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Stephen Scherer

Private Financial Counseling · Los Angeles, California

Stephen Scherer is a fee-only financial advisor at Private Financial Counseling in Los Angeles, California. Private Financial Counseling reports charging a percentage of assets on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmPrivate Financial Counseling
Based in Los Angeles, California
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets
Assets under management$262.5M across 382 accounts
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in CA · CRD 4390218
Firm size10 employees
Disclosures None reported

How Stephen's firm compares

  • Private Financial Counseling's average account is about $687,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 382 accounts).

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Questions about Stephen

Is Stephen Scherer a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Stephen holds no broker registration, and Private Financial Counseling reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does Stephen charge for financial advice?

Stephen's firm, Private Financial Counseling, reports charging a percentage of assets on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is Stephen Scherer based?

Stephen Scherer is based in Los Angeles, California.

Is Stephen Scherer registered with the SEC?

Yes. Stephen Scherer is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA (CRD 4390218), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Private Financial Counseling manage?

Private Financial Counseling reports $262.5M across 382 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Stephen Scherer?

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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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