Nelson Capital Management, LLC

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Client assets under management

$709,008,074

Clients

199

89% high-net worth

Advisors

of 10 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

Low

Average account size

$3,562,855

About

Nelson Capital Management is an SEC‑registered advisory firm that manages roughly $811 million for a mix of individual and high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, pension and profit‑sharing plans, and other investment advisers. Its core services are comprehensive portfolio management, written financial planning and ongoing retirement plan asset management.

The firm conducts at least one initial meeting and regular reviews (typically quarterly) to tailor portfolios composed of ETFs, mutual funds, individual stocks and bonds, with periodic rebalancing and discretionary trading authority for managed accounts. The brochure discloses that the firm may use borrowing (margin) in client accounts, bills advisory fees on securities purchased on margin, and describes the associated risks and monitoring practices.

Distinctive features noted in the brochure include accepting other investment advisers as clients and offering clients the option to engage a third‑party class‑action recovery service on a contingency basis. The firm also discloses the use of client testimonials and paid referral arrangements under written agreements and required disclosures, and operates with a relatively small advisory team overseeing substantial assets compared with many peers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Newsletters or periodicals

Expertise

General retirement planning Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $3,000,000: 1.00% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.50% $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.375% $25,000,001+: 0.25%

Project-based

$500/principal hour for financial advisors

Other

Account minimum: $2,000,000

Main office location

Nelson Capital Management, LLC

545 Middlefield Road, Suite 200

Menlo Park CA 94025, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

California · Colorado · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New York · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is not 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.

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 Facebook X Instagram YouTube Website (650) 322-4000

Advisors at this firm

Brooks N

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Menlo Park, CA

Nelson Capital Management, LLC

Brooks Nelson is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Nelson Capital Management, LLC since 2004. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other investment advisers by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan asset-management services. Nelson Capital Management’s investment approach combines fundamental analysis with a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and both long- and short-term strategies, with regular portfolio reviews and use of institutional resources.

General retirement planning Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy

Darcy S

CFA®, Series 63

Menlo Park, CA

Nelson Capital Management, LLC

Darcy Smoot is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience and has been with Nelson Capital Management, LLC since 2014. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Menlo Park, CA. Nelson Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other investment advisers. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan asset-management services, employing a fundamental analysis approach with a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, and bonds across long- and short-term strategies.

General retirement planning Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy

Stephen P

CFP®

Menlo Park, CA

Nelson Capital Management, LLC

Stephen Philpott is a CFP® and financial advisor with Nelson Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2005. He has 13 years of industry experience and is based in Menlo Park, CA. Nelson Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other investment advisers by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan asset-management services. The firm’s investment process uses fundamental analysis and a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, individual stocks, and bonds, with regular portfolio reviews and both long- and short-term strategies.

General retirement planning Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy

Evan N

CFP®

Menlo Park, CA

Nelson Capital Management, LLC

Evan Nelson is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Nelson Capital Management, LLC since 2014. Nelson Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other investment advisers. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, written financial planning, and retirement plan asset-management services using a fundamental analysis-based investment process that includes ETFs, mutual funds, individual stocks and bonds with both long- and short-term strategies.

General retirement planning Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy

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