Values First Advisors, Inc.
- Regulatory AUM
- $215M
- Discretionary
- $212M
- Clients
- 967
- Avg AUM / client
- $223K
- Accounts
- 1,455
- Employees
- 12
AUM over time
Annual snapshots from Form ADV filings · as of Jul 23, 2026
Investments (13F portfolio — 179 positions, $191,919,022)
13F period Mar 31, 2026| # | Issuer | Class | Value | Shares | % of 13F | % of AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanguard Scottsdale Fds | SHORT TERM TREAS | $9,617,749 | 164,293 | 5.01% | 4.46% |
| 2 | Ishares Tr | 1 3 YR TREAS BD | $7,382,217 | 89,406 | 3.85% | 3.43% |
| 3 | Ishares Tr | CORE 1 5 YR USD | $6,797,496 | 140,270 | 3.54% | 3.16% |
| 4 | Ishares Tr | 3 7 YR TREAS BD | $5,479,306 | 46,200 | 2.86% | 2.54% |
| 5 | Ishares Tr | 7-10 YR TRSY BD | $5,425,453 | 56,847 | 2.83% | 2.52% |
| 6 | Pimco Etf Tr | ENHAN SHRT MA AC | $4,706,884 | 46,802 | 2.45% | 2.18% |
| 7 | Ishares U S Etf Tr | SHORT DURATION B | $4,663,250 | 91,733 | 2.43% | 2.16% |
| 8 | Ensign Group Inc | COM | $3,732,151 | 18,521 | 1.94% | 1.73% |
| 9 | Spdr Series Trust | STATE STREET SPD | $3,722,960 | 40,626 | 1.94% | 1.73% |
| 10 | Monolithic Pwr Sys Inc | COM | $3,583,974 | 3,278 | 1.87% | 1.66% |
| 11 | Ishares Tr | 0-3 MNTH TREASRY | $3,430,409 | 34,079 | 1.79% | 1.59% |
| 12 | Cognex Corp | COM | $2,869,802 | 58,579 | 1.5% | 1.33% |
| 13 | Amphenol Corp | CL A | $2,606,341 | 20,628 | 1.36% | 1.21% |
| 14 | Emergent Biosolutions Inc | COM | $2,555,406 | 307,880 | 1.33% | 1.19% |
| 15 | Lowes Cos Inc | COM | $2,434,374 | 10,302 | 1.27% | 1.13% |
| 16 | Nnn Reit Inc | COM | $2,409,377 | 57,326 | 1.26% | 1.12% |
| 17 | Microchip Technology Inc. | COM | $2,342,607 | 36,258 | 1.22% | 1.09% |
| 18 | Vaalco Energy Inc | COM NEW | $2,249,814 | 354,860 | 1.17% | 1.04% |
| 19 | Eog Res Inc | COM | $2,224,463 | 15,386 | 1.16% | 1.03% |
| 20 | Expeditors Intl Wash Inc | COM | $2,221,878 | 15,512 | 1.16% | 1.03% |
| 21 | Lemaitre Vascular Inc | COM | $2,204,866 | 20,197 | 1.15% | 1.02% |
| 22 | Toro Co | COM | $2,202,971 | 23,576 | 1.15% | 1.02% |
| 23 | Donaldson Inc | COM | $2,138,514 | 25,197 | 1.11% | 0.99% |
| 24 | Ishares Gold Tr | ISHARES NEW | $2,106,259 | 23,891 | 1.1% | 0.98% |
| 25 | Ge Vernova Inc | COM | $2,045,877 | 2,344 | 1.07% | 0.95% |
Top 25 of 179 positions from the manager's latest Form 13F · source filing (EDGAR) ↗. 13F covers long US-listed positions only. "% of AUM" is share of the firm's total regulatory AUM (Form ADV Item 5.F).
Who they serve
| Client type | Clients | AUM | % of AUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (non-high net worth) | 894 | $148M | 68.8% |
| High net worth individuals | 73 | $65.0M | 30.2% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 clients | $2.1M | 0.99% |
People (7)
roster as of Jul 20, 2026| Name | Role / title | Credentials | With firm since | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Alexander Ellis | Ceo / Treasurer / Director | CFP | Aug 2009 (17y) | 50% – 75% |
| Benjamin Patrick Nunn | President, Director | CFP | Nov 2019 (7y) | 50% – 75% |
| Kenneth Grant Brewer | Registered representative | Jan 2010 (17y) | ||
| Connie Theresa Pearson | Registered representative | Jul 2010 (16y) | ||
| Michael Dale Mitchell | Registered representative | Nov 2010 (16y) | ||
| Clifford John Taylor | Registered representative | CFP | Jun 2021 (5y) | |
| Roy Elvin Nunn | Registered representative | Nov 2023 (3y) |
Entity owners (Schedule A/B)
| Entity | Title / status | Since | Sch. | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West (Iii), Edwin Garland | Chief Compliance Officer | Jun 2018 | A | Less than 5% |
Roster from the IAPD representatives feed; ownership and acquisition dates from Form ADV Schedule A/B. "Since" is the earliest filed registration or acquisition date.
Documents (1 archived)
| Form | Period | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form ADV (full filing) | 07/16/2026 | 1000 KB | View · PDF · Source ↗ |
Archived copies of the firm's regulatory filings, versioned by content hash.
Disciplinary disclosures
No disciplinary events reported on the firm's latest Form ADV filing.
How they charge
- • Percentage of assets under management
- • Hourly charges
- • Fixed fees
Services
- • Financial planning services
- • Portfolio management for individuals/small businesses
- • Selection of other advisers
Custody
Reported custodians
- Folio Investments, Inc. $201M (93% of AUM) Jul 2026
Amounts as reported in ADV Item 5.K.(3) (custodians holding 10%+ of SMA assets).
Firm reports it does not have custody of client funds or securities (Item 9.A).
Source
All data on this page comes from this firm's Form ADV filings, reproduced without modification. Latest filing: Jul 23, 2026.
View current Form ADV (SEC/IAPD) ↗