Aldebaran Financial provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
Aldebaran Financial reports 366 clients. They include 307 individual clients, 43 high-net-worth individuals and 16 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($223M across 713 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 84% | 29% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 12% | 62% |
| Charitable organizations | 4% | 9% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 307 | $64.4M | 28.9% | $210K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 43 | $138M | 62.1% | $3.22M |
| Charitable organizations | 16 | $20.1M | 9.0% | $1.25M |
| Total | 366 | $223M | 100% | $609K |
- Clients
- 307
- Regulatory AUM
- $64.4M
- AUM share
- 28.9%
- Avg. per client
- $210K
- Clients
- 43
- Regulatory AUM
- $138M
- AUM share
- 62.1%
- Avg. per client
- $3.22M
- Clients
- 16
- Regulatory AUM
- $20.1M
- AUM share
- 9.0%
- Avg. per client
- $1.25M
Total
- Clients
- 366
- Regulatory AUM
- $223M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $609K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 251–500
Aldebaran Financial charges 0.75% a year for its Basic fee schedule. The whole portfolio is charged at the rate of its band. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Peter Raber owns 75% or more of Aldebaran Financial. Peter Raber is CEO. It has 8 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 8 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Aldebaran Financial Inc
Peter Raber
Control person · since October 2019
Aldebaran Financial’s regulatory assets fell from $253M (March 2021) to $223M (March 2026); clients fell from 472 to 366 and employees from 9 to 8.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $223M | 366 | 8 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $198M | 639 | 8 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $173M | 590 | 8 | 1 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $222M | 750 | 7 | 1 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $281M | 485 | 8 | 1 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $253M | 472 | 9 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Aldebaran Financial has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Tennessee · 1 listed address
- 200 Colonial Heights Road, KingsportHQ
Other business names
Aldebaran Financial has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Afi - Aldebaran Financial Insights
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Aldebaran Financial Inc
- Headquarters
- 200 Colonial Heights Road, Kingsport, TN 37663
- Website
- aldebaranfinancial.com
- Phone
- 423-239-7535
- @11408621
- SEC file
- 801-31093
- Structure
- Tennessee corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Aldebaran Financial’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($173M). Aldebaran Financial has custody of $2.35M for 15 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $173M100%
At year end, Aldebaran Financial’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (59%) and bonds (41%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $123M across 82 positions; the largest are SPDR Series Trust (8.1%), Fortinet Inc. (7.5%) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Del (6.4%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks59%
- Bonds41%
- Investment grade corporate bonds33%
- High-yield corporate bonds6%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- State and local bonds1%
How many clients does Aldebaran Financial have?
Aldebaran Financial has 366 clients and manages $223 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 307 individual clients, 43 high-net-worth individuals and 16 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026
What services does Aldebaran Financial offer?
Aldebaran Financial provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Aldebaran Financial charge?
Aldebaran Financial charges 0.75% a year for its Basic fee schedule. The whole portfolio is charged at the rate of its band. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: ALDEBARAN ADV PART 2A & 2B MARCH 2026, filed 31 March 2026
Which custodians does Aldebaran Financial use?
Aldebaran Financial’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $173M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 31 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Aldebaran Financial have?
Aldebaran Financial has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 8 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Aldebaran Financial invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Aldebaran Financial’s separately managed accounts held 59% exchange-traded equities, 33% investment grade corporate bonds, 6% high-yield corporate bonds, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Aldebaran Financial?
Aldebaran Financial’s direct owner is Peter Raber (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026
How does Aldebaran Financial get paid?
Aldebaran Financial is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Aldebaran Financial?
Aldebaran Financial’s main office is at 200 Colonial Heights Road, Kingsport, TN 37663. Its phone number is 423-239-7535. Its website is aldebaranfinancial.com.
