Patel Capital Management
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Client assets under management
$20,000,000
Clients
14
100% high-net-worth
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor with up to 2 employees
Fewer clients per advisor generally means more personalized, proactive service. Higher ratios may reflect streamlined models or lower minimums.
Clients per advisor
14
TypicalAverage account size
$1,428,571
About
Patel Capital Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual and high‑net‑worth clients, delivering continuous investment advice and tailored asset allocation plans based on each client’s goals and risk tolerance. The firm is fee‑only, manages both discretionary and non‑discretionary accounts, may recommend outside managers, and offers a financial plan at the client’s election without an additional charge.
The firm’s investment approach blends passive and active management with an emphasis on tax efficiency and customization; its SmartHarvest direct‑index strategy uses institutional optimization technology together with human portfolio manager oversight to pursue after‑tax improvements and may incorporate tax‑loss harvesting, factor tilts, or SRI/ESG constraints. Patel Capital also applies fundamental and technical analyses when selecting funds and securities, and conducts periodic (quarterly) reviews to keep portfolios aligned with client objectives.
Notably, for a firm managing roughly $20 million for about 14 clients, Patel Capital offers institutional‑grade direct indexing and tax‑management techniques that are less common at this scale, plus the ability to tailor portfolios to specific client preferences. Operationally, the firm implements trades on an individual‑account basis rather than block aggregations, relies on custodian statements rather than providing separate performance reports, and recommends custody through Schwab or Fidelity—platform relationships the firm discloses and reviews for potential conflicts.
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Selection of other advisers
Expertise
Tax-loss harvesting
ESG / Sustainable investing
Fee options
$0 - $2,000,000: 0.75% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.50% $5,000,001+: 0.20%
Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $7,500 Fee-only: Fee-only firm; compensation solely from clients; no commissions or sales-related compensation
Main office location
Patel Capital Management
San Francisco CA, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
Patel Capital Management has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
California
Disclosures
Firm disclosures are reported in Form ADV Part 1A, Item 11. They include criminal charges, regulatory actions, civil proceedings, and professional disciplinary events involving the firm or its advisory affiliates.
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Business activities & affiliations
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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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.
Forms ADV
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