Nelson Capital Management, LLC
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$709,008,074
Clients
199
Advisors
4
of 10 employees
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
Expertise
Fee options
$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%
$500/principal hour for financial advisors
Account minimum: $2,000,000
Main office
545 Middlefield Road, Suite 200
Menlo Park CA 94025
Advisors at this office
4
Most active in
California · Colorado · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New York · Texas · Washington
Also doing business as
Brooks Nelson & Co · Brooks Nelson Investment Advisors, LLC · Nelson Capital · Nelson Capital Management, LLC · Nelson Roberts Investment Advisors, LLC
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Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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