Firm profile

Westend Capital Management, LLC.

SAUSALITO, CACRD 120545Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since May 10, 2002SEC # 801-61128Latest ADV March 18, 2026

Westend Capital Management, LLC. is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a limited liability company with a primary office location in Sausalito, CA. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated March 18, 2026, reports $436M in regulatory assets under management, 5 employees, 1 office, and 470 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$436M
Employees
5
Offices
1 office
Total Clients
331

Associated firm names

2 names listed
  • WESTEND CAPITAL LLC
  • WESTEND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC.

Leadership

3 roles identified
CCOGeorge Elliman
CFOGeorge Elliman
CIOGeorge B. Bolton

Advisory services offered

2 types reported
Financial Planning Services
Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses

Fee models offered

2 types reported
Asset based fees
Performance-based fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

SAUSALITO, California, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

Shading shows states and countries with reported offices. Cities are listed below; shading does not indicate service coverage.

California

SAUSALITOPrimary office

1 office records listed · 1 total offices reported. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

ADV profile links

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$436Mas of March 18, 2026
Discretionary98.9%
$432M
99% of total RAUM98.9%
Non-discretionary1.1%
$5M
1% of total RAUM1.1%
Regulatory assets under management are split between discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentIndividuals represent 50.2% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Individuals
50.2%
166
2
HNWI
47.4%
157
3
Pension Plans
1.2%
4
4
Charitable
0.9%
3
5
Pooled Investment Vehicles
0.3%
1
Categories with <5 clients
Charitable Organizations<5 clients
Pension and profit sharing plans<5 clients

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$436M
Total Accounts470
10Y AUM Change+$360M (+472.3%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Westend Capital Management, LLC.

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees5
Clients per Employee66:1
10Y Employee Change0 (0.0%)

Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.


Ownership

Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges

Each range applies to a separate reported relationship and should not be added together.

Reported ownership ranges

Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.

0%25%50%75%100%
GUSTAVE ROBERT OZAGDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in WESTEND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC.
25% to < 50%
BOLTON HOLDINGS LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in WESTEND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC.
25% to < 50%
GEORGE ELLIMANDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in WESTEND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC.
10% to < 25%
GEORGE BROWN BOLTONIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in BOLTON HOLDINGS LLC
75%+

Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Westend Capital Management, LLC..

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-03-18 · Schedules A and B

5 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1GUSTAVE ROBERT OZAGMEMBER, CHIEF FINANCIAL PLANNING OFFICERIndividualWESTEND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC.25% to less than 50%Code CYesMEMBER, CHIEF FINANCIAL PLANNING OFFICER04/2002Schedule APDF page 23
2GEORGE BROWN BOLTONCHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICERIndividualWESTEND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC.Less than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER04/2004Schedule APDF page 23
3GEORGE ELLIMANMEMBER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualWESTEND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC.10% to less than 25%Code BYesMEMBER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER01/2015Schedule APDF page 23
4BOLTON HOLDINGS LLCMEMBERDomestic entityWESTEND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC.25% to less than 50%Code CNoMEMBER09/2009Schedule APDF page 23
5GEORGE BROWN BOLTONMANAGING MEMBERIndividualBOLTON HOLDINGS LLC75% or moreCode EYesMANAGING MEMBER09/2009Schedule BPDF page 23

Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.

Compliance & Disclosures

Filing dated 3/18/2026 11:08:41 AM

Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that one or more events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseYes
AFelonies2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
  • A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
  • B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions4 Yes1 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?Yes
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
  • C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory actions2 Yes3 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?Yes
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions4 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?No
  • E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
  • FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
  • GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No

(1) Court actions

Has a domestic or foreign court:

  • H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
  • H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No

(2) Pending civil proceedings

  • H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 1 source block

Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.

regulatory · block 1PDF pages 24–25
Regulator name — filed text
US SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 150,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Order

Action status / disposition — filed text

ON 9/17/14, THE SEC ISSUED AN ORDER ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT FROM WCM. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, WCM CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER THAT IT VIOLATED SECTIONS 204, AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULES 204-2(A)(1), (2), (6) (7)(II), AND 206(4)-7 WHICH RELATE TO THE DUTY TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN REQUIRED BOOKS AND RECORDS, TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND ITS RULES AND TO REVIEW AT LEAST ANNUALLY ITS WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR IMPLEMENTATION. THE ORDER ALSO FOUND THAT WCM FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE A FORMER MEMBER OF THE FIRM WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 203(E)(6) OF THE ADVISERS ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE PAYMENT OF EXCESSIVE MANAGEMENT FEES FROM A HEDGE FUND OF WHICH WCM IS THE GENERAL PARTNER. THE ORDER ALSO ALLEGED THAT A VIOLATION OF SECTION 207 RESULTED FROM THE INCLUSION OF AN UNTRUE STATEMENT IN THE FIRM'S FORM ADV WITH RESPECT TO THE CALCULATION OF THE PAYMENT OF THE HEDGE FUND MANAGEMENT FEES.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

ON 9/17/14, THE SEC ISSUED AN ORDER ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT FROM WCM. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, WCM CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER THAT IT VIOLATED SECTIONS 204, AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULES 204-2(A)(1), (2), (6) (7)(II), AND 206(4)-7 WHICH RELATE TO THE DUTY TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN REQUIRED BOOKS AND RECORDS, TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND ITS RULES AND TO REVIEW AT LEAST ANNUALLY ITS WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR IMPLEMENTATION. THE ORDER ALSO FOUND THAT WCM FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE A FORMER MEMBER OF THE FIRM WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 203(E)(6) OF THE ADVISERS ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE PAYMENT OF EXCESSIVE MANAGEMENT FEES FROM A HEDGE FUND OF WHICH WCM IS THE GENERAL PARTNER. THE ORDER ALSO ALLEGED THAT A VIOLATION OF SECTION 207 RESULTED FROM THE INCLUSION OF AN UNTRUE STATEMENT IN THE FIRM'S FORM ADV WITH RESPECT TO THE CALCULATION OF THE PAYMENT OF THE HEDGE FUND MANAGEMENT FEES.

Sanction detail — filed text

FINE PAID ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2014. CONSULTANT INITIALLY ENGAGED IN DECEMBER 2011 AND RE-ENGAGED IN SEPTEMBER 2014 FOLLOWING ISSUANCE OF THE SEC ORDER
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
US SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions: 
CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY, CENSURE AND UNDERTAKINGS
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
09/17/2014
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING FILE NO. 3-16129
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
WESTEND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
HEDGE FUND
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
ON 9/17/14, THE SEC ISSUED AN ORDER ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT FROM WCM. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, WCM
CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER THAT IT VIOLATED SECTIONS 204, AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULES 204-2(A)(1), (2), (6) (7)(II),
AND 206(4)-7 WHICH RELATE TO THE DUTY TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN REQUIRED BOOKS AND RECORDS, TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT WRITTEN POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND ITS RULES AND TO REVIEW AT LEAST ANNUALLY ITS
WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR IMPLEMENTATION. THE ORDER ALSO FOUND THAT WCM FAILED TO
REASONABLY SUPERVISE A FORMER MEMBER OF THE FIRM WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 203(E)(6) OF THE ADVISERS ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE
PAYMENT OF EXCESSIVE MANAGEMENT FEES FROM A HEDGE FUND OF WHICH WCM IS THE GENERAL PARTNER. THE ORDER ALSO ALLEGED THAT A
VIOLATION OF SECTION 207 RESULTED FROM THE INCLUSION OF AN UNTRUE STATEMENT IN THE FIRM'S FORM ADV WITH RESPECT TO THE
CALCULATION OF THE PAYMENT OF THE HEDGE FUND MANAGEMENT FEES.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
N/A
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/07/2014
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 150,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
RETENTION OF COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT. AMOUNT OF FINE WAS $150,000.00
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
FINE PAID ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2014. CONSULTANT INITIALLY ENGAGED IN DECEMBER 2011 AND RE-ENGAGED IN SEPTEMBER 2014 FOLLOWING
ISSUANCE OF THE SEC ORDER
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON 9/17/14, THE SEC ISSUED AN ORDER ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT FROM WCM. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, WCM
CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER THAT IT VIOLATED SECTIONS 204, AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULES 204-2(A)(1), (2), (6) (7)(II),
AND 206(4)-7 WHICH RELATE TO THE DUTY TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN REQUIRED BOOKS AND RECORDS, TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT WRITTEN POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND ITS RULES AND TO REVIEW AT LEAST ANNUALLY ITS
WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR IMPLEMENTATION. THE ORDER ALSO FOUND THAT WCM FAILED TO
REASONABLY SUPERVISE A FORMER MEMBER OF THE FIRM WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 203(E)(6) OF THE ADVISERS ACT WITH RESPECT TO THE
PAYMENT OF EXCESSIVE MANAGEMENT FEES FROM A HEDGE FUND OF WHICH WCM IS THE GENERAL PARTNER. THE ORDER ALSO ALLEGED THAT A
VIOLATION OF SECTION 207 RESULTED FROM THE INCLUSION OF AN UNTRUE STATEMENT IN THE FIRM'S FORM ADV WITH RESPECT TO THE
CALCULATION OF THE PAYMENT OF THE HEDGE FUND MANAGEMENT FEES.

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