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Farm and Community Advisory

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Client assets under management

$1,428,237

Clients

3

100% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

1

Very Low

Average account size

$476,079

About

Farm and Community Advisory (The Santa Cruz Company LLC) provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, and business entities. The firm recommends a broad set of investments — including mutual funds, ETFs (including precious‑metal ETFs), equities, fixed income, real estate funds, private placements and venture capital — and reports approximately $1.49 million in combined discretionary and non‑discretionary assets for a very small client base (three clients) supported by three advisory personnel.

The firm documents client goals and risk tolerance in an Investment Policy Statement and employs multiple analysis methods (charting, cyclical, fundamental, quantitative, technical and modern portfolio theory) while generally pursuing a long‑term trading approach. FCA seeks discretionary authority for trading but also maintains a material non‑discretionary segment ($514,840), provides financial planning to portfolio clients at no additional cost, and conducts at least quarterly account reviews.

Distinctive features include the firm’s small scale (three clients and three advisors) and a notable non‑discretionary allocation relative to its total AUM, which sets it apart from many peers in the supported category. The brochure also discloses an affiliated insurance agency and that a principal is a licensed health and life insurance agent, and describes procedures (disclosure and periodic review) to address the resulting conflicts; FCA uses Schwab Institutional custody services and does not participate in wrap fee programs.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Wealth management Annuities

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Percentage

$1,000+: 2.00% annually

Other

Account minimum: $1,000

Main office location

Farm and Community Advisory

Los Gatos CA, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

California

Disclosures

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Advisors at this firm

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Neil G

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Los Gatos, CA

Farm and Community Advisory

Neil Gavande is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He currently serves as CEO of Farm and Community Asset Advisors LLC and holds licenses as a California mortgage broker and health and life insurance agent. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and TCFG Investment Advisors. Farm and Community Advisory provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services primarily on a non-discretionary basis, serving individual clients and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and emphasizes written Investment Policy Statements to guide client portfolios.

Wealth management Annuities Founder/Business Owner
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Joshua W

Series 65

Los Gatos, CA

Farm and Community Advisory

Joshua Williams is a financial advisor at Farm and Community Advisory with a Series 65 license. He has experience operating WH Personal Finance, a financial coaching practice focused on personal finance management, including expense tracking, savings improvement, and debt strategies. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked in various positions including at Santa Cruz Bicycles and Driscoll's Strawberry Association. Farm and Community Advisory provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services tailored to individuals and employee benefit plans. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary management and uses written Investment Policy Statements to guide client goals, risk tolerances, and time horizons.

Wealth management Annuities Founder/Business Owner
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Salil P

Series 65

Los Gatos, CA

Farm and Community Advisory

Salil Prasad is a financial advisor at Farm and Community Advisory in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Picarro and self-employment periods, and he is also a licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams. Farm and Community Advisory provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services primarily on a non-discretionary basis, focusing on individualized investment policy statements and employing a range of analytical methods with a long-term trading approach.

Wealth management Annuities Founder/Business Owner
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