Bailard, Inc. fees and pricing

Financial planner in Foster City, California. Registered with the SEC.

According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 14, 2026, Bailard, Inc. charges a flat or project fee of $3,500⁠-⁠$15,000 and an annual fee of $2,000⁠-⁠$50,000 for financial planning.

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed August 14, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Flat or project fee
$3,500⁠-⁠$15,000
“However, we occasionally provide financial planning services at a flat fee, typically $3,500-$15,000 per engagement.”
Annual fee
$2,000⁠-⁠$50,000/yr
“In these instances, we charge a retainer, typically ranging from $2,000 to $50,000 annually, depending on complexity.”

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How Bailard, Inc. bills

Payment and refund terms, quoted from the fee section of the brochure.

  • “Clients receive an invoice(s) showing the fee calculation.”
  • “In cases where valuations are subsequently restated, Bailard will not retroactively recalculate advisory fees or adjust previously issued invoices.”
  • “Their invoices indicate that the fees have been withdrawn from their accounts.”

How Bailard, Inc.’s fees compare

  • Its flat or project fee of $3,500-$15,000 spans the California median of $5,000. 77% of the 796 other California planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
  • 2 of the 2 other planners in Foster City that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
  • Its annual fee of $2,000-$50,000 spans the California median of $6,250. 93% of the 224 other California planners that publish an annual fee charge less.

About Bailard, Inc.

“Bailard offers wealth management and asset management services. We provide investment advisory and financial planning services to clients seeking multi-asset diversification as part of our wealth management services.”
From the firm's description of its advisory business in its Form ADV brochure.
  • Firm size: 83 employees.
  • Credentials named in the brochure: CFP® and CFA.
  • Founded: 1969 (57 years).

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid
Fixed or flat fees, percentage of assets under management, performance based fees
Charges a % of assets
Yes
Highest asset based fee in brochure
1.5% a year
Minimum
$20,000 minimum fee (stated in brochure)
Clients
1,068
Employees
83
Works with
Individuals, high net worth individuals, investment companies, pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit sharing plans, charities, other investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and businesses
Services reported to regulators
Financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, portfolio management for businesses and institutions, newsletters and publications, educational seminars and workshops, and other services
Assets managed
$7,560,902,564
Registered with
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Disciplinary disclosures
None reported
SEC CRD number
110550
Website
linkedin.com/in/michael-faust (opens in new tab)
Phone
(650) 571-5800

Can advise clients in 51 states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming

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