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Brooklyn Fi

Wealth managementRIA

Brooklyn, NYCRD 292115Updated

Brooklyn Fi is an investment adviser based in Brooklyn, NY, registered with the SEC since 2021. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $563 million, as filed on 3 September 2026.

373
Clients
$1.51M
AUM per individual client
10
Advisory staff
17
Offices
0.30–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 3 September 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Brooklyn Fi provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, educational seminars, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax preparation. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.

Brooklyn Fi reports 373 clients. They include 302 individual clients and 71 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($563M across 373 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S. It advised 76 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients373 clients
Assets$563M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)81%37%
High-net-worth individuals19%63%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
302
Regulatory AUM
$210M
AUM share
37.3%
Avg. per client
$695K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
71
Regulatory AUM
$353M
AUM share
62.7%
Avg. per client
$4.98M

Total

Clients
373
Regulatory AUM
$563M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.51M
Clients outside the U.S.
1%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
76
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
251–500

Fees and minimums

Brooklyn Fi charges 0.30%–1.00% a year for its Investment management services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

$0–$2M1.00%
$2M–$5M0.75%
$5M–$10M0.50%
$10M and above0.30%
Fee details and sources

Other fees

Comprehensive financial planning
Comprehensive financial planning is an annual fee paid in advance at $500 to $2,000 per month, with a minimum annual fee of $6,000 to $24,000.

Ownership and people

Brooklyn Fi Holding Company, LLC owns 75% or more of Brooklyn Fi and is in turn owned by Fillory, LLC (25–50%), Brooklyn Fi Texas, LLC (25–50%) and Awp Investment 2, LLC (25–50%). The leadership team of Brooklyn Fi includes Chief Compliance Officer John Owens. It has 10 employees.

Leadership

  • John Owens
    Managing Partner, & Chief Compliance Officer
  • Ally Ayers
    Co-Founder
  • Shane Mason
    Co-Founder

Investment adviser representatives

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

  • Ally Ayers
  • Anna Ngo Bhai
  • Janae' Andril Bridges
  • Stuart Alan Connelly
  • Jeffrey Dingle
  • Caitlin Fastiggi
  • Crystal Rose Kozlak
  • Gage Legare
  • Shane Paul Mason
  • Erika Moromisato
  • John Timothy Francis Owens
  • Kody Shane Sherlund

Staff

  • 10 employees
  • 10 in advisory functions
  • 10 state-registered reps
  • 1 soliciting firm
Who owns the firm
Brooklyn Fi, LLC· the adviser
  • Brooklyn Fi Holding Company, LLC

    Control person · since April 2026

    Owns 75% or more of Brooklyn Fi, LLC
    • Fillory, LLC

      Control person · since April 2026

      Owns 25% to 50% of Brooklyn Fi Holding Company, LLC
      • Ally Ayers

        Control person · since April 2026

        Owns 75% or more of Fillory, LLC
    • Brooklyn Fi Texas, LLC

      Control person · since April 2026

      Owns 25% to 50% of Brooklyn Fi Holding Company, LLC
      • Shane Mason

        Control person · since April 2026

        Owns 75% or more of Brooklyn Fi Texas, LLC
    • Awp Investment 2, LLC

      Control person · since April 2026

      Owns 25% to 50% of Brooklyn Fi Holding Company, LLC
      • Accelerated Wealth Partners

        Control person · since April 2026

        Owns 75% or more of Awp Investment 2, LLC
        • JCF Awp Holdco II LLC

          Control person · since February 2026

          Owns 75% or more of Accelerated Wealth Partners

Growth and acquisitions

Brooklyn Fi’s regulatory assets grew 22.1× from $25.5M (June 2021) to $563M (September 2026); clients rose from 147 to 373 and employees from 5 to 10.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Brooklyn Fi figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
September 2026$563M3731017
June 2025$341M295111
July 2024$228M242101
July 2023$151M21091
May 2022$128M147101
June 2021$25.5M14751

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Brooklyn Fi has 16 offices (15 private residences, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses in Georgia and New York.

Listed office addresses by state

New York · 1 listed address

  • 33 Nassau Ave, BrooklynHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Brooklyn Fi, LLC
Headquarters
33 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
LinkedIn
@brooklyn-fi
SEC file
801-120862
Founded
2017
Structure
New York LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Brooklyn Fi uses Charles Schwab ($519M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Brooklyn Fi has custody of $422M in client assets for 258 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$519M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $519M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Brooklyn Fi’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (91%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 31 March 2026 total $476M across 78 positions; the largest are Vanguard Tax-managed Fds (9.8%), Vanguard Index Fds (9.3%) and Vanguard Index Fds (6.8%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks5%
  • Funds91%
  • Bonds1%
  • Cash3%

Reported 13F holdings

$476M
Reported 13F value
78
Positions
52.6%
In the 10 largest
—
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Vanguard Tax-managed Fds · Van FTSE Dev Mkt9.8%
  2. Vanguard Index Fds · Total Stk Mkt9.3%
  3. Vanguard Index Fds · S&P 500 ETF Shs6.8%
  4. iShares TR · Russell 3000 ETF6.1%
  5. Vanguard Intl Equity Index F · FTSE Emr Mkt ETF4.0%
  6. Vanguard Index Fds · SM CP Val ETF3.9%
  7. Vanguard Star Fds · VG TL Intl Stk F3.4%
  8. Schwab Strategic TR · Intl Eqty ETF3.2%
  9. iShares TR · Core MSCI Eafe3.1%
  10. Vanguard Mun BD Fds · Tax Exempt BD3.0%

Together, the ten largest are 52.6% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 31 March 2026 · filed 11 May 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Brooklyn Fi have?

Brooklyn Fi has 373 clients and manages $563 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 302 individual clients and 71 high-net-worth individuals.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 3 September 2026

What services does Brooklyn Fi offer?

Brooklyn Fi provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, educational seminars, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax preparation.

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 Brooklyn Fi charge?

Brooklyn Fi charges 0.30%–1.00% a year for its Investment management services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

Source: BROOKLYN FI ADV PART ADV 2A 5.13.26, filed 13 May 2026

Which custodians does Brooklyn Fi use?

Brooklyn Fi’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $519M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

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

How many financial advisors does Brooklyn Fi have?

Brooklyn Fi has 10 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 10 employees, and 10 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 Brooklyn Fi invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Brooklyn Fi’s separately managed accounts held 91% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 5% exchange-traded equities, 3% cash and equivalents and 1% U.S. government and agency bonds.

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

Who owns Brooklyn Fi?

Brooklyn Fi is owned through a chain of holding companies by Shane Mason, Ally Ayers and JCF Awp Holdco II LLC. Its direct owner is Brooklyn Fi Holding Company, LLC (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 3 September 2026

How does Brooklyn Fi get paid?

Brooklyn Fi 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 Brooklyn Fi?

Brooklyn Fi’s main office is at 33 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222. Its phone number is 332-296-1660. Its website is brooklynfi.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 3 September 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 3 September 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. BROOKLYN FI ADV PART ADV 2A 5.13.26, submitted 13 May 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 292115.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 21 June 2021 to 3 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 11 May 2026 for the quarter ended 31 March 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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