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  "slug": "griffin-black-llc-redwood-city-ca-134684",
  "primary_business_name": "GRIFFIN BLACK, LLC",
  "legal_name": "GRIFFIN BLACK, LLC",
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  "city": "Redwood City",
  "state": "CA",
  "country": "United States",
  "cbsa_code": "41860",
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    "common_name": "San Francisco",
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  "period": "2026-10-01",
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  "states_registered": [
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  "websites": [
    "https://facebook.com/griffinblackllc",
    "https://griffinblack.com",
    "https://instagram.com/griffinblackllc",
    "https://linkedin.com/company/griffin-black",
    "https://linkedin.com/in/janebeule",
    "https://linkedin.com/in/kyla-sycip",
    "https://linkedin.com/in/manjumgeorge",
    "https://linkedin.com/in/soumyamnyl",
    "https://linkedin.com/in/terrence-palazzolo-cfp%C2%AE-b73046137",
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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/134684",
  "city_as_filed": "REDWOOD CITY",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/griffin-black-llc-redwood-city-ca-134684",
  "display_name": "Griffin Black, LLC",
  "summary": "Griffin Black, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Redwood City, CA, registered since 2019, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 29, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Griffin Black, LLC (CRD 134684): 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)"
  ],
  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses",
    "Pension consulting services"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Griffin Black, LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Griffin Black, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Griffin Black, LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 25, 2026 states: Flat fee: $1,500 to $5,000 (set-up fee); Hourly rate: $350 an hour (Principal). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Griffin Black, LLC located?",
      "a": "Griffin Black, LLC's principal office is in Redwood City, CA, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Griffin Black, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Griffin Black, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2019. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 134684."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Griffin Black, LLC manage?",
      "a": "Griffin Black, LLC reports $355,515,601 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 29, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Griffin Black, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Griffin Black, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $147,531,179 in the October 2021 data and $355,515,601 in the October 2026 data, up 141%. Total employees: 6 in October 2021 and 9 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Griffin Black, LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (94); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (77)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Griffin Black, LLC use?",
      "a": "Griffin Black, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Altruist Financial LLC and Pershing LLC as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Griffin Black, LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "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/134684"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Griffin Black, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the October 2026 filing data: Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
    }
  ],
  "filing_history": [
    {
      "period": "2021-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 147531179.0,
      "total_employees": 6,
      "filing_date": "2021-03-25"
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    {
      "period": "2022-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 188953738.0,
      "total_employees": 7,
      "filing_date": "2022-04-05"
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    {
      "period": "2023-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2023-03-27"
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    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 219778266.0,
      "total_employees": 8,
      "filing_date": "2024-03-27"
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    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 270853350.0,
      "total_employees": 9,
      "filing_date": "2025-03-27"
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    {
      "period": "2026-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 355515601.0,
      "total_employees": 9,
      "filing_date": "2026-09-29"
    }
  ],
  "recent_changes": [
    {
      "period": "2026-10-01",
      "period_label": "October 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
      ]
    },
    {
      "period": "2026-04-01",
      "period_label": "April 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 5.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $270,853,350 to $355,515,601 (+31%)."
      ]
    },
    {
      "period": "2025-12-01",
      "period_label": "December 2025",
      "notes": [
        "Registered or notice-filed in WA."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 25, 2026",
    "provided_by_the_firm": false,
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    "planning_fees": [
      "Flat fee: $1,500 to $5,000 (set-up fee)",
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          "At the beginning of each engagement, Griffin Black will generally charge a flat, one-time set-up fee, ranging from $1,500 to $5,000."
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        "label": "Planning fee",
        "statements": [
          "Hourly rate: $350 an hour (Principal)"
        ],
        "quotes": [
          "For ad hoc financial planning projects, we will bill the client for any out-of-pocket costs incurred, without mark-up, in addition to the hourly fees listed below. Principal  $350/hour"
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    "quotes": [
      "At the beginning of each engagement, Griffin Black will generally charge a flat, one-time set-up fee, ranging from $1,500 to $5,000.",
      "For ad hoc financial planning projects, we will bill the client for any out-of-pocket costs incurred, without mark-up, in addition to the hourly fees listed below. Principal  $350/hour"
    ],
    "note": "As stated in the firm's brochure; fees can differ by service and may be negotiable."
  },
  "custodians": [
    {
      "name": "Altruist Financial LLC",
      "name_as_filed": "ALTRUIST FINANCIAL LLC",
      "affiliated": false
    },
    {
      "name": "Pershing LLC",
      "name_as_filed": "PERSHING LLC",
      "affiliated": false
    }
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  "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.",
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  "clients": [
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      "type": "individuals",
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  "source": {
    "name": "Form ADV",
    "as_of": "2026-10-01",
    "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/134684",
    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
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