SEC-registered firm
Registration does not mean the SEC approves or recommends the firm, and it does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Merrithew & Thorsten, Inc.
San Diego, CA
CRD 133563
Firm filing updated February 10, 2026 ·
- $155MAssets
- 125Clients
- 2Advisory staff
- 372Accounts
Fees and minimums
All fee types on the form
- Percentage of assets under managementYes
- OtherYes
- Hourly chargesNo
- Fixed feesNo
- Subscription fees (for a newsletter or periodical)No
- CommissionsNo
- Performance-based feesNo
Who the firm serves
- Individuals71
- High net worth individuals54
See the client table
| Client type | Approximate number of clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than high net worth) | 71 | $29.9 million |
| High net worth individuals | 54 | $125.1 million |
What the client labels mean
Here, "individuals" includes trusts, estates, and IRAs of individuals. A "high net worth individual" is a qualified client or qualified purchaser.
Services
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Other: "TAX ADVICE AND PREPARATION"
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Other: "TAX ADVICE AND PREPARATION"
Assets and accounts
- Regulatory assets$155.0 million
- Accounts372
- DiscretionaryAll accounts
People
- Employees2
- Advisory staff2
- Broker-dealer reps0
- Licensed insurance agents0
- Planning clients101 to 250
Registration details
- SEC-registered investment advisor. CRD 133563, SEC file 801-121274.
- Registered with the SEC as an investment advisor (status date on record: May 24, 2021).
Is Merrithew & Thorsten, Inc. a fiduciary?
Short answer: Merrithew & Thorsten, Inc. is registered with the SEC as an investment advisor.
More detail
The SEC put it this way in 2019: 'Under federal law, an investment adviser is a fiduciary.'
The firm does not report commissions, a broker-dealer role, a related broker-dealer, or staff who are broker-dealer representatives.
The firm's Form CRS explains its services, fees and conflicts in plain language: Form CRS.
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