Atala Financial provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year. The firm advises 3 private funds.
Atala Financial reports 68 clients. They include 46 high-net-worth individuals, 21 individual clients and 1 charitable organization. Of its assets, 91.8% ($340M across 228 accounts) are managed with discretion; $30.6M across 20 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 31% | 1% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 68% | 97% |
| Charitable organizations | 1% | 2% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 21 | $4.43M | 1.2% | $211K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 46 | $358M | 96.6% | $7.79M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $8.14M | 2.2% | $8.14M |
| Total | 68 | $371M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 21
- Regulatory AUM
- $4.43M
- AUM share
- 1.2%
- Avg. per client
- $211K
- Clients
- 46
- Regulatory AUM
- $358M
- AUM share
- 96.6%
- Avg. per client
- $7.79M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $8.14M
- AUM share
- 2.2%
- Avg. per client
- $8.14M
Total
- Clients
- 68
- Regulatory AUM
- $371M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 3
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 11–25
Atala Financial charges up to 2.00% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting
- Stand-alone financial planning and consulting fees are generally flat fees, negotiable, and generally do not exceed $2,000 per hour.
Shawn Patt owns 75% or more of Atala Financial. It has 3 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Atala Financial Inc
Shawn Patt
Control person · since January 2022
Atala Financial’s regulatory assets grew Infinity× from $0 (March 2022) to $371M (March 2026); employees rose from 2 to 3.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $371M | 68 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb 2025February 2025 | $319M | 64 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb 2024February 2024 | $279M | 57 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb 2023February 2023 | $173M | 49 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Atala Financial has 1 office (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in 1 state.
California · 1 listed address
- 23912 Aspen Way, CalabasasHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Atala Financial Inc
- Headquarters
- 23912 Aspen Way, Calabasas, CA 91302
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 310-570-2573
- SEC file
- 801-123628
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Atala Financial’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Wells Fargo Clearing Services ($315M). Atala Financial does not have custody of client assets.
- Wells Fargo Clearing ServicesWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC · St. Louis, MO · $315M100%
At year end, Atala Financial’s separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (49%) and bonds (29%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $165M across 121 positions; the largest are Alphabet Inc. (7.2%), Vanguard Index Fds (6.5%) and Deere & CO (4.3%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks49%
- Funds14%
- Registered funds8%
- Pooled vehicles6%
- Bonds29%
- Cash8%
How many clients does Atala Financial have?
Atala Financial has 68 clients and manages $371 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 46 high-net-worth individuals, 21 individual clients and 1 charitable organization.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 6 March 2026
What services does Atala Financial offer?
Atala Financial provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Atala Financial charge?
Atala Financial charges up to 2.00% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance.
Source: ADV PART 2A, filed 6 March 2026
Which custodians does Atala Financial use?
Atala Financial’s separately managed account assets are held at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC (St. Louis, MO), with $315M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 6 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Atala Financial have?
Atala Financial has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or 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 Atala Financial invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Atala Financial’s separately managed accounts held 49% exchange-traded equities, 29% state and local bonds, 8% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 8% cash and equivalents and 6% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar). It advises 3 private funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Atala Financial?
Atala Financial’s direct owner is Shawn Patt (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 6 March 2026
How does Atala Financial get paid?
Atala Financial is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions 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 Atala Financial?
Atala Financial’s main office is at 23912 Aspen Way, Calabasas, CA 91302. Its phone number is 310-570-2573.