Firm profile

Validex Global Investing

IRVINE, CACRD 166575Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since October 29, 2013SEC # 801-78236Latest ADV August 14, 2026

Validex Global Investing is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a limited liability company with a primary office location in Irvine, CA. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated August 14, 2026, reports $353M in regulatory assets under management, 4 employees, 5 offices, and 1,466 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$353M
Employees
4
Offices
5 offices
Total Clients
9

Associated firm names

6 names listed
  • GLOBAL GROWTH INVESTING
  • VALIDUS GROWTH INVESTORS, LLC
  • VALIDUS GROWTH INVESTORS
  • VALIDUS GROWTH INVESTING

Leadership

4 roles identified
CEODale J. Murphey
CEORaymond J. Lucia
CCODenise J. Brochu

Advisory services offered

3 types reported
Other advisory services
Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses
Portfolio management for investment companies

Fee models offered

3 types reported
Asset based fees
Fixed fees
Performance-based fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

IRVINE, 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

IRVINEPrimary office · LAKE ELSINORE · HUNTINGTON BEACH

Nevada

SPARKS

4 office records listed · 5 total offices reported. 1 additional office addresses are undisclosed and are not mapped. 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$353Mas of August 14, 2026
Discretionary28.9%
$102M
29% of total RAUM28.9%
Non-discretionary71.1%
$251M
71% of total RAUM71.1%
Regulatory assets under management are split between discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentIndividuals represent 88.9% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Individuals
88.9%
8
2
Investment Cos.
11.1%
1
Categories with <5 clients
Other investment advisers<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$353M
Total Accounts1,466
10Y AUM Change+$312M (+765.7%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Validex Global Investing

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Employee Growth by Quarter

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

Total Employees4
Clients per Employee2:1
10Y Employee Change-3 (-42.9%)

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%
MARK CHRISTOPHER SCALZODirect owner · Schedule AInterest in VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING
75%+
TRILEY VENTURES LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING
10% to < 25%
GRAIL LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING
5% to < 10%
VERONIQUE LEMAIRE SANCHEZ-SCALZODirect owner · Schedule AInterest in VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING
< 5%
LUCIA CAPITAL GROUP, LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING
< 5%
RAYMOND JOSEPH LUCIADirect owner · Schedule AInterest in VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING
< 5%
JOSEPH PAUL LUCIADirect owner · Schedule AInterest in VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING
< 5%
PAMELA JOAN DELANEYDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in VALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING
< 5%
DONALD HARDING PUTNAMIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in GRAIL LLC
75%+
RAYMOND JOSEPH LUCIAIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in LUCIA CAPITAL GROUP, LLC
75%+
JOHN BERNARD JONESIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in TRILEY VENTURES LLC
50% to < 75%
GLENNIS JONESIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in TRILEY VENTURES LLC
50% to < 75%
JOSEPH PAUL LUCIAIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in LUCIA CAPITAL GROUP, LLC
25% to < 50%

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 Validex Global Investing.

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-08-14 · Schedules A and B

15 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1MARK CHRISTOPHER SCALZOMANAGING PARTNER, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, MEMBER, SERIES C UNITSIndividualVALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING75% or moreCode EYesMANAGING PARTNER, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, MEMBER, SERIES C UNITS08/2020Schedule APDF page 23
2VERONIQUE LEMAIRE SANCHEZ-SCALZOMEMBER, SERIES C UNITSIndividualVALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTINGLess than 5%Code NANoMEMBER, SERIES C UNITS08/2020Schedule APDF page 23
3TRILEY VENTURES LLCMEMBER, SERIES C UNITSDomestic entityVALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING10% to less than 25%Code BYesMEMBER, SERIES C UNITS08/2020Schedule APDF page 23
4GRAIL LLCMEMBER, SERIES C UNITSDomestic entityVALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTING5% to less than 10%Code ANoMEMBER, SERIES C UNITS08/2020Schedule APDF page 23
5LUCIA CAPITAL GROUP, LLCMEMBER, SERIES P UNITSDomestic entityVALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTINGLess than 5%Code NANoMEMBER, SERIES P UNITS08/2020Schedule APDF page 23
6RAYMOND JOSEPH LUCIAMEMBER, SERIES P UNITSIndividualVALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTINGLess than 5%Code NANoMEMBER, SERIES P UNITS08/2020Schedule APDF page 23
7JOSEPH PAUL LUCIAMEMBER, SERIES P UNITSIndividualVALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTINGLess than 5%Code NANoMEMBER, SERIES P UNITS08/2020Schedule APDF page 23
8PAMELA JOAN DELANEYMEMBERIndividualVALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTINGLess than 5%Code NANoMEMBER05/2015Schedule APDF page 23
9DALE JEROME MURPHEYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERIndividualVALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTINGLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER08/2021Schedule APDF page 23
10DENISE JUNE BROCHUOUTSOURCED CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualVALIDEX GLOBAL INVESTINGLess than 5%Code NANoOUTSOURCED CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER07/2026Schedule APDF page 23
11DONALD HARDING PUTNAMMANAGING MEMBERIndividualGRAIL LLC75% or moreCode EYesMANAGING MEMBER09/1996Schedule BPDF page 23
12JOHN BERNARD JONESMEMBERIndividualTRILEY VENTURES LLC50% to less than 75%Code DYesMEMBER04/2002Schedule BPDF page 23
13GLENNIS JONESMEMBERIndividualTRILEY VENTURES LLC50% to less than 75%Code DYesMEMBER04/2002Schedule BPDF page 24
14RAYMOND JOSEPH LUCIACEOIndividualLUCIA CAPITAL GROUP, LLC75% or moreCode EYesCEO03/2010Schedule BPDF page 24
15JOSEPH PAUL LUCIAMEMBERIndividualLUCIA CAPITAL GROUP, LLC25% to less than 50%Code CNoMEMBER08/2011Schedule BPDF page 24

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 8/14/2026 10:52:40 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 none of the events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseNo
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 actions5 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?No
  • 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?No
  • 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?No
DOther regulatory actions5 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?No
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?No
  • 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

* Metrics are based on the latest available data, including Form ADV filings, brochures, and relationship summaries pulled from the SEC IAPD, and may be subject to change. Learn what is included in the Rialytix data. Please refer to the firm's official disclosures for the most accurate information using their CRD number. This is not investment advice.