{ "crd_number": 179523, "slug": "granite-harbor-advisors-inc-houston-tx-179523", "primary_business_name": "GRANITE HARBOR ADVISORS, INC.", "legal_name": "GRANITE HARBOR ADVISORS, INC.", "dbas": [ "GRANITE HARBOR COMPANIES" ], "city": "Houston", "state": "TX", "country": "United States", "cbsa_code": "26420", "metro": { "cbsa_code": "26420", "common_name": "Houston", "msa_name": "Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX", "path": "/advisors/tx/houston" }, "registration_type": "sec", "registration_status": "Approved", "registration_date": "2017-05-30", "years_registered": 9, "period": "2026-10-01", "filing_date": "2026-08-10", "carried_forward": false, "raum_total": 642136188.0, "raum_discretionary": 635838352.0, "raum_non_discretionary": 6297836.0, "raum_band": "500m_1b", "raum_band_label": "$500 million to $1 billion", "total_employees": 12, "advisory_employees": 6, "client_count_bucket": "fewer_than_5_in_some_types", "clients_by_type": { "charitable": { "raum": 1827873.0, "count": null, "fewer_than_5": true }, "individuals": { "raum": 99797360.0, "count": 262 }, "insurance_companies": { "raum": 16218637.0, "count": null, "fewer_than_5": true }, "pension_profit_sharing": { "raum": 6297836.0, "count": 5 }, "high_net_worth_individuals": { "raum": 486705852.0, "count": 154 }, "pooled_investment_vehicles": { "raum": 20188991.0, "count": 3 }, "corporations_other_businesses": { "raum": 11099639.0, "count": 7 } }, "compensation_types": [ "fixed", "hourly", "percentage_of_aum", "performance_based" ], "advisory_activities": [ "financial_planning", "pension_consulting", "portfolio_management_businesses_institutional", "portfolio_management_individuals", "portfolio_management_pooled_vehicles", "selection_of_other_advisers" ], "wrap_fee_participant": true, "disclosure_yes_count": 3, "states_registered": [ "LA", "NH", "TX", "WI" ], "websites": [ "https://facebook.com/GRANITEHARBORADVISORS", "https://graniteharbor.com", "https://graniteharboradvisors.com", "https://graniteharborgroup.com", "https://linkedin.com/IN/BRIANWSAK", "https://linkedin.com/IN/NICHOLAS-BROWN-74525150", "https://linkedin.com/IN/SHAWDALE", "https://linkedin.com/IN/TIMSMITH4", "https://linkedin.com/company/granite-harbor-advisors", "https://linkedin.com/in/bethaniebaker", "https://linkedin.com/in/cameronmcilhenny", "https://linkedin.com/in/courtney-synnott-96682599", "https://linkedin.com/in/derek-j-taylor", "https://linkedin.com/in/emileniyonkuru", "https://linkedin.com/in/holly-mz-williams", "https://linkedin.com/in/jared-virgadamo-crpc%C2%AE-cfs%C2%AE-771a7a57", "https://linkedin.com/in/morganschweitzerkeith", "https://linkedin.com/in/sarah-seefeldt-864989318", "https://linkedin.com/in/tasha-slawson", "https://linkedin.com/in/tom-kelley-mba-41663b18", "https://x.com/GHAdvisors", "https://youtube.com/@graniteharboradvisors7862" ], "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/179523", "disclosure_items": [ { "item": "11.E(1)", "question": "Has a self-regulatory organization (such as FINRA) or a commodities exchange ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?" }, { "item": "11.E(2)", "question": "Has a self-regulatory organization or a commodities exchange ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate was involved in a violation of its rules, other than a minor rule violation under a plan the SEC approved?" }, { "item": "11.E(4)", "question": "Has a self-regulatory organization or a commodities exchange ever disciplined the firm or an advisory affiliate by expelling or suspending it from membership, barring or suspending it from association with other members, or otherwise restricting its activities?" } ], "city_as_filed": "HOUSTON", "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/granite-harbor-advisors-inc-houston-tx-179523", "display_name": "Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc.", "summary": "Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Houston, TX, registered since 2017, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 10, 2026.", "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. (CRD 179523): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.", "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser", "compensation_labels": [ "A percentage of assets under your management", "Hourly charges", "Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)", "Performance-based fees" ], "advisory_activity_labels": [ "Financial planning services", "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses", "Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)", "Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients", "Pension consulting services", "Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)" ], "quick_answers": [ { "q": "How is Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. compensated?", "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); performance-based fees." }, { "q": "Where is Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. located?", "a": "Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc.'s principal office is in Houston, TX, according to its Form ADV; the September 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F)." }, { "q": "Is Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?", "a": "Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2017. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 179523." }, { "q": "How much does Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. manage?", "a": "Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. reports $642,136,188 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 10, 2026 (99% discretionary)." }, { "q": "How have Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?", "a": "In the Form ADV data for Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $263,240,737 in the October 2021 data and $642,136,188 in the October 2026 data, up 144%. Total employees: 7 in October 2021 and 12 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going." }, { "q": "What types of clients does Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. serve?", "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (262); high net worth individuals (154); corporations or other businesses not listed above (7)." }, { "q": "Which custodians does Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. use?", "a": "Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc.'s most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and SEI Investments Distribution Co. as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets." }, { "q": "Does Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc. report any disciplinary disclosures?", "a": "Reports 3 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11: yes answers to 11.E(1) (self-regulatory organization's finding of a false statement or omission), 11.E(2) (self-regulatory organization's finding of a rule violation), and 11.E(4) (self-regulatory organization's expulsion, suspension, bar, or restriction). Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates, and one event can produce several yes answers. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/179523" }, { "q": "What changed in Granite Harbor Advisors, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?", "a": "In the June 2026 filing data: Added the business name Granite Harbor Companies. Added an office in Hartland, WI. Registered or notice-filed in WI." } ], "filing_history": [ { "period": "2021-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 263240737.0, "total_employees": 7, "filing_date": "2021-03-15" }, { "period": "2022-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 339254843.0, "total_employees": 8, "filing_date": "2022-08-31" }, { "period": "2023-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 323630376.0, "total_employees": 12, "filing_date": "2023-05-09" }, { "period": "2024-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 401223647.0, "total_employees": 12, "filing_date": "2024-04-25" }, { "period": "2025-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 561382077.0, "total_employees": 15, "filing_date": "2025-07-08" }, { "period": "2026-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 642136188.0, "total_employees": 12, "filing_date": "2026-08-10" } ], "recent_changes": [ { "period": "2026-06-01", "period_label": "June 2026", "notes": [ "Added the business name Granite Harbor Companies.", "Added an office in Hartland, WI.", "Registered or notice-filed in WI." ] }, { "period": "2026-04-01", "period_label": "April 2026", "notes": [ "Employees performing advisory functions went from 8 to 6.", "Regulatory assets under management went from $561,382,077 to $642,136,188 (+14%)." ] }, { "period": "2026-02-01", "period_label": "February 2026", "notes": [ "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)." ] }, { "period": "2026-01-01", "period_label": "January 2026", "notes": [ "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)." ] } ], "fees_from_brochure": null, "custodians": [ { "name": "Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.", "name_as_filed": "CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.", "affiliated": false }, { "name": "SEI Investments Distribution Co.", "name_as_filed": "SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.", "affiliated": false } ], "custodians_note": "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.", "markdown_url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/granite-harbor-advisors-inc-houston-tx-179523.md", "clients": [ { "type": "individuals", "label": "Individuals (other than high net worth individuals)", "count": 262, "fewer_than_5": false, "raum": 99797360.0 }, { "type": "high_net_worth_individuals", "label": "High net worth individuals", "count": 154, "fewer_than_5": false, "raum": 486705852.0 }, { "type": "pooled_investment_vehicles", "label": "Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies)", "count": 3, "fewer_than_5": false, "raum": 20188991.0 }, { "type": "pension_profit_sharing", "label": "Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans)", "count": 5, "fewer_than_5": false, "raum": 6297836.0 }, { "type": "charitable", "label": "Charitable organizations", "count": null, "fewer_than_5": true, "raum": 1827873.0 }, { "type": "insurance_companies", "label": "Insurance companies", "count": null, "fewer_than_5": true, "raum": 16218637.0 }, { "type": "corporations_other_businesses", "label": "Corporations or other businesses not listed above", "count": 7, "fewer_than_5": false, "raum": 11099639.0 } ], "disclosure_line": "Reports 3 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.", "indexable": true, "suppressed": false, "claimed": false, "enhanced": false, "provided_by_the_firm": null, "source": { "name": "Form ADV", "as_of": "2026-10-01", "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/179523", "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data" } }