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Altus Wealth Management

Wealth managementRIA

FT. Mitchell, KYCRD 153650Updated

Altus Wealth Management is an investment adviser based in FT. Mitchell, KY, registered with the SEC since 2014. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and charitable organizations. Its regulatory assets under management total $405 million, as filed on 30 April 2026.

286
Clients
$1.41M
AUM per individual client
5
Advisory staff
1
Offices
See fees
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 30 April 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Altus Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and portfolio management for institutions. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.

Altus Wealth Management reports 286 clients. They include 154 high-net-worth individuals, 131 individual clients and 1 charitable organization. Of its assets, 100.0% ($405M across 585 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 20 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients286 clients
Assets$405M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)46%26%
High-net-worth individuals54%73%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
131
Regulatory AUM
$105M
AUM share
25.8%
Avg. per client
$798K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
154
Regulatory AUM
$298M
AUM share
73.5%
Avg. per client
$1.93M
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$2.85M
AUM share
0.7%
Avg. per client
$2.85M

Total

Clients
286
Regulatory AUM
$405M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
20
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
251–500

Altus Wealth Management fees and minimums

Altus Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial planning
Generally an hourly rate of $250, with a $250 retainer that is credited against hourly fees.

Who owns Altus Wealth Management

William Doepker owns 25% to 50% of Altus Wealth Management. The leadership team of Altus Wealth Management includes President William Doepker. It has 5 employees.

Leadership

  • William Doepker
    Member/Vice President/Chief Compliance Officer
  • Andrew Hermes
    Member/Vice President

Investment adviser representatives

5 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • William Henry Doepker
  • Andrew Martin Hermes
  • Steven Douglas O'Connor
  • Derek Thomas Schmidt
  • Austin Carl Stinson

Staff

  • 5 employees
  • 5 in advisory functions
  • 5 state-registered reps
Ownership chain
Altus Wealth Management, LLC· the adviser
  • William Doepker

    Control person · since March 2010

    Owns 25% to 50% of Altus Wealth Management, LLC
  • Andrew Hermes

    Control person · since March 2010

    Owns 25% to 50% of Altus Wealth Management, LLC
  • Altus Oc Group Inc

    Control person · since May 2023

    Owns 25% to 50% of Altus Wealth Management, LLC
    • Steven O'Connor

      Control person · since May 2023

      Owns 75% or more of Altus Oc Group Inc

Growth and acquisitions

Altus Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.9× from $218M (March 2021) to $405M (April 2026); clients rose from 183 to 286 and employees from 3 to 5.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Altus Wealth Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
April 2026$405M28651
January 2025$359M27441
March 2024$320M25441
March 2023$262M22631
June 2022$251M21231
March 2021$218M18331

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Altus Wealth Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Kentucky.

Listed office addresses by state

Kentucky · 1 listed address

  • 2500 Chamber Center Drive, Suite 202, FT. MitchellHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Altus Wealth Management, LLC
Headquarters
2500 Chamber Center Drive, Suite 202, FT. Mitchell, KY 41017
SEC file
801-80301
Founded
2010
Structure
Kentucky LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Altus Wealth Management uses Charles Schwab ($359M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Altus Wealth Management does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$359M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $359M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Altus Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (62%) and bonds (33%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $260M across 26 positions; the largest are Vanguard Index Fds (21.6%), Invesco Qqq TR (18.2%) and Invesco Exchange Traded FD T (15.6%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks3%
  • Funds62%
  • Bonds33%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds25%
    • State and local bonds8%
  • Cash1%
  • Other1%
    • Private equity and private credit 1940 act funds1%

Reported 13F holdings

$260M
Reported 13F value
26
Positions
96.0%
In the 10 largest
+15.5%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Vanguard Index Fds · Total Stk Mkt21.6%
  2. Invesco Qqq TR · Unit Ser 118.2%
  3. Invesco Exchange Traded FD T · S&P 100 Eql Wigh15.6%
  4. iShares TR · Core S&P Mcp ETF13.8%
  5. iShares TR · Core Div Grwth13.0%
  6. iShares TR · MSCI Intl Qualty9.8%
  7. SPDR Series Trust · ST Term High ETF1.2%
  8. iShares TR · Invt Grad SY ETF1.2%
  9. J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · Income ETF1.0%
  10. State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T · TR Unit0.7%

Together, the ten largest are 96.0% of reported value.

The 26 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 21 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Altus Wealth Management have?

Altus Wealth Management has 286 clients and manages $405 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 154 high-net-worth individuals, 131 individual clients and 1 charitable organization.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 April 2026

What services does Altus Wealth Management offer?

Altus Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and portfolio management for institutions.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Which custodians does Altus Wealth Management use?

Altus Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $359M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 30 April 2026

How many financial advisors does Altus Wealth Management have?

Altus Wealth Management has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 5 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 Altus Wealth Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Altus Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 62% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 25% investment grade corporate bonds, 8% state and local bonds, 3% exchange-traded equities, 1% cash and equivalents and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Private Equity and Private Credit 1940 Act Funds.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Altus Wealth Management?

Altus Wealth Management is owned through a holding company by Steven O'Connor. Its direct owners are William Doepker, Andrew Hermes and Altus Oc Group Inc, each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 April 2026

How does Altus Wealth Management get paid?

Altus Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. 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

Is Altus Wealth Management registered with the SEC?

Yes, Altus Wealth Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 12 September 2014. Its CRD number is 153650 and its SEC file number is 801-80301.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 30 April 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Altus Wealth Management?

Altus Wealth Management’s main office is at 2500 Chamber Center Drive, Suite 202, FT. Mitchell, KY 41017. Its phone number is 859-815-8566. Its website is altuswm.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 30 April 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 30 April 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. ALTUS ADV PART 2, submitted 19 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 153650.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 15 March 2021 to 30 April 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 21 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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