# Eclectic Associates, Inc.

> Eclectic Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Fullerton, CA, registered since 1984, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 12, 2026.

- CRD: 111041
- Filed as: ECLECTIC ASSOCIATES, INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Fullerton, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: August 12, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/111041
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/eclectic-associates-inc-fullerton-ca-111041

## Quick answers

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

**How much does Eclectic Associates, Inc. charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 12, 2026 states: Flat fee: $2,000 (setup charge); Hourly rate: $350 an hour (financial planning/consulting services); Flat fee: $350 to $7,000 (fixed fee consulting). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Eclectic Associates, Inc. located?**
Eclectic Associates, Inc.'s principal office is in Fullerton, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Eclectic Associates, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
Eclectic Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1984. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 111041.

**How much does Eclectic Associates, Inc. manage?**
Eclectic Associates, Inc. reports $1,473,498,385 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 12, 2026 (90% discretionary).

**How have Eclectic Associates, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Eclectic Associates, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $920,994,345 in the October 2021 data and $1,473,498,385 in the October 2026 data, up 60%. Total employees: 13 in October 2021 and 17 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Eclectic Associates, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (797); high net worth individuals (410); charitable organizations (15).

**Which custodians does Eclectic Associates, Inc. use?**
Eclectic Associates, Inc.'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 Eclectic Associates, 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/111041

**Does Eclectic Associates, Inc. state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 12, 2026 says: "Generally, Eclectic requires clients to maintain a minimum portfolio size of $400,000." "Eclectic may reduce or waive the account minimum requirements at our discretion."

**What changed in Eclectic Associates, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the May 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in NY.

## 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 August 12, 2026)

- Account minimum: $400,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> Generally, Eclectic requires clients to maintain a minimum portfolio size of $400,000.

> Eclectic may reduce or waive the account minimum requirements at our discretion.

- Flat fee: $2,000 (setup charge)

> We charge a one-time setup charge of up to $2,000 at the start of a new investment management services relationship.

- Hourly rate: $350 an hour (financial planning/consulting services)

> At a client’s request, Eclectic will provide financial planning/consulting services on an hourly or fixed rate basis. We base fixed fee consulting on an estimate of the time it will take to complete a project using our hourly rate of $350.

- Flat fee: $350 to $7,000 (fixed fee consulting)

> Our fixed rate generally ranges between $350 and $7,000 but could be higher depending on the scope of the project.

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: $1,473,498,385
- Discretionary: $1,332,348,401
- Non-discretionary: $141,149,984

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 797 | $318,247,761 |
| High net worth individuals | 410 | $1,126,056,041 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | Fewer than 5 | $2,622,861 |
| Charitable organizations | 15 | $21,617,554 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | Fewer than 5 | $4,954,168 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 1984 (42 years)
- Employees: 17 total, 10 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, NC, NV, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, WA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- eclecticassociates.com
- Facebook @ECLECTICASSOCIATES
- LinkedIn @ECLECTIC-ASSOCIATES-INC-
- YouTube @UCZJUIEJ31CUPTXJEMJZYKEG

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $920,994,345 | 13 | August 19, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $1,070,987,844 | 14 | August 1, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $923,395,271 | 15 | February 16, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $1,054,179,643 | 15 | July 26, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $1,224,507,399 | 15 | April 8, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $1,473,498,385 | 17 | August 12, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $920,994,345 in the October 2021 data and $1,473,498,385 in the October 2026 data, up 60%.
Total employees: 13 in October 2021 and 17 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### May 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in NY.

### March 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 9 to 10.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $1,224,507,399 to $1,473,498,385 (+20%).
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Eclectic Associates, Inc. (CRD 111041): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.