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Buck Wealth Strategies

Wealth managementRIA

Denver, COCRD 322138Updated

Buck Wealth Strategies is an investment adviser based in Denver, CO, registered with the SEC since 2022. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include pension and profit-sharing plans, individual clients, and high-net-worth individuals. Its regulatory assets under management total $1.64 billion, as filed on 7 July 2026.

2,948
Clients
$324K
AUM per individual client
39
Advisory staff
16
Offices
1.50%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 7 July 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Buck Wealth Strategies provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 1,000 clients last fiscal year.

Buck Wealth Strategies reports 2,948 clients. They include 2,578 individual clients, 209 pension and profit-sharing plans, and 156 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.64B across 5,193 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients2,948 clients
Assets$1.64B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)87%37%
High-net-worth individuals5%17%
Pension and profit-sharing plans7%46%
Corporations and other businesses<1%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
2,578
Regulatory AUM
$612M
AUM share
37.3%
Avg. per client
$238K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
156
Regulatory AUM
$273M
AUM share
16.6%
Avg. per client
$1.75M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
209
Regulatory AUM
$748M
AUM share
45.5%
Avg. per client
$3.58M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
5
Regulatory AUM
$9.12M
AUM share
0.6%
Avg. per client
$1.82M

Total

Clients
2,948
Regulatory AUM
$1.64B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$557K
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
1000

Buck Wealth Strategies fees and minimums

Buck Wealth Strategies charges up to 1.50% a year for its Investment Management. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $25,000. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning
Fee negotiated and agreed in advance, half on signing and half on delivery; a $400 hourly rate applies to a plan stopped early.
Retirement Plan Services
Flat fees from $2,500 to $50,000, or a percentage of plan assets not exceeding 1.50%, negotiated with the plan sponsor.

Who owns Buck Wealth Strategies

Buck Enterprises, Inc. owns 75% or more of Buck Wealth Strategies and is in turn owned by The Jeff Buck 2020 Irrevocable Trust (25–50%) and The Katie Buck 2020 Irrevocable Trust (25–50%). The leadership team of Buck Wealth Strategies includes Chief Investment Officer Jeffrey Buck and Chief Compliance Officer Roger Craig. It has 102 employees, 39 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Roger Craig
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • Jeffrey Buck
    Chief Investment Officer

Investment adviser representatives

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

  • Alvin Masanori Abe
  • Mark Steven Arola
  • Arthur Austin
  • David Bartlett
  • Lynn Strawn Berlenbach
  • Keith Brand
  • Jeffrey David Buck
  • Katie Christine Buck
  • Terry Brent Bunn
  • Kerry Chamberlin
  • Michael Kevin Cottet
  • Evan Cutler

Staff

  • 102 employees
  • 39 in advisory functions
  • 12 state-registered reps
  • 42 broker-dealer reps
  • 49 insurance agents
Ownership chain
Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC· the adviser
  • Buck Enterprises, Inc.

    Control person · since June 2022

    Owns 75% or more of Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC
    • The Jeff Buck 2020 Irrevocable Trust

      Control person · since November 2020

      Owns 25% to 50% of Buck Enterprises, Inc.
    • The Katie Buck 2020 Irrevocable Trust

      Control person · since November 2020

      Owns 25% to 50% of Buck Enterprises, Inc.
    • Katie Buck

      Trustee · Control person · since October 2021

    • Jeffrey Buck

      Trustee · Control person · since October 2021

Growth and acquisitions

Buck Wealth Strategies’ regulatory assets grew Infinity× from $0 (July 2022) to $1.64B (July 2026); employees rose from 21 to 102.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Buck Wealth Strategies figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
July 2026$1.64B2,94810216
April 2025$565M2,3716612
July 2024$300M1,1836612
July 2023$134M510678
July 2022$00214

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Buck Wealth Strategies has 15 offices, with 16 listed addresses across 6 states.

Listed office addresses by state

Colorado · 4 listed addresses

  • 4600 S. Syracuse Street, Suite 650, DenverHQ
  • 2975 Broadmoor Valley Road, Colorado Springs
  • 1 Denver Federal Center BLDG 45, Lakewood
  • 4600 S. Syracuse St., Denver

Other business names

Buck Wealth Strategies has reported 5 other business names to the SEC.

  • Achieve Retirement
  • Arola Associates
  • E. A. Buck Financial Services
  • Federal Benefits Made Simple
  • Oxford Wealth Advisors

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC
Headquarters
4600 S. Syracuse Street, Suite 650, Denver, CO 80237
Website
eabuck.com
LinkedIn
@ea-buck
SEC file
801-126075
Structure
Delaware LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Buck Wealth Strategies uses Fidelity ($572M, 63%) and Charles Schwab ($330M, 37%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Buck Wealth Strategies has custody of $106M in client assets for 671 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$902M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $330M37%
  • FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $572M63%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Buck Wealth Strategies’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (53%) and stocks (41%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $956M across 1,170 positions; the largest are iShares TR (10.3%), Pimco ETF TR (6.3%) and iShares TR (4.4%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks41%
  • Funds53%
    • Registered funds52%
    • Pooled vehicles1%
  • Cash5%
  • Other1%
    • Combination of us gov't agency bonds, non-exchange traded equity, and local bonds1%

Reported 13F holdings

$956M
Reported 13F value
1,170
Positions
38.4%
In the 10 largest
+18.1%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. iShares TR · Core S&P500 ETF10.3%
  2. Pimco ETF TR · Active BD ETF6.3%
  3. iShares TR · Core US Aggbd ET4.4%
  4. SPDR Series Trust · ST Str P500grw3.2%
  5. Vanguard Tax-managed Fds · Van FTSE Dev Mkt2.8%
  6. iShares TR · Core Div Grwth2.6%
  7. Vanguard Index Fds · Mid Cap ETF2.4%
  8. Apple Inc.2.3%
  9. JPMORGAN Chase & CO2.0%
  10. Amazon Com Inc.2.0%

Together, the ten largest are 38.4% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 30 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Buck Wealth Strategies have?

Buck Wealth Strategies has 2,948 clients and manages $1.64 billion for them, as of July 2026. They include 2,578 individual clients, 209 pension and profit-sharing plans, and 156 high-net-worth individuals.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 7 July 2026

What services does Buck Wealth Strategies offer?

Buck Wealth Strategies provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and educational seminars.

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

How much does Buck Wealth Strategies charge?

Buck Wealth Strategies charges up to 1.50% a year for its Investment Management. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $25,000.

Source: ADV PART 2A BROCHURE, filed 7 October 2026

Which custodians does Buck Wealth Strategies use?

Buck Wealth Strategies’ separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $572M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $330M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 7 July 2026

How many financial advisors does Buck Wealth Strategies have?

Buck Wealth Strategies has 12 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 102 employees, and 39 perform investment advisory functions. 42 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 49 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 Buck Wealth Strategies invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Buck Wealth Strategies’ separately managed accounts held 52% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 41% exchange-traded equities, 5% cash and equivalents, 1% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar) and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Combination of US Gov'T Agency Bonds, Non-Exchange Traded Equity, and Local Bonds.

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

Does Buck Wealth Strategies have a minimum investment?

Yes, Buck Wealth Strategies’ minimum account size for its Investment Management is $25K.

Source: ADV PART 2A BROCHURE, filed 7 October 2026

Who owns Buck Wealth Strategies?

Buck Wealth Strategies is owned through a holding company by the Jeff Buck 2020 Irrevocable Trust and the Katie Buck 2020 Irrevocable Trust. Its direct owner is Buck Enterprises, Inc. (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 7 July 2026

How does Buck Wealth Strategies get paid?

Buck Wealth Strategies is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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 Buck Wealth Strategies registered with the SEC?

Yes, Buck Wealth Strategies has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 12 July 2022. Its CRD number is 322138 and its SEC file number is 801-126075.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 7 July 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Buck Wealth Strategies?

Buck Wealth Strategies’ main office is at 4600 S. Syracuse Street, Suite 650, Denver, CO 80237. Its phone number is 888-210-6567. Its website is eabuck.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 7 July 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 7 July 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. ADV PART 2A BROCHURE, submitted 7 October 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 322138.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 27 July 2022 to 7 July 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 30 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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