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Bourgeon Capital Management

Wealth managementRIA

Darien, CTCRD 108054Updated

Bourgeon Capital Management is an investment adviser based in Darien, CT, registered with the SEC since 1999. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $1.28 billion, as filed on 16 July 2026.

315
Clients
$4.2M
AUM per individual client
3
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.50–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 16 July 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Bourgeon Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, estate planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement plan services. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.

Bourgeon Capital Management reports 315 clients. They include 187 high-net-worth individuals, 99 individual clients, and 21 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 96.1% ($1.23B across 294 accounts) are managed with discretion; $50.2M across 21 accounts are not. Of its clients, 3% are outside the U.S. It advised 1 client without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients315 clients
Assets$1.28B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)31%3%
High-net-worth individuals59%91%
Pension and profit-sharing plans7%4%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Corporations and other businesses2%2%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
99
Regulatory AUM
$36.9M
AUM share
2.9%
Avg. per client
$373K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
187
Regulatory AUM
$1.16B
AUM share
91.1%
Avg. per client
$6.23M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
21
Regulatory AUM
$50.2M
AUM share
3.9%
Avg. per client
$2.39M
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$5.6M
AUM share
0.4%
Avg. per client
$1.87M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
5
Regulatory AUM
$20.7M
AUM share
1.6%
Avg. per client
$4.14M

Total

Clients
315
Regulatory AUM
$1.28B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
3%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
1
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
101–250

Bourgeon Capital Management fees and minimums

Bourgeon Capital Management charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Managed Accounts. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000. The brochure also prices 3 other services, listed under fee details.

$0–$1M1.00%
$1M–$2M0.90%
$2M–$5M0.70%
$5M–$10M0.60%
$10M and above0.50%
Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning
Initial financial plan costs $7,000, credited against future management fees if a managed account is opened; the initial one-hour consultation is free.
Non-Discretionary Advisory Services
Non-discretionary investment advisory services are typically charged at 0.3% per year of the account value (AMV).
Retirement-Plan Advice
0.3% per year of retirement plan assets (AMV) up to $5 million; above $5 million the fee is negotiated. Billed quarterly in advance.

Who owns Bourgeon Capital Management

John Zaro owns 50% to 75% of Bourgeon Capital Management. The leadership team of Bourgeon Capital Management includes Chief Compliance Officer John Zaro. It has 7 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • John Zaro
    Managing Member & Chief Compliance Officer
  • John Mallozzi
    Member
  • Laura Pollack
    Member
  • Reilyn Zaro
    Member

Investment adviser representatives

3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • Richard Estep Hall
  • John Spencer Mallozzi
  • John Aniblo Zaro III

Staff

  • 7 employees
  • 3 in advisory functions
  • 3 state-registered reps
Ownership chain
Bourgeon Capital Management LLC· the adviser
  • John Zaro

    Control person · since February 1999

    Owns 50% to 75% of Bourgeon Capital Management LLC
  • Peter Stalker III Revocable Trust

    Control person · since June 1999

    Owns 10% to 25% of Bourgeon Capital Management LLC
    • Peter Stalker

      Control person · since March 2007

      Owns 75% or more of Peter Stalker III Revocable Trust

Growth and acquisitions

Bourgeon Capital Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.8× from $700M (March 2021) to $1.28B (July 2026); clients rose from 230 to 315 and employees from 6 to 7.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Bourgeon Capital Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
July 2026$1.28B31571
July 2025$918M31781
March 2024$783M30761
March 2023$760M28361
May 2022$819M28561
March 2021$700M23061

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Bourgeon Capital Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Connecticut.

Listed office addresses in Connecticut
Darien

Connecticut · 1 listed address

  • 320 Post Road, Suite 220, DarienHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Bourgeon Capital Management LLC
Headquarters
320 Post Road, Suite 220, Darien, CT 06820
SEC file
801-56289
Founded
1999
Structure
Delaware LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Bourgeon Capital Management uses Charles Schwab ($63M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Bourgeon Capital Management has custody of $100K in client assets for 2 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$63M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $63M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Bourgeon Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (52%) and bonds (24%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $679M across 104 positions; the largest are Alphabet Inc. (5.3%), Eli Lilly & CO (4.3%) and JPMORGAN Chase & CO (4.3%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks52%
  • Funds6%
  • Bonds24%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds9%
    • State and local bonds8%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds7%
  • Cash17%
  • Other1%
    • Private equity investments1%

Reported 13F holdings

$679M
Reported 13F value
104
Positions
35.8%
In the 10 largest
+17.5%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A5.3%
  2. Eli Lilly & CO4.3%
  3. JPMORGAN Chase & CO4.3%
  4. Marvell Technology Inc.3.6%
  5. Hubbell Inc.3.3%
  6. Merck & CO Inc.3.1%
  7. Ecolab Inc.3.1%
  8. Eaton Corp. PLC3.0%
  9. Okta Inc. · CL A3.0%
  10. Microsoft Corp.2.7%

Together, the ten largest are 35.8% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 22 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Bourgeon Capital Management have?

Bourgeon Capital Management has 315 clients and manages $1.28 billion for them, as of July 2026. They include 187 high-net-worth individuals, 99 individual clients, and 21 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 16 July 2026

What services does Bourgeon Capital Management offer?

Bourgeon Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, estate planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement plan services.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4

How much does Bourgeon Capital Management charge?

Bourgeon Capital Management charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Managed Accounts. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.

Source: JULY 2026 FIRM BROCHURE, filed 16 July 2026

Which custodians does Bourgeon Capital Management use?

Bourgeon Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $63M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 16 July 2026

How many financial advisors does Bourgeon Capital Management have?

Bourgeon Capital Management has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 3 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 Bourgeon Capital Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Bourgeon Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 52% exchange-traded equities, 17% cash and equivalents, 9% U.S. government and agency bonds, 8% state and local bonds, 7% investment grade corporate bonds, 6% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Private Equity Investments.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Does Bourgeon Capital Management have a minimum investment?

Yes, Bourgeon Capital Management’s minimum account size for its Managed Accounts is $1M.

Source: JULY 2026 FIRM BROCHURE, filed 16 July 2026

Who owns Bourgeon Capital Management?

Bourgeon Capital Management is owned through a trust by Peter Stalker. Its direct owners are John Zaro (50% to 75%) and Peter Stalker III Revocable Trust (10% to 25%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 16 July 2026

How does Bourgeon Capital Management get paid?

Bourgeon Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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

Is Bourgeon Capital Management registered with the SEC?

Yes, Bourgeon Capital Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 23 February 1999. Its CRD number is 108054 and its SEC file number is 801-56289.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 16 July 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Bourgeon Capital Management?

Bourgeon Capital Management’s main office is at 320 Post Road, Suite 220, Darien, CT 06820. Its phone number is 203-280-1170. Its website is bourgeoncapital.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 16 July 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 16 July 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. JULY 2026 FIRM BROCHURE, submitted 16 July 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 108054.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 31 March 2021 to 16 July 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 22 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. The logo is reproduced for identification from Bourgeon Capital Management LLC, website.

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