Claremont Financial Group,inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Claremont Financial Group,inc. reports 275 clients. They include 240 individual clients and 35 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 97.2% ($136M across 510 accounts) are managed with discretion; $3.94M across 30 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 87% | 52% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 13% | 48% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <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) | 240 | $72.6M | 51.9% | $303K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 35 | $66.6M | 47.6% | $1.9M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $731K | 0.5% | — |
| Total | 275 | $140M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 240
- Regulatory AUM
- $72.6M
- AUM share
- 51.9%
- Avg. per client
- $303K
- Clients
- 35
- Regulatory AUM
- $66.6M
- AUM share
- 47.6%
- Avg. per client
- $1.9M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $731K
- AUM share
- 0.5%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 275
- Regulatory AUM
- $140M
- 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
- 1–10
Claremont Financial Group,inc. charges 0.50%–1.50% 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
- Personal financial planning
- Planning is billed hourly: $250 per hour for the lead planner, $100 for senior associates, $75 for paraplanners and $30 for clerical work.
Gaetano Scalzo owns 75% or more of Claremont Financial Group,inc.. Gaetano Scalzo is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Compliance Officer Bruce Davidson. It has 4 employees, 1 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Gaetano ScalzoOwner and Chief Executive Officer
Bruce DavidsonChief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
1 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 4 employees
- 1 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- 1 broker-dealer rep
- 1 insurance agent
- Owns 75% or more of Claremont Financial Group,inc.
Gaetano Scalzo
Control person · since July 2025
Claremont Financial Group,inc.’s regulatory assets grew from $98.8M (June 2021) to $140M (July 2026); clients fell from 374 to 275 and employees were 4 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $140M | 275 | 4 | 2 |
| July 2025 | $119M | 305 | 4 | 2 |
| February 2024 | $110M | 323 | 4 | 2 |
| February 2023 | $100M | 335 | 4 | 2 |
| March 2022 | $116M | 306 | 5 | 2 |
| June 2021 | $98.8M | 374 | 4 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Claremont Financial Group,inc. has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in California.
California · 2 listed addresses
- 464 North Indian Hill BLVD., ClaremontHQ
- 245 Fischer Avenue, Costa Mesa
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Claremont Financial Group,inc.
- Headquarters
- 464 North Indian Hill BLVD., Claremont, CA 91711-4650
- Website
- claremontfinancial.com
- Phone
- 909-624-9200
- @claremont-financial-group-inc
- SEC file
- 801-57506
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Claremont Financial Group,inc. uses Charles Schwab ($139M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Claremont Financial Group,inc. has custody of $37.5M in client assets for 194 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $139M100%
At year end, Claremont Financial Group,inc.’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (75%) and funds (23%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks75%
- Exchange-traded equities72%
- Non-exchange-traded equities3%
- Funds23%
- Cash2%
How many clients does Claremont Financial Group,inc. have?
Claremont Financial Group,inc. has 275 clients and manages $140 million for them, as of July 2026. They include 240 individual clients and 35 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 21 July 2026
What services does Claremont Financial Group,inc. offer?
Claremont Financial Group,inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Claremont Financial Group,inc. charge?
Claremont Financial Group,inc. charges 0.50%–1.50% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance.
Source: CLAREMONT FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND SUPPLEMENTS, filed 21 July 2026
Which custodians does Claremont Financial Group,inc. use?
Claremont Financial Group,inc.’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $139M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 21 July 2026
How many financial advisors does Claremont Financial Group,inc. have?
Claremont Financial Group,inc. has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 1 perform investment advisory functions. 1 employee is a registered representative of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Claremont Financial Group,inc. invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Claremont Financial Group,inc.’s separately managed accounts held 72% exchange-traded equities, 23% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 3% non-exchange-traded equities and 2% 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 Claremont Financial Group,inc.?
Claremont Financial Group,inc.’s direct owner is Gaetano Scalzo (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 21 July 2026
How does Claremont Financial Group,inc. get paid?
Claremont Financial Group,inc. is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. 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 Claremont Financial Group,inc.?
Claremont Financial Group,inc.’s main office is at 464 North Indian Hill BLVD., Claremont, CA 91711-4650. Its phone number is 909-624-9200. Its website is claremontfinancial.com.