Carpenter, Claydon Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.
Carpenter, Claydon Advisors reports 249 clients. They include 188 high-net-worth individuals, 51 individual clients, and 10 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 0.0% ($0 across 0 accounts) are managed with discretion; $295M across 404 accounts are not. It advised 1 client without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 20% | 7% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 76% | 81% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 4% | 12% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 51 | $20.8M | 7.0% | $407K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 188 | $240M | 81.4% | $1.28M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 10 | $33.9M | 11.5% | $3.39M |
| Total | 249 | $295M | 100% | $1.18M |
- Clients
- 51
- Regulatory AUM
- $20.8M
- AUM share
- 7.0%
- Avg. per client
- $407K
- Clients
- 188
- Regulatory AUM
- $240M
- AUM share
- 81.4%
- Avg. per client
- $1.28M
- Clients
- 10
- Regulatory AUM
- $33.9M
- AUM share
- 11.5%
- Avg. per client
- $3.39M
Total
- Clients
- 249
- Regulatory AUM
- $295M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.18M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 1
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 11–25
Carpenter, Claydon Advisors charges 0.10%–1.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting
- Fixed fee typically between $1,000 and $10,000, or an hourly fee of $300; fees may be negotiated based on complexity and scope.
Deborah Claydon owns 75% or more of Carpenter, Claydon Advisors. The leadership team of Carpenter, Claydon Advisors includes President Deborah Claydon. It has 3 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- Owns 75% or more of Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc.
Deborah Claydon
Control person · since August 2013
Carpenter, Claydon Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $185M (March 2021) to $295M (March 2026); clients rose from 128 to 249 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $295M | 249 | 3 | 1 |
| Feb 2025February 2025 | $267M | 174 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $276M | 129 | 3 | 1 |
| Feb 2023February 2023 | $210M | 158 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $203M | 114 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $185M | 128 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Carpenter, Claydon Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Florida · 1 listed address
- 557 N. Wymore Road, Suite 201, MaitlandHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 557 N. Wymore Road, Suite 201, Maitland, FL 32751
- Website
- ccawealth.com
- Phone
- 407-843-0316
- @carpenter-claydon-advisors-inc-
- SEC file
- 801-67751
- Founded
- 2007
- Structure
- Florida corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Carpenter, Claydon Advisors’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($295M). Carpenter, Claydon Advisors has custody of $257M for 243 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · FT, Worth, TX · $295M100%
At year end, Carpenter, Claydon Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (70%) and cash (14%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks5%
- Funds70%
- Cash14%
- Other11%
- Cds11%
How many clients does Carpenter, Claydon Advisors have?
Carpenter, Claydon Advisors has 249 clients and manages $295 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 188 high-net-worth individuals, 51 individual clients, and 10 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 4 March 2026
What services does Carpenter, Claydon Advisors offer?
Carpenter, Claydon Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Carpenter, Claydon Advisors charge?
Carpenter, Claydon Advisors charges 0.10%–1.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: CARPENTER, CLAYDON ADVISORS, INC. ADV BROCHURE, filed 4 March 2026
Which custodians does Carpenter, Claydon Advisors use?
Carpenter, Claydon Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (FT, Worth, TX), with $295M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 4 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Carpenter, Claydon Advisors have?
Carpenter, Claydon 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 Carpenter, Claydon Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Carpenter, Claydon Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 70% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 14% cash and equivalents, 11% other and 5% exchange-traded equities. The 11% other category is described as: CDS.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Carpenter, Claydon Advisors?
Carpenter, Claydon Advisors’ direct owner is Deborah Claydon (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 4 March 2026
How does Carpenter, Claydon Advisors get paid?
Carpenter, Claydon Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges 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
How do I contact Carpenter, Claydon Advisors?
Carpenter, Claydon Advisors’ main office is at 557 N. Wymore Road, Suite 201, Maitland, FL 32751. Its phone number is 407-843-0316. Its website is ccawealth.com.