Dale K. Ehrhart provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and educational seminars.
Dale K. Ehrhart reports 139 clients. They include 92 high-net-worth individuals, 22 individual clients and 11 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 89.8% ($583M across 269 accounts) are managed with discretion; $66.1M across 40 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 16% | 1% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 66% | 76% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 2% | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | 8% | 7% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 8% | 15% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 22 | $6.6M | 1.0% | $300K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 92 | $495M | 76.2% | $5.38M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $2.48M | 0.4% | $826K |
| Charitable organizations | 11 | $47.1M | 7.3% | $4.28M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 11 | $98M | 15.1% | $8.91M |
| Total | 139 | $649M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 22
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.6M
- AUM share
- 1.0%
- Avg. per client
- $300K
- Clients
- 92
- Regulatory AUM
- $495M
- AUM share
- 76.2%
- Avg. per client
- $5.38M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.48M
- AUM share
- 0.4%
- Avg. per client
- $826K
- Clients
- 11
- Regulatory AUM
- $47.1M
- AUM share
- 7.3%
- Avg. per client
- $4.28M
- Clients
- 11
- Regulatory AUM
- $98M
- AUM share
- 15.1%
- Avg. per client
- $8.91M
Total
- Clients
- 139
- Regulatory AUM
- $649M
- 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
Dale K. Ehrhart charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Investment Supervisory Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Michael Hartley owns 75% or more of Dale K. Ehrhart. The leadership team of Dale K. Ehrhart includes President Michael Hartley. It has 6 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Michael HartleyPresident / Chief Compliance Officer
- Bonnie HartleySecretary/Treasurer
- Michael HartleyCEO / Owner
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Michael Thomas Hartley
- Michael Warren Hartley
- Keith Edward Heil
- Zachery John Jaggi
Staff
- 6 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Dale K. Ehrhart, Inc.
Michael Hartley
Control person · since January 2003
- Owns 5% to 10% of Dale K. Ehrhart, Inc.
Bonnie Hartley
since February 2017
Dale K. Ehrhart’s regulatory assets went from $623M (April 2021) to $649M (March 2026); clients fell from 155 to 139 and employees rose from 4 to 6.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $649M | 139 | 6 | 1 |
| May 2025 | $562M | 121 | 7 | 1 |
| June 2024 | $537M | 125 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $605M | 132 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $673M | 130 | 4 | 1 |
| April 2021 | $623M | 155 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Dale K. Ehrhart has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Florida.
Florida · 1 listed address
- 100 W Venice Ave, Suite G, VeniceHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Dale K. Ehrhart, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 100 W Venice Ave, Suite G, Venice, FL 34285
- Website
- dkeinc.com
- Phone
- 941-485-8220
- SEC file
- 801-13542
- Structure
- Florida corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Dale K. Ehrhart uses Charles Schwab ($444M, 70%) and Fidelity ($191M, 30%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Dale K. Ehrhart has custody of $23.7M in client assets for 6 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $444M70%
- FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $191M30%
At year end, Dale K. Ehrhart’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (90%).
What the accounts hold
- Funds90%
- Bonds2%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- State and local bonds1%
- Cash7%
- Other1%
- Variable annuities1%
How many clients does Dale K. Ehrhart have?
Dale K. Ehrhart has 139 clients and manages $649 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 92 high-net-worth individuals, 22 individual clients and 11 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 29 March 2026
What services does Dale K. Ehrhart offer?
Dale K. Ehrhart provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Dale K. Ehrhart charge?
Dale K. Ehrhart charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Investment Supervisory Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Dale K. Ehrhart use?
Dale K. Ehrhart’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $444M and National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $191M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 29 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Dale K. Ehrhart have?
Dale K. Ehrhart has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 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 Dale K. Ehrhart invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Dale K. Ehrhart’s separately managed accounts held 90% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 7% cash and equivalents, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% state and local bonds and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Variable Annuities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Dale K. Ehrhart?
Dale K. Ehrhart’s direct owners are Michael Hartley (75% or more) and Bonnie Hartley (5% to 10%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 29 March 2026
How does Dale K. Ehrhart get paid?
Dale K. Ehrhart 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
How do I contact Dale K. Ehrhart?
Dale K. Ehrhart’s main office is at 100 W Venice Ave, Suite G, Venice, FL 34285. Its phone number is 941-485-8220. Its website is dkeinc.com.