Arnold Castellano and Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.
Arnold Castellano and Associates reports 301 clients. They include 235 individual clients, 50 high-net-worth individuals, and 16 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($130M across 462 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 78% | 29% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 17% | 66% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 5% | 5% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 235 | $38.2M | 29.5% | $162K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 50 | $85.1M | 65.7% | $1.7M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 16 | $6.24M | 4.8% | $390K |
| Total | 301 | $130M | 100% | $430K |
- Clients
- 235
- Regulatory AUM
- $38.2M
- AUM share
- 29.5%
- Avg. per client
- $162K
- Clients
- 50
- Regulatory AUM
- $85.1M
- AUM share
- 65.7%
- Avg. per client
- $1.7M
- Clients
- 16
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.24M
- AUM share
- 4.8%
- Avg. per client
- $390K
Total
- Clients
- 301
- Regulatory AUM
- $130M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $430K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 11–25
Arnold Castellano and Associates is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning
- Financial planning is billed at $300 per hour, or as a flat fee of no more than $7,500.
Arnold Castellano owns 75% or more of Arnold Castellano and Associates. The leadership team of Arnold Castellano and Associates includes Chief Compliance Officer Carson Castellano. It has 14 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 14 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 2 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Arnold Castellano and Associates, LLC
Arnold Castellano
Control person · since October 1987
Arnold Castellano and Associates’ regulatory assets grew from $114M (July 2024) to $130M (March 2026); clients fell from 357 to 301 and employees were 14 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $130M | 301 | 14 | 3 |
| Jul 2025July 2025 | $161M | 396 | 14 | 2 |
| Jul 2024July 2024 | $114M | 357 | 14 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Arnold Castellano and Associates has 2 offices (2 private residences, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Louisiana · 1 listed address
- 9343 Ellerbe Road, BLDG A, ShreveportHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Arnold Castellano and Associates, LLC
- Headquarters
- 9343 Ellerbe Road, BLDG A, Shreveport, LA 71106
- Website
- todaycpa.com
- Phone
- 318-683-1040
- SEC file
- 801-130349
- Structure
- Louisiana LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Arnold Castellano and Associates’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($130M). Arnold Castellano and Associates does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $130M100%
At year end, Arnold Castellano and Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (68%) and cash (14%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks8%
- Funds68%
- Bonds10%
- U.S. government and agency bonds9%
- State and local bonds1%
- Cash14%
How many clients does Arnold Castellano and Associates have?
Arnold Castellano and Associates has 301 clients and manages $130 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 235 individual clients, 50 high-net-worth individuals, and 16 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 2 March 2026
What services does Arnold Castellano and Associates offer?
Arnold Castellano and Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Arnold Castellano and Associates use?
Arnold Castellano and Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $130M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 2 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Arnold Castellano and Associates have?
Arnold Castellano and Associates has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 14 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 2 employees are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Arnold Castellano and Associates invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Arnold Castellano and Associates’ separately managed accounts held 68% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 14% cash and equivalents, 9% U.S. government and agency bonds, 8% exchange-traded equities and 1% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Arnold Castellano and Associates?
Arnold Castellano and Associates’ direct owner is Arnold Castellano (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 2 March 2026
How does Arnold Castellano and Associates get paid?
Arnold Castellano and Associates is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Arnold Castellano and Associates?
Arnold Castellano and Associates’ main office is at 9343 Ellerbe Road, BLDG A, Shreveport, LA 71106. Its phone number is 318-683-1040. Its website is todaycpa.com.
