Black Dog Investments, Inc. (Palo Alto)


Black Dog Investments, Inc. is a large advisory firm based in Palo Alto. It manages $67.81 million of regulatory assets for 32 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2001 and has operated in the jurisdiction of California.

Black Dog Investments provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. It prepares financial plans for more than 10 clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Black Dog Investments: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Black Dog Investments, Inc. is $67.81 million, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 0% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.


The firm manages $67.81 million in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $2.12 million each.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has a single stream of revenue. Clients pay Black Dog Investments, Inc. for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

Careers at Black Dog Investments, Inc.

Lawrence Kubal has been acting as President since 1 Dec 1985. Patricia Kubal joined the executive team most recently as the Secretary/ Treasurer.

Direct owners and executive officers



Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Lawrence Kubal President 1 Dec 1985 50% - 75% 1669906
Patricia Kubal Secretary/ treasurer 1 Dec 1985 50% - 75% 1623759

Based in Palo Alto

The principal office where Black Dog Investments, Inc. performs its advisory services is located at 101 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, which is also the mailing address of the firm. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 650-366-6000 or by fax 650-366-6430. The normal business hours are 9 am to 5 pm on Monday - Friday.