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BCR Wealth Strategies

Wealth managementRIA

Vestavia, ALCRD 119670Updated

BCR Wealth Strategies is an investment adviser based in Vestavia, AL, registered with the SEC since 2002. 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 $528 million, as filed on 28 September 2026.

362
Clients
$1.4M
AUM per individual client
7
Advisory staff
2
Offices
1.25%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 28 September 2026SEC record

Services and clients

BCR Wealth Strategies provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.

BCR Wealth Strategies reports 362 clients. They include 227 individual clients, 127 high-net-worth individuals, and 3 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($528M across 1,219 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients362 clients
Assets$528M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)63%26%
High-net-worth individuals35%68%
Pension and profit-sharing plans<1%3%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Corporations and other businesses<1%2%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
227
Regulatory AUM
$136M
AUM share
25.7%
Avg. per client
$598K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
127
Regulatory AUM
$361M
AUM share
68.4%
Avg. per client
$2.85M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
3
Regulatory AUM
$14.5M
AUM share
2.8%
Avg. per client
$4.84M
Charitable organizations
Clients
3
Regulatory AUM
$4.49M
AUM share
0.9%
Avg. per client
$1.5M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
2
Regulatory AUM
$11.8M
AUM share
2.2%
Avg. per client
$5.92M

Total

Clients
362
Regulatory AUM
$528M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.46M
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

BCR Wealth Strategies fees and minimums

BCR Wealth Strategies charges up to 1.25% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $6,250 annual minimum. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning and Consulting
Financial planning and consulting fees are negotiable: a fixed fee of $1,500 to $10,000, or up to $500 an hour, with one-half payable when the agreement is signed.

Who owns BCR Wealth Strategies

Marshall Rathmell owns 75% or more of BCR Wealth Strategies. The leadership team of BCR Wealth Strategies includes Chief Compliance Officer Lindsay Birchfield. It has 11 employees, 7 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Staff

  • 11 employees
  • 7 in advisory functions
  • 7 state-registered reps
Ownership chain
BCR Wealth Strategies, LLC· the adviser
  • Marshall Rathmell

    Control person · since September 2011

    Owns 75% or more of BCR Wealth Strategies, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

BCR Wealth Strategies’ regulatory assets grew 1.8× from $295M (April 2021) to $528M (September 2026); clients rose from 279 to 362 and employees from 7 to 11.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
BCR Wealth Strategies figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
September 2026$528M362112
July 2025$404M349102
April 2024$367M335132
May 2023$330M345132
July 2022$354M288112
April 2021$295M27972

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, BCR Wealth Strategies has 1 office (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in Alabama.

Listed office addresses by state

Alabama · 1 listed address

  • 1952 Urban Center Parkway, VestaviaHQ

Other business names

BCR Wealth Strategies has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • BCR Wealth

Contact and registration details

Legal name
BCR Wealth Strategies, LLC
Headquarters
1952 Urban Center Parkway, Vestavia, AL 35242-2594
LinkedIn
View profile
SEC file
801-61015
Founded
2002
Structure
Alabama LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

BCR Wealth Strategies uses Pershing ($446M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. BCR Wealth Strategies has custody of $56.5M in client assets for 123 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$446M
named custodians
  • PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $446M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, BCR Wealth Strategies’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (61%) and funds (33%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $356K across 32 positions; the largest are American Centy ETF TR (24.8%), Dimensional ETF Trust (14.6%) and American Centy ETF TR (9.9%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks61%
  • Funds33%
  • Cash4%

Filed values cover 98%. The neutral 2% gap has no reported category.

Reported 13F holdings

$356K
Reported 13F value
32
Positions
95.7%
In the 10 largest
+11.5%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. American Centy ETF TR · US EQT ETF24.8%
  2. Dimensional ETF Trust · Dimensional US14.6%
  3. American Centy ETF TR · Avantis Core FI9.9%
  4. Dimensional ETF Trust · Core Fixe IN ETF9.8%
  5. American Centy ETF TR · Intl EQT ETF9.6%
  6. Vanguard Malvern Fds · Core BD ETF8.3%
  7. Dimensional ETF Trust · Emerging Mkts CO7.0%
  8. Dimensional ETF Trust · Intl Vec Equ ETF6.3%
  9. Vanguard Index Fds · Real Estate ETF4.2%
  10. iShares TR · Ultra Short Dur1.3%

Together, the ten largest are 95.7% of reported value.

The 32 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 31 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does BCR Wealth Strategies have?

BCR Wealth Strategies has 362 clients and manages $528 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 227 individual clients, 127 high-net-worth individuals, and 3 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 28 September 2026

What services does BCR Wealth Strategies offer?

BCR Wealth Strategies provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, 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 BCR Wealth Strategies charge?

BCR Wealth Strategies charges up to 1.25% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $6,250 annual minimum.

Source: 2026 ADV PART 2-REVISED, filed 28 September 2026

Which custodians does BCR Wealth Strategies use?

BCR Wealth Strategies’ separately managed account assets are held at Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $446M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 28 September 2026

How many financial advisors does BCR Wealth Strategies have?

BCR Wealth Strategies has 7 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 11 employees, and 7 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 BCR Wealth Strategies invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, BCR Wealth Strategies’ separately managed accounts held 61% exchange-traded equities, 33% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 4% cash and equivalents.

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

Who owns BCR Wealth Strategies?

BCR Wealth Strategies’ direct owner is Marshall Rathmell (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 28 September 2026

How does BCR Wealth Strategies get paid?

BCR Wealth Strategies 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

Is BCR Wealth Strategies registered with the SEC?

Yes, BCR Wealth Strategies has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 21 March 2002. Its CRD number is 119670 and its SEC file number is 801-61015.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 28 September 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact BCR Wealth Strategies?

BCR Wealth Strategies’ main office is at 1952 Urban Center Parkway, Vestavia, AL 35242-2594. Its phone number is 205-298-1234. Its website is bcrwealth.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 28 September 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 28 September 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. 2026 ADV PART 2-REVISED, submitted 28 September 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 119670.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 1 April 2021 to 28 September 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 31 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 BCR Wealth Strategies, website.

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