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Appian Way Financial
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Client assets under management
$122,181,911
Clients
104
22% high-net worth
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor
Fewer clients per advisor generally means more personalized, proactive service. Higher ratios may reflect streamlined models or lower minimums.
Clients per advisor
104
Very HighAverage account size
$1,174,826
About
Appian Way Financial LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, retirement advice, and ongoing investment supervisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm also accepts engagements from charitable organizations and manages portfolios for institutional clients in addition to individual accounts.
When engaged for investment management, the firm develops an investment policy statement tailored to a client’s risk tolerance and constraints and generally provides discretionary portfolio supervision. Its investment process combines fundamental and technical analysis and uses a blended strategy mix — active management, core‑plus‑satellite construction, and value investing — with ongoing monitoring and periodic rebalancing.
Compared with many independent advisers, Appian Way Financial manages a notable level of reportable assets (approximately $143 million, largely on a discretionary basis) while explicitly serving charities and institutional portfolios, client types that are uncommon among peers. The firm’s principal holds CFP® credentials and is also licensed to sell insurance products; the firm discloses and maintains policies to manage any related conflicts of interest.
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Expertise
Cash flow / budgeting
Debt management
College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
General estate planning guidance
Retirement withdrawal strategies
Fee options
Ranges from $500 to $5,000
$0 - $499,999: 1.25% annually $500,000 - $2,999,999: 1.00% annually $3,000,000+: 0.75% annually
$250 per hour
Main office location
Appian Way Financial
680 E Colorado Blvd, Ste 180
Pasadena CA 91101, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
Appian Way Financial has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
California
Disclosures
Firm disclosures are reported in Form ADV Part 1A, Item 11. They include criminal charges, regulatory actions, civil proceedings, and professional disciplinary events involving the firm or its advisory affiliates.
Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.
Business activities & affiliations
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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