Birchwood Capital fees and pricing
Financial planner in Carlsbad, California. Registered with state securities regulators.
According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated January 20, 2026, Birchwood Capital charges $350 an hour for financial planning.
Published fees
Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed January 20, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.
- Hourly rate
- $350/hr
“Currently, hourly rates start at $350 per hour.”
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How Birchwood Capital bills
Payment and refund terms, quoted from the fee section of the brochure.
- “Ongoing Comprehensive Financial Planning Flat fees are paid quarterly in advance, up to $175,000 annually.”
- “Fees are negotiable and the final agreed upon fee will be outlined in your Advisory Agreement.”
- “Fees are paid by electronic funds transfer (EFT), debit card, credit card or check.”
How Birchwood Capital’s fees compare
- Its hourly rate of $350 is above the California median of $300. 58% of the 932 other California planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
- 16 of the 25 other planners in Carlsbad that publish an hourly rate charge less.
About Birchwood Capital
- Principal: Stephen H. Nelson
- Firm size: 3 employees.
- Credentials named in the brochure: CFP® and CFA.
- Registered as an adviser: 2020 (6 years).
Firm details from Form ADV
- How the firm is paid
- Hourly fees, fixed or flat fees, percentage of assets under management
- Charges a % of assets
- Yes
- Highest asset based fee in brochure
- 3% a year
- Clients
- 53
- Employees
- 3
- Works with
- Individuals and high net worth individuals
- Services reported to regulators
- Financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses
- Assets managed
- $105,209,608
- Registered with
- State securities regulators
- Disciplinary disclosures
- None reported
- SEC CRD number
- 310219
- Phone
- (760) 230-3893
Can advise clients in 3 states: California, Georgia, Oregon
Other planners in Carlsbad that publish fees
- 77 Financial GroupCarlsbad$2,000-$10,000
- Advisors Wealth Management, IncCarlsbad$225/hr
- Andrew Marshall Financial LLCCarlsbad$360/hr, $5,000
- Axxcess Wealth Management, LLCCarlsbad$100-$500/hr
- Beacon Financial Management LLCCarlsbad$200/hr, $3,000
- Cornerstone Wealth Advisors, Inc.Carlsbad$250/hr, $10,000
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