Chartist provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and publishing newsletters.
Chartist reports 426 individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($170M across 426 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 426 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 100% | 100% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 426 | $170M | 100.0% | $398K |
| Total | 426 | $170M | 100% | $398K |
- Clients
- 426
- Regulatory AUM
- $170M
- AUM share
- 100.0%
- Avg. per client
- $398K
Total
- Clients
- 426
- Regulatory AUM
- $170M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $398K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 426
- Private funds advised
- 0
Chartist charges 0.65%–1.25% a year for its All Portfolios: Management fees. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Steven Mais owns 50% to 75% of Chartist. The leadership team of Chartist includes President Steven Mais and Chief Compliance Officer Christopher Mais. It has 2 employees.
Leadership
- Steven MaisPresident
- Christopher MaisChief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 2 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- Owns 50% to 75% of Chartist Inc
Steven Mais
Control person · since May 2026
- Owns 50% to 75% of Chartist Inc
Christopher Mais
Control person · since May 2026
Chartist’s regulatory assets fell from $214M (January 2021) to $170M (May 2026); clients fell from 631 to 426 and employees from 4 to 2.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $170M | 426 | 2 | 1 |
| January 2025 | $179M | 479 | 3 | 1 |
| January 2024 | $185M | 471 | 3 | 1 |
| January 2023 | $178M | 551 | 4 | 1 |
| June 2022 | $235M | 587 | 4 | 1 |
| January 2021 | $214M | 631 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Chartist has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 6621 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. #240, Long BeachHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Chartist Inc
- Headquarters
- 6621 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. #240, Long Beach, CA 90803
- Website
- thechartist.com
- Phone
- 562-596-2385
- SEC file
- 801-11714
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- October
Chartist does not have custody of client assets.
At year end, Chartist’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (98%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks98%
- Exchange-traded equities96%
- Non-exchange-traded equities2%
- Cash2%
How many clients does Chartist have?
Chartist has 426 clients and manages $170 million for them, as of May 2026. They include 426 individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 15 May 2026
What services does Chartist offer?
Chartist provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and publishing newsletters.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Chartist charge?
Chartist charges 0.65%–1.25% a year for its All Portfolios: Management fees. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
How many financial advisors does Chartist have?
Chartist 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 Chartist invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Chartist’s separately managed accounts held 96% exchange-traded equities, 2% non-exchange-traded equities and 2% 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 Chartist?
Chartist’s direct owners are Steven Mais (50% to 75%) and Christopher Mais (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 15 May 2026
How does Chartist get paid?
Chartist is paid through a percentage of assets under management and subscription 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 Chartist registered with the SEC?
Yes, Chartist has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 1 July 1976. Its CRD number is 105072 and its SEC file number is 801-11714.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 15 May 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Chartist?
Chartist’s main office is at 6621 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. #240, Long Beach, CA 90803. Its phone number is 562-596-2385. Its website is thechartist.com.