# Birchwood Capital

> Birchwood Capital is a state-registered investment advisory firm in Carlsbad, CA, registered since 2020, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated January 20, 2026.

- CRD: 310219
- Filed as: BIRCHWOOD CAPITAL
- Legal name: Birchwood Capital LLC
- Registration: State-registered investment adviser (status as filed: APPROVED)
- Location: Carlsbad, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: January 20, 2026
- Public record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/310219
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/birchwood-capital-carlsbad-ca-310219

## Quick answers

**How is Birchwood Capital compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Birchwood Capital reports these compensation arrangements: hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure.

**Where is Birchwood Capital located?**
Birchwood Capital's principal office is in Carlsbad, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Birchwood Capital registered with the SEC or a state?**
Birchwood Capital is a state-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2020. Status as filed: APPROVED. CRD 310219.

**How much does Birchwood Capital manage?**
Birchwood Capital reports $105,209,608 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated January 20, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**What types of clients does Birchwood Capital serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (30); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (23).

**Does Birchwood Capital report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's public record on IAPD: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/310219

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $105,209,608
- Discretionary: $105,209,608
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 23 | $10,494,202 |
| High net worth individuals | 30 | $94,715,406 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2020 (6 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, GA, OR
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [birchwoodcapital.com](https://birchwoodcapital.com)
- Facebook @birchwoodcapital
- LinkedIn @birchwoodcapital
- LinkedIn @matt-higbie-cfa-084a6830
- X @stephenhnelson
- YouTube @FlatFeeCFA
- YouTube @FlatFeeFamilyOffice
- YouTube @flatfeeadvisor

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Birchwood Capital (CRD 310219): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.