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Kelley Investments

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Client assets under management

$237,956,390

Clients

216

23% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

72

High

Average account size

$1,101,650

About

Kelley Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, families, trusts and retirement plans. The firm manages roughly $238 million across about 216 client relationships and delivers ongoing portfolio management alongside standalone planning engagements.

Investment management is delivered through proprietary “Kelley Portfolio Strategies,” using equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds and cash equivalents to pursue long‑term, risk‑adjusted total return; the brochure describes a growth‑at‑a‑reasonable‑price (GARP) style, focused/concentrated portfolios, and a buy‑and‑hold orientation with moderate turnover. Client objectives and risk tolerances are gathered via in‑person or telephone interviews, accounts are reviewed regularly (monthly with annual formal reviews), and the firm may allocate heavily to a single asset class when deemed appropriate.

The brochure highlights several operational features that are less common among peers: the firm requires custody and execution through Fidelity Brokerage Services/National Financial Services and does not permit directed brokerage, concentrating custody and trade execution relationships. It also discloses that some firm representatives have roles with a certified public accountancy firm and that the firm provides insurance reviews and risk‑management services as part of its wealth management offerings, with related conflicts of interest disclosed.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy

Fee options

Percentage

Up to 1.75% annually (negotiable; exact fee based on multiple factors including scope of services and assets under management)

Project-based

Financial planning services independent of Wealth Management services range from $250 to $500 per hour, negotiable.

Other

Account minimum: No minimum initial investment required (the Firm generally does not require a minimum initial investment to open an account).

Most active in

California

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Frank S

Series 65, Series 66

Del Mar, CA

Kelley Investments

Frank Scott is a financial advisor at Kelley Investments with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Kelley Investments since 2006 and Ceros Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2016. In addition to his advisory role, Scott is the owner of Scott & Cronin LLP, a CPA firm, and serves as an officer of the Baker Foundation, a charity organization. Kelley Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, families, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs proprietary “Kelley Portfolio Strategies” with a growth-at-a-reasonable-price investment style and emphasizes concentrated, buy-and-hold portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Sean O

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Del Mar, CA

Kelley Investments

Sean Ohara is a financial advisor at Kelley Investments with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and worked at Ceros Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a flight instructor and operates a real estate business. Kelley Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $238 million across about 216 client relationships, using proprietary portfolio strategies focused on growth at a reasonable price with a buy-and-hold approach and concentrated portfolios.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Craig K

Series 63, Series 65

Del Mar, CA

Kelley Investments

Craig Kelley is a financial advisor with Kelley Investments in Del Mar, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kelley Investments since 1998 and was previously with Ceros Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2024. He is also involved in insurance sales on a limited basis. Kelley Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $238 million across about 216 client relationships, employing proprietary portfolio strategies focused on growth at a reasonable price with a buy-and-hold approach.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy
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