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Zephyr Investment Management

Wealth managementRIA

Westlake Village, CACRD 166303Updated

Zephyr Investment Management is an investment adviser based in Westlake Village, CA, registered with the SEC since 2020. 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 $243 million, as filed on 31 March 2026.

242
Clients
$823K
AUM per individual client
2
Advisory staff
2
Offices
1.00–1.50%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 31 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Zephyr Investment Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.

Zephyr Investment Management reports 242 clients. They include 174 individual clients, 46 high-net-worth individuals, and 22 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 64.3% ($156M across 481 accounts) are managed with discretion; $86.7M across 206 accounts are not.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients242 clients
Assets$243M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)72%30%
High-net-worth individuals19%45%
Pension and profit-sharing plans9%25%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
174
Regulatory AUM
$72M
AUM share
29.7%
Avg. per client
$414K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
46
Regulatory AUM
$109M
AUM share
44.9%
Avg. per client
$2.37M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
22
Regulatory AUM
$61.9M
AUM share
25.5%
Avg. per client
$2.81M

Total

Clients
242
Regulatory AUM
$243M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1M
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
51–100

Fees and minimums

Zephyr Investment Management charges 1.00%–1.50% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning and Consulting
Financial planning time beyond the included hours and consulting on a specified plan are billed at $400 an hour, monthly on actual time spent.
Retirement Plan Consulting
Retirement plan consulting is 0.25% to 0.75% a year of plan assets for 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) and money purchase plans, or a fixed fee of $1,500 to $15,000 a year.

Ownership and people

Cheryl Munoz owns 75% or more of Zephyr Investment Management. The leadership team of Zephyr Investment Management includes President Cheryl Munoz. It has 6 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

Staff

  • 6 employees
  • 2 in advisory functions
  • 2 state-registered reps
  • 2 broker-dealer reps
  • 2 insurance agents
Who owns the firm
Zephyr Investment Management, Inc.· the adviser
  • Cheryl Munoz

    Control person · since January 2013

    Owns 75% or more of Zephyr Investment Management, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

Zephyr Investment Management’s regulatory assets went from $232M (March 2021) to $243M (March 2026); clients rose from 179 to 242 and employees from 4 to 6.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Zephyr Investment Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$243M24262
April 2025$421M23882
April 2024$341M27472
June 2023$294M63972
March 2022$310M26031
March 2021$232M17941

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Zephyr Investment Management has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in California and Georgia.

Listed office addresses by state

California · 1 listed address

  • 3625 E. Thousand Oaks BLVD., Suite 145, Westlake VillageHQ

Other business names

Zephyr Investment Management has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • Zephyr Wealth Management

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Zephyr Investment Management, Inc.
Headquarters
3625 E. Thousand Oaks BLVD., Suite 145, Westlake Village, CA 91362
SEC file
801-118365
Structure
California corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Zephyr Investment Management uses Charles Schwab ($149M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Zephyr Investment Management has custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$149M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · El Paso, TX · $149M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Zephyr Investment Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (67%) and stocks (28%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks28%
  • Funds67%
  • Cash5%

Common questions

How many clients does Zephyr Investment Management have?

Zephyr Investment Management has 242 clients and manages $243 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 174 individual clients, 46 high-net-worth individuals, and 22 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026

What services does Zephyr Investment Management offer?

Zephyr Investment Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Zephyr Investment Management charge?

Zephyr Investment Management charges 1.00%–1.50% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000.

Source: ZEPHYR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT - FORM ADV PART 2A, filed 31 March 2026

Which custodians does Zephyr Investment Management use?

Zephyr Investment Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (El Paso, TX), with $149M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 31 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Zephyr Investment Management have?

Zephyr Investment Management has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. 2 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 Zephyr Investment Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Zephyr Investment Management’s separately managed accounts held 67% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 28% exchange-traded equities and 5% cash and equivalents.

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

Does Zephyr Investment Management have a minimum investment?

Yes, Zephyr Investment Management’s minimum account size for its Investment Management Services is $250K.

Source: ZEPHYR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT - FORM ADV PART 2A, filed 31 March 2026

Who owns Zephyr Investment Management?

Zephyr Investment Management’s direct owner is Cheryl Munoz (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026

How does Zephyr Investment Management get paid?

Zephyr Investment Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. 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 Zephyr Investment Management?

Zephyr Investment Management’s main office is at 3625 E. Thousand Oaks BLVD., Suite 145, Westlake Village, CA 91362. Its phone number is 805-496-6810. Its website is zephyrwm.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 31 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 31 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. ZEPHYR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT - FORM ADV PART 2A, submitted 31 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 166303.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 24 March 2021 to 31 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 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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