there for our questions, you know he is watching out for you.
Jody F.
Amplify
May 4, 2026
An outstanding professional at the top of his field. Daren will take the time to listen to your goals, then formulate an investment strategy specifically tailored to your expectations. And, it typically works!
Keenan L.
Amplify
May 2, 2026
Daren is very informative to let you know what’s going on. Always says if you have more questions to call him.i look forward to his weekly podcast, even though I don’t understand everything,I still learn a lot.
DEBRA E.
Amplify
Apr 30, 2026
Daren has been a great confident for many years.
Curtis S.
Amplify
Apr 29, 2026
I have been dealing with Daren Blonski for many years, and we have had a good working relationship.
Gerald F.
Amplify
Apr 29, 2026
Prompt, professional, accurate service with a smile!
Debbie Rood and George Scott
Amplify
Apr 28, 2026
Great! Daren has always been available whenever I had questions. I left a message to call me back, and even though he in Tahoe he did call me back the same day. When I opened my investments account I told him, "Do whatever you have to do with it, just don't lose it." And he hasn't. It just keeps growing. He knows how to do his job.
Susan M.
Amplify
Apr 28, 2026
He's always pleasant and informative. I have confidence in his advice. I also really like his office staff, especially Rose.
Gail Alioto
Amplify
Apr 28, 2026
We have been with Daren for many years. Very happy with what he has done for us! He is always available to talk, when we need him. He talks to us, not over us. Everyone in his office is knowledgeable and very friendly. We do enjoy their Friday podcast!
Andi C.
Amplify
Apr 28, 2026
Daren provides us with detailed information to make the best financial decisions for our future. He is proactive by scheduling periodic meetings to review our portfolio without us having to request an appointment.
Anonymous
Amplify
Apr 28, 2026
Daren has been our financial advisor for several years. He take the time to explain in detail your investments, what the best strategy is to protect your retirement and sets goals for your future. The other advisors are first rate along with the support team. I highly recommend Sonoma Wealth Advisors.
Sharon I.
Amplify
Apr 28, 2026
Daren has taken very good care of the financial decisions made in my behalf. I feel very secure and highly recommend him. Sincerely, Janice Malchow
Janice M.
Amplify
Apr 28, 2026
Daren was most helpful getting me started on my SEP-IRA. Going through a brutal loan modification through Chase (28 months), my SEP was depleted. Daren was empathetic and got me back up and running. He responds quickly to any questions I have and responds in financial language I can understand. His staff is always ready to help in any way also.
DIANE LITCHFIELD
Amplify
Apr 28, 2026
He has been great.
Michael B.
Amplify
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