Bernzott Capital Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Bernzott Capital Advisors reports 214 clients. They include 145 high-net-worth individuals, 39 individual clients, and 14 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 98.0% ($260M across 374 accounts) are managed with discretion; $5.2M across 32 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 18% | 2% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 68% | 71% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 3% | 2% |
| Charitable organizations | 4% | 10% |
| Other investment advisers | <1% | 2% |
| Other client typesCorporations and other businesses | 7% | 12% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 39 | $6.22M | 2.3% | $160K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 145 | $190M | 71.5% | $1.31M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 6 | $6M | 2.3% | $1M |
| Charitable organizations | 9 | $25.7M | 9.7% | $2.86M |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | $5.2M | 2.0% | $5.2M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 14 | $32.5M | 12.3% | $2.32M |
| Total | 214 | $265M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 39
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.22M
- AUM share
- 2.3%
- Avg. per client
- $160K
- Clients
- 145
- Regulatory AUM
- $190M
- AUM share
- 71.5%
- Avg. per client
- $1.31M
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $6M
- AUM share
- 2.3%
- Avg. per client
- $1M
- Clients
- 9
- Regulatory AUM
- $25.7M
- AUM share
- 9.7%
- Avg. per client
- $2.86M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.2M
- AUM share
- 2.0%
- Avg. per client
- $5.2M
- Clients
- 14
- Regulatory AUM
- $32.5M
- AUM share
- 12.3%
- Avg. per client
- $2.32M
Total
- Clients
- 214
- Regulatory AUM
- $265M
- 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
- 0
Bernzott Capital Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Private Clients. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$2M | 1.00% |
| $2M–$5M | 0.75% |
| $5M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Kevin Bernzott owns 75% or more of Bernzott Capital Advisors. Mark Scott is CEO. It has 3 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Mark ScottChief Compliance Officer/Chief Executive Officer
- Kevin BernzottFounder
- Marilyn BernzottShareholder
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Kevin Bernzott
- Curtis Joel DeBoni
- Mark Alexander Scott
Staff
- 3 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- Owns 75% or more of Bernzott Capital Advisors
Kevin Bernzott
Control person · since September 1997
- Owns 10% to 25% of Bernzott Capital Advisors
Marilyn Bernzott
since September 2005
Bernzott Capital Advisors’ regulatory assets fell from $1.22B (March 2021) to $265M (April 2026); clients fell from 318 to 214 and employees from 11 to 3.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $265M | 214 | 3 | 1 |
| April 2025 | $285M | 278 | 4 | 1 |
| April 2024 | $311M | 183 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $682M | 178 | 8 | 2 |
| March 2022 | $1.24B | 472 | 11 | 3 |
| March 2021 | $1.22B | 318 | 11 | 3 |
Besides its headquarters, Bernzott Capital Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 1200 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 180, CamarilloHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Bernzott Capital Advisors
- Headquarters
- 1200 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 180, Camarillo, CA 93010
- Website
- bernzott.com
- Phone
- 800-856-2646
- SEC file
- 801-56940
- Structure
- Texas corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Bernzott Capital Advisors uses Fidelity ($232M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Bernzott Capital Advisors has custody of $53M in client assets for 25 clients.
- FidelityNational Financial Services, LLC · Boston, MA · $232M100%
At year end, Bernzott Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (78%) and bonds (10%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $250M across 35 positions; the largest are Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (20.1%), Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (4.3%) and Cvb Finl Corp. (3.9%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks78%
- Bonds10%
- U.S. government and agency bonds7%
- Investment grade corporate bonds3%
- Cash9%
- Other3%
- Private mortgage reit3%
Reported 13F holdings
- $250M
- Reported 13F value
- 35
- Positions
- 49.1%
- In the 10 largest
- +19.7%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Vanguard Intl Equity Index F · TT Wrld ST ETF20.1%
- Vishay Intertechnology Inc.4.3%
- Cvb Finl Corp.3.9%
- Vanguard BD Index Fds · Total Bnd Mrkt3.8%
- MP Materials Corp. · Com CL A3.3%
- Archrock Inc.2.9%
- Kite Realty Group Trust2.8%
- Granite Constr Inc.2.7%
- Janus International Group IN2.7%
- Silgan Hldgs Inc.2.7%
Together, the ten largest are 49.1% of reported value.
How many clients does Bernzott Capital Advisors have?
Bernzott Capital Advisors has 214 clients and manages $265 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 145 high-net-worth individuals, 39 individual clients, and 14 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 20 April 2026
What services does Bernzott Capital Advisors offer?
Bernzott Capital Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Bernzott Capital Advisors charge?
Bernzott Capital Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Private Clients. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.
Which custodians does Bernzott Capital Advisors use?
Bernzott Capital Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services, LLC (Boston, MA), with $232M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 20 April 2026
How many financial advisors does Bernzott Capital Advisors have?
Bernzott Capital Advisors has 1 investment adviser representative 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 Bernzott Capital Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Bernzott Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 78% exchange-traded equities, 9% cash and equivalents, 7% U.S. government and agency bonds, 3% investment grade corporate bonds and 3% other. The 3% other category is described as: Private Mortgage Reit.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Bernzott Capital Advisors have a minimum investment?
Yes, Bernzott Capital Advisors’ minimum account size for its Private Clients is $1M.
Who owns Bernzott Capital Advisors?
Bernzott Capital Advisors’ direct owners are Kevin Bernzott (75% or more) and Marilyn Bernzott (10% to 25%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 20 April 2026
How does Bernzott Capital Advisors get paid?
Bernzott Capital Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management. 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 Bernzott Capital Advisors?
Bernzott Capital Advisors’ main office is at 1200 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 180, Camarillo, CA 93010. Its phone number is 800-856-2646. Its website is bernzott.com.