Chapman Financial Group provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Chapman Financial Group reports 96 clients. They include 51 high-net-worth individuals, 44 individual clients and 1 other investment adviser. Of its assets, 90.7% ($203M across 265 accounts) are managed with discretion; $20.9M across 9 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 46% | 8% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 53% | 91% |
| Other investment advisers | 1% | 1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 44 | $17.7M | 7.9% | $403K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 51 | $204M | 91.1% | $4M |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | $2.25M | 1.0% | $2.25M |
| Total | 96 | $224M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 44
- Regulatory AUM
- $17.7M
- AUM share
- 7.9%
- Avg. per client
- $403K
- Clients
- 51
- Regulatory AUM
- $204M
- AUM share
- 91.1%
- Avg. per client
- $4M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.25M
- AUM share
- 1.0%
- Avg. per client
- $2.25M
Total
- Clients
- 96
- Regulatory AUM
- $224M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- 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
- 51–100
Chapman Financial Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure.
Todd Erskine owns 75% or more of Chapman Financial Group. The leadership team of Chapman Financial Group includes Chief Compliance Officer Todd Erskine. It has 2 employees.
Staff
- 2 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Chapman Financial Group, LLC
Todd Erskine
Control person · since December 2024
Chapman Financial Group’s regulatory assets grew 1.8× from $123M (June 2022) to $224M (July 2026); clients rose from 36 to 96 and employees from 1 to 2. In 2024, Kokua Capital Management joined it.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026July 2026 | $224M | 96 | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 2025January 2025 | $192M | 88 | 2 | 2 |
| Feb 2024February 2024 | $113M | 36 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 2023February 2023 | $105M | 36 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 2022June 2022 | $123M | 36 | 1 | 1 |
Firms that joined
20241 joined
- Kokua Capital ManagementNo filed AUM
Firms whose SEC withdrawal reports a sale to this firm, and deals reported in the press. Teams that moved without selling a registered firm may not appear.
Besides its headquarters, Chapman Financial Group has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in 1 state.
North Carolina · 1 listed address
- 557 Lystra Preserve Drive, Chapel Hill
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Other business names
Chapman Financial Group has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Chapman Financial Group
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Chapman Financial Group, LLC
- Headquarters
- Not reported
- Website
- kokuacap.com
- Phone
- 312-994-2390
- SEC file
- 801-123439
- Structure
- Illinois LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Chapman Financial Group’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($224M). Chapman Financial Group has custody of $63.8M for 31 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $224M100%
At year end, Chapman Financial Group’s separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (47%) and bonds (27%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 31 March 2026 total $140M across 265 positions; the largest are Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Del (4.8%), Apple Inc. (4.6%) and Alphabet Inc. (4.5%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks47%
- Exchange-traded equities46%
- Non-exchange-traded equities1%
- Funds22%
- Bonds27%
- Investment grade corporate bonds16%
- State and local bonds8%
- U.S. government and agency bonds2%
- High-yield corporate bonds1%
- Cash4%
How many clients does Chapman Financial Group have?
Chapman Financial Group has 96 clients and manages $224 million for them, as of July 2026. They include 51 high-net-worth individuals, 44 individual clients and 1 other investment adviser.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 22 July 2026
What services does Chapman Financial Group offer?
Chapman Financial Group provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Chapman Financial Group use?
Chapman Financial Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $224M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 22 July 2026
How many financial advisors does Chapman Financial Group have?
Chapman Financial Group has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 2 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 Chapman Financial Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Chapman Financial Group’s separately managed accounts held 46% exchange-traded equities, 22% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 16% investment grade corporate bonds, 8% state and local bonds, 4% cash and equivalents, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% non-exchange-traded equities and 1% high-yield 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 Chapman Financial Group?
Chapman Financial Group’s direct owner is Todd Erskine (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 22 July 2026
How does Chapman Financial Group get paid?
Chapman Financial Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management. 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 Chapman Financial Group?
Its phone number is 312-994-2390. Its website is kokuacap.com.