Giraffes provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 3,000 clients last fiscal year.
Giraffes reports 2,537 clients. They include 2,208 individual clients, 310 high-net-worth individuals, and 15 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.09B across 5,235 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 87% | 40% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 12% | 56% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | 3% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 2,208 | $439M | 40.4% | $199K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 310 | $612M | 56.3% | $1.98M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 15 | $35.8M | 3.3% | $2.39M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $770K | 0.1% | $193K |
| Total | 2,537 | $1.09B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 2,208
- Regulatory AUM
- $439M
- AUM share
- 40.4%
- Avg. per client
- $199K
- Clients
- 310
- Regulatory AUM
- $612M
- AUM share
- 56.3%
- Avg. per client
- $1.98M
- Clients
- 15
- Regulatory AUM
- $35.8M
- AUM share
- 3.3%
- Avg. per client
- $2.39M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $770K
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $193K
Total
- Clients
- 2,537
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.09B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- 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
- 3000
Giraffes charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment Supervisory Services. The fee is negotiable and requires an account of at least $25,000. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning Fees
- Financial planning is a fixed fee, typically $1,000 to $5,000 depending on the arrangement reached with the client.
Scott Ferguson owns 75% or more of Giraffes. It has 19 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 19 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Giraffes, Inc.
Scott Ferguson
Control person · since September 2020
Giraffes’ regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $675M (June 2021) to $1.09B (June 2026); clients were 2,537 in both filings and employees rose from 5 to 19.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026June 2026 | $1.09B | 2,537 | 19 | 1 |
| May 2025May 2025 | $890M | 3,212 | 14 | 1 |
| Jul 2024July 2024 | $760M | 3,163 | 14 | 1 |
| Jun 2023June 2023 | $647M | 3,012 | 11 | 1 |
| May 2022May 2022 | $794M | 2,172 | 10 | 1 |
| Jun 2021June 2021 | $675M | 2,566 | 5 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Giraffes has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Mississippi · 1 listed address
- 2980 North Frontage Road, ColumbusHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Giraffes, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 2980 North Frontage Road, Columbus, MS 39701
- Website
- fincon.net
- Phone
- 662-327-1480
- SEC file
- 801-72394
- Structure
- Mississippi corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Giraffes’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Capital Bank and Trust ($1.02B). Giraffes does not have custody of client assets.
- Capital Bank and TrustCapital Bank and Trust Company · Irvine, CA · $1.02B100%
At year end, Giraffes’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (96%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks2%
- Funds96%
- Bonds1%
- Cash1%
How many clients does Giraffes have?
Giraffes has 2,537 clients and manages $1.09 billion for them, as of June 2026. They include 2,208 individual clients, 310 high-net-worth individuals, and 15 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 8 June 2026
What services does Giraffes offer?
Giraffes provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Giraffes charge?
Giraffes charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment Supervisory Services. The fee is negotiable and requires an account of at least $25,000.
Source: FINANCIAL CONCEPTS ADV BROCHURE PART 2A, filed 2 February 2026
Which custodians does Giraffes use?
Giraffes’ separately managed account assets are held at Capital Bank and Trust Company (Irvine, CA), with $1.02B. 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 June 2026
How many financial advisors does Giraffes have?
Giraffes has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 19 employees, and 3 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 Giraffes invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Giraffes’ separately managed accounts held 96% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 2% exchange-traded equities, 1% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Giraffes have a minimum investment?
Yes, Giraffes’ minimum account size for its Investment Supervisory Services is $25K.
Source: FINANCIAL CONCEPTS ADV BROCHURE PART 2A, filed 2 February 2026
Who owns Giraffes?
Giraffes’ direct owner is Scott Ferguson (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 8 June 2026
How does Giraffes get paid?
Giraffes 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 Giraffes?
Giraffes’ main office is at 2980 North Frontage Road, Columbus, MS 39701. Its phone number is 662-327-1480. Its website is fincon.net.