G.c. Steele & Company fees and pricing

Financial planner in Solvang, California. Registered with state securities regulators.

According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 7, 2026, G.c. Steele & Company charges $250⁠-⁠$350 an hour and a flat or project fee of $1,500⁠-⁠$6,000 for financial planning.

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed July 7, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate
$250⁠-⁠$350/hr
“Our Financial Planning fees are calculated and charged on an hourly basis, ranging from $250 to $350 per hour.”
Flat or project fee
$1,500⁠-⁠$6,000
“Our Financial Planning fees are calculated and charged on a fixed fee basis, typically ranging from $1,500 to $6,000, depending on the specific arrangement reached with the client and planning complexity.”

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How G.c. Steele & Company bills

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

  • “The balance is due upon completion of the plan.”
  • “The client is billed in arrears on a monthly basis as earned.”
  • “The client is billed quarterly in arrears based on actual hours accrued.”

How G.c. Steele & Company’s fees compare

  • Its hourly rate of $250-$350 spans the California median of $300. 41% of the 932 other California planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
  • Its flat or project fee of $1,500-$6,000 spans the California median of $5,000. 42% of the 796 other California planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.

About G.c. Steele & Company

  • Solo practice: one person runs the firm, so you work directly with the planner.
  • Credentials named in the brochure: CFP®.
  • Founded: 1971 (55 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
2% a year
Clients
17
Employees
1
Works with
Individuals and high net worth individuals
Services reported to regulators
Financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses
Assets managed
$23,670,000
Registered with
State securities regulators
Disciplinary disclosures
None reported
SEC CRD number
136953
Phone
(805) 693-8900

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