Overview
- Headquarters
- Newport Beach, CA
- Average Client Assets
- $1.2 million
- Minimum Account Size
- $1,000,000
- SEC CRD Number
- 165451
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (ADV PART 2A)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $2,500,000 | 2.75% |
| $2,500,001 | $4,000,000 | 2.20% |
| $4,000,001 | $10,000,000 | 1.10% |
| $10,000,001 | and above | 0.82% |
Minimum Annual Fee: $5,000
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $27,500 | 2.75% |
| $5 million | $112,750 | 2.26% |
| $10 million | $167,750 | 1.68% |
| $50 million | $497,750 | 1.00% |
| $100 million | $910,250 | 0.91% |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 91.47%
- Total Client Accounts
- 67
- Discretionary Accounts
- 67
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Institutional Clients
Regulatory Filings
Primary Brochure: ADV PART 2A (2026-03-26)
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FORM ADV PART 2A
FIRM BROCHURE
Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC
220 Newport Center Drive, #11-375
Newport Beach, CA 92660
415-287-5100
www.nollmac.com
IARD/CRD No. 165451
March 11, 2026
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC (“NOLLMAC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). If
you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at 415-287-5100.
The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the California Department
of Financial Protection and Innovation.
Additional information about Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC is available
on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Registration with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation does not
imply a certain level of skill or training.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
This brochure will be updated at least annually and whenever material changes occur.
Material Changes Since the Last Update
Effective January 1, 2026, Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC withdrew its
registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and became registered as an
investment adviser with the State of California.
A complete copy of this brochure is available upon request by contacting 415-287-5100 or
emailing mharrison@nollmac.com.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page
Item 2 – Material Changes
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 4 – Advisory Business
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Item 11 – Code of Ethics
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Item 15 – Custody
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Item 18 – Financial Information
Item 19 – Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC is a California limited liability company
registered as an investment adviser with the State of California.
The firm provides discretionary investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates,
retirement plans, Associations, corporations, and other business entities.
The firm’s principal owner is Bruce Weston Nollenberger.
NOLLMAC works with clients to develop an investment strategy based on the client’s
objectives, time horizon, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and tax considerations. Investment
Policy Statements may be prepared when appropriate.
Investment strategies may include equity portfolios, dividend-oriented strategies, growth
strategies, value strategies, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, and fixed income
securities.
As of December 31, 2025, NOLLMAC manages approximately $81,822,279 in assets on a
discretionary basis and $0 on a non-discretionary basis.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
NOLLMAC is compensated based on a percentage of assets under management according to the
following annual fee schedule:
Assets Under Management Annual Fee
Up to $2,500,000
$2,500,001 – $4,000,000
$4,000,001 – $10,000,000
Over $10,000,000
2.75%
2.20%
1.10%
0.825%
Fees are calculated quarterly in advance based on the market value of assets as of the last
business day of the previous calendar quarter.
Fees are generally deducted directly from client accounts held at the qualified custodian pursuant
to written client authorization.
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Clients may terminate the advisory agreement upon 30 days’ written notice. Upon termination,
fees are prorated and any unearned portion is refunded promptly.
Firms minimum fee is $5000/year.
Fees are negotiable at the firm’s discretion.
Clients may incur brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other custodial expenses charged
by the custodian.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees
NOLLMAC does not charge performance-based fees.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Clients include individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing
plans, associations, corporations, and other business entities.
The firm generally requires a minimum account size of $1,000,000, although this minimum may
be waived at the firm’s discretion.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies
and Risk of Loss
NOLLMAC utilizes fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis when formulating
investment recommendations.
Investment strategies include long-term equity investing, dividend income strategies, growth
investing, value investing, diversified ETF allocations and fixed income investing.
Investing in securities involves risk of loss, including possible loss of principal. Market
fluctuations, economic conditions, interest rate changes, issuer risk, and other factors may
negatively affect investment performance.
Clients should be prepared to bear the risk of loss.
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Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
NOLLMAC and its management persons have not been involved in any legal or disciplinary
events that are material to a client’s evaluation of the firm or the integrity of its management.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and
Affiliations
NOLLMAC provides investment advisory services exclusively.
The firm is not registered as a broker-dealer, futures commission merchant, commodity pool
operator, or commodity trading advisor.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics
NOLLMAC maintains a written Code of Ethics describing standards of conduct and fiduciary
obligations.
The Code addresses:
• Personal trading policies
• Conflicts of interest
• Confidentiality
• Compliance with applicable laws
Clients may request a copy of the Code of Ethics.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Client assets are maintained with the qualified custodian:
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
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Schwab provides execution, custody, and related services.
Schwab generally does not charge separately for custody but may be compensated through
transaction-based and asset-based fees.
NOLLMAC does not receive soft dollar benefits and does not share in brokerage commissions.
The firm may aggregate trades for multiple client accounts when consistent with best execution
and fair allocation principles.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Accounts are reviewed at least quarterly by Chief Compliance Officer Maryann Harrison.
Clients receive account statements directly from the custodian at least quarterly.
Additional reports may be provided upon request.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
NOLLMAC does not receive compensation for client referrals and does not compensate non-
employees for referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
NOLLMAC is deemed to have custody of client funds solely because it deducts advisory fees
directly from client accounts.
Clients provide written authorization permitting fee deduction.
Client assets are maintained with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., which sends account statements
directly to clients at least quarterly.
At the time of fee deduction, NOLLMAC sends clients an invoice detailing:
• The advisory fee deducted
• The account value used to calculate the fee
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• The billing period covered
Clients are encouraged to compare invoices to custodian statements.
NOLLMAC does not otherwise maintain custody of client assets.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
NOLLMAC generally has discretionary authority to buy and sell securities on behalf of clients
pursuant to a signed advisory agreement.
Discretion does not extend to withdrawing client funds other than authorized fee deductions.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
NOLLMAC votes proxies on behalf of clients when authorized.
Proxy voting decisions are made in the best interests of clients.
Clients may request information regarding how proxies were voted.
Item 18 – Financial Information
As a state-registered adviser with custody solely due to fee deduction authority, NOLLMAC is
required to maintain a minimum net worth of $35,000 under California regulations.
NOLLMAC meets this requirement.
The firm has no financial condition reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet contractual
commitments.
NOLLMAC has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
The firm does not require prepayment of fees more than six months in advance.
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Item 19 – Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
Bruce Weston Nollenberger is the firm’s principal executive officer.
His education and business background are described in the Form ADV Part 2B Brochure
Supplement.
Neither the firm nor Mr. Nollenberger has been involved in any arbitration award, civil
proceeding, or administrative proceeding requiring disclosure under this Item.
Mr. Nollenberger has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
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FORM ADV PART 2B
BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT
Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC
220 Newport Center Drive, #11-375
Newport Beach, CA 92660
415-287-5100
www.nollmac.com
IARD/CRD No. 165451
March 11, 2026
This brochure supplement provides information about Bruce Weston Nollenberger that
supplements the Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC Form ADV Part 2A
brochure.
You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact us at 415-287-5100 if you did
not receive the firm brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Bruce Weston Nollenberger is available
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Registration with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation does not
imply a certain level of skill or training.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business
Experience
Name: Bruce Weston Nollenberger
Year of Birth: 1951
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), University of Colorado
Business Experience (Past Five Years)
Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC
Principal Owner: October 2020 – Present
Mr. Nollenberger is responsible for portfolio management, investment strategy, client
relationship management, and oversight of compliance functions.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
Mr. Nollenberger has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a
client’s evaluation of his integrity or professional qualifications.
He has not:
• Been convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to any felony
• Been convicted of any misdemeanor involving investments, fraud, false statements, theft,
bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion
• Been the subject of any investment-related civil or administrative proceeding
• Been the subject of any order denying, suspending, or revoking authorization to act in an
investment-related business
• Been barred or suspended by any regulatory authority or self-regulatory organization
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Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Under certain circumstances, Mr. Nollenberger may provide expert witness testimony when
retained by attorneys in matters relating to investment management or financial issues.
Such activity is conducted separately from the firm’s investment advisory services.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Nollenberger does not receive economic benefits from any person other than advisory clients
in connection with providing advisory services.
If he is retained as an expert witness, he may receive compensation for those services. Such
compensation is not related to investment advisory activities.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Nollenberger is the Principal Owner of Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC
and considered a supervised Person.
Compliance procedures include:
• Ongoing review of client accounts
• Monitoring adherence to client investment guidelines
• Review of billing calculations
• Annual compliance review
Clients may contact Mr. Nollenberger at 415-287-5100 regarding supervision matters.
Item 7 – Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
In addition to the information provided above, Mr. Nollenberger:
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• Has not been found liable in any arbitration claim alleging damages in excess of $2,500
involving investment-related activities, fraud, false statements, theft, bribery, or dishonest
practices.
• Has not been found liable in any civil, self-regulatory organization, or administrative
proceeding involving investment-related activities or misconduct.
• Has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.