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Griffin Black, LLC

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Client assets under management

$348,105,857

Clients

171

55% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 9 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

34

Low

Average account size

$2,035,707

About

Griffin Black serves individuals, retirees, executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, with particular experience working with Silicon Valley technology and bio‑tech professionals and clients who have cross‑border or international ties. The firm offers Holistic Wealth Management, Investment Management, and ongoing financial planning, and provides advanced analyses for matters such as RSU strategies and executive compensation.

Investment programs are tailored to each client’s goals and risk profile, with portfolios typically diversified across mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, and, where appropriate, allocations to independent managers and private funds. Griffin Black provides consolidated reporting through an online Investment Portal and third‑party aggregation tools, actively manages cash sweep arrangements, and notes use of AI tools under a formal AI policy to support—rather than replace—advisor judgment.

Compared with many peers, the brochure discloses a number of atypical operational features: the firm uses client testimonials in its advertising, it maintains specific programs and procedures for cross‑border and international clients, and it offers a Pathfinder program aimed at helping younger clients scale into a holistic relationship. The brochure also highlights practices that deviate from some peers—such as including held‑away assets in fee calculations, providing charitable account management through donor‑advised fund arrangements, and formal controls around AI and cybersecurity.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Concentrated stock management

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner Technology Professional Biotech Professional Retired

Demographic focus

Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement

Fee options

Fixed

One-time setup fee for Holistic Wealth Management ranging from $1,500 to $5,000; Pathfinder program initial project fee of $2,500; Estate administration fees ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 depending on complexity

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.80% (next $2,000,000) $3,000,001 - $6,000,000: 0.60% (next $3,000,000) $6,000,001+: 0.40% (remaining amount)

Project-based

$350/hour for Principal, $200/hour for Financial Planner, $95/hour for Support/Clerical

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Minimum fee: Minimum annual fees for Holistic Wealth Management clients vary by age, ranging from $3,000 (age 20-29) up to $10,000 (age 60+); minimum fees for International clients also vary by age, starting at $4,000 (age 20-29) to $10,000 (age 60+).

Main office location

Griffin Black, LLC

702 Marshall Street, Suite 411

Redwood City CA 94063, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

California · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Soumyalakshmi P

CFP®, Series 66

Redwood City, CA

Griffin Black, LLC

Soumyalakshmi Parasuraman is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Griffin Black, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America N.A./Merrill Lynch. She has also held various positions in advisory and insurance companies over more than a decade. Griffin Black, LLC is a team of four advisors managing approximately $271 million in discretionary assets, serving executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, retirees, and small-business owners, with specialized experience in Silicon Valley tech and bio-tech sectors as well as clients with cross-border family or business interests. The firm offers Holistic Wealth Management, Investment Management, and ongoing financial planning tailored to individual client goals, incorporating diversified asset allocations and advanced analysis for executive compensation.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner Technology Professional Biotech Professional Retired Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Terrence P

CFP®, Series 65

Redwood City, CA

Griffin Black, LLC

Terrence Palazzolo is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Griffin Black, LLC since 2020. His prior roles include positions at The Void, LLC, JLFranklin Wealth Planning, and Invest By Doing, LLC. Griffin Black, LLC is a team of four advisors managing approximately $271 million in discretionary assets, serving executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, retirees, and small-business owners, with a focus on Silicon Valley tech and bio-tech clients as well as those with cross-border family or business interests. The firm offers Holistic Wealth Management, ongoing financial planning, and tailored services such as advanced analysis for RSUs and executive compensation, using diversified asset-class allocations and integrating held-away and international assets into client relationships.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner Technology Professional Biotech Professional Retired Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Manish T

Series 65, Series 66

Redwood City, CA

Griffin Black, LLC

Manish Thomare is a financial advisor at Griffin Black, LLC with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Griffin Black, he worked at NewVision Software Inc and Persistent Systems Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Manish is an adjunct professor at California Science and Technology University and also provides technology consulting. Griffin Black, LLC is a team of four advisors managing approximately $271 million in discretionary assets, serving executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, retirees, and small-business owners, with a focus on Silicon Valley tech and bio-tech clients as well as those with cross-border family or business interests. The firm offers Holistic Wealth Management and tailored services including advanced analysis for RSUs and executive compensation, integrating held-away and cross-border assets into its advisory approach.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner Technology Professional Biotech Professional Retired Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Kyla S

Series 65

Redwood City, CA

Griffin Black, LLC

Kyla Sy Cip is a financial advisor with Griffin Black, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and currently in the early stages of her career. She has experience working at Griffin Black since 2023 and previously held roles at the University of California, Riverside, and Western Pacific Wealth Management. Griffin Black, LLC is a team of four advisors managing approximately $271 million in discretionary assets, serving executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, retirees, and small-business owners, with particular expertise in Silicon Valley tech and bio-tech sectors and clients with cross-border family or business interests. The firm offers Holistic Wealth Management, investment management, and ongoing financial planning tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and cash-flow needs.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner Technology Professional Biotech Professional Retired Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Jane B

CFP®, Series 65

Redwood City, CA

Griffin Black, LLC

Jane Beule is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Griffin Black, LLC since 2001. Griffin Black, LLC is a team of four advisors managing approximately $271 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, retirees, and small-business owners, with expertise in working with Silicon Valley tech and bio-tech clients as well as those with cross-border family or business interests. Their approach includes Holistic Wealth Management, Investment Management, ongoing financial planning, and specialized analysis for RSUs and executive compensation.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner Technology Professional Biotech Professional Retired Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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