Baer Investment Advisory LLC

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Client assets under management

$115,890,000

Clients

65% high-net worth

Advisors

of 4 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

Low

Average account size

$1,505,065

About

Baer Investment Advisory LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and related advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts and corporations. The firm constructs an Investment Policy Statement for each client and manages approximately $119 million across its client relationships, offering ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews.

BIA’s investment process combines fundamental, technical, cyclical and quantitative analysis within a modern portfolio theory framework and may employ both long- and short-term trading, margin and options strategies. The firm typically focuses on equities, fixed income and related derivative strategies and uses model portfolios that are tailored to client-imposed restrictions and objectives.

Noteworthy distinctions in BIA’s brochure include the availability of performance-based fee arrangements for qualified clients and the firm’s written policies for managing potential conflicts when it runs both performance-fee and non-performance-fee accounts (Items 5–6). The brochure also explicitly discloses the use of options and related derivative strategies in client accounts (Items 4 and 8) and documents the firm’s transition from state to SEC registration in 2025.

Client services

Portfolio management

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management

Fee options

Performance-based

Up to 20% of net profits of the account, assessed quarterly in arrears, applicable to Qualified Clients only.

Other

Account minimum: $1,100,000

Main office location

Baer Investment Advisory LLC

Tiburon CA, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

California · New York · Virginia · Washington

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is not active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.

Broker-dealer / trader

They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Bank

They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.

Trust company

They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.

Fund sponsor

They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.

Lawyer

They provide legal services, typically billed separately.

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Other specialized services

They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.

Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure Form ADV Part 3: Client Relationship

Quick links

LinkedIn Website 415-717-1101

Advisors at this firm

Robert B

Series 63, Series 65

Tiburon, CA

Baer Investment Advisory LLC

Robert Baer is a financial advisor at Baer Investment Advisory LLC in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Goldman Sachs from 2008 to 2021 before joining Baer Investment Advisory LLC. Baer Investment Advisory LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporations, tailoring Investment Policy Statements and model portfolios for each client. The firm uses a blend of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, employing both long- and short-term trading strategies with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management

Gregory S

Series 65

Tiburon, CA

Baer Investment Advisory LLC

Gregory Smith is a financial advisor at Baer Investment Advisory LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Birch Run Capital Advisors, LP and Century Gorge, Inc. Baer Investment Advisory LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporations, creating customized Investment Policy Statements and implementing tailored model portfolios. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis within a modern portfolio theory framework, employing both long- and short-term trading along with derivative strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management

Darel B

CFA®, Series 63

Yuba City, CA

Baer Investment Advisory LLC

Darel Baer is a CFA® charterholder with 32 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Baer Investment Advisory LLC in Yuba City, CA, where he has worked since 2007. Baer Investment Advisory LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporations, creating customized Investment Policy Statements and implementing tailored model portfolios. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis, utilizing both long- and short-term trading strategies along with options and margin, and manages approximately $126.7 million in discretionary assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management

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