# Chatterton & Associates

> Chatterton & Associates is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Anaheim, CA, registered since 2004, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 20, 2026.

- CRD: 132295
- Filed as: CHATTERTON & ASSOCIATES
- Legal name: Chatterton & Associates, the Wealth Management Team, Inc.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Anaheim, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 20, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/132295
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/chatterton-and-associates-anaheim-ca-132295

## Quick answers

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

**Where is Chatterton & Associates located?**
Chatterton & Associates' principal office is in Anaheim, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Chatterton & Associates registered with the SEC or a state?**
Chatterton & Associates is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2004. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 132295.

**How much does Chatterton & Associates manage?**
Chatterton & Associates reports $1,328,162,191 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 20, 2026 (30% discretionary).

**How have Chatterton & Associates' assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Chatterton & Associates: Regulatory assets under management: $920,729,196 in the October 2021 data and $1,328,162,191 in the October 2026 data, up 44%. Total employees: 7 in October 2021 and 31 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Chatterton & Associates serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (1,145); high net worth individuals (397).

**Which custodians does Chatterton & Associates use?**
Chatterton & Associates' most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists SEI Investments Distribution Co. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Chatterton & Associates 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/132295

**Does Chatterton & Associates state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 20, 2026 says: "We require a minimum household balance of $500,000 for our asset management service. This minimum balance is negotiable and subject to advisor review."

**What changed in Chatterton & Associates' recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 9 to 10. Regulatory assets under management went from $1,173,254,073 to $1,328,162,191 (+13%).

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 20, 2026)

- Account minimum: $500,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> We require a minimum household balance of $500,000 for our asset management service. This minimum balance is negotiable and subject to advisor review.

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

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- SEI Investments Distribution Co.

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: $1,328,162,191
- Discretionary: $399,064,443
- Non-discretionary: $929,097,748

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 1,145 | $457,720,499 |
| High net worth individuals | 397 | $870,441,692 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2004 (22 years)
- Employees: 31 total, 10 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, NV, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- chattertoninc.com
- chattertonseminars.com
- planningyoucantrust.com
- planningyoucantrust.com.podbean.com
- yelp.com/biz/chatterton-and-associates-anaheim-2
- LinkedIn @chatterton-associates

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $920,729,196 | 7 | July 8, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $1,057,197,474 | 4 | March 8, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $943,713,313 | 25 | August 10, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $1,054,329,820 | 25 | August 21, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $1,173,254,073 | 34 | March 19, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $1,328,162,191 | 31 | March 20, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $920,729,196 in the October 2021 data and $1,328,162,191 in the October 2026 data, up 44%.
Total employees: 7 in October 2021 and 31 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 9 to 10.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $1,173,254,073 to $1,328,162,191 (+13%).

### February 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in AL, CO.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Chatterton & Associates (CRD 132295): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.