# Branson Frank a Inc

> Branson Frank a Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Palo Alto, CA, registered since 1986, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 19, 2026.

- CRD: 110451
- Filed as: BRANSON FRANK A INC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Palo Alto, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 19, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/110451
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/branson-frank-a-inc-palo-alto-ca-110451

## Quick answers

**How is Branson Frank a Inc compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Branson Frank a Inc reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; performance-based fees.

**Where is Branson Frank a Inc located?**
Branson Frank a Inc's principal office is in Palo Alto, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Branson Frank a Inc registered with the SEC or a state?**
Branson Frank a Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1986. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 110451.

**How much does Branson Frank a Inc manage?**
Branson Frank a Inc reports $223,208,345 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 19, 2026 (43% discretionary).

**How have Branson Frank a Inc's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Branson Frank a Inc: Regulatory assets under management: $220,918,746 in the October 2021 data and $223,208,345 in the October 2026 data, up 1%. Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 1 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Branson Frank a Inc serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (11); charitable organizations (1).

**Which custodians does Branson Frank a Inc use?**
Branson Frank a Inc's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists U. S. Bank as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Branson Frank a Inc 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/110451

**What changed in Branson Frank a Inc's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $262,576,303 to $223,208,345 (-15%).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Performance-based fees

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- U. S. Bank

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: $223,208,345
- Discretionary: $96,511,262
- Non-discretionary: $126,697,083

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 0 | $0 |
| High net worth individuals | 11 | $125,225,844 |
| Charitable organizations | 1 | $97,982,501 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients

### Firm details
- Registered since: 1986 (40 years)
- Employees: 1 total, 1 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $220,918,746 | 3 | March 12, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $244,715,299 | 3 | March 7, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $215,269,463 | 3 | March 7, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $239,312,343 | 3 | March 20, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $262,576,303 | 3 | March 20, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $223,208,345 | 1 | March 19, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $220,918,746 in the October 2021 data and $223,208,345 in the October 2026 data, up 1%.
Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 1 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $262,576,303 to $223,208,345 (-15%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Branson Frank a Inc (CRD 110451): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.