G.W. Sherwold Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting.
G.W. Sherwold Associates reports 424 clients. They include 415 individuals and 9 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 25.6% ($147M across 777 accounts) are managed with discretion; $426M across 9 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 98% | 26% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 2% | 74% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 415 | $147M | 25.6% | $353K |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 9 | $426M | 74.4% | $47.3M |
| Total | 424 | $572M | 100% | $1.35M |
- Clients
- 415
- Regulatory AUM
- $147M
- AUM share
- 25.6%
- Avg. per client
- $353K
- Clients
- 9
- Regulatory AUM
- $426M
- AUM share
- 74.4%
- Avg. per client
- $47.3M
Total
- Clients
- 424
- Regulatory AUM
- $572M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.35M
- 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
- 0
G.W. Sherwold Associates is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees); its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
Gary William Sherwold owns 75% or more of G.W. Sherwold Associates. The leadership team of G.W. Sherwold Associates includes President Gary William Sherwold. It has 3 employees, 1 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Gary William SherwoldPresident & Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
5 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Adam Robert Devone
- Thomas Patrick Flynn II
- Michael T Nesheim
- Gary William Sherwold
- Juan Emiliano Toledano
Staff
- 3 employees
- 1 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 3 broker-dealer reps
- 3 insurance agents
- 2 soliciting firms
- Owns 75% or more of G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc.
Gary William Sherwold
Control person · since April 1994
G.W. Sherwold Associates’ regulatory assets grew 4.3× from $135M (February 2021) to $572M (February 2026); clients rose from 332 to 424 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026February 2026 | $572M | 424 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr 2025April 2025 | $455M | 345 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr 2024April 2024 | $377M | 347 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $133M | 338 | 3 | 1 |
| May 2022May 2022 | $156M | 341 | 3 | 1 |
| Feb 2021February 2021 | $135M | 332 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, G.W. Sherwold Associates has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
California · 1 listed address
- 22994 El Toro RD, Lake ForestHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- G.W. Sherwold Associates, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 22994 El Toro RD, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- Website
- gwsherwold.com
- Phone
- 949-470-0700
- SEC file
- 801-118949
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- January
G.W. Sherwold Associates does not have custody of client assets.
At year end, G.W. Sherwold Associates’ separately managed accounts were largely in funds (22%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks1%
- Funds22%
- Cash3%
- Other74%
- Pension and profit-sharing plans74%
How many clients does G.W. Sherwold Associates have?
G.W. Sherwold Associates has 424 clients and manages $572 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 415 individuals and 9 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 13 February 2026
What services does G.W. Sherwold Associates offer?
G.W. Sherwold Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How many financial advisors does G.W. Sherwold Associates have?
G.W. Sherwold Associates has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 1 perform investment advisory functions. 3 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 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 G.W. Sherwold Associates invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, G.W. Sherwold Associates’ separately managed accounts held 74% other, 22% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 3% cash and equivalents and 1% exchange-traded equities. The 74% other category is described as: Pension and Profit-Sharing Plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns G.W. Sherwold Associates?
G.W. Sherwold Associates’ direct owner is Gary William Sherwold (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 13 February 2026
How does G.W. Sherwold Associates get paid?
G.W. Sherwold Associates is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges 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 G.W. Sherwold Associates?
G.W. Sherwold Associates’ main office is at 22994 El Toro RD, Lake Forest, CA 92630. Its phone number is 949-470-0700. Its website is gwsherwold.com.