# Clay Northam Wealth Management

> Clay Northam Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Huntington Beach, CA, registered since 2017, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 15, 2026.

- CRD: 159002
- Filed as: CLAY NORTHAM WEALTH MANAGEMENT
- Legal name: Clay Northam Wealth Management, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Huntington Beach, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: May 15, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/159002
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/clay-northam-wealth-management-huntington-beach-ca-159002

## Quick answers

**How is Clay Northam Wealth Management compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Clay Northam Wealth Management reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management.

**What does Clay Northam Wealth Management's brochure say about its fees?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated May 15, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: up to 1.25% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Clay Northam Wealth Management located?**
Clay Northam Wealth Management's principal office is in Huntington Beach, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Clay Northam Wealth Management registered with the SEC or a state?**
Clay Northam Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2017. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 159002.

**How much does Clay Northam Wealth Management manage?**
Clay Northam Wealth Management reports $354,936,978 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 15, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Clay Northam Wealth Management's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Clay Northam Wealth Management: Regulatory assets under management: $209,551,845 in the October 2021 data and $354,936,978 in the October 2026 data, up 69%. Total employees: 2 in October 2021 and 2 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Clay Northam Wealth Management serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (311); high net worth individuals (109).

**Which custodians does Clay Northam Wealth Management use?**
Clay Northam Wealth Management'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 Clay Northam Wealth Management 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/159002

**Does Clay Northam Wealth Management state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated May 15, 2026 says: "Generally, CNWM requires clients to maintain a minimum account size of $500,000."

**What changed in Clay Northam Wealth Management's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the March 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $301,584,200 to $354,936,978 (+18%).

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated May 15, 2026)

- Asset-based fee: up to 1.25% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states)

> CNWM charges advisory fees for investment management services at an annual rate not to exceed 1.25% of the client’s total assets under management.

- Account minimum: $500,000

> Generally, CNWM requires clients to maintain a minimum account size of $500,000.

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: $354,936,978
- Discretionary: $354,936,978
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 311 | $91,269,065 |
| High net worth individuals | 109 | $263,667,913 |

### 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: 2017 (9 years)
- Employees: 2 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, NV, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- claynortham.com
- LinkedIn @clay-northam-wealth-management

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $209,551,845 | 2 | March 29, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $254,053,459 | 2 | March 30, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $197,909,650 | 2 | February 16, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $249,051,474 | 2 | February 23, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $301,584,200 | 2 | February 16, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $354,936,978 | 2 | May 15, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $209,551,845 in the October 2021 data and $354,936,978 in the October 2026 data, up 69%.
Total employees: 2 in October 2021 and 2 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### March 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $301,584,200 to $354,936,978 (+18%).

### January 2026
- No longer registered or notice-filed in FL, GA, TN, WA.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Clay Northam Wealth Management (CRD 159002): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.