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Greenshields Capital

Wealth managementRIA

El Segundo, CACRD 284814Updated

Greenshields Capital is an investment adviser based in El Segundo, CA, registered with the SEC since 2021. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and other investment advisers. Its regulatory assets under management total $192 million, as filed on 17 March 2026.

140
Clients
$1.41M
AUM per individual client
2
Advisory staff
1
Offices
2.75%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 17 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Greenshields Capital provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.

Greenshields Capital reports 140 clients. They include 71 high-net-worth individuals, 64 individual clients and 5 other investment advisers. Of its assets, 100.0% ($192M across 330 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients140 clients
Assets$192M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)46%21%
High-net-worth individuals51%78%
Other investment advisers4%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
64
Regulatory AUM
$40.3M
AUM share
21.0%
Avg. per client
$630K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
71
Regulatory AUM
$150M
AUM share
78.1%
Avg. per client
$2.12M
Other investment advisers
Clients
5
Regulatory AUM
$1.8M
AUM share
0.9%
Avg. per client
$360K

Total

Clients
140
Regulatory AUM
$192M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.37M
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
101–250

Fees and minimums

Greenshields Capital charges up to 2.75% a year for its Portfolio Management Fees. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

ERISA 3(21) and 3(38) Plan Services
For plan sponsors, an annual fee of 0.01% to 0.15% for 3(21) services and 0.03% to 0.35% for 3(38) services, charged quarterly on plan assets.

Ownership and people

The Greenshields Trust owns 75% or more of Greenshields Capital. The leadership team of Greenshields Capital includes Chief Compliance Officer Brent Greenshields. It has 2 employees.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

Staff

  • 2 employees
  • 2 in advisory functions
  • 2 state-registered reps
  • 2 insurance agents
Who owns the firm
Greenshields Capital LLC· the adviser
  • The Greenshields Trust

    Control person · since July 2016

    Owns 75% or more of Greenshields Capital LLC
    • Brent Greenshields

      Trustee · Control person · since July 2016

Growth and acquisitions

Greenshields Capital’s regulatory assets grew from $168M (July 2022) to $192M (March 2026); clients fell from 154 to 140 and employees were 2 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Greenshields Capital figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$192M14021
March 2025$177M14521
February 2024$158M14721
April 2023$145M15221
July 2022$168M15421

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Greenshields Capital has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in California.

Listed office addresses in California
El Segundo

California · 1 listed address

  • 840 Apollo St., Suite 314, El SegundoHQ

Other business names

Greenshields Capital has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • Greenshields Plan Advisory

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Greenshields Capital LLC
Headquarters
840 Apollo St., Suite 314, El Segundo, CA 90245
SEC file
801-121739
Structure
California LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Greenshields Capital uses Fidelity ($131M, 69%) and Charles Schwab ($59.9M, 31%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Greenshields Capital does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$191M
named custodians
  • FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $131M69%
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $59.9M31%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Greenshields Capital’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (94%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks3%
  • Funds94%
  • Cash2%
  • Other1%
    • Private placements1%

Common questions

How many clients does Greenshields Capital have?

Greenshields Capital has 140 clients and manages $192 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 71 high-net-worth individuals, 64 individual clients and 5 other investment advisers.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 17 March 2026

What services does Greenshields Capital offer?

Greenshields Capital provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Greenshields Capital charge?

Greenshields Capital charges up to 2.75% a year for its Portfolio Management Fees. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

Source: FORM ADV PART 2A, filed 17 March 2026

Which custodians does Greenshields Capital use?

Greenshields Capital’s separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $131M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $59.9M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 17 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Greenshields Capital have?

Greenshields Capital has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 2 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 Greenshields Capital invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Greenshields Capital’s separately managed accounts held 94% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 3% exchange-traded equities, 2% cash and equivalents and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Private Placements.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Greenshields Capital?

Greenshields Capital’s direct owner is the Greenshields Trust (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 17 March 2026

How does Greenshields Capital get paid?

Greenshields Capital 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 Greenshields Capital?

Greenshields Capital’s main office is at 840 Apollo St., Suite 314, El Segundo, CA 90245. Its phone number is 310-775-2136. Its website is greenshieldscapital.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 17 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 17 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. FORM ADV PART 2A, submitted 17 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 284814.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 14 July 2022 to 17 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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