# Gates Pass Advisors, LLC

> Gates Pass Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Los Altos, CA, registered since 2022, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 14, 2026.

- CRD: 269983
- Filed as: GATES PASS ADVISORS, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Los Altos, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: July 14, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/269983
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/gates-pass-advisors-llc-los-altos-ca-269983

## Quick answers

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

**How much does Gates Pass Advisors, LLC charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 26, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: 0.25% to 1% a year (a range, as the brochure states it). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Gates Pass Advisors, LLC located?**
Gates Pass Advisors, LLC's principal office is in Los Altos, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Gates Pass Advisors, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Gates Pass Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2022. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 269983.

**How much does Gates Pass Advisors, LLC manage?**
Gates Pass Advisors, LLC reports $207,586,221 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 14, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Gates Pass Advisors, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2022?**
In the Form ADV data for Gates Pass Advisors, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $132,946,933 in the October 2022 data and $207,586,221 in the October 2026 data, up 56%. Total employees: 2 in October 2022 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Gates Pass Advisors, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (63); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (6).

**Which custodians does Gates Pass Advisors, LLC use?**
Gates Pass Advisors, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and SEI Investments as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Gates Pass Advisors, LLC 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/269983

**What changed in Gates Pass Advisors, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $187,953,677 to $207,586,221 (+10%).

## 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 26, 2026)

- Asset-based fee: 0.25% to 1% a year (a range, as the brochure states it)

> The annual percentage (%) fee shall depend upon the dollar amount of AUM, ranging between .25% and 1.00%.

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.
- SEI Investments

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: $207,586,221
- Discretionary: $207,586,221
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 6 | $3,190,378 |
| High net worth individuals | 63 | $204,395,843 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Investment companies | 0 | $0 |
| Business development companies | 0 | $0 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | $0 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Charitable organizations | 0 | $0 |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | $0 |
| Insurance companies | 0 | $0 |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | $0 |
| Other | 0 | $0 |

### 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: 2022 (4 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, TX, WA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- gatespassadvisors.com
- Facebook @gatespassadvisors
- LinkedIn @gatespassadvisors
- LinkedIn @k-esther-szabo-072bb718
- X @GATES_PASS

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2022 | $132,946,933 | 2 | April 26, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $125,302,667 | 2 | June 29, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $151,285,107 | 2 | June 18, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $187,953,677 | 4 | July 24, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $207,586,221 | 3 | July 14, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $132,946,933 in the October 2022 data and $207,586,221 in the October 2026 data, up 56%.
Total employees: 2 in October 2022 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $187,953,677 to $207,586,221 (+10%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Gates Pass Advisors, LLC (CRD 269983): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.