Branson Frank A provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.
Branson Frank A reports 12 clients. They include 11 high-net-worth individuals and 1 charitable organization. Of its assets, 43.2% ($96.5M across 9 accounts) are managed with discretion; $127M across 3 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | 92% | 56% |
| Charitable organizations | 8% | 44% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | 11 | $125M | 56.1% | $11.4M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $98M | 43.9% | $98M |
| Total | 12 | $223M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 11
- Regulatory AUM
- $125M
- AUM share
- 56.1%
- Avg. per client
- $11.4M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $98M
- AUM share
- 43.9%
- Avg. per client
- $98M
Total
- Clients
- 12
- Regulatory AUM
- $223M
- 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
- 11–25
Branson Frank A is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure.
Frank Branson owns 50% to 75% of Branson Frank A. The leadership team of Branson Frank A includes President Frank Branson. It has 1 employee.
Leadership
- Frank BransonPresident, Chief Compliance Officer
- Coralee BransonSecretary
Investment adviser representatives
1 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 1 employee
- 1 in advisory functions
- Owns 50% to 75% of Branson Frank A Inc
Frank Branson
Control person · since March 1980
- Owns 50% to 75% of Branson Frank A Inc
Coralee Branson
Control person · since March 1980
Branson Frank A’s regulatory assets went from $221M (March 2021) to $223M (March 2026); clients were 12 in both filings and employees fell from 3 to 1.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $223M | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $263M | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $239M | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $215M | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $245M | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $221M | 12 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Branson Frank A has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 435 B Middlefield Road, Palo AltoHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Branson Frank A Inc
- Headquarters
- 435 B Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2722
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 650-862-2369
- SEC file
- 801-26380
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Branson Frank A uses U. S. Bank ($263M, 50%) and U. S. Bank ($263M, 50%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Branson Frank A does not have custody of client assets.
The filed custodian amounts total more than regulatory assets under management. Each amount is shown as filed.
- U. S. BankU. S. Bank · Cincinnati, OH · $263M50%
- U. S. BankU. S. Bank · Cincinatti, OH · $263M50%
At year end, Branson Frank A’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (71%) and cash (26%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks71%
- Bonds3%
- State and local bonds2%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Cash26%
How many clients does Branson Frank A have?
Branson Frank A has 12 clients and manages $223 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 11 high-net-worth individuals and 1 charitable organization.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 19 March 2026
What services does Branson Frank A offer?
Branson Frank A 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
Which custodians does Branson Frank A use?
Branson Frank A’s separately managed account assets are held at U. S. Bank (Cincinnati, OH), with $263M and U. S. Bank (Cincinatti, OH), with $263M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 19 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Branson Frank A have?
Branson Frank A has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 1 employees, and 1 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 Branson Frank A invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Branson Frank A’s separately managed accounts held 71% exchange-traded equities, 26% cash and equivalents, 2% state and local bonds and 1% U.S. government and agency bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Branson Frank A?
Branson Frank A’s direct owners are Frank Branson (50% to 75%) and Coralee Branson (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 19 March 2026
How does Branson Frank A get paid?
Branson Frank A is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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 Branson Frank A?
Branson Frank A’s main office is at 435 B Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2722. Its phone number is 650-862-2369.