Gebhardt Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and philanthropic planning. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.
Gebhardt Group reports 232 clients. They include 129 individual clients, 96 high-net-worth individuals, and 7 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 99.6% ($345M across 776 accounts) are managed with discretion; $1.43M across 31 accounts are not. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 56% | 13% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 41% | 80% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 3% | 7% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 129 | $44.2M | 12.8% | $343K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 96 | $278M | 80.1% | $2.89M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 7 | $24.6M | 7.1% | $3.51M |
| Total | 232 | $346M | 100% | $1.49M |
- Clients
- 129
- Regulatory AUM
- $44.2M
- AUM share
- 12.8%
- Avg. per client
- $343K
- Clients
- 96
- Regulatory AUM
- $278M
- AUM share
- 80.1%
- Avg. per client
- $2.89M
- Clients
- 7
- Regulatory AUM
- $24.6M
- AUM share
- 7.1%
- Avg. per client
- $3.51M
Total
- Clients
- 232
- Regulatory AUM
- $346M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.49M
- 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
Gebhardt Group charges 1.50% for its Investment Management. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in advance and has a $15,000 annual minimum. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning
- Financial planning is charged a minimum hourly fee of $500 or a fixed fee ranging from $1,500 to $150,000, depending on complexity.
James Gebhardt owns 75% or more of Gebhardt Group. The leadership team of Gebhardt Group includes President James Gebhardt. It has 7 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- James GebhardtPresident, Chief Compliance Officer
- Matthew GrishmanPrincipal and Wealth Advisor
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- James C Gebhardt
- Matthew David Grishman
- Janine Keeperman
Staff
- 7 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 2 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Gebhardt Group, Inc
James Gebhardt
Control person · since May 2005
- Owns 25% to 50% of Gebhardt Group, Inc
Matthew Grishman
Control person · since January 2015
Gebhardt Group’s regulatory assets grew 2.0× from $173M (June 2021) to $346M (March 2026); clients rose from 208 to 232 and employees from 5 to 7.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $346M | 232 | 7 | 2 |
| April 2025 | $295M | 220 | 7 | 2 |
| May 2024 | $269M | 235 | 7 | 2 |
| March 2023 | $218M | 227 | 5 | 2 |
| June 2022 | $217M | 213 | 5 | 2 |
| June 2021 | $173M | 208 | 5 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Gebhardt Group has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in California.
California · 2 listed addresses
- 3390 MT. Diablo Boulevard, Suite 250, LafayetteHQ
- 3400 Douglas BLVD, Roseville
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Gebhardt Group, Inc
- Headquarters
- 3390 MT. Diablo Boulevard, Suite 250, Lafayette, CA 94549
- Website
- gebhardtgroupinc.com
- Phone
- 925-283-9150
- SEC file
- 801-80379
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Gebhardt Group uses Charles Schwab ($313M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Gebhardt Group does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $313M100%
At year end, Gebhardt Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (80%) and cash (11%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks80%
- Funds4%
- Bonds5%
- State and local bonds4%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash11%
How many clients does Gebhardt Group have?
Gebhardt Group has 232 clients and manages $346 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 129 individual clients, 96 high-net-worth individuals, and 7 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 12 March 2026
What services does Gebhardt Group offer?
Gebhardt Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and philanthropic 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 Gebhardt Group charge?
Gebhardt Group charges 1.50% for its Investment Management. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in advance and has a $15,000 annual minimum.
Source: GEBHARDT GROUP FORM ADV PART 2A - MARCH 2026, filed 12 March 2026
Which custodians does Gebhardt Group use?
Gebhardt Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $313M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 12 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Gebhardt Group have?
Gebhardt Group has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 2 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 Gebhardt Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Gebhardt Group’s separately managed accounts held 80% exchange-traded equities, 11% cash and equivalents, 4% state and local bonds, 4% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) 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 Gebhardt Group?
Gebhardt Group’s direct owners are James Gebhardt (75% or more) and Matthew Grishman (25% to 50%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 12 March 2026
How does Gebhardt Group get paid?
Gebhardt Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees and commissions. Its Form ADV lists no 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 Gebhardt Group?
Gebhardt Group’s main office is at 3390 MT. Diablo Boulevard, Suite 250, Lafayette, CA 94549. Its phone number is 925-283-9150. Its website is gebhardtgroupinc.com.