Legacy Capital Group California, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$608,388,867

Clients

256

60% high-net worth

Advisors

of 18 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

High

Average account size

$2,376,519

About

Legacy Capital Group California provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, small‑business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement‑plan fiduciary advice, written feasibility studies and both hourly and flat‑fee financial planning and consulting.

The firm follows a risk‑first investment philosophy (branded SafeBase®) and primarily recommends actively managed third‑party money managers using a mix of analytical methods including fundamental, technical, charting and cyclical analysis. Legacy implements discretionary allocations across manager strategies and may include alternative pooled vehicles and investments that use performance‑based fees, executing client accounts through custodial platforms and its affiliated platform.

Legacy is notable for the breadth of its affiliated business lines and product relationships: it shares ownership, office space and personnel with an affiliated RIA/platform (REACT), has an affiliated broker‑dealer relationship under which members of the advisory team act as registered representatives, and maintains insurance‑sales activity and access to private‑placement annuity and life products. Those interconnections — including referral and platform arrangements and the firm’s receipt of portions of product or performance fees — are disclosed in the brochure and represent potential conflicts of interest the firm identifies; the brochure also discloses that the firm previously settled client disputes.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Annuities

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 for individuals and $5,000 to $25,000 for businesses; planning fee typically $5,000

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 2.0% $1,000,001 - $4,000,000: 1.5% $4,000,001 - $7,000,000: 1.0% $7,000,001+: 0.9%

Commissions

Commissions from insurance products typically between 0.5% and 10% of face value; securities commissions typically 0% to 10% of initial investment; portion of mortality and expense fees up to 20% on certain private placement life products

Project-based

Hourly consulting fees range from $200 to $500 per hour

Other

Minimum fee: Planning fee of $5,000 for individuals, due at time of agreement Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees charged hourly ($200 - $500 per hour) or flat fees ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 for individuals and $5,000 to $25,000 for businesses

Main office location

Legacy Capital Group California, Inc.

459 Monterey Avenue, Suite 100

Los Gatos CA 95030, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Florida · Indiana · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

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

Broker-dealer / trader

They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Is not active or affiliated with:

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

LinkedIn Website 408-399-6330

Advisors at this firm

Andrew B

CFA®, Series 63

Los Gatos, CA

Legacy Capital Group California, Inc.

Andrew Baugh is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Legacy Capital Group California, Inc., where he has worked since 1998. His prior roles include positions at React Investment Solutions LLC and Lion Street Financial LLC. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages an office building that houses his firm. Legacy Capital Group California provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small-business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a risk-first investment philosophy called SafeBase® and primarily recommends actively managed third-party money managers using a combination of analytical methods.

Annuities Founder/Business Owner

Richard B

CFP®, Series 63

Los Gatos, CA

Legacy Capital Group California, Inc.

Richard Baer is a CFP® with 47 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Legacy Capital Group California, Inc., where he has worked since 1980, and also has experience with React Investment Solutions, LLC and Lion Street Financial. Baer owns an insurance sales business in addition to his advisory roles. Legacy Capital Group California provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small-business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a risk-first investment philosophy and primarily recommends actively managed third-party money managers, implementing discretionary allocations across various strategies.

Annuities Founder/Business Owner

Brent B

CFP®, Series 63

Los Gatos, CA

Legacy Capital Group California, Inc.

Brent Bunger is a CFP® with 39 years of experience in the financial industry. He is affiliated with Legacy Capital Group California, Inc., where he has worked since 1992. His career also includes roles at React Investment Solutions, LLC and Lion Street Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales through Baer and Bunger Financial and Insurance Services. Legacy Capital Group California provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small-business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a risk-first investment philosophy and primarily recommends actively managed third-party money managers, using a variety of analytical methods and discretionary allocations.

Annuities Founder/Business Owner

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