Burkholder & Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, pension consulting, selecting other managers, business succession planning, estate planning, and insurance.
Burkholder & Associates reports 93 clients. They include 70 high-net-worth individuals and 23 individual clients. Of its assets, 95.4% ($274M across 400 accounts) are managed with discretion; $13.2M across 4 accounts are not. Of its clients, 2% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 25% | 5% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 75% | 92% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | 3% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 23 | $15.1M | 5.2% | $655K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 70 | $263M | 91.7% | $3.76M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $8.88M | 3.1% | — |
| Total | 93 | $287M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 23
- Regulatory AUM
- $15.1M
- AUM share
- 5.2%
- Avg. per client
- $655K
- Clients
- 70
- Regulatory AUM
- $263M
- AUM share
- 91.7%
- Avg. per client
- $3.76M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $8.88M
- AUM share
- 3.1%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 93
- Regulatory AUM
- $287M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 2%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 0
Burkholder & Associates charges 0.50%–1.35% a year for its Portfolio Management Fees. The fee is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning
- Financial planning is billed as a fixed fee of $5,000 to $50,000 or hourly at $150 to $400.
- Pension Consulting
- Pension consulting is billed at 0.50% to 1.35% of assets, a fixed fee of $5,000 to $50,000, or hourly at $150 to $400.
Nicholas Burkholder owns 75% or more of Burkholder & Associates. The leadership team of Burkholder & Associates includes Chief Compliance Officer Nicholas Burkholder. It has 4 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Nicholas BurkholderManaging Member & Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Kimberly Lindsay Bleck
- Nicholas Edward Burkholder
Staff
- 4 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- 3 broker-dealer reps
- 2 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Burkholder & Associates, LLC
Nicholas Burkholder
Control person · since July 2016
Burkholder & Associates’ regulatory assets grew 2.0× from $141M (July 2021) to $287M (June 2026); clients rose from 83 to 93 and employees from 3 to 4.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $287M | 93 | 4 | 3 |
| March 2025 | $229M | 89 | 4 | 3 |
| March 2024 | $187M | 85 | 4 | 3 |
| July 2023 | $146M | 88 | 5 | 2 |
| July 2022 | $142M | 86 | 5 | 2 |
| July 2021 | $141M | 83 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Burkholder & Associates has 2 offices (2 private residences, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in District of Columbia.
District of Columbia · 1 listed address
- 1250 Connecticut Ave NW, 7th Floor, WashingtonHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Burkholder & Associates, LLC
- Headquarters
- 1250 Connecticut Ave NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20036
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 301-778-9970
- @burkholder-associates
- SEC file
- 801-120797
- Founded
- 2016
- Structure
- Maryland LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Burkholder & Associates uses Fidelity ($287M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Burkholder & Associates has custody of $61.9M in client assets for 28 clients.
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $287M100%
At year end, Burkholder & Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (82%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks9%
- Funds82%
- Bonds5%
- State and local bonds4%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash4%
How many clients does Burkholder & Associates have?
Burkholder & Associates has 93 clients and manages $287 million for them, as of June 2026. They include 70 high-net-worth individuals and 23 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 11 June 2026
What services does Burkholder & Associates offer?
Burkholder & Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, pension consulting, selecting other managers, business succession planning, estate planning, and insurance.
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 Burkholder & Associates charge?
Burkholder & Associates charges 0.50%–1.35% a year for its Portfolio Management Fees. The fee is negotiable.
Source: ADV PART 2A- BURKHOLDER & ASSOCIATES, LLC, filed 11 June 2026
Which custodians does Burkholder & Associates use?
Burkholder & Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $287M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 11 June 2026
How many financial advisors does Burkholder & Associates have?
Burkholder & Associates has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. 3 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 2 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 Burkholder & Associates invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Burkholder & Associates’ separately managed accounts held 82% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 9% exchange-traded equities, 4% state and local bonds, 4% cash and equivalents and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Burkholder & Associates?
Burkholder & Associates’ direct owner is Nicholas Burkholder (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 11 June 2026
How does Burkholder & Associates get paid?
Burkholder & Associates 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 Burkholder & Associates registered with the SEC?
Yes, Burkholder & Associates has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 15 April 2021. Its CRD number is 313338 and its SEC file number is 801-120797.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 11 June 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Burkholder & Associates?
Burkholder & Associates’ main office is at 1250 Connecticut Ave NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Its phone number is 301-778-9970.