Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc

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Client assets under management

$134,222,507

Clients

58% high-net worth

Advisors

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

Low

Average account size

$1,458,940

About

Garrison, Bradford & Associates is an SEC-registered, fee-based investment adviser that provides discretionary separate-account investment management to individuals, tax-exempt entities, 401(k) plans and investment partnerships. As of December 31, 2025 the firm reported approximately $138 million in regulatory assets under management across roughly 96 separately managed discretionary accounts.

The firm’s investment approach emphasizes long-term, risk-aware growth through diversified allocations to equities, high-quality fixed income, cash equivalents and, in certain circumstances, structured notes or fixed-index annuities; portfolios are generally managed as growth, conservative growth with income, or income mandates and historically exhibit relatively low turnover. Senior portfolio managers use fundamental, research-driven analysis—SEC filings, company meetings, screening and valuation models—to identify companies with sustainable competitive advantages and to guide asset-allocation decisions.

Distinctive operational features disclosed in the brochure include a significant non-U.S. client base for a firm of this size and several governance and business arrangements that may affect client relationships: the firm no longer votes client proxies (custodians send proxy materials directly to clients), it is undergoing an ownership transition and will rebrand its advisory services, and one portfolio manager maintains outside insurance and real-estate activities that are disclosed and monitored by the firm’s compliance program. These items may influence how custody, proxy voting and certain product recommendations are handled in client accounts.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $1,000,000 - $2,500,000: 1.00% $2,500,000 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,000+: 0.50%

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Minimum fee: $5,000 annually per account (minimum fee, sometimes waived) Fee-only: Fees charged as a percentage of assets under management; no commissions or sales charges collected

Main office location

Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc

445 Park Avenue, 9 Th Floor, Suite 909

New York NY 10022, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

New York

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

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

Is not active or affiliated with:

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

Website 212-557-7440

Advisors at this firm

William B

CFA®

New York, NY

Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc

William Bradford is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has been with Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc. since 1985. Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-based investment adviser managing approximately $135 million in assets. The firm provides discretionary, separate-account management to individuals, tax-exempt entities, and investment partnerships, employing a long-term, fundamentally driven growth investment approach that emphasizes companies with consistent sales and earnings growth and economic moats.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Sherli L

Series 65

New York, NY

Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc

Sherli Looi is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc with four years of industry experience. She has been with the firm since 2012. Garrison Bradford & Associates is an SEC-registered, fee-based investment adviser that provides discretionary, separate-account management to individuals, tax-exempt entities, and investment partnerships. The firm focuses on long-term, fundamentally driven growth investing and tailors accounts to client objectives while managing risk through diversification.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Paul A

Series 63, Series 66

New York, NY

Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc

Paul Ayala is a financial advisor at Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partial owner of ForBuy Auto Inc, a business involved in buying and selling automobiles. Garrison Bradford & Associates is an SEC-registered investment adviser that manages discretionary, separate accounts for individuals, tax-exempt entities, and investment partnerships. The firm emphasizes long-term, fundamentally driven growth investing and tailors portfolios to client objectives while managing risk through diversification.

Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

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