Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.
Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management reports 223 clients. They include 118 individual clients and 105 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($312M across 638 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 2 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 53% | 12% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 47% | 85% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 4% |
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) | 118 | $36.1M | 11.6% | $306K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 105 | $265M | 84.8% | $2.52M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $11.2M | 3.6% | — |
| Total | 223 | $312M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 118
- Regulatory AUM
- $36.1M
- AUM share
- 11.6%
- Avg. per client
- $306K
- Clients
- 105
- Regulatory AUM
- $265M
- AUM share
- 84.8%
- Avg. per client
- $2.52M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $11.2M
- AUM share
- 3.6%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 223
- Regulatory AUM
- $312M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 2
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 101–250
Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management charges up to 1.40% a year for its Comprehensive Portfolio Management. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting
- Financial planning and consulting is billed hourly at up to $300 an hour or as a flat fee not exceeding $10,000, paid in full at signing.
Jarrett Topel owns 50% to 75% of Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management. The leadership team of Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Jarrett Topel. It has 3 employees.
Leadership
- Jarrett TopelManaging Member & Chief Compliance Officer
- Gavin DistasiManaging Member
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Nancy Wright Cooper
- Gavin Lowery Distasi
- Jarrett Bruce Topel
Staff
- 3 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 3 insurance agents
- Owns 50% to 75% of Topel & Distasi Wealth Management, LLC
Jarrett Topel
Control person · since January 2017
- Owns 50% to 75% of Topel & Distasi Wealth Management, LLC
Gavin Distasi
Control person · since January 2017
Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew 2.4× from $132M (June 2021) to $312M (March 2026); clients rose from 188 to 223 and employees fell from 4 to 3.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $312M | 223 | 3 | 2 |
| February 2025 | $300M | 211 | 3 | 1 |
| June 2024 | $286M | 208 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $248M | 202 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $297M | 196 | 3 | 1 |
| June 2021 | $132M | 188 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management has 1 office (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 2907 Claremont Avenue, Suite 111, BerkeleyHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Topel & Distasi Wealth Management, LLC
- Headquarters
- 2907 Claremont Avenue, Suite 111, Berkeley, CA 94705
- Website
- td-wm.com
- Phone
- 510-898-1270
- SEC file
- 801-120715
- Founded
- 2013
- Structure
- California LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management uses Charles Schwab ($189M, 61%) and Fidelity ($121M, 39%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management has custody of $200M in client assets for 138 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $189M61%
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $121M39%
At year end, Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (68%) and funds (15%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $207M across 57 positions; the largest are Vanguard Index Fds (10.2%), Vanguard Index Fds (9.7%) and iShares TR (7.9%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks68%
- Funds15%
- Bonds9%
- U.S. government and agency bonds6%
- Investment grade corporate bonds2%
- State and local bonds1%
- Cash8%
Reported 13F holdings
- $207M
- Reported 13F value
- 57
- Positions
- 61.5%
- In the 10 largest
- +7.1%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Vanguard Index Fds · Value ETF10.2%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Growth ETF9.7%
- iShares TR · Core MSCI Eafe7.9%
- iShares TR · US Treas BD ETF7.6%
- iShares TR · Core S&P Scp ETF6.0%
- iShares TR · Iboxx Inv CP ETF5.9%
- Vanguard Charlotte Fds · Total Int BD ETF4.8%
- iShares TR · Core S&P Mcp ETF3.8%
- iShares TR · Iboxx HI YD ETF3.0%
- iShares TR · Rus 1000 Grw ETF2.7%
Together, the ten largest are 61.5% of reported value.
How many clients does Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management have?
Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management has 223 clients and manages $312 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 118 individual clients and 105 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 12 March 2026
What services does Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management offer?
Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, 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 Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management charge?
Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management charges up to 1.40% a year for its Comprehensive Portfolio Management. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000.
Source: FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE, filed 12 March 2026
Which custodians does Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management use?
Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $189M and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $121M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 12 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management have?
Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 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 Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 68% exchange-traded equities, 15% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 8% cash and equivalents, 6% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management have a minimum investment?
Yes, Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management’s minimum account size for its Comprehensive Portfolio Management is $500K.
Source: FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE, filed 12 March 2026
Who owns Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management?
Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management’s direct owners are Jarrett Topel (50% to 75%) and Gavin Distasi (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 12 March 2026
How does Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management get paid?
Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management 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
Is Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 5 April 2021. Its CRD number is 285538 and its SEC file number is 801-120715.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 12 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management?
Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management’s main office is at 2907 Claremont Avenue, Suite 111, Berkeley, CA 94705. Its phone number is 510-898-1270. Its website is td-wm.com.