# Gary Dorfman

> Gary Dorfman is a fee-only financial advisor at Thryve Wealth Management in Santa Barbara, California. Gary focuses on estate & legacy planning, equity compensation and retirement planning. Thryve Wealth Management reports charging a percentage of assets on its Form ADV.

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

## Facts

- **Firm:** Thryve Wealth Management
- **Based in:** Santa Barbara, California
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets
- **Accepting new clients:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Assets under management (firm):** $304.0M across 445 accounts
- **Specialties:** Estate & legacy planning, Equity compensation, Retirement planning, Tax planning, Family wealth transfer, Small business owners
- **Works with:** Founders, Executives, Physicians, Retirees, Pre-retirees, Ultra high net worth, Multi-generational families
- **CRD:** 1418742 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/1418742)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (1986), Series 65 (2008)
- **Firm size:** 9 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://www.thryvewealthmanagement.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gary Dorfman a fee-only financial advisor?

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

### How does Gary charge for financial advice?

Gary's firm, Thryve Wealth Management, reports charging a percentage of assets on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Gary Dorfman based?

Gary Dorfman is based in Santa Barbara, California.

### What does Gary specialize in?

Gary's specialties include estate & legacy planning, equity compensation, retirement planning, tax planning, family wealth transfer and small business owners. Gary works with founders, executives, physicians, retirees and pre-retirees.

### Is Gary Dorfman registered with the SEC?

Yes. Gary Dorfman is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA and TX (CRD 1418742), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Thryve Wealth Management manage?

Thryve Wealth Management reports $304.0M across 445 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Gary Dorfman?

Through Gary's website, www.thryvewealthmanagement.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/1418742): 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://thryvewealthmanagement.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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