Stephenson and Company, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$443,779,961

Clients

265

50% high-net worth

Advisors

of 5 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

High

Average account size

$1,674,641

About

Stephenson and Company, Inc. is a fee-only investment management and financial planning firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm reports $446,981,303 in total assets under management, operates with a three-advisor team, and oversees roughly 265 client relationships.

The firm implements client-specific strategies grounded in strategic asset allocation and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside comprehensive and modular financial planning, hourly consultations, and retirement plan consulting. It uses model portfolios available through SEI and custodial arrangements with Charles Schwab and SEI Private Trust Company, actively manages Advisor-Guided portfolios (including rebalancing practices), and notes a concentrated use of Berkshire Hathaway B shares in certain equity recommendations or models.

Notable distinctions in the brochure include the firm’s presentation of performance results and hypothetical performance in its materials — a practice that is uncommon among similarly sized supported advisers — and its acceptance of standing letters of authorization (SLOAs) for client-directed transfers. The firm also describes participation in SEI’s platform and advisor benefit program, which provides institutional tools and services that supplement its advisory capabilities and may influence its custodian and model selection.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for comprehensive financial planning with minimum $2,000; custom modular planning minimum $1,000; fees negotiated case-by-case

Percentage

$0 - $999,999: 1.0% annually $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 0.75% annually $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Tiered: 0.75% on first $2 million, 0.50% on next $3 million $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.40% annually Above $10,000,000+: 0.30% annually

Project-based

Hourly consulting fees range from $400 to $600 per hour, negotiable based on scope and complexity

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum fees range from $1,000 to $2,000 depending on the advisory planning or consulting service; minimum fees are negotiable and can be waived at discretion Fee-only: Fee-only investment management and financial planning services; no commissions charged

Main office location

Stephenson and Company, Inc.

241 Avenida Del Mar

San Clemente CA 92672, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

Arizona · California · Texas

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 Website 949-727-4255

Advisors at this firm

Collin Z

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Clemente, CA

Stephenson and Company, Inc.

Collin Zines is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Stephenson and Company, Inc. He previously worked at AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. among other firms. Stephenson and Company, Inc. is a fee-only investment management and financial planning firm serving individuals, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm employs strategic asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, fixed income, and select individual securities, and manages approximately $312 million for about 236 clients.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting

Bradley S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Clemente, CA

Stephenson and Company, Inc.

Bradley Stephenson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Stephenson and Company, Inc. since 2016 and previously worked at Global Investment Solutions, LLC. The firm serves individuals, including high net worth clients, retirement plans, and other entities, offering fee-only investment management and financial planning. It employs strategic asset allocation across various securities and utilizes both fundamental and technical analysis in portfolio management.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting

Riley S

CFP®, CFA®, Series 66

San Clemente, CA

Stephenson and Company, Inc.

Riley Stephenson is a CFP® and CFA® with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Stephenson and Company, Inc. since 2016 and has worked with the affiliated entity, Stephenson and Company, since 2014. The firm serves individuals, including high net worth clients, retirement plans, and other entities, offering fee-only investment management and financial planning services. Stephenson and Company employs a strategic asset allocation approach across various securities and integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process, managing approximately $312 million for about 236 clients.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting

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