Global Wealth Strategies provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Global Wealth Strategies reports 35 clients. They include 25 high-net-worth individuals and 10 individual clients. Of its assets, 100.0% ($147M across 35 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 29% | 3% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 71% | 97% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 10 | $5M | 3.4% | $500K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 25 | $142M | 96.6% | $5.68M |
| Total | 35 | $147M | 100% | $4.2M |
- Clients
- 10
- Regulatory AUM
- $5M
- AUM share
- 3.4%
- Avg. per client
- $500K
- Clients
- 25
- Regulatory AUM
- $142M
- AUM share
- 96.6%
- Avg. per client
- $5.68M
Total
- Clients
- 35
- Regulatory AUM
- $147M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $4.2M
- 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
- 1–10
Global Wealth Strategies charges 0.50%–1.20% a year for its Portfolio management. The fee is billed in advance, has a $12,000 annual minimum and requires an account of at least $1,000,000. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning
- Financial planning done on an hourly basis is charged at a basic rate of $250 an hour.
Richard Holbrook owns 75% or more of Global Wealth Strategies. The leadership team of Global Wealth Strategies includes President Richard Holbrook. It has 1 employee.
Leadership
- Richard HolbrookPresident, Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
1 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 1 employee
- 1 in advisory functions
- Owns 75% or more of Global Wealth Strategies LLC
Richard Holbrook
Control person · since May 2003
Global Wealth Strategies’ regulatory assets fell from $160M (March 2021) to $147M (April 2026); clients were 35 in both filings and employees were 1 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $147M | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $160M | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $143M | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $132M | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $160M | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $160M | 35 | 1 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Global Wealth Strategies has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 635 Bryant Street, Palo AltoHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Global Wealth Strategies LLC
- Headquarters
- 635 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 650-346-2630
- SEC file
- 801-62751
- Structure
- California LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Global Wealth Strategies does not have custody of client assets.
At year end, Global Wealth Strategies’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (70%) and funds (28%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks70%
- Funds28%
- Cash2%
How many clients does Global Wealth Strategies have?
Global Wealth Strategies has 35 clients and manages $147 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 25 high-net-worth individuals and 10 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 6 April 2026
What services does Global Wealth Strategies offer?
Global Wealth Strategies 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 Global Wealth Strategies charge?
Global Wealth Strategies charges 0.50%–1.20% a year for its Portfolio management. The fee is billed in advance, has a $12,000 annual minimum and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.
Source: HOLBROOK GLOBAL STRATEGIES ADV PART 2, filed 6 April 2026
How many financial advisors does Global Wealth Strategies have?
Global Wealth Strategies has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 1 employees, and 1 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 Global Wealth Strategies invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Global Wealth Strategies’ separately managed accounts held 70% exchange-traded equities, 28% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 2% 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 Global Wealth Strategies have a minimum investment?
Yes, Global Wealth Strategies’ minimum account size for its Portfolio management is $1M. It charges a $12K annual minimum fee.
Source: HOLBROOK GLOBAL STRATEGIES ADV PART 2, filed 6 April 2026
Who owns Global Wealth Strategies?
Global Wealth Strategies’ direct owner is Richard Holbrook (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 6 April 2026
How does Global Wealth Strategies get paid?
Global Wealth Strategies is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. 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 Global Wealth Strategies registered with the SEC?
Yes, Global Wealth Strategies has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 3 February 2004. Its CRD number is 127059 and its SEC file number is 801-62751.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 6 April 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Global Wealth Strategies?
Global Wealth Strategies’ main office is at 635 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Its phone number is 650-346-2630.