# David Palshaw

> David Palshaw is a fee-only financial advisor at Monterey Bay Asset Management in Monterey, California, who holds the CFP credential. David charges a percentage of assets (2% a year on the first tier of assets managed).

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Monterey Bay Asset Management
- **Based in:** Monterey, California
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets
- **Fees (firm's website):** 2% a year on the first tier of assets managed
- **Accepting new clients:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Assets under management (firm):** $22.9M across 32 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP
- **CRD:** 4395191 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/4395191)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2006), Series 66 (2002)
- **Firm size:** 1 employee
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://www.montereybayasset.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is David Palshaw a fee-only financial advisor?

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

### How does David charge for financial advice?

David charges a percentage of assets.

### How much does David charge?

According to Monterey Bay Asset Management's website, checked October 30, 2026: 2% a year on the first tier of assets managed.

### Where is David Palshaw based?

David Palshaw is based in Monterey, California.

### What credentials does David Palshaw hold?

David Palshaw holds the CFP credential.

### Is David Palshaw registered with the SEC?

Yes. David Palshaw is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA (CRD 4395191), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Monterey Bay Asset Management manage?

Monterey Bay Asset Management reports $22.9M across 32 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact David Palshaw?

Through David's website, www.montereybayasset.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/4395191): 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 and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.montereybayasset.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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