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Darcy Smoot

Nelson Capital Management · Menlo Park, California

Darcy Smoot is a fee-only financial advisor at Nelson Capital Management in Menlo Park, California, who holds the CFA credential. Nelson Capital Management reports charging a percentage of assets and hourly fees on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmNelson Capital Management
Based in Menlo Park, California
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Hourly
Assets under management$810.8M across 685 accounts
CredentialsCFA
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in CA · CRD 5667913
Exams passedSeries 63 (2009)
Firm size10 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.nelsoncap.com
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How Darcy's firm compares

  • Nelson Capital Management's average account is about $1.2 million, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 685 accounts).

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Questions about Darcy

Is Darcy Smoot a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Darcy holds no broker registration, and Nelson Capital Management reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does Darcy charge for financial advice?

Darcy's firm, Nelson Capital Management, reports charging a percentage of assets and hourly fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is Darcy Smoot based?

Darcy Smoot is based in Menlo Park, California.

What credentials does Darcy Smoot hold?

Darcy Smoot holds the CFA credential.

Is Darcy Smoot registered with the SEC?

Yes. Darcy Smoot is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA (CRD 5667913), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Nelson Capital Management manage?

Nelson Capital Management reports $810.8M across 685 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Darcy Smoot?

Through Darcy's website, www.nelsoncap.com.

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Where this information comes from

  • SEC adviser records : the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
  • SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
  • Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.

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