# G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc.

> G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Lake Forest, CA, registered since 2020, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 13, 2026.

- CRD: 42186
- Filed as: G.W. SHERWOLD ASSOCIATES, INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Lake Forest, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: February 13, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/42186
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/g-w-sherwold-associates-inc-lake-forest-ca-42186

## Quick answers

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

**How much does G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc. charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 13, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: 1.5% of assets a year; Hourly rate: $185 an hour (construction of a financial plan). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc. located?**
G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc.'s principal office is in Lake Forest, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2020. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 42186.

**How much does G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc. manage?**
G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc. reports $572,374,007 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 13, 2026 (26% discretionary).

**How have G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $134,507,792 in the October 2021 data and $572,374,007 in the October 2026 data, up 326%. Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (415); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (9).

**Does G.W. Sherwold 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/42186

**What changed in G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the March 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $455,358,654 to $572,374,007 (+26%).

## 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 February 13, 2026)

- Asset-based fee: 1.5% of assets a year

> Fees are based on a percentage of assets under advisory and are charged at a rate of 1.5% annually. Fees are negotiable.

- Hourly rate: $185 an hour (construction of a financial plan)

> Initial fees for the construction of a financial plan are charged at the rate of $185.00 per hour.

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

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $572,374,007
- Discretionary: $146,508,664
- Non-discretionary: $425,865,343

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 415 | $146,508,664 |
| High net worth individuals | 0 | Not reported |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | Not reported |
| Investment companies | 0 | Not reported |
| Business development companies | 0 | Not reported |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | Not reported |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 9 | $425,865,343 |
| Charitable organizations | 0 | Not reported |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | Not reported |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | Not reported |
| Insurance companies | 0 | Not reported |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | Not reported |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | Not reported |

### 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
- Pension consulting services

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2020 (6 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 1 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, CO, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [gwsherwold.com](https://gwsherwold.com)

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $134,507,792 | 3 | February 10, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $155,652,602 | 3 | August 22, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $132,976,679 | 3 | March 17, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $376,717,482 | 3 | April 5, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $455,358,654 | 3 | April 29, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $572,374,007 | 3 | February 13, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $134,507,792 in the October 2021 data and $572,374,007 in the October 2026 data, up 326%.
Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### March 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $455,358,654 to $572,374,007 (+26%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc. (CRD 42186): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.