Griffin Financial Services
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About
Griffin Financial Services is a single‑advisor independent investment adviser that serves individuals, high‑net‑worth individuals, trusts, and business entities, managing roughly $12.1 million across a small client base. The firm offers ongoing discretionary and non‑discretionary asset management, portfolio monitoring, and optional financial planning services provided at no additional charge.
The adviser draws on fundamental and cyclical analysis and modern portfolio theory to build client‑specific strategies based on documented goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons, with quarterly reviews that address allocation, rebalancing, and potential tax‑loss harvesting. Clients complete a profile to set objectives and may impose investment restrictions; fees are billed as a percentage of assets under management.
What distinguishes this firm from many peers is the principal’s active outside businesses: the adviser is a licensed insurance agent and provides tax preparation services, and also maintains a separate legal practice and a small operating business interest. Those outside activities result in separate compensation streams (not part of advisory fees) and are disclosed in the brochure; the firm states procedures and fiduciary obligations are used to mitigate potential conflicts of interest.
Client services
Fee options
$0 - $500,000: 1.5% annually $500,000.01 - $1,000,000: 1.0% annually $1,000,000.01+: 0.8% annually
Main office
Manassas VA
Advisors at this office
1
Most active in
Virginia
Also doing business as
Griffin Financial Services · James Griffin Sole Proprietor
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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