DDFG provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and retirement plan services. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
DDFG reports 347 clients. They include 201 individual clients and 146 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($568M across 1,100 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 2 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 58% | 16% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 42% | 84% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 201 | $90.8M | 16.0% | $452K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 146 | $477M | 84.0% | $3.27M |
| Total | 347 | $568M | 100% | $1.64M |
- Clients
- 201
- Regulatory AUM
- $90.8M
- AUM share
- 16.0%
- Avg. per client
- $452K
- Clients
- 146
- Regulatory AUM
- $477M
- AUM share
- 84.0%
- Avg. per client
- $3.27M
Total
- Clients
- 347
- Regulatory AUM
- $568M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.64M
- 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
DDFG charges 1.00%–1.25% a year for its Wealth Management Fees. The fee is billed in advance. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting Fees
- Stand-alone planning or consulting is a fixed fee of $1,500 to $10,000, negotiable; the firm may offset it against later advisory fees.
- Retirement Plan Consulting Fees
- Asset-based retirement plan consulting fee, individually negotiated per plan, up to 75 basis points (0.75%).
David Harrington owns 50% to 75% of DDFG. The leadership team of DDFG includes Chief Compliance Officer Jonathan Kasting. It has 8 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Jonathan KastingChief Compliance Officer
- David HarringtonPartner
- Dean SolomonPartner
Investment adviser representatives
5 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Anna Bogorodchenko
- David Patrick Harrington
- Jack Robert Harrington
- Andrew Taylor Price
- Dean Azad Solomon
Staff
- 8 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- 4 insurance agents
- Owns 50% to 75% of DDFG, Inc
David Harrington
Control person · since February 2022
- Owns 50% to 75% of DDFG, Inc
Dean Solomon
Control person · since February 2022
DDFG’s regulatory assets grew from $382M (April 2022) to $568M (April 2026); clients rose from 305 to 347 and employees from 3 to 8.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $568M | 347 | 8 | 2 |
| February 2025 | $471M | 332 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $392M | 318 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $369M | 325 | 5 | 1 |
| April 2022 | $382M | 305 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, DDFG has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in California.
California · 2 listed addresses
- 515 Marin Street, Suite 406, Thousand OaksHQ
- 4500 Park Granada, Calabasas
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- DDFG, Inc
- Headquarters
- 515 Marin Street, Suite 406, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
- Website
- hillcrestfinancialgroup.com
- Phone
- 805-373-8686
- @hillcrest-financial-group
- SEC file
- 801-122983
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
DDFG uses Fidelity ($568M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. DDFG has custody of $237M in client assets for 266 clients.
- FidelityFidelity Investments · Boston, MA · $568M100%
At year end, DDFG’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (83%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $504M across 92 positions; the largest are iShares TR (9.4%), iShares TR (7.1%) and iShares TR (6.6%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks8%
- Funds83%
- Bonds3%
- Cash6%
Reported 13F holdings
- $504M
- Reported 13F value
- 92
- Positions
- 55.6%
- In the 10 largest
- +8.5%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- iShares TR · Core S&P US Gwt9.4%
- iShares TR · Core MSCI Intl7.1%
- iShares TR · Core S&P US Vlu6.6%
- iShares TR · 3 7 YR Treas BD5.5%
- iShares TR · 0-5 YR Tips ETF5.4%
- iShares TR · S&P 500 Val ETF5.4%
- iShares TR · US Treas BD ETF4.8%
- iShares TR · Fltg Rate NT ETF4.1%
- iShares TR · U.S. Real ES ETF3.6%
- SPDR Gold TR · Gold Shs3.6%
Together, the ten largest are 55.6% of reported value.
How many clients does DDFG have?
DDFG has 347 clients and manages $568 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 201 individual clients and 146 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 8 April 2026
What services does DDFG offer?
DDFG provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and retirement plan services.
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 DDFG charge?
DDFG charges 1.00%–1.25% a year for its Wealth Management Fees. The fee is billed in advance.
Source: DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR HILLCREST FINANCIAL GROUP, filed 8 April 2026
Which custodians does DDFG use?
DDFG’s separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Investments (Boston, MA), with $568M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 8 April 2026
How many financial advisors does DDFG have?
DDFG has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 8 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 4 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 DDFG invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, DDFG’s separately managed accounts held 83% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 8% exchange-traded equities, 6% cash and equivalents and 3% U.S. government and agency bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns DDFG?
DDFG’s direct owners are David Harrington (50% to 75%) and Dean Solomon (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 8 April 2026
How does DDFG get paid?
DDFG is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. 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 DDFG?
DDFG’s main office is at 515 Marin Street, Suite 406, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. Its phone number is 805-373-8686. Its website is hillcrestfinancialgroup.com.