Meet the Team: Kristiano Costeniero
Our team just keeps growing! We’re excited to introduce you to another key addition to the Warren Street Wealth Advisors family. If you missed our last introduction, you can catch up here.
Today, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Kristiano Costeniero, our new Strategic Advisor. In this interview, you’ll get to know Kristiano and learn how his experience and commitment to personalized financial strategies will help guide you in achieving your financial goals. We’re confident that Kristiano’s dedication will be instrumental in providing exceptional service to our clients!




What inspired you to pursue a career in wealth management?
I fell into the career right out of college. I was finishing up a degree in International Business at Pepperdine, and a roommate of mine mentioned that his father had started an Ayco (now Goldman Sachs Ayco) branch in California. This roommate thought I should seriously consider financial planning and that I would be a great fit for it. I applied, only to find out he hadn’t even told his dad I was applying! I ended up interviewing and getting the job, and almost 22 years later, the rest is history!
What do you enjoy most about working with clients?
How do you help clients navigate complex financial situations or life transitions?
Through any life transition, it’s important to have a counselor who will not only give good advice but also knows you and your family to guide you through the best decisions for you. No two situations are identical, but having an advisor who has worked through almost any issue you could imagine brings experience that no one person could have on their own. Besides technical knowledge, just being available and consistent is really the key to helping clients navigate their biggest and most nuanced questions.
What’s one piece of financial advice you believe everyone should follow?
My priority as an advisor is to make sure you are planning for YOU first. Children, relatives, friends, or anyone else you might consider as your financial beneficiaries almost always have the time and resources to make financial decisions on their own, even if you want to make them a priority in your life. I am here to make sure you take care of yourself first, so that you can then plan for your beneficiaries in a way that does not impact your ultimate financial goals.
How does Warren Street align with your personal values?
When interviewing firms to transition my professional career, my first question to everyone was, “Is your firm a good fit for my clients?” Warren Street clearly leads with a “what’s best for the client first” mentality, which is important when working with people who count on your advice to be unbiased and in their best interest.
What excites you most about joining Warren Street?
The flexibility of the financial platform allows clients to implement strategies in their best interest rather than being limited by a captive firm. There are so many strategies that can be implemented in a myriad of ways that just aren’t available because some firms won’t allow them. I now have the ability to implement solely based on what is best for clients, without platform limitations.
Who or what motivates you?
Having life experiences is my number one motivator. I absolutely love making memories with my family and kids, and I also love being able to help clients do the same.
What’s something clients might be surprised to learn about you? Provide 3 fun facts.
- I have played music all my life, both trumpet and now mostly drums.
- I love all kinds of traveling, from overlanding/camping with my family to cross-country motorcycling with friends, and everything in between.
- The only sport I have continuously played, without a break since age 10, is ice hockey—despite growing up in the desert of Southern California!
We hope this interview gives you a deeper insight into how Kristiano will be guiding you on your financial journey. We’re thrilled to have him on board and can’t wait for you to benefit from his experience and commitment to your success!

Jennifer Battles
Director of Operations, Warren Street Wealth Advisors
Investment Advisor Representative, Warren Street Wealth Advisors, LLC., a Registered Investment Advisor
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