Stites Financial Consulting provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Stites Financial Consulting reports 265 clients. They include 191 individual clients, 73 high-net-worth individuals and 1 corporate or other business client. Of its assets, 100.0% ($132M across 563 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 72% | 33% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 28% | 66% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | 2% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 191 | $43M | 32.5% | $225K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 73 | $86.7M | 65.5% | $1.19M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $2.6M | 2.0% | $2.6M |
| Total | 265 | $132M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 191
- Regulatory AUM
- $43M
- AUM share
- 32.5%
- Avg. per client
- $225K
- Clients
- 73
- Regulatory AUM
- $86.7M
- AUM share
- 65.5%
- Avg. per client
- $1.19M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.6M
- AUM share
- 2.0%
- Avg. per client
- $2.6M
Total
- Clients
- 265
- Regulatory AUM
- $132M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 1%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
Stites Financial Consulting is paid through a percentage of assets under management. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure.
Shawn Stites owns 75% or more of Stites Financial Consulting. The leadership team of Stites Financial Consulting includes Chief Compliance Officer Shawn Stites. It has 2 employees.
Leadership
- Shawn StitesChief Compliance Officer, General Partner
- Kevin StitesMinority Owner, General Partner
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
- Owns 75% or more of Stites Financial Consulting
Shawn Stites
Control person · since May 2018
- Owns 10% to 25% of Stites Financial Consulting
Kevin Stites
since January 2025
Stites Financial Consulting’s regulatory assets grew from $105M (April 2025) to $132M (March 2026); clients rose from 215 to 265 and employees were 2 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $132M | 265 | 2 | 1 |
| April 2025 | $105M | 215 | 2 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Stites Financial Consulting has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 9516 Clay Station Road, WiltonHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Stites Financial Consulting
- Headquarters
- 9516 Clay Station Road, Wilton, CA 95693
- Website
- stitesfc.com
- Phone
- 916-601-1992
- SEC file
- 801-132438
- Structure
- California partnership
- Fiscal year end
- December
Stites Financial Consulting uses Charles Schwab ($124M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Stites Financial Consulting does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $124M100%
At year end, Stites Financial Consulting’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (89%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks89%
- Funds4%
- Bonds1%
- Cash1%
- Other5%
- Fee based annuities5%
How many clients does Stites Financial Consulting have?
Stites Financial Consulting has 265 clients and manages $132 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 191 individual clients, 73 high-net-worth individuals and 1 corporate or other business client.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 20 March 2026
What services does Stites Financial Consulting offer?
Stites Financial Consulting provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Stites Financial Consulting use?
Stites Financial Consulting’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $124M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 20 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Stites Financial Consulting have?
Stites Financial Consulting 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 Stites Financial Consulting invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Stites Financial Consulting’s separately managed accounts held 89% exchange-traded equities, 5% other, 4% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% cash and equivalents. The 5% other category is described as: Fee Based Annuities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Stites Financial Consulting?
Stites Financial Consulting’s direct owners are Shawn Stites (75% or more) and Kevin Stites (10% to 25%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 20 March 2026
How does Stites Financial Consulting get paid?
Stites Financial Consulting is paid through a percentage of assets under management. 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 Stites Financial Consulting registered with the SEC?
Yes, Stites Financial Consulting has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 17 April 2025. Its CRD number is 293058 and its SEC file number is 801-132438.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 20 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Stites Financial Consulting?
Stites Financial Consulting’s main office is at 9516 Clay Station Road, Wilton, CA 95693. Its phone number is 916-601-1992. Its website is stitesfc.com.