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PACIFIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC

650 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
Fiduciaryfee-onlySEC Registered
(949) 720-6000 HTTPS://x.com/pimco CRD #104559
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$3666.9B
Assets Managed
628
Clients
1968
Employees
32
Years Active
since 1994

Compensation Model

% of Assets (AUM)
Hourly Fees
Fixed / Flat Fees
Commissions
Performance Fees

Compensation type disclosed on SEC Form ADV Item 5C. Filed 46160. Specific fee percentages are available in this firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure at adviserinfo.sec.gov.

Conflict of Interest Analysis

Broker-Dealer Affiliated: No

No broker-dealer affiliation. Lower risk of commission-driven advice.

Insurance Licensed: No

Not insurance licensed. Cannot sell you annuity or insurance products directly.

Custody of Client Assets: Yes

This firm has direct custody of client assets, rather than using an independent custodian. This is a higher-risk arrangement that requires additional regulatory safeguards.

Proprietary Products: No

Uses only third-party investment products. No proprietary product conflicts.

Regulatory & Disciplinary History

complaint46160

2 regulatory action(s), 3 customer complaint(s)/arbitration(s) disclosed on Form ADV Item 11.

Resolved

Total complaints on record: 3

Complaint ratio: 0.48 per 100 clients

Industry average is approximately 0.15 complaints per 100 clients. A ratio above 0.30 is considered elevated.

Firm Details

Legal NamePACIFIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC
CRD Number#104559
SEC RegisteredYes
Registration Date1994-11-14
States RegisteredCA
Assets Under Management$3666.9B
Number of Clients628
Employees1968
Compensation Typefee-only
Last ADV Filing46160

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PACIFIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC a fiduciary?

Yes. PACIFIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC is a registered investment adviser (RIA) with the SEC, which means they are legally required to act as a fiduciary — putting your interests ahead of their own.

How does PACIFIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC charge clients?

PACIFIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC uses a fee-only compensation model. Full fee details are in their Form ADV Part 2A brochure at adviserinfo.sec.gov.

Does PACIFIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC have any complaints?

Yes. PACIFIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC has 3 complaint(s) on record. Their complaint ratio is 0.48 per 100 clients (industry average: ~0.15).

How does PACIFIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC compare to other advisors in NEWPORT BEACH?

PACIFIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC has a Red Flag Score of 51/100. There are 75 registered advisory firms in NEWPORT BEACH. Use our city page to compare firms side by side.

Where does this data come from?

All information is sourced from SEC Form ADV public filings (mandatory regulatory disclosures) and FINRA BrokerCheck records. Last updated: 2026-06-24. We do not accept payment from financial advisors.

Data source: SEC Form ADV (Parts 1 and 2A) filed with the Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD). Filing date: 46160. Last data refresh: 2026-06-24. AdvisorRanked does not verify the accuracy of SEC filings. This is not financial advice.