Griffin Black, LLC fees and pricing

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed March 25, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate

$350/hr

“Principal $350/hour Financial Planner $200/hour Support/Clerical $ 95/hour Special AUM fee schedule – for 529 college savings plan assets.”

Flat or project fee

$2,500

“The Pathfinder program requires an initial project fee of $2,500.”

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How Griffin Black, LLC bills

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

• “If cash amounts are included, the amount will be discussed and agreed upon in advance with the client.”
• “Fees are based on an annual cycle but are calculated and assessed quarterly, in arrears.”

How Griffin Black, LLC’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.
• 3 of the 6 other planners in Redwood City that publish an hourly rate charge less.
• Its flat or project fee of $2,500 is below the California median of $5,000. 23% of the 796 other California planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
• 1 of the 6 other planners in Redwood City that publish a flat or project fee charge less.

About Griffin Black, LLC

• Firm size: 9 employees.
• Registered as an adviser: 2019 (7 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

1.25% a year

Minimum

$500,000 in assets (stated in brochure)

Clients

171

Employees

9

Works with

Individuals and high net worth individuals

Services reported to regulators

Financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting

Assets managed

$355,515,601

Registered with

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Disciplinary disclosures

None reported

SEC CRD number

134684

Website

linkedin.com/in/kyla-sycip (opens in new tab)

Phone

(650) 368-5785

Can advise clients in 3 states: California, Texas, Washington

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