# Optivest, Inc.

> Optivest, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in San Juan Capistrano, CA, registered since 2008, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 30, 2026.

- CRD: 137070
- Filed as: OPTIVEST, INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 30, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/137070
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/optivest-inc-san-juan-capistrano-ca-137070

## Quick answers

**How is Optivest, Inc. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Optivest, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure.

**Where is Optivest, Inc. located?**
Optivest, Inc.'s principal office is in San Juan Capistrano, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Optivest, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
Optivest, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2008. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 137070.

**How much does Optivest, Inc. manage?**
Optivest, Inc. reports $319,437,498 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 30, 2026 (66% discretionary).

**How have Optivest, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Optivest, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $278,485,808 in the October 2021 data and $319,437,498 in the October 2026 data, up 15%. Total employees: 5 in October 2021 and 4 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Optivest, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (56); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (52).

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

**Does Optivest, 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/137070

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

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: $319,437,498
- Discretionary: $210,288,725
- Non-discretionary: $109,148,773

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 52 | $19,836,737 |
| High net worth individuals | 56 | $290,489,863 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | Fewer than 5 | $3,771,073 |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $1,631,092 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | Fewer than 5 | $1,428,977 |
| Other | Fewer than 5 | $2,279,756 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)
- Other

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2008 (18 years)
- Employees: 4 total, 3 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: AZ, CA, CO, HI, OK, TX, UT, VT, WA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

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

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $278,485,808 | 5 | March 30, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $396,448,772 | 5 | March 29, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $316,777,253 | 4 | March 21, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $319,909,089 | 4 | March 27, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $316,059,892 | 4 | April 1, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $319,437,498 | 4 | March 30, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $278,485,808 in the October 2021 data and $319,437,498 in the October 2026 data, up 15%.
Total employees: 5 in October 2021 and 4 in October 2026.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Optivest, Inc. (CRD 137070): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.