Fee-only adviser · Sarasota, FL
J. L. Bainbridge & Co., Inc.
J. L. Bainbridge & Co., Inc. is a fee-only investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, with its main office in Sarasota, Florida. On its latest Form ADV, filed July 9, 2026, it reports $1.4B in regulatory assets under management, 828 individual clients and 6 employees who give investment advice. It reports no commission compensation, is not registered as a broker-dealer and does not act as an insurance agent.
Key facts from Form ADV
| Registration | SEC-registered |
|---|---|
| Firm CRD number | 108058 · SEC file 801-55231 |
| Office | 1582 Main Street Sarasota, FL 34236 |
| Phone | (941) 365-3435 |
| Website | www.jlbainbridge.com |
| Regulatory assets under management | $1.4B |
| Individual clients | 478 non-high-net-worth, 350 high-net-worth |
| Financial planning clients | 26-50 |
| How it charges | Percentage of assets |
| Services | Financial planning, Portfolio management |
| Employees | 11 |
| Disciplinary disclosures | Yes, see SEC record |
| Latest Form ADV filing | July 9, 2026 |
Source: the firm’s Form ADV Part 1A as published by the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure database, data as of November 6, 2026. Figures are self-reported by the firm.
What this means for you
- It charges only as a percentage of the assets it manages. Ask about the fee schedule and any account minimum, which Form ADV Part 1 does not record.
- Most of its individual clients are not high-net-worth, so it is likely to work with people who are still building assets.
- It provides financial planning services, not only portfolio management.
- It reports disciplinary history on Form ADV. Read the disclosure details on its SEC record before you engage it.
Before you hire any adviser
Read the firm’s Form ADV Part 2 brochure on its SEC record: it sets out fees, minimums, conflicts of interest and who will manage your money. Ask whether the firm acts as a fiduciary for all of your accounts, how it is paid in total, and who holds your assets. Our guide to choosing a financial adviser lists the questions to ask.
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