Catalyst Private Wealth provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, retirement plan services, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.
Catalyst Private Wealth reports 524 clients. They include 410 high-net-worth individuals, 111 individual clients and 2 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 97.1% ($360M across 498 accounts) are managed with discretion; $10.8M across 26 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 21% | 4% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 78% | 96% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | 0% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 111 | $13.2M | 3.6% | $119K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 410 | $357M | 96.3% | $870K |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $318K | 0.1% | $159K |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | $0 |
| Total | 524 | $370M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 111
- Regulatory AUM
- $13.2M
- AUM share
- 3.6%
- Avg. per client
- $119K
- Clients
- 410
- Regulatory AUM
- $357M
- AUM share
- 96.3%
- Avg. per client
- $870K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $318K
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $159K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $0
Total
- Clients
- 524
- Regulatory AUM
- $370M
- 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
- 101–250
Catalyst Private Wealth charges up to 2.00% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial consultation services
- Financial consultation is quoted as a fixed fee based on the estimated time to complete the project, or another negotiated fee, with no retainer above $1,200 when services cannot be completed within six months.
Brendan Connaughton owns 25% to 50% of Catalyst Private Wealth. Brendan Connaughton is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Investment Officer John Dodd and Chief Compliance Officer Ashley Buchanan. It has 5 employees.
Leadership
- Brendan ConnaughtonChief Executive Officer
- Ashley BuchananChief Compliance Officer
- John DoddChief Investment Officer
- Mitchell SandsAdvisor
- Bryan WilsonAdvisor
Investment adviser representatives
5 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Brendan Diarmuid Connaughton
- John Brenton Dodd
- Tamaki Kern Faneuff
- Mitchell Lawrence Sands
- Bryan David Wilson
Staff
- 5 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- 2 broker-dealer reps
- Owns 25% to 50% of Catalyst Private Wealth, LLC
Brendan Connaughton
Control person · since October 2019
- Owns 10% to 25% of Catalyst Private Wealth, LLC
John Dodd
Control person · since October 2019
- Owns 10% to 25% of Catalyst Private Wealth, LLC
Mitchell Sands
Control person · since October 2019
- Owns 10% to 25% of Catalyst Private Wealth, LLC
Bryan Wilson
Control person · since October 2019
Catalyst Private Wealth’s regulatory assets grew 2.0× from $184M (May 2021) to $370M (August 2026); clients rose from 363 to 524 and employees fell from 6 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $370M | 524 | 5 | 3 |
| March 2025 | $331M | 487 | 5 | 3 |
| June 2024 | $307M | 489 | 6 | 1 |
| July 2023 | $195M | 465 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $325M | 427 | 5 | 1 |
| May 2021 | $184M | 363 | 6 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Catalyst Private Wealth has 2 offices, with 3 listed addresses in California.
California · 3 listed addresses
- 3 East Third Ave., Office 323, San MateoHQ
- 580 California Street, San Francisco
- 1255 Treat BLVD., Walnut Creek
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Catalyst Private Wealth, LLC
- Headquarters
- 3 East Third Ave., Office 323, San Mateo, CA 94401
- Website
- catalystprivatewealth.com
- Phone
- 415-887-1430
- @catalyst-private-wealth
- SEC file
- 801-117383
- Founded
- 2018
- Structure
- California LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Catalyst Private Wealth uses Charles Schwab ($349M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Catalyst Private Wealth has custody of $148M in client assets for 129 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $349M100%
At year end, Catalyst Private Wealth’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (62%) and funds (28%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $207M across 82 positions; the largest are iShares TR (13.9%), iShares TR (13.4%) and Ssga Active TR (8.2%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks62%
- Funds28%
- Cash2%
- Other8%
- Alternatives8%
Reported 13F holdings
- $207M
- Reported 13F value
- 82
- Positions
- 60.1%
- In the 10 largest
- +12.2%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- iShares TR · Core S&P500 ETF13.9%
- iShares TR · Core S&P Ttl Stk13.4%
- Ssga Active TR · Sst Bridgewater8.2%
- Affirm Hldgs Inc. · Com CL A4.9%
- iShares TR · Core MSCI Total4.3%
- Atlassian Corporation · CL A4.0%
- Doordash Inc. · CL A3.1%
- Vanguard Star Fds · VG TL Intl Stk F3.1%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Value ETF2.8%
- State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T · TR Unit2.6%
Together, the ten largest are 60.1% of reported value.
How many clients does Catalyst Private Wealth have?
Catalyst Private Wealth has 524 clients and manages $370 million for them, as of August 2026. They include 410 high-net-worth individuals, 111 individual clients and 2 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 26 August 2026
What services does Catalyst Private Wealth offer?
Catalyst Private Wealth provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, retirement plan services, and tax planning.
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 Catalyst Private Wealth charge?
Catalyst Private Wealth charges up to 2.00% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance.
Source: CATALYST PRIVATE WEALTH DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 15 June 2026
Which custodians does Catalyst Private Wealth use?
Catalyst Private Wealth’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $349M. 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 August 2026
How many financial advisors does Catalyst Private Wealth have?
Catalyst Private Wealth has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. 2 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 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 Catalyst Private Wealth invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Catalyst Private Wealth’s separately managed accounts held 62% exchange-traded equities, 28% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 8% other and 2% cash and equivalents. The 8% other category is described as: Alternatives.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Catalyst Private Wealth?
Catalyst Private Wealth’s direct owners are Brendan Connaughton, John Dodd, Mitchell Sands and Bryan Wilson, each holding 50% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 26 August 2026
How does Catalyst Private Wealth get paid?
Catalyst Private Wealth 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 Catalyst Private Wealth registered with the SEC?
Yes, Catalyst Private Wealth has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 20 September 2019. Its CRD number is 305565 and its SEC file number is 801-117383.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 26 August 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Catalyst Private Wealth?
Catalyst Private Wealth’s main office is at 3 East Third Ave., Office 323, San Mateo, CA 94401. Its phone number is 415-887-1430. Its website is catalystprivatewealth.com.