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Atwater Malick

Wealth managementRIA

Lancaster, PACRD 147972Updated

Atwater Malick is an investment adviser based in Lancaster, PA, registered with the SEC since 2016. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $687 million, as filed on 8 April 2026.

297
Clients
$1.93M
AUM per individual client
2
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.50–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 8 April 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Atwater Malick provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, divorce planning, education planning, insurance, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.

Atwater Malick reports 297 clients. They include 163 high-net-worth individuals, 122 individual clients, and 10 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($687M across 947 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients297 clients reported
Assets$687M
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)41%8%
High-net-worth individuals55%73%
Pension and profit-sharing plans3%19%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Corporations and other businessesFewer than 5<1%

Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.

Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
122
Regulatory AUM
$52.7M
AUM share
7.7%
Avg. per client
$432K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
163
Regulatory AUM
$499M
AUM share
72.5%
Avg. per client
$3.06M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
10
Regulatory AUM
$133M
AUM share
19.3%
Avg. per client
$13.3M
Charitable organizations
Clients
2
Regulatory AUM
$1.74M
AUM share
0.3%
Avg. per client
$872K
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$1.29M
AUM share
0.2%
Avg. per client
—

Total

Clients
297
Regulatory AUM
$687M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
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

Fees and minimums

Atwater Malick charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment Supervisory Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

$0–$1M1.00%
$1M–$3M0.75%
$3M and above0.50%
Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning Services
Planning-only services are billed at $500 an hour with a $5,000 minimum fee, negotiable and paid in arrears; free for managed-account clients unless negotiated.

Ownership and people

Matthew Malick owns 50% to 75% of Atwater Malick. The leadership team of Atwater Malick includes Chief Compliance Officer Benjamin Atwater. It has 6 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.

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Staff

  • 6 employees
  • 2 in advisory functions
  • 2 state-registered reps
Who owns the firm
Atwater Malick, LLC· the adviser
  • Matthew Malick

    Control person · since August 2008

    Owns 50% to 75% of Atwater Malick, LLC
  • Benjamin Atwater

    Control person · since August 2008

    Owns 50% to 75% of Atwater Malick, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Atwater Malick’s regulatory assets grew 2.2× from $311M (January 2021) to $687M (April 2026); clients rose from 207 to 297 and employees from 4 to 6.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Apr 2026April 2026$687M29761
Feb 2025February 2025$587M27751
Jan 2024January 2024$482M25751
Jan 2023January 2023$392M24441
Jan 2022January 2022$405M22841
Jan 2021January 2021$311M20741

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Atwater Malick has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.

Listed office addresses by state

Pennsylvania · 1 listed address

  • 201 Granite Run Drive, Suite 290, LancasterHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Atwater Malick, LLC
Headquarters
201 Granite Run Drive, Suite 290, Lancaster, PA 17601
SEC file
801-107806
Founded
2008
Structure
Pennsylvania LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Atwater Malick’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are Fidelity ($316M, 46%), Charles Schwab ($244M, 35%) and Empower ($127M, 19%). Atwater Malick does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$687M
named custodians
  • EmpowerEmpower Trust Company, LLC · Greenwood Village, CO · $127M19%
  • FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $316M46%
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $244M35%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Atwater Malick’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (55%) and funds (22%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $459M across 130 positions; the largest are iShares TR (9.2%), Caterpillar Inc. (8.8%) and Apple Inc. (6.4%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks55%
  • Funds22%
    • Registered funds21%
    • Pooled vehicles1%
  • Bonds15%
  • Cash7%
  • Other1%
    • Non-traditional investments1%
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Common questions

How many clients does Atwater Malick have?

Atwater Malick has 297 clients and manages $687 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 163 high-net-worth individuals, 122 individual clients, and 10 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 8 April 2026

What services does Atwater Malick offer?

Atwater Malick provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, divorce planning, education planning, insurance, and tax planning.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4

How much does Atwater Malick charge?

Atwater Malick charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment Supervisory Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.

Source: ADV FORM 2A, filed 6 January 2026

Which custodians does Atwater Malick use?

Atwater Malick’s separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $316M, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $244M and Empower Trust Company, LLC (Greenwood Village, CO), with $127M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 8 April 2026

How many financial advisors does Atwater Malick have?

Atwater Malick has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 2 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 Atwater Malick invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Atwater Malick’s separately managed accounts held 55% exchange-traded equities, 21% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 15% U.S. government and agency bonds, 7% cash and equivalents, 1% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar) and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Non-Traditional Investments.

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

Does Atwater Malick have a minimum investment?

Yes, Atwater Malick’s minimum account size for its Investment Supervisory Services is $1M.

Source: ADV FORM 2A, filed 6 January 2026

Who owns Atwater Malick?

Atwater Malick’s direct owners are Matthew Malick (50% to 75%) and Benjamin Atwater (50% to 75%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 8 April 2026

How does Atwater Malick get paid?

Atwater Malick 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 Atwater Malick?

Atwater Malick’s main office is at 201 Granite Run Drive, Suite 290, Lancaster, PA 17601. Its phone number is 717-400-1505. Its website is atwatermalick.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 8 April 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 8 April 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. ADV FORM 2A, submitted 6 January 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 147972.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 17 January 2021 to 8 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 27 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. The logo is reproduced for identification from Atwater Malick, website.

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