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SCHARF INVESTMENTS, LLC

SEC Registered

Safeguard Your Future

LOS GATOS, CAhttps://scharfinvestments.com831-429-6513
Assets Under Management
$1B–$5B
Year Founded
1983
Employees
23
Office Locations
2 offices
Total Accounts
1395

About the firm

Scharf Investments, LLC is an investment advisory firm founded in 1983 with $4.2 billion in assets under management. The firm believes in downside risk management as the cornerstone of successful long-term investing, focusing on low valuation, earnings stability, and concentrated portfolios. It serves both private wealth clients and institutional investors through separately managed accounts and mutual funds.

Firm Focus

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

IndividualsHigh Net WorthInvestment CompaniesPension/Profit Sharing

Areas of expertise

Downside Risk ManagementValue InvestingActive ManagementConcentrated PortfoliosFinancial PlanningTax PlanningEstate PlanningWealth PreservationInstitutional Investment ManagementMutual FundsEtfs+2 more

Services

Investment management through separately managed accounts and mutual funds; financial planning; tax planning; estate planning; lifelong guidance covering wealth transfer and legacy wishes; and retirement decisions. Mutual fund minimums start at $5,000–$10,000, with separately managed accounts available for accredited investors.

Who they serve

Individuals, family offices, corporations, endowments and foundations, including established investors/high-net-worth families and early stage investors, as well as advisors and institutions.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)0$0
High Net Worth Individuals1,314$1.4B
Investment Companies0
Pooled Investment Vehicles0$0
Pension/Profit Sharing Plans0$0
Charitable Organizations11$26M
State/Municipal Entities18
Insurance Companies9
Sovereign Wealth Funds0
Corporations0$0

0 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Brian Alan Krawez
MANAGING MEMBER & PRESIDENT
Llc K5 Capital Management
MEMBER
Brian Alan Krawez
PARTNER
Karen Krawez
PARTNER
Karen Krawez
MEMBER
Im Square Holding 5 Llc
MEMBER
Im Square Sas
PARENT
Legendre Holding 36
HOLDING COMPANY
Eurazeo Sa
HOLDING COMPANY

Office locations

2 offices in 1 state
CA
LOS GATOSHQ
CA
SOQUEL

Advisors at this firm

6 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#105508
SEC Number
801-18799
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Flat Fee / Performance-based
Minimum: $1,000,000

Data as of March 24, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

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