Optivest provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, business succession planning, estate planning, family office services, insurance, and philanthropic planning. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.
Optivest reports 108 clients. They include 56 high-net-worth individuals and 52 individual clients. Of its assets, 65.8% ($210M across 320 accounts) are managed with discretion; $109M across 102 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 48% | 6% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 52% | 91% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | 1% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Other client typesOther | Not reported | <1% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 52 | $19.8M | 6.2% | $381K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 56 | $290M | 90.9% | $5.19M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $3.77M | 1.2% | — |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $1.63M | 0.5% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $1.43M | 0.4% | — |
| Other | Fewer than 5 | $2.28M | 0.7% | — |
| Total | 108 | $319M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 52
- Regulatory AUM
- $19.8M
- AUM share
- 6.2%
- Avg. per client
- $381K
- Clients
- 56
- Regulatory AUM
- $290M
- AUM share
- 90.9%
- Avg. per client
- $5.19M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.77M
- AUM share
- 1.2%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.63M
- AUM share
- 0.5%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.43M
- AUM share
- 0.4%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.28M
- AUM share
- 0.7%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 108
- Regulatory AUM
- $319M
- 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
- 11–25
Optivest charges 0.35%–1.25% a year for its Optivest Portfolios. The fee is billed in arrears. The brochure also prices 3 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Family office services
- Some family office services are billed at an hourly fee between $25 and $500 an hour, depending on the service selected.
- Family wealth advisory
- Offered at $150 to $500 an hour, depending on the complexity of the situation.
- Financial and retirement planning
- Consultations are billed hourly at $150 to $500 an hour; OptiWealth set-up has a minimum $3,000 fee.
Leslie A Calhoun Revocable Living Trust Udt July 18, 2013 owns 75% or more of Optivest and is in turn owned by Leslie Calhoun (75% or more). The leadership team of Optivest includes President Leslie Calhoun. It has 4 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Leslie CalhounPresident/Chief Compliance Officer/CEO
- Matthew McManusCOO
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Leslie Ann Calhoun
- Matthew Michael McManus
- Ryan Michael Thomason
Staff
- 4 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 3 broker-dealer reps
- Owns 75% or more of Optivest, Inc.
Leslie A Calhoun Revocable Living Trust Udt July 18, 2013
Control person · since December 2024
- Owns 75% or more of Leslie A Calhoun Revocable Living Trust Udt July 18, 2013
Leslie Calhoun
Control person · since December 2024
- Owns 25% to 50% of Optivest, Inc.
McManus Family Trust DTD January 29, 2014
Control person · since December 2024
- Owns 25% to 50% of McManus Family Trust DTD January 29, 2014
Matthew McManus
Control person · since December 2024
Optivest’s regulatory assets grew from $278M (March 2021) to $319M (March 2026); clients fell from 135 to 108 and employees from 5 to 4.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $319M | 108 | 4 | 1 |
| April 2025 | $316M | 104 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $320M | 165 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $317M | 105 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $396M | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $278M | 135 | 5 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Optivest has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 30448 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 230, San Juan CapistranoHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Optivest, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 30448 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 230, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
- Website
- optivestinc.com
- Phone
- 949-363-8686
- SEC file
- 801-68965
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Optivest uses Charles Schwab ($197M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Optivest does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $197M100%
At year end, Optivest’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (56%) and stocks (29%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks29%
- Funds56%
- Registered funds29%
- Pooled vehicles27%
- Cash5%
- Other10%
- Annuities and private business investments10%
How many clients does Optivest have?
Optivest has 108 clients and manages $319 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 56 high-net-worth individuals and 52 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 March 2026
What services does Optivest offer?
Optivest provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, business succession planning, estate planning, family office services, 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 Optivest charge?
Optivest charges 0.35%–1.25% a year for its Optivest Portfolios. The fee is billed in arrears.
Source: ADV PART 2A BROCHURE- MARCH 2026, filed 30 March 2026
Which custodians does Optivest use?
Optivest’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $197M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 30 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Optivest have?
Optivest has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 3 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 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 Optivest invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Optivest’s separately managed accounts held 29% exchange-traded equities, 29% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 27% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 10% other and 5% cash and equivalents. The 10% other category is described as: Annuities and Private Business Investments.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Optivest?
Optivest is owned through trusts by Leslie Calhoun and Matthew McManus. Its direct owners are Leslie A Calhoun Revocable Living Trust Udt July 18, 2013 (75% or more) and McManus Family Trust DTD January 29, 2014 (25% to 50%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026
How does Optivest get paid?
Optivest 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 Optivest?
Optivest’s main office is at 30448 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 230, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Its phone number is 949-363-8686. Its website is optivestinc.com.