Valley Wealth Strategies provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
Valley Wealth Strategies reports 4,055 clients. They include 3,689 individual clients, 277 high-net-worth individuals, and 68 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 31.0% ($448M across 1,090 accounts) are managed with discretion; $999M across 5,684 accounts are not. It advised 63 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 91% | 60% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 7% | 34% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 2% | 3% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | 3% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 3,689 | $871M | 60.1% | $236K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 277 | $495M | 34.2% | $1.79M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 68 | $38M | 2.6% | $560K |
| Charitable organizations | 16 | $41.7M | 2.9% | $2.61M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 5 | $2.46M | 0.2% | $493K |
| Total | 4,055 | $1.45B | 100% | $357K |
- Clients
- 3,689
- Regulatory AUM
- $871M
- AUM share
- 60.1%
- Avg. per client
- $236K
- Clients
- 277
- Regulatory AUM
- $495M
- AUM share
- 34.2%
- Avg. per client
- $1.79M
- Clients
- 68
- Regulatory AUM
- $38M
- AUM share
- 2.6%
- Avg. per client
- $560K
- Clients
- 16
- Regulatory AUM
- $41.7M
- AUM share
- 2.9%
- Avg. per client
- $2.61M
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.46M
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- $493K
Total
- Clients
- 4,055
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.45B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $357K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 63
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 251–500
Valley Wealth Strategies charges 1.00%–1.25% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning Services
- Financial planning is billed hourly at up to $500, or as a negotiated fixed fee based on expected hours.
- Retirement Plan Advisory Services
- Asset-based fee of up to 1.00% a year, billed at the end of each calendar quarter and negotiable depending on plan size and complexity.
Daniel Raymond owns 75% or more of Valley Wealth Strategies. The leadership team of Valley Wealth Strategies includes President Daniel Raymond and Chief Compliance Officer Oscar Martinez. It has 59 employees, 26 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Daniel RaymondManaging Member & President
- Oscar MartinezChief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
23 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Eugene George Bowan
- David Allen Brounley
- Philip Brian Bullard
- Daniel Jason Buster
- Grant DeAndreis
- Eric Ernst Hughes
- Nicole Kiomi Kikugawa
- Kelly Ann Kruzick
- Ahamad Manohorathat
- Oscar Martinez
- Michael John Mueller
- Estevan Ruiz Munoz
- Jayne Marie P. Sullivan
- David J Phillips
- Daniel Alan Raymond
- Kevin Powers Rose
- Caleb Sasson
- David Adam Sasson MR.
- Oscar Sasson
- Joshua Christian Schefers
- Cherie Chih Chun Wang
- Broc Wavra
- Pamela Joanne Zedick
Staff
- 59 employees
- 26 in advisory functions
- 26 state-registered reps
- 26 broker-dealer reps
- 25 insurance agents
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 75% or more of Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC
Daniel Raymond
Control person · since January 2017
Valley Wealth Strategies’ regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $848M (March 2021) to $1.45B (June 2026); clients rose from 2,640 to 4,055 and employees were 59 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026June 2026 | $1.45B | 4,055 | 59 | 22 |
| May 2025May 2025 | $1.21B | 4,905 | 30 | 21 |
| Jul 2024July 2024 | $1.02B | 2,835 | 30 | 23 |
| Aug 2023August 2023 | $1.02B | 3,200 | 31 | 21 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $1.01B | 3,970 | 27 | 21 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $848M | 2,640 | 59 | 22 |
Besides its headquarters, Valley Wealth Strategies has 21 offices (7 private residences, listed without an address), with 15 listed addresses across 3 states.
California · 13 listed addresses
- 404 W. Pine Street, Suite 6, LodiHQ
- 5301 Office Park Drive, Bakersfield
- 199 S. Monte Vista Ave, San Dimas
- 316 S. Stewart Street, Sonora
- 151 N. Kraemer BLVD., Placentia
- 535 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park
- 1247 7th Street, Santa Monica
- 560 N 8th St, Brawley
- 1633 4th Street, Santa Ana
- 101 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek
- 24681 La Plaza Drive, Dana Point
- 203 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood City
- 22936 El Toro Road, Lake Forrest
Texas · 1 listed address
- 2225 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington
Washington · 1 listed address
- 112 W Young Street, Elma
Other business names
Valley Wealth Strategies has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Zuk Financial Group
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC
- Headquarters
- 404 W. Pine Street, Suite 6, Lodi, CA 95240
- Website
- zukfinancial.com
- Phone
- 209-366-1264
- SEC file
- 801-113081
- Structure
- California LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Valley Wealth Strategies’ named custodians for separately managed accounts are Charles Schwab ($814M, 66%), LPL Financial ($252M, 21%) and Broadridge Financial Solutions ($161M, 13%). Valley Wealth Strategies has custody of $98.2M for 206 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $814M66%
- Broadridge Financial SolutionsBroadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. · Lake Success, NY · $161M13%
- LPL FinancialLPL Financial LLC · Fort Mill, SC · $252M21%
At year end, Valley Wealth Strategies’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (65%) and stocks (22%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks22%
- Funds65%
- Bonds3%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- State and local bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash8%
Filed values cover 98%. The neutral 2% gap has no reported category.
How many clients does Valley Wealth Strategies have?
Valley Wealth Strategies has 4,055 clients and manages $1.45 billion for them, as of June 2026. They include 3,689 individual clients, 277 high-net-worth individuals, and 68 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 1 June 2026
What services does Valley Wealth Strategies offer?
Valley Wealth Strategies 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 Valley Wealth Strategies charge?
Valley Wealth Strategies charges 1.00%–1.25% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: VWS FORM ADV 2A FIRM BROCHURE, filed 27 February 2026
Which custodians does Valley Wealth Strategies use?
Valley Wealth Strategies’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $814M, LPL Financial LLC (Fort Mill, SC), with $252M and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Lake Success, NY), with $161M. 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 June 2026
How many financial advisors does Valley Wealth Strategies have?
Valley Wealth Strategies has 26 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 59 employees, and 26 perform investment advisory functions. 26 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 25 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 Valley Wealth Strategies invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Valley Wealth Strategies’ separately managed accounts held 65% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 22% exchange-traded equities, 8% cash and equivalents, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% state and local bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Valley Wealth Strategies?
Valley Wealth Strategies’ direct owner is Daniel Raymond (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 1 June 2026
How does Valley Wealth Strategies get paid?
Valley Wealth Strategies 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 Valley Wealth Strategies?
Valley Wealth Strategies’ main office is at 404 W. Pine Street, Suite 6, Lodi, CA 95240. Its phone number is 209-366-1264. Its website is zukfinancial.com.