Clay Northam Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.
Clay Northam Wealth Management reports 420 clients. They include 311 individual clients and 109 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($355M across 1,108 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 74% | 26% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 26% | 74% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 311 | $91.3M | 25.7% | $293K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 109 | $264M | 74.3% | $2.42M |
| Total | 420 | $355M | 100% | $845K |
- Clients
- 311
- Regulatory AUM
- $91.3M
- AUM share
- 25.7%
- Avg. per client
- $293K
- Clients
- 109
- Regulatory AUM
- $264M
- AUM share
- 74.3%
- Avg. per client
- $2.42M
Total
- Clients
- 420
- Regulatory AUM
- $355M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $845K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 1%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 11–25
Clay Northam Wealth Management charges up to 1.25% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Brian Clay CFP, Inc. owns 50% to 75% of Clay Northam Wealth Management and is in turn owned by Brian Clay (75% or more). The leadership team of Clay Northam Wealth Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Brian Clay. It has 2 employees.
Leadership
- Brian ClayChief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Brian Matthew Clay
- Darren Scott Northam
Staff
- 2 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- Owns 50% to 75% of Clay Northam Wealth Management, LLC
Brian Clay CFP, Inc.
Control person · since January 2013
- Owns 75% or more of Brian Clay CFP, Inc.
Brian Clay
Control person · since May 2013
- Owns 50% to 75% of Clay Northam Wealth Management, LLC
Darren Northam CFP, Inc.
Control person · since January 2013
- Owns 75% or more of Darren Northam CFP, Inc.
Darren Northam
Control person · since May 2013
Clay Northam Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $210M (March 2021) to $355M (May 2026); clients rose from 344 to 420 and employees were 2 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $355M | 420 | 2 | 2 |
| February 2025 | $302M | 390 | 2 | 2 |
| February 2024 | $249M | 384 | 2 | 3 |
| February 2023 | $198M | 371 | 2 | 3 |
| March 2022 | $254M | 385 | 2 | 3 |
| March 2021 | $210M | 344 | 2 | 4 |
Besides its headquarters, Clay Northam Wealth Management has 1 office (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 16400 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 207, Huntington BeachHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Clay Northam Wealth Management, LLC
- Headquarters
- 16400 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 207, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
- Website
- claynortham.com
- Phone
- 562-431-9988
- @clay-northam-wealth-management
- SEC file
- 801-110283
- Founded
- 2011
- Structure
- California LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Clay Northam Wealth Management uses Charles Schwab ($335M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Clay Northam Wealth Management has custody of $75.6M in client assets for 160 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $335M100%
At year end, Clay Northam Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (56%) and funds (23%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $203M across 109 positions; the largest are Pacer Fds TR (8.5%), Schwab Strategic TR (8.0%) and Apple Inc. (7.3%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks56%
- Exchange-traded equities53%
- Non-exchange-traded equities3%
- Funds23%
- Bonds4%
- U.S. government and agency bonds2%
- State and local bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash17%
Reported 13F holdings
- $203M
- Reported 13F value
- 109
- Positions
- 55.7%
- In the 10 largest
- +14.1%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Pacer Fds TR · US Cash Cows 1008.5%
- Schwab Strategic TR · US Lcap GR ETF8.0%
- Apple Inc.7.3%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL C6.5%
- Amazon Com Inc.6.2%
- Schwab Strategic TR · US Dividend EQ5.9%
- Select Sector SPDR TR · ST Str Techn ETF4.1%
- Nvidia Corporation3.6%
- Crowdstrike Hldgs Inc. · CL A3.1%
- Microsoft Corp.2.6%
Together, the ten largest are 55.7% of reported value.
How many clients does Clay Northam Wealth Management have?
Clay Northam Wealth Management has 420 clients and manages $355 million for them, as of May 2026. They include 311 individual clients and 109 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 15 May 2026
What services does Clay Northam Wealth Management offer?
Clay Northam Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, 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 Clay Northam Wealth Management charge?
Clay Northam Wealth Management charges up to 1.25% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: CLAY NORTHAM WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADV 2A & 2B, filed 15 May 2026
Which custodians does Clay Northam Wealth Management use?
Clay Northam Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $335M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 15 May 2026
How many financial advisors does Clay Northam Wealth Management have?
Clay Northam Wealth Management has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 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 Clay Northam Wealth Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Clay Northam Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 53% exchange-traded equities, 23% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 17% cash and equivalents, 3% non-exchange-traded equities, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% state and local bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Clay Northam Wealth Management?
Clay Northam Wealth Management is owned through holding companies by Darren Northam and Brian Clay. Its direct owners are Brian Clay CFP, Inc. (50% to 75%) and Darren Northam CFP, Inc. (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 15 May 2026
How does Clay Northam Wealth Management get paid?
Clay Northam 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
How do I contact Clay Northam Wealth Management?
Clay Northam Wealth Management’s main office is at 16400 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 207, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Its phone number is 562-431-9988. Its website is claynortham.com.