Gifford Fong Associates
Investment ManagementCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Gifford Fong Associates is an independent advisory firm that has provided consulting services and proprietary analytical approaches to the financial and legal sectors since 1974. The firm specializes in valuation and analysis of derivatives and complex fixed-income securities, including structured products and auction-rate securities, supporting transaction pricing, risk assessment, asset management, and litigation work. Based in Lafayette, California, it serves banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, investment advisers, accounting firms, attorneys, and government agencies across domestic and international markets. In the investment management arena, it positions itself as an independent valuation and analytics provider, offering equity and fixed-income strategies and tailored portfolio construction and rebalancing solutions. Founded in 1974, the firm operates as a mid-sized specialist focused on rigorous analysis of complex financial instruments.