# Birks Financial Corp.

> Birks Financial Corp. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Herndon, VA, registered since 2019, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated June 10, 2026.

- CRD: 118623
- Filed as: BIRKS FINANCIAL CORP.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Herndon, VA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: June 10, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/118623
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/birks-financial-corp-herndon-va-118623

## Quick answers

**How is Birks Financial Corp. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Birks Financial Corp. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**How much does Birks Financial Corp. charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated June 10, 2026 states: Flat fee: $1,900 to $30,000 (Financial Plan); Hourly rate: $1,000 an hour (Financial Planning Services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Birks Financial Corp. located?**
Birks Financial Corp.'s principal office is in Herndon, VA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Birks Financial Corp. registered with the SEC or a state?**
Birks Financial Corp. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2019. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 118623.

**How much does Birks Financial Corp. manage?**
Birks Financial Corp. reports $290,615,081 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated June 10, 2026 (0% discretionary).

**How have Birks Financial Corp.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Birks Financial Corp.: Regulatory assets under management: $142,400,000 in the October 2021 data and $290,615,081 in the October 2026 data, up 104%. Total employees: 2 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Birks Financial Corp. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (83); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (76).

**Which custodians does Birks Financial Corp. use?**
Birks Financial Corp.'s most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Birks Financial Corp. report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/118623

**Does Birks Financial Corp. state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated June 10, 2026 says: "BFC specializes in working with individuals, but may also work with trusts and estates. In general, we require a minimum account size of $1,000,000 to open and maintain an advisory account. Exceptions may be granted on a case by case basis."

**What changed in Birks Financial Corp.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the March 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $236,316,876 to $290,615,081 (+23%). Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated June 10, 2026)

- Account minimum: $1,000,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> BFC specializes in working with individuals, but may also work with trusts and estates. In general, we require a minimum account size of $1,000,000 to open and maintain an advisory account. Exceptions may be granted on a case by case basis.

- Minimum annual fee: $12,500

> We charge a minimum annual fee in the amount of $12,500 to open and maintain an advisory account. At our discretion we may waive the minimum fee.

- Flat fee: $1,900 to $30,000 (Financial Plan)

> The fee for the Financial Plan may range from $1,900 to $30,000 depending on the size and scope of the project. The fee is a flat fee

- Hourly rate: $1,000 an hour (Financial Planning Services)

> Instead of the fixed Financial Plan fees above, BFC's hourly rate to provide Financial Planning Services is up to $1,000 per hour.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $290,615,081
- Discretionary: $0
- Non-discretionary: $290,615,081

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 76 | $27,271,444 |
| High net worth individuals | 83 | $263,343,637 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2019 (7 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 3 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: LA, MA, MD, NH, TX, VA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- birksfinancial.com
- Facebook @BIRKS-FINANCIAL-CORP-568490653318288
- LinkedIn @birks-financial

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $142,400,000 | 2 | April 7, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $177,558,000 | 2 | March 23, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $160,900,000 | 3 | March 13, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $196,621,617 | 3 | March 7, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $236,316,876 | 3 | May 21, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $290,615,081 | 3 | June 10, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $142,400,000 in the October 2021 data and $290,615,081 in the October 2026 data, up 104%.
Total employees: 2 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### March 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $236,316,876 to $290,615,081 (+23%).
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Birks Financial Corp. (CRD 118623): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.