Bradford Financial Center provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Bradford Financial Center reports 710 clients. They include 597 individual clients, 102 high-net-worth individuals, and 11 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($230M across 1,478 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 84% | 73% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 14% | 26% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 2% | <1% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 597 | $167M | 72.7% | $280K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 102 | $60.3M | 26.2% | $591K |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $508K | 0.2% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | 11 | $1.9M | 0.8% | $172K |
| Total | 710 | $230M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 597
- Regulatory AUM
- $167M
- AUM share
- 72.7%
- Avg. per client
- $280K
- Clients
- 102
- Regulatory AUM
- $60.3M
- AUM share
- 26.2%
- Avg. per client
- $591K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $508K
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 11
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.9M
- AUM share
- 0.8%
- Avg. per client
- $172K
Total
- Clients
- 710
- Regulatory AUM
- $230M
- 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
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 0
Bradford Financial Center is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees (other than subscription fees) and other compensation. 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 hourly at $100 to $500, depending on the work needed, with a maximum fee set when the contract is signed.
James Tausz owns 75% or more of Bradford Financial Center. James Tausz is CEO. It has 26 employees, 14 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 26 employees
- 14 in advisory functions
- 6 state-registered reps
- 7 broker-dealer reps
- 6 insurance agents
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 75% or more of Bradford Financial Center
James Tausz
Control person · since April 1985
- Owns 75% or more of Bradford Financial Center
Bradford Group, Inc.
Control person · since February 2023
Bradford Financial Center’s regulatory assets grew from $187M (March 2021) to $230M (March 2026); clients fell from 1,530 to 710 and employees rose from 17 to 26.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $230M | 710 | 26 | 4 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $232M | 767 | 26 | 5 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $210M | 747 | 20 | 4 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $187M | 721 | 21 | 4 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $208M | 1,676 | 17 | 4 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $187M | 1,530 | 17 | 4 |
Besides its headquarters, Bradford Financial Center has 3 offices, with 4 listed addresses across 2 states.
Iowa · 3 listed addresses
- 119 Central Ave W, ClarionHQ
- 180 E 5th Street, Garner
- 102 E. Iowa Avenue, Gilmore City
Tennessee · 1 listed address
- 205 Powell Place, Brentwood
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Bradford Financial Center
- Headquarters
- 119 Central Ave W, Clarion, IA 50525
- Website
- bradfordfinancialcenter.com
- Phone
- 515-532-6661
- @bradford-financial-center
- SEC file
- 801-68117
- Structure
- Iowa LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Bradford Financial Center’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($229M). Bradford Financial Center has custody of $110M for 370 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · El Paso, TX · $229M100%
At year end, Bradford Financial Center’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (61%) and stocks (36%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks36%
- Funds61%
- Cash3%
How many clients does Bradford Financial Center have?
Bradford Financial Center has 710 clients and manages $230 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 597 individual clients, 102 high-net-worth individuals, and 11 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 26 March 2026
What services does Bradford Financial Center offer?
Bradford Financial Center provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Bradford Financial Center use?
Bradford Financial Center’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (El Paso, TX), with $229M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 26 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Bradford Financial Center have?
Bradford Financial Center has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 26 employees, and 14 perform investment advisory functions. 7 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 6 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 Bradford Financial Center invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Bradford Financial Center’s separately managed accounts held 61% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 36% exchange-traded equities and 3% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Bradford Financial Center?
Bradford Financial Center’s direct owners are James Tausz (75% or more) and Bradford Group, Inc. (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 26 March 2026
How does Bradford Financial Center get paid?
Bradford Financial Center is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees and other compensation. 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 Bradford Financial Center?
Bradford Financial Center’s main office is at 119 Central Ave W, Clarion, IA 50525. Its phone number is 515-532-6661. Its website is bradfordfinancialcenter.com.
