# Griffin Black, LLC

> 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.

- CRD: 134684
- Filed as: GRIFFIN BLACK, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Redwood City, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: September 29, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/134684
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/griffin-black-llc-redwood-city-ca-134684

## Quick answers

**How is Griffin Black, LLC compensated?**
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).

**How much does Griffin Black, LLC charge?**
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.

**Where is Griffin Black, LLC located?**
Griffin Black, LLC's principal office is in Redwood City, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Griffin Black, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Griffin Black, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2019. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 134684.

**How much does Griffin Black, LLC manage?**
Griffin Black, LLC reports $355,515,601 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 29, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Griffin Black, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
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.

**What types of clients does Griffin Black, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (94); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (77).

**Which custodians does Griffin Black, LLC use?**
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.

**Does Griffin Black, 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/134684

**What changed in Griffin Black, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the October 2026 filing data: 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
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 25, 2026)

- Flat fee: $1,500 to $5,000 (set-up fee)

> 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.

- Hourly rate: $350 an hour (Principal)

> 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

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

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Altruist Financial LLC
- Pershing LLC

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: $355,515,601
- Discretionary: $355,515,601
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 77 | $35,437,157 |
| High net worth individuals | 94 | $312,668,700 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | Fewer than 5 | $3,458,423 |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $3,883,022 |
| Other | Fewer than 5 | $68,299 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2019 (6 years)
- Employees: 9 total, 5 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)
- griffinblack.com
- Facebook @griffinblackllc
- Instagram @griffinblackllc
- LinkedIn @griffin-black
- LinkedIn @janebeule
- LinkedIn @kyla-sycip
- LinkedIn @manjumgeorge
- LinkedIn @soumyamnyl
- LinkedIn @terrence-palazzolo-cfp®-b73046137
- X @griffinblackllc

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $147,531,179 | 6 | March 25, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $188,953,738 | 7 | April 5, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $186,548,590 | 7 | March 27, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $219,778,266 | 8 | March 27, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $270,853,350 | 9 | March 27, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $355,515,601 | 9 | September 29, 2026 |

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.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### October 2026
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 5.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $270,853,350 to $355,515,601 (+31%).

### December 2025
- Registered or notice-filed in WA.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Griffin Black, LLC (CRD 134684): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.