Compass Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, estate planning, and insurance. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Compass Wealth Management reports 375 clients. They include 214 individual clients, 153 high-net-worth individuals and 5 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($683M across 931 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $683M. It advised 375 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 57% | 11% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 41% | 85% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | 1% |
| Charitable organizations | 1% | 3% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 214 | $77.6M | 11.4% | $363K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 153 | $581M | 85.1% | $3.8M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $6.9M | 1.0% | $2.3M |
| Charitable organizations | 5 | $17.4M | 2.5% | $3.47M |
| Total | 375 | $683M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 214
- Regulatory AUM
- $77.6M
- AUM share
- 11.4%
- Avg. per client
- $363K
- Clients
- 153
- Regulatory AUM
- $581M
- AUM share
- 85.1%
- Avg. per client
- $3.8M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.9M
- AUM share
- 1.0%
- Avg. per client
- $2.3M
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $17.4M
- AUM share
- 2.5%
- Avg. per client
- $3.47M
Total
- Clients
- 375
- Regulatory AUM
- $683M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 375
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
Compass Wealth Management charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Advisory Services Compensation. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Flat fee advisory service
- Clients pay an annual fee for investment or allocation advice in low-turnover accounts, mainly fixed income; the amount is not stated.
- Standalone financial planning
- Standalone financial planning fees range from $0.00 to $10,000.00 and may be charged in addition to advisory fees.
Jason Bear owns 75% or more of Compass Wealth Management. It has 5 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Jason BearOwner/CCO
Investment adviser representatives
6 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 5 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Compass Wealth Management LLC
Jason Bear
Control person · since December 2019
Compass Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $420M (March 2021) to $683M (February 2026); clients rose from 282 to 375 and employees from 4 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | $683M | 375 | 5 | 3 |
| February 2025 | $610M | 342 | 5 | 3 |
| March 2024 | $542M | 350 | 5 | 3 |
| February 2023 | $461M | 323 | 4 | 1 |
| July 2022 | $500M | 307 | 4 | 2 |
| March 2021 | $420M | 282 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Compass Wealth Management has 2 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses in Connecticut.
Connecticut · 2 listed addresses
- 10 Water Street, GuilfordHQ
- 164 Kings Hwy N, Westport
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Compass Wealth Management LLC
- Headquarters
- 10 Water Street, Guilford, CT 06437
- Website
- compasswealthmanagement.com
- Phone
- 203-453-7000
- SEC file
- 801-53805
- Founded
- 1997
- Structure
- Connecticut LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Compass Wealth Management uses Charles Schwab ($633M, 93%) and Pershing ($49.5M, 7%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Compass Wealth Management does not have custody of client assets.
- PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $49.5M7%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $633M93%
At year end, Compass Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (72%) and bonds (21%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $528M across 167 positions; the largest are Broadcom Inc. (5.6%), Applied Matls Inc. (4.7%) and Invesco Exchange Traded FD T (4.5%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks72%
- Bonds21%
- Investment grade corporate bonds9%
- U.S. government and agency bonds5%
- High-yield corporate bonds4%
- State and local bonds3%
- Cash7%
Reported 13F holdings
- $528M
- Reported 13F value
- 167
- Positions
- 31.6%
- In the 10 largest
- +30.6%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Broadcom Inc.5.6%
- Applied Matls Inc.4.7%
- Invesco Exchange Traded FD T · S&P500 Eql Wgt4.5%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL C2.9%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A2.6%
- Advanced Energy Inds2.5%
- JPMORGAN Chase & CO2.3%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufac · Sponsored ADS2.3%
- Corning Inc.2.1%
- V F Corp.2.0%
Together, the ten largest are 31.6% of reported value.
How many clients does Compass Wealth Management have?
Compass Wealth Management has 375 clients and manages $683 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 214 individual clients, 153 high-net-worth individuals and 5 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 25 February 2026
What services does Compass Wealth Management offer?
Compass Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, 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 Compass Wealth Management charge?
Compass Wealth Management charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Advisory Services Compensation. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Compass Wealth Management use?
Compass Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $633M and Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $49.5M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 25 February 2026
How many financial advisors does Compass Wealth Management have?
Compass Wealth Management has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 4 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 Compass Wealth Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Compass Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 72% exchange-traded equities, 9% investment grade corporate bonds, 7% cash and equivalents, 5% U.S. government and agency bonds, 4% high-yield corporate bonds and 3% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Compass Wealth Management?
Compass Wealth Management’s direct owner is Jason Bear (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 25 February 2026
How does Compass Wealth Management get paid?
Compass Wealth Management 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 Compass Wealth Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Compass Wealth Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 14 February 1997. Its CRD number is 106289 and its SEC file number is 801-53805.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 25 February 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Compass Wealth Management?
Compass Wealth Management’s main office is at 10 Water Street, Guilford, CT 06437. Its phone number is 203-453-7000. Its website is compasswealthmanagement.com.