Clean Yield Group provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and educational seminars.
Clean Yield Group reports 257 clients. They include 155 high-net-worth individuals, 91 individual clients and 11 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($571M across 667 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 35% | 7% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 60% | 89% |
| Charitable organizations | 4% | 4% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 91 | $37.5M | 6.6% | $412K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 155 | $508M | 89.0% | $3.28M |
| Charitable organizations | 11 | $25.3M | 4.4% | $2.3M |
| Total | 257 | $571M | 100% | $2.22M |
- Clients
- 91
- Regulatory AUM
- $37.5M
- AUM share
- 6.6%
- Avg. per client
- $412K
- Clients
- 155
- Regulatory AUM
- $508M
- AUM share
- 89.0%
- Avg. per client
- $3.28M
- Clients
- 11
- Regulatory AUM
- $25.3M
- AUM share
- 4.4%
- Avg. per client
- $2.3M
Total
- Clients
- 257
- Regulatory AUM
- $571M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $2.22M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
Clean Yield Group charges 0.60%–1.00% a year for its Asset management services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable, has a $7,500 annual minimum and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.
Fee details and sources
Dorigen Hofmann owns 25% to 50% of Clean Yield Group. The leadership team of Clean Yield Group includes President Elizabeth Glenshaw and Chief Compliance Officer Dorigen Hofmann. It has 9 employees, 8 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Elizabeth GlenshawPresident & Treasurer
Dorigen HofmannVice President, Chief Compliance Officer
Eric BeckerSecretary
Investment adviser representatives
6 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 9 employees
- 8 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- Owns 25% to 50% of Clean Yield Group Inc
Dorigen Hofmann
Control person · since October 2012
- Owns 25% to 50% of Clean Yield Group Inc
Elizabeth Glenshaw
Control person · since October 2014
- Owns 25% to 50% of Clean Yield Group Inc
Eric Becker
Control person · since October 2012
Clean Yield Group’s regulatory assets grew from $453M (March 2021) to $571M (March 2026); clients rose from 218 to 257 and employees from 8 to 9.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $571M | 257 | 9 | 4 |
| February 2025 | $539M | 241 | 9 | 4 |
| February 2024 | $511M | 257 | 8 | 9 |
| February 2023 | $478M | 254 | 8 | 2 |
| February 2022 | $518M | 241 | 8 | 2 |
| March 2021 | $453M | 218 | 8 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Clean Yield Group has 3 offices (3 private residences, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in Vermont.
Vermont · 1 listed address
- 16 Beaver Meadow RD., NorwichHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Clean Yield Group Inc
- Headquarters
- 16 Beaver Meadow RD., Norwich, VT 05055
- Website
- cleanyield.com
- Phone
- 802-526-2525
- @clean-yield-asset-management
- SEC file
- 801-28225
- Founded
- 1986
- Structure
- Vermont corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Clean Yield Group uses Charles Schwab ($507M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Clean Yield Group has custody of $192M in client assets for 135 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $507M100%
At year end, Clean Yield Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (66%) and bonds (15%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $403M across 395 positions; the largest are Apple Inc. (7.3%), Nvidia Corporation (4.7%) and ASML Hldg NV N Y Registry Shs (3.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks66%
- Funds3%
- Bonds15%
- U.S. government and agency bonds7%
- High-yield corporate bonds7%
- State and local bonds1%
- Cash11%
- Other4%
- Cdfi notes, private convertible debt4%
Filed values cover 99%. The neutral 1% gap has no reported category.
Reported 13F holdings
- $403M
- Reported 13F value
- 395
- Positions
- 31.7%
- In the 10 largest
- +13.4%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Apple Inc.7.3%
- Nvidia Corporation4.7%
- ASML Hldg NV N Y Registry Shs · ADR3.8%
- Broadcom Inc.3.4%
- Cisco Sys Inc.3.3%
- Arista Networks Inc. Com Shs2.3%
- Gsk PLC Sponsored ADR · ADR2.1%
- American Wtr Wks CO Inc. New1.7%
- Prologis Inc.. · REIT1.6%
- HA Sustainable Infra Cap Inc. · REIT1.6%
Together, the ten largest are 31.7% of reported value.
How many clients does Clean Yield Group have?
Clean Yield Group has 257 clients and manages $571 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 155 high-net-worth individuals, 91 individual clients and 11 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 3 March 2026
What services does Clean Yield Group offer?
Clean Yield Group provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Clean Yield Group charge?
Clean Yield Group charges 0.60%–1.00% a year for its Asset management services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable, has a $7,500 annual minimum and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.
Source: CLEAN YIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE, filed 3 March 2026
Which custodians does Clean Yield Group use?
Clean Yield Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $507M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 3 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Clean Yield Group have?
Clean Yield Group has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 9 employees, and 8 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 Clean Yield Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Clean Yield Group’s separately managed accounts held 66% exchange-traded equities, 11% cash and equivalents, 7% U.S. government and agency bonds, 7% high-yield corporate bonds, 4% other, 3% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 1% state and local bonds. The 4% other category is described as: Cdfi Notes, Private Convertible Debt.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Clean Yield Group have a minimum investment?
Yes, Clean Yield Group’s minimum account size for its Asset management services is $1M. It charges a $7.5K annual minimum fee.
Source: CLEAN YIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE, filed 3 March 2026
Who owns Clean Yield Group?
Clean Yield Group’s direct owners are Dorigen Hofmann, Elizabeth Glenshaw and Eric Becker, each holding 50% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 3 March 2026
How does Clean Yield Group get paid?
Clean Yield Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management, fixed fees and other compensation. 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 Clean Yield Group registered with the SEC?
Yes, Clean Yield Group has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 13 November 1986. Its CRD number is 104826 and its SEC file number is 801-28225.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 3 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Clean Yield Group?
Clean Yield Group’s main office is at 16 Beaver Meadow RD., Norwich, VT 05055. Its phone number is 802-526-2525. Its website is cleanyield.com.