# Buff Your Finances

> Buff Your Finances is a state-registered investment advisory firm in Thousand Oaks, CA, registered since 2017, reporting under $25 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 17, 2026.

- CRD: 288105
- Filed as: BUFF YOUR FINANCES
- Legal name: Buff Your Finances, LLC
- Registration: State-registered investment adviser (status as filed: APPROVED)
- Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: August 17, 2026
- Public record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/288105
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/buff-your-finances-thousand-oaks-ca-288105

## Quick answers

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

**Where is Buff Your Finances located?**
Buff Your Finances' principal office is in Thousand Oaks, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Buff Your Finances registered with the SEC or a state?**
Buff Your Finances is a state-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2017. Status as filed: APPROVED. CRD 288105.

**How much does Buff Your Finances manage?**
Buff Your Finances reports $9,856,400 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 17, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**What types of clients does Buff Your Finances serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (39); high net worth individuals (2).

**Does Buff Your Finances 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/288105

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $9,856,400
- Discretionary: $9,856,400
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 39 | $6,718,356 |
| High net worth individuals | 2 | $3,138,044 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2017 (9 years)
- Employees: 1 total, 1 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, LA, NV, NY, VA, WA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- buffyourfinances.com
- Facebook @BUFFYOURFINANCES
- Instagram @buffyourfinances
- LinkedIn @GHERBSTDECORTINA
- X @GALENHDEC

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Buff Your Finances (CRD 288105): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.