Gridley Associates Inc
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Client assets under management
$85,792,876
Clients
9
100% 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
9
Very LowAverage account size
$9,532,542
About
Gridley Associates provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, their trusts and estates, and charitable foundations. The firm also offers standalone financial planning and consulting engagements on a fixed‑fee or hourly basis that can include retirement-plan analysis and employee stock option analysis.
Portfolios are typically constructed from an asset allocation and investment policy statement developed within the client’s overall financial plan, and the firm emphasizes broadly diversified equities and fixed income selected for long‑term total return. Investment decisions are informed by fundamental and cyclical analysis, with an inclination toward long‑term holdings (bonds generally purchased with the expectation of holding to maturity) and consideration of tax and liquidity factors.
The adviser manages roughly $85.9 million across a small number of client relationships, including charitable foundations and clients with retirement-plan and stock‑option needs—an orientation toward business-related plan work that is less common among independent peers. The firm recommends an institutional custodian for client accounts and discloses potential conflicts tied to custodian-provided services while serving as a fiduciary for retirement accounts.
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Selection of other advisers
Expertise
Equity compensation tax strategy
Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
Charitable giving & philanthropy
Cash flow / budgeting
Occupation focus
Founder/Business Owner
Executive
Demographic focus
Established Professionals
Approaching retirement
Mid-Career Professionals
Fee options
Fixed fees for financial planning services ranging from $500 to $10,000
0.5% to 1.5% annually, negotiated on a case-by-case basis
$200 to $250 per hour for financial planning and consulting services
Account minimum: $1,000,000
Most active in
Gridley Associates Inc 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.
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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
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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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.
Forms ADV
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