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Castle Rock Wealth Management

Wealth managementRIA

Walnut Creek, CACRD 199513Updated

Castle Rock Wealth Management is an investment adviser based in Walnut Creek, CA, registered with the SEC since 2017. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Its regulatory assets under management total $587 million, as filed on 5 March 2026.

2,040
Clients
$285K
AUM per individual client
7
Advisory staff
6
Offices
1.65%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 5 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Castle Rock Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.

Castle Rock Wealth Management reports 2,040 clients. They include 1,917 individual clients, 107 high-net-worth individuals, and 10 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($587M across 2,040 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 2 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients2,040 clients
Assets$587M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)94%48%
High-net-worth individuals5%50%
Pension and profit-sharing plans<1%2%
Corporations and other businesses<1%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
1,917
Regulatory AUM
$282M
AUM share
48.0%
Avg. per client
$147K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
107
Regulatory AUM
$296M
AUM share
50.4%
Avg. per client
$2.77M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
10
Regulatory AUM
$9.21M
AUM share
1.6%
Avg. per client
$921K
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
6
Regulatory AUM
$303K
AUM share
0.1%
Avg. per client
$50.5K

Total

Clients
2,040
Regulatory AUM
$587M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$288K
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
2
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
1–10

Castle Rock Wealth Management fees and minimums

Castle Rock Wealth Management charges up to 1.65% a year for its Comprehensive Portfolio Management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning and Consulting
Billed on a percentage of assets under advisement that will not exceed 1.00%, with fee terms set in the signed agreement.
Retirement Plan Consulting
Billed on a percentage of plan assets that will not exceed 1.25%, with fees set case by case in the signed consulting agreement.

Who owns Castle Rock Wealth Management

James Luippold owns 75% or more of Castle Rock Wealth Management. The leadership team of Castle Rock Wealth Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Jennifer Luippold. It has 7 employees.

Leadership

  • Jennifer Luippold
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • James Luippold
    Managing Member

Investment adviser representatives

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

Staff

  • 7 employees
  • 7 in advisory functions
  • 7 state-registered reps
  • 6 broker-dealer reps
  • 5 insurance agents
Ownership chain
Castle Rock Wealth Management, LLC· the adviser
  • James Luippold

    Control person · since June 2015

    Owns 75% or more of Castle Rock Wealth Management, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Castle Rock Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $355M (March 2021) to $587M (March 2026); clients rose from 1,637 to 2,040 and employees fell from 12 to 7.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Castle Rock Wealth Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$587M2,04076
April 2025$522M1,90086
April 2024$486M1,80495
March 2023$419M1,70396
April 2022$395M1,69297
March 2021$355M1,637127

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Castle Rock Wealth Management has 5 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 5 listed addresses in California.

Listed office addresses in California
MontereySacramentoSan Mateo

California · 5 listed addresses

  • 1777 Botelho DR., Suite 105, Walnut CreekHQ
  • 479 Pacific Street, Monterey
  • 3828 Fair Oaks BLVD., Sacramento
  • 1700 Standiford Ave, Modesto
  • 1900 South Norfolk, San Mateo

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Castle Rock Wealth Management, LLC
Headquarters
1777 Botelho DR., Suite 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
SEC file
801-110593
Structure
California LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Castle Rock Wealth Management uses Charles Schwab ($587M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Castle Rock Wealth Management has custody of $467M in client assets for 757 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$587M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $587M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Castle Rock Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (71%) and cash (12%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $509M across 268 positions; the largest are Nvidia Corporation (4.2%), Coca Cola CO (3.9%) and Apple Inc. (3.1%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks71%
    • Exchange-traded equities70%
    • Non-exchange-traded equities1%
  • Funds8%
  • Bonds8%
  • Cash12%
  • Other1%
    • Derivatives1%

Reported 13F holdings

$509M
Reported 13F value
268
Positions
26.6%
In the 10 largest
+10.3%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Nvidia Corporation4.2%
  2. Coca Cola CO3.9%
  3. Apple Inc.3.1%
  4. iShares TR · Trs Flt RT BD3.0%
  5. Chevron Corporation2.8%
  6. Wisdomtree TR · Floatng Rat Trea2.2%
  7. Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL C2.1%
  8. Amazon Com Inc.1.8%
  9. Palo Alto Networks Inc.1.7%
  10. Microsoft Corp.1.7%

Together, the ten largest are 26.6% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 8 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Castle Rock Wealth Management have?

Castle Rock Wealth Management has 2,040 clients and manages $587 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 1,917 individual clients, 107 high-net-worth individuals, and 10 pension and profit-sharing plans.

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

What services does Castle Rock Wealth Management offer?

Castle Rock Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.

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

How much does Castle Rock Wealth Management charge?

Castle Rock Wealth Management charges up to 1.65% a year for its Comprehensive Portfolio Management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

Source: CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2, filed 5 March 2026

Which custodians does Castle Rock Wealth Management use?

Castle Rock Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $587M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

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

How many financial advisors does Castle Rock Wealth Management have?

Castle Rock Wealth Management has 7 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 7 perform investment advisory functions. 6 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 5 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 Castle Rock Wealth Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Castle Rock Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 70% exchange-traded equities, 12% cash and equivalents, 8% U.S. government and agency bonds, 8% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 1% non-exchange-traded equities and 1% derivatives.

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

Who owns Castle Rock Wealth Management?

Castle Rock Wealth Management’s direct owner is James Luippold (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 5 March 2026

How does Castle Rock Wealth Management get paid?

Castle Rock Wealth Management 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

Is Castle Rock Wealth Management registered with the SEC?

Yes, Castle Rock Wealth Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 9 June 2017. Its CRD number is 199513 and its SEC file number is 801-110593.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 5 March 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Castle Rock Wealth Management?

Castle Rock Wealth Management’s main office is at 1777 Botelho DR., Suite 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Its phone number is 925-478-8800. Its website is crwmadvisors.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 5 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 5 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2, submitted 5 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 199513.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 2 March 2021 to 5 March 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 8 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.

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