Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

Pasadena, CA·SEC-registered · CRD #108033

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Pasadena, CA managing $4.5B across 2.8k client accounts, with 17 advisory staff.

Regulatory snapshot

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Regulatory AUM

$4.5B

Client accounts

2.8k

Advisory staff

17

Fee model

Fee-based

How Clifford Swan Investment Counselors is paid

Compensation arrangements disclosed on Form ADV. A fee-based firm may earn both client fees and product commissions; ask which applies to you.

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Common questions about Clifford Swan Investment Counselors

How much does Clifford Swan Investment Counselors manage?

Per its most recent SEC Form ADV filing (02/10/2026), Clifford Swan Investment Counselors reports $4.5B in regulatory assets under management across roughly 2.8k client accounts.

How does Clifford Swan Investment Counselors charge?

Clifford Swan Investment Counselors is a fee-based firm. Its disclosed compensation arrangements are: % of assets, Hourly, Commissions. Exact fee schedules appear in the firm's Form ADV Part 2 brochure — confirm current fees directly with the firm.

Is Clifford Swan Investment Counselors a fiduciary?

Yes. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (CRD #108033), and SEC-registered investment advisers owe a fiduciary duty to act in their clients' best interest. You can verify its registration and any disclosures on the SEC's public record.

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Profile compiled from Clifford Swan Investment Counselors's public SEC Form ADV filing (CRD #108033, filed 02/10/2026). AdvisoryReviews is an independent comparison and matching service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a partner of Clifford Swan Investment Counselors. Listing does not imply any relationship. Figures are as reported to the SEC and may have changed; verify current details at adviserinfo.sec.gov. Are you with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors? Claim this profile.