First Principles Investment Management LLC fees and pricing

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed June 12, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Flat or project fee

$5,000

“Services are offered based on a flat fee of $5,000.00.”

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How First Principles Investment Management LLC bills

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

• “Fees are billed monthly in arrears based on the amount of assets managed as of the close of business on the last business day of each month.”
• “For accounts opened or closed midbilling period, fees will be prorated based on the days services are provided during the given period.”
• “Fees are billed monthly in arrears based on the amount of assets managed as of the close of business on the last business day of each month.”

How First Principles Investment Management LLC’s fees compare

• Its flat or project fee of $5,000 matches the California median of $5,000. 49% of the 796 other California planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
• 5 of the 5 other planners in Los Gatos that publish a flat or project fee charge less.

About First Principles Investment Management LLC

• Solo practice: one person runs the firm, so you work directly with the planner.
• Credentials named in the brochure: CFA.
• Registered as an adviser: 2022 (4 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

3% a year

Clients

30

Employees

1

Works with

Individuals, high net worth individuals, and businesses

Services reported to regulators

Financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses

Assets managed

$11,824,601

Registered with

State securities regulators

Disciplinary disclosures

None reported

SEC CRD number

322280

Website

firstprinciplesinvestment.com (opens in new tab)

Phone

(408) 827-5086

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