# Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc

> Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in New York, NY, registered since 1975, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 31, 2026.

- CRD: 105603
- Filed as: GARRISON BRADFORD & ASSOCIATES INC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: New York, NY
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 31, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/105603
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/garrison-bradford-and-associates-inc-new-york-ny-105603

## Quick answers

**How is Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management.

**Where is Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc located?**
Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc's principal office is in New York, NY, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc registered with the SEC or a state?**
Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1975. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 105603.

**How much does Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc manage?**
Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc reports $138,342,991 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 31, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc: Regulatory assets under management: $113,916,666 in the October 2021 data and $138,342,991 in the October 2026 data, up 21%. 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 Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (53); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (39).

**Which custodians does Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc use?**
Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Beech Hill Securities, Inc., Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Morgan Stanley as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Garrison Bradford & 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/105603

**What changed in Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 2 to 3. Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## 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 March 31, 2026)

- Minimum annual fee: $5,000

> The minimum fee is $5,000 annually per account. In some cases, however, this fixed minimum is waived, and the stated percentage fee is applied if the client has multiple accounts or may open new accounts or add assets.

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

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Beech Hill Securities, Inc.
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
- Morgan Stanley

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: $138,342,991
- Discretionary: $138,342,991
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 39 | $5,388,561 |
| High net worth individuals | 53 | $128,833,946 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | Fewer than 5 | $1,707,162 |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $2,413,322 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 1975 (51 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 3 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: NY
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

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

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $113,916,666 | 3 | March 29, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $137,869,906 | 2 | March 21, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $110,472,201 | 2 | March 22, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $123,217,847 | 2 | March 22, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $134,015,000 | 2 | March 14, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $138,342,991 | 3 | March 31, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $113,916,666 in the October 2021 data and $138,342,991 in the October 2026 data, up 21%.
Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 2 to 3.
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### January 2026
- No longer registered or notice-filed in CT.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Garrison Bradford & Associates Inc (CRD 105603): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.