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Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

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Client assets under management

$3,772,243,848

Clients

884

67% high-net-worth

Advisors

18

of 40 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

49

Low

Average account size

$4,267,244

About

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals (including high-net-worth clients), charitable institutions, foundations, private corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm manages about $4.48 billion in client assets and offers portfolio management, ongoing financial and tax-aware planning, access to private investments for qualified clients, and administrative services for deferred charitable gift vehicles.

Investment decision-making is driven by proprietary, security-level fundamental research for equities and credit-focused fixed-income analysis, with portfolios typically constructed for long-term, diversified exposure across equities, fixed income and selected private investments. The firm selectively delegates portions of client mandates to sub-advisers when appropriate, applying formal due diligence and continuous oversight while tailoring portfolios to each client’s objectives, liquidity needs and tax considerations.

Clifford Swan publishes periodic client reports and a firm newsletter on investment topics, a communication practice that is relatively uncommon among multi-team peers. The firm also recently added a sub-advised Single Stock and Portfolio Risk Management program that uses exchange-traded options to manage concentrated equity positions and continues to provide specialized private-investment sourcing and charitable trust administration.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.00% $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,000 - $15,000,000: 0.50% $15,000,000 - $25,000,000: 0.40% $25,000,000+: 0.30%

Project-based

Quoted per assignment; discrete assignment fees generally minimum $2,500 per assignment

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 Minimum fee: $10,000 per annum (may be modified under extenuating circumstances)

Main office location

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

177 E. Colorado Blvd, Ste 550

Pasadena CA 91105-1965, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Hawaii · Idaho · Louisiana · Massachusetts · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Texas · Utah · Washington

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Leslie Ann G

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

Leslie Ann Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2013. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm manages approximately $4.48 billion in client assets, focusing on fundamental research-driven portfolio management and tailored investment strategies that include equities, fixed income, private investments, and specialized risk management programs.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Maxwell P

CFA®

Pasadena, CA

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

Maxwell Pray is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors in Pasadena, CA since 2007. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, private corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm manages approximately $4.48 billion in assets using a research-driven approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and selected private investments.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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George H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Pasadena, CA

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

George Hasbun is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2017 and previously worked at Round Hill Asset Management for sixteen years. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and serves as Director of Finance for Stepping Stones to Learning, a tutoring services business. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to high-net-worth individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, pension plans, and business owners. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research and credit-focused fixed-income analysis to construct long-term, diversified portfolios and offers specialized services including private investment access and charitable gift vehicle administration.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Peter B

CFA®, Series 63

Pasadena, CA

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

Peter Boyle is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counsel in Pasadena, CA, since 2010. Clifford Swan Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm’s investment approach is grounded in proprietary fundamental research and credit-focused fixed-income analysis, offering diversified portfolios with access to private investments and specialized services tailored to client objectives.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Elliott H

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

Elliott Hollingsworth is a financial advisor at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Mather Group, LLC, Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors, LLC, and Hollingsworth and Vose. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors serves individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, private corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners by providing investment supervisory and wealth-planning services. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research for equities and credit-focused fixed-income analysis and offers portfolio management, tax-aware planning, and access to private investments, managing approximately $4.48 billion in client assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Kristen L

CFP®

Pasadena, CA

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

Kristen La Sasso is a CFP® professional with two years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors and has prior experience at firms including Paul R. Ried Financial Group, Cerity Partners, and Convington Capital Management. Outside of financial services, she has held roles unrelated to advising, such as positions at Retro Fitness and Sanctuary 7 Pilates. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm manages approximately $4.48 billion in assets, employing fundamental research to build long-term, diversified portfolios and offering specialized services such as private investment sourcing and charitable trust administration.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Randall Z

CFA®

Pasadena, CA

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

Randall Zaharia is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2000. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors serves individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, and business owners, managing approximately $4.48 billion in client assets. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research to construct long-term, diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and private investments, and provides a range of wealth-planning and administrative services.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Billy Y

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

Billy Yeh is a financial advisor at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Steel Peak Wealth Management, Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation, and JSF Financial LLC. Yeh holds the Series 66 designation. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors serves high-net-worth individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, private corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research and credit-focused fixed-income analysis to build long-term, diversified portfolios and offers specialized services including private-investment sourcing and charitable trust administration.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Kevin C

Series 65

Pasadena, CA

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

Kevin Cavanaugh is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan since 2011. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm manages approximately $4.48 billion in client assets and focuses on rigorous fundamental research to construct long-term, diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and private investments.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Roger G

CFA®

Pasadena, CA

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

Roger Gewecke is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2007. The firm provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. Clifford Swan manages approximately $4.48 billion in client assets, employing a research-driven investment approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and select private investments.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Charlotte A

CFA®, Series 63

Pasadena, CA

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

Charlotte Anten is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license. She has over ten years of experience in the financial industry, including nine years at Northern Trust Company before joining Clifford Swan Investment Counselors in 2026. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors serves individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, private corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research for equity and fixed-income securities to construct diversified, long-term portfolios, offers tax-aware planning, and provides specialized private-investment sourcing and charitable trust administration.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Raymundo F

Series 63, Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

Raymundo Flores is a financial advisor with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at City National Securities, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LPL Financial, and Western Asset Management. Outside of finance, he serves as Treasurer and CFO for MVP Tile & Marble Inc., a family-owned tile contracting business. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, and business owners. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research and credit-focused fixed-income analysis to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client objectives, also offering specialized private investments and charitable trust administration.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Kathleen G

CFP®, Series 65

Pasadena, CA

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

Kathleen Gilmore is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2007, serving in her current role since 2020. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm manages approximately $4.48 billion in assets using proprietary fundamental research and a long-term, diversified investment approach across equities, fixed income, and select private investments.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Lloyd W

CFA®

Pasadena, CA

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

Lloyd Wong is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2007. The firm provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, charitable institutions, and business owners. Clifford Swan employs proprietary fundamental research to manage diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and selected private investments.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Raymond T

CFP®

Pasadena, CA

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

Raymond Torres is a CFP® professional at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors with experience dating back to 2012. He previously worked at The Northern Trust Company for nine years and at US Bank for four years. He joined Clifford Swan in 2026. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm manages approximately $4.48 billion in client assets using fundamental equity and fixed-income research, tailored portfolio management, and private investment access for qualified clients.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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