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BLUME CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

SEC Registered

Experienced investing, personalized advice

BERKELEY, CAhttps://blumecapital.com510-549-3534
Assets Under Management
$500M–$1B
Year Founded
1993
Employees
7
Office Locations
2 offices
Total Accounts
903

About the firm

Blume Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services to clients who value a disciplined, long-term approach to growing and protecting their assets. The firm was launched in 1993 by founder Jim Blume to provide unbiased financial guidance and investment advice to individuals and families. Blume Capital operates in a distinctly non-institutional setting, with principals who have decades of investment experience.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPooled Vehicles

Areas of expertise

Investment ManagementFinancial PlanningValue InvestingRetirement PlanningEstate PlanningTax PlanningCharitable GivingWealth TransferSpecial Needs PlanningPortfolio ManagementRisk-adjusted Returns

Services

Investment management (value-oriented, research-driven, diversified portfolio construction focused on high quality securities at a discount to intrinsic value) and financial planning (including retirement planning, estate and wealth transfer, tax planning, charitable giving, and special needs and elder care planning).

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Who they serve

Individuals and families who value a disciplined, long-term approach to growing and protecting their assets.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)67$21M
High Net Worth Individuals175$834M

0 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

James Beryl Blume
CHAIRMAN/CEO
Jeffrey Valentine St. Claire
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Peter Bray Reidenbach
OWNER AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

Office locations

2 offices in 1 state
CA
BERKELEYHQ
CA
ORINDA

Advisors at this firm

4 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#111768
SEC Number
801-55922
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Hourly / Flat Fee
Minimum: $2,500,000 (waivable)

Data as of March 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

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