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
Website
birchwoodcapital.com (opens in new tab)
Phone
(760) 230-3893

Can advise clients in 3 states: California, Georgia, Oregon

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