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Mraz, Amerine & Associates

Wealth managementRIA

Modesto, CACRD 158338Updated

Mraz, Amerine & Associates is an investment adviser based in Modesto, CA, registered with the SEC since 2011. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Its regulatory assets under management total $917 million, as filed on 1 October 2026.

487
Clients
$1.85M
AUM per individual client
5
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.50–1.25%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 1 October 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Mraz, Amerine & Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, education planning, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, and tax planning.

Mraz, Amerine & Associates reports 487 clients. They include 252 individual clients, 221 high-net-worth individuals, and 9 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($917M across 1,289 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 4 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients487 clients
Assets$917M
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)52%11%
High-net-worth individuals45%84%
Pension and profit-sharing plans2%3%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Corporations and other businesses<1%1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
252
Regulatory AUM
$100M
AUM share
10.9%
Avg. per client
$398K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
221
Regulatory AUM
$773M
AUM share
84.2%
Avg. per client
$3.5M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
9
Regulatory AUM
$26.6M
AUM share
2.9%
Avg. per client
$2.96M
Charitable organizations
Clients
2
Regulatory AUM
$8.06M
AUM share
0.9%
Avg. per client
$4.03M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
3
Regulatory AUM
$10M
AUM share
1.1%
Avg. per client
$3.35M

Total

Clients
487
Regulatory AUM
$917M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.88M
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
4
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
0

Fees and minimums

Mraz, Amerine & Associates charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Investment Management Fee. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

$0–$500K1.25%
$500K–$2.5M1.00%
$2.5M–$5M0.90%
$5M–$15M0.70%
$15M and above0.50%
Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning
Financial planning for non-investment advisory clients is billed at $250 per hour; plans generally range from $1,000 to $5,000, and fees are negotiable.
Retirement Plan Assets
Non-discretionary management of retirement plan assets is billed a flat 50 basis points a year; discretionary management follows the tiered schedule.

Ownership and people

David Mraz owns 25% to 50% of Mraz, Amerine & Associates. The leadership team of Mraz, Amerine & Associates includes Chief Compliance Officer Deidre Mraz. It has 6 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.

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Staff

  • 6 employees
  • 5 in advisory functions
  • 5 state-registered reps
Who owns the firm
Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc.· the adviser
  • David Mraz

    Control person · since October 2011

    Owns 25% to 50% of Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc.
  • Gloria Mraz

    Control person · since October 2011

    Owns 25% to 50% of Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc.
  • Deidre Mraz

    Control person · since October 2011

    Owns 10% to 25% of Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

Mraz, Amerine & Associates’ regulatory assets grew 1.8× from $499M (March 2021) to $917M (October 2026); clients fell from 578 to 487 and employees from 8 to 6.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Oct 2026October 2026$917M48761
May 2025May 2025$785M50771
May 2024May 2024$653M52781
Apr 2023April 2023$587M53381
Mar 2022March 2022$566M571111
Mar 2021March 2021$499M57881

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Mraz, Amerine & Associates has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.

Listed office addresses by state

California · 1 listed address

  • 1120 13th Street, Suite C, ModestoHQ

Other business names

Mraz, Amerine & Associates has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • Mraz and Associates

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc.
Headquarters
1120 13th Street, Suite C, Modesto, CA 95354
SEC file
801-72742
Founded
2011
Structure
California corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Mraz, Amerine & Associates’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($917M). Mraz, Amerine & Associates has custody of $271M for 209 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$917M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $917M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Mraz, Amerine & Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (67%) and funds (23%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $697M across 199 positions; the largest are Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Del (11.2%), Fairfax Finl Hldgs Ltd Sub Vtg (7.0%) and White Mtns Ins Group Ltd (6.6%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks67%
  • Funds23%
  • Bonds2%
  • Cash8%
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Common questions

How many clients does Mraz, Amerine & Associates have?

Mraz, Amerine & Associates has 487 clients and manages $917 million for them, as of October 2026. They include 252 individual clients, 221 high-net-worth individuals, and 9 pension and profit-sharing plans.

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

What services does Mraz, Amerine & Associates offer?

Mraz, Amerine & Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, education planning, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, and tax 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 Mraz, Amerine & Associates charge?

Mraz, Amerine & Associates charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Investment Management Fee. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.

Source: DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 16 October 2026

Which custodians does Mraz, Amerine & Associates use?

Mraz, Amerine & Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $917M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

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

How many financial advisors does Mraz, Amerine & Associates have?

Mraz, Amerine & Associates has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 5 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 Mraz, Amerine & Associates invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Mraz, Amerine & Associates’ separately managed accounts held 67% exchange-traded equities, 23% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 8% cash and equivalents and 2% U.S. government and agency bonds.

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

Does Mraz, Amerine & Associates have a minimum investment?

Yes, Mraz, Amerine & Associates’ minimum account size for its Investment Management Fee is $1M.

Source: DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 16 October 2026

Who owns Mraz, Amerine & Associates?

Mraz, Amerine & Associates’ direct owners are Deidre Mraz, David Mraz and Gloria Mraz, each holding 50% or less.

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

How does Mraz, Amerine & Associates get paid?

Mraz, Amerine & 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 Mraz, Amerine & Associates?

Mraz, Amerine & Associates’ main office is at 1120 13th Street, Suite C, Modesto, CA 95354. Its phone number is 209-593-5870. Its website is mrazassociates.com.

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

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 1 October 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, submitted 16 October 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 158338.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 17 March 2021 to 1 October 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 16 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 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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