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Axxcess Wealth Management

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Carlsbad, CACRD 164081Updated

Axxcess Wealth Management is an investment adviser based in Carlsbad, CA, registered with the SEC since 2012. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Its regulatory assets under management total $8.88 billion, as filed on 31 March 2026.

10.4K
Clients
$827K
AUM per individual client
44
Advisory staff
27
Offices

From Form ADV filed 31 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Axxcess Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.

Axxcess Wealth Management reports 10,357 clients. They include 7,359 individual clients, 2,199 high-net-worth individuals, and 679 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 99.1% ($8.79B across 25,795 accounts) are managed with discretion; $83.8M across 244 accounts are not. It advised 7,181 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients10,357 clients reported
Assets$8.88B
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)71%22%
High-net-worth individuals21%67%
Pension and profit-sharing plans7%7%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
State or municipal government entitiesFewer than 5<1%
Other client typesOther investment advisers; Corporations and other businesses<1%4%

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
7,359
Regulatory AUM
$1.96B
AUM share
22.1%
Avg. per client
$266K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
2,199
Regulatory AUM
$5.94B
AUM share
66.9%
Avg. per client
$2.7M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
679
Regulatory AUM
$588M
AUM share
6.6%
Avg. per client
$865K
Charitable organizations
Clients
18
Regulatory AUM
$45.3M
AUM share
0.5%
Avg. per client
$2.52M
State or municipal government entities
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$870K
AUM share
0.0%
Avg. per client
—
Other investment advisers
Clients
7
Regulatory AUM
$5.84M
AUM share
0.1%
Avg. per client
$834K
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
95
Regulatory AUM
$339M
AUM share
3.8%
Avg. per client
$3.57M

Total

Clients
10,357
Regulatory AUM
$8.88B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
7,181
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
101–250

Fees and minimums

Axxcess Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees (other than subscription fees) and performance-based fees; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.

Ownership and people

Michael Seid owns 75% or more of Axxcess Wealth Management. Michael Seid is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Brackmann. It has 72 employees, 44 of them in advisory roles.

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Staff

  • 72 employees
  • 44 in advisory functions
  • 44 state-registered reps
  • 10 broker-dealer reps
  • 25 insurance agents
  • 9 soliciting firms
Who owns the firm
Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC· the adviser
  • Michael Seid

    Control person · since January 2012

    Owns 75% or more of Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC
  • Richard Waters

    Control person · since December 2011

    Owns 50% to 75% of Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC
  • Marguerite Waters

    Control person · since December 2011

    Owns 50% to 75% of Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC
  • Mercure Family Trust

    Control person · since August 2025

    Owns 10% to 25% of Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC
    • Craig Mercure

      Control person · since August 2025

      Owns 50% to 75% of Mercure Family Trust
    • Cheryl Mercure

      Control person · since August 2025

      Owns 50% to 75% of Mercure Family Trust

Growth and acquisitions

Axxcess Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew 4.2× from $2.1B (June 2021) to $8.88B (March 2026); clients rose from 6,382 to 10,357 and employees from 18 to 72.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Mar 2026March 2026$8.88B10,3577227
May 2025May 2025$6.33B8,7268629
Apr 2024April 2024$6.47B10,7397829
Jun 2023June 2023$3.4B4,9337523
Jul 2022July 2022$3.59B4,5817019
Jun 2021June 2021$2.1B6,3821814

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Axxcess Wealth Management has 26 offices (11 private residences, listed without an address), with 16 listed addresses across 10 states.

Listed office addresses by state

California · 6 listed addresses

  • 6005 Hidden Valley Road, Suite 290, CarlsbadHQ
  • 3111 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego
  • 210 W Birch Street, Brea
  • 32322 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
  • 680 E. Colorado BLVD., Pasadena
  • 1 Park Plaza, Irvine

Other business names

Axxcess Wealth Management has reported 13 other business names to the SEC.

  • Ambrosini Wealth
  • Collier Sustainable Wealth Management
  • Donahugh Wealth
  • E and E Financial
  • Investate Wealth Management
  • Jennifer P. Easley, CFP
  • La Wealth Advisors
  • Lifetime Wealth Solutions
  • Magnolia Capital Management
  • Osprey Capital Partners LLC
  • Sewalson Milazzo Financial Consulting Group
  • The Zandbergen Group
Show all 13 names
  • Vandalia Wealth Management

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC
Headquarters
6005 Hidden Valley Road, Suite 290, Carlsbad, CA 92011
SEC file
801-76763
Structure
Delaware LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Axxcess Wealth Management’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are LPL Financial ($3.01B, 39%), Charles Schwab ($2.78B, 36%) and Wells Fargo Clearing Services ($1.91B, 25%). Axxcess Wealth Management has custody of $398M for 696 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$7.7B
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $2.78B36%
  • Wells Fargo Clearing ServicesWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC · St. Louis, MO · $1.91B25%
  • LPL FinancialLPL Financial LLC · Fort Mill, SC · $3.01B39%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Axxcess Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (58%) and stocks (28%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $6.28B across 1,051 positions; the largest are Vanguard Index Fds (5.6%), iShares TR (2.9%) and Apple Inc. (2.5%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks28%
  • Funds58%
    • Registered funds56%
    • Pooled vehicles2%
  • Bonds6%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds2%
    • State and local bonds2%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds1%
    • High-yield corporate bonds1%
  • Cash7%
  • Other1%
    • Derivatives1%
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Common questions

How many clients does Axxcess Wealth Management have?

Axxcess Wealth Management has 10,357 clients and manages $8.88 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 7,359 individual clients, 2,199 high-net-worth individuals, and 679 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026

What services does Axxcess Wealth Management offer?

Axxcess Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and educational seminars.

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

Which custodians does Axxcess Wealth Management use?

Axxcess Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at LPL Financial LLC (Fort Mill, SC), with $3.01B, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $2.78B and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC (St. Louis, MO), with $1.91B. 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 Axxcess Wealth Management have?

Axxcess Wealth Management has 44 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 72 employees, and 44 perform investment advisory functions. 10 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 25 employees are 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 Axxcess Wealth Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Axxcess Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 56% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 28% exchange-traded equities, 7% cash and equivalents, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% state and local bonds, 2% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 1% investment grade corporate bonds, 1% high-yield corporate bonds and 1% derivatives.

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

Who owns Axxcess Wealth Management?

Axxcess Wealth Management is owned through a trust by Craig and Cheryl Mercure. Its direct owners are Michael Seid (75% or more), Mercure Family Trust (10% to 25%), Richard Waters (50% to 75%) and Marguerite Waters (50% to 75%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026

How does Axxcess Wealth Management get paid?

Axxcess Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions 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 Axxcess Wealth Management?

Axxcess Wealth Management’s main office is at 6005 Hidden Valley Road, Suite 290, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Its phone number is 858-217-5347. Its website is axxcessplatform.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 31 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 31 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. IAPD firm record, CRD 164081.
  3. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 23 June 2021 to 31 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  4. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  5. Form 13F-HR, filed 28 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 Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC, website.

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