Delta Financial Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and portfolio management for institutions. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year.
Delta Financial Advisors reports 217 clients. They include 113 individual clients, 98 high-net-worth individuals, and 5 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 89.7% ($531M across 543 accounts) are managed with discretion; $61.1M across 6 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 52% | 8% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 45% | 79% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 2% | 12% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 113 | $46.5M | 7.8% | $411K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 98 | $467M | 78.8% | $4.76M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $5.3M | 0.9% | $5.3M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 5 | $73.9M | 12.5% | $14.8M |
| Total | 217 | $592M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 113
- Regulatory AUM
- $46.5M
- AUM share
- 7.8%
- Avg. per client
- $411K
- Clients
- 98
- Regulatory AUM
- $467M
- AUM share
- 78.8%
- Avg. per client
- $4.76M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.3M
- AUM share
- 0.9%
- Avg. per client
- $5.3M
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $73.9M
- AUM share
- 12.5%
- Avg. per client
- $14.8M
Total
- Clients
- 217
- Regulatory AUM
- $592M
- 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
- 26–50
Delta Financial Advisors charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Percentage of Assets Under Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, has a $1,250 annual minimum and requires an account of at least $500,000.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.25% |
| $1M–$3M | 0.80% |
| $3M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Ainsley Bishop owns 50% to 75% of Delta Financial Advisors. The leadership team of Delta Financial Advisors includes Chief Investment Officer Ainsley Bishop and Chief Compliance Officer Gerard Plauche. It has 5 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 5 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- Owns 50% to 75% of Delta Financial Advisors, L.L.C.
Ainsley Bishop
Control person · since December 2008
- Owns 25% to 50% of Delta Financial Advisors, L.L.C.
Catherine Johnson
Control person · since July 2026
- Owns 10% to 25% of Delta Financial Advisors, L.L.C.
Gerard Plauche
Control person · since July 2002
Delta Financial Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $352M (May 2021) to $592M (July 2026); clients rose from 187 to 217 and employees from 4 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026July 2026 | $592M | 217 | 5 | 1 |
| May 2025May 2025 | $430M | 170 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $381M | 171 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $339M | 174 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $403M | 184 | 4 | 1 |
| May 2021May 2021 | $352M | 187 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Delta Financial Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Louisiana · 1 listed address
- 111 Veterans Memorial BLVD., Suite 1555, MetairieHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Delta Financial Advisors, L.L.C.
- Headquarters
- 111 Veterans Memorial BLVD., Suite 1555, Metairie, LA 70005
- Website
- deltafinad.com
- Phone
- 504-522-9019
- SEC file
- 801-61891
- Founded
- 2002
- Structure
- Louisiana LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Delta Financial Advisors’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($590M). Delta Financial Advisors has custody of $173M for 89 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $590M100%
At year end, Delta Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (52%) and bonds (25%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $421M across 152 positions; the largest are Apple Computer Inc. (5.5%), S P D R Trust Unit SR (5.3%) and Applied Materials Inc. (5.2%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks52%
- Funds15%
- Bonds25%
- Investment grade corporate bonds15%
- State and local bonds9%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Cash7%
- Other1%
- Certificates of deposit, escrow, illiquid funds1%
How many clients does Delta Financial Advisors have?
Delta Financial Advisors has 217 clients and manages $592 million for them, as of July 2026. They include 113 individual clients, 98 high-net-worth individuals, and 5 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 23 July 2026
What services does Delta Financial Advisors offer?
Delta Financial Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Delta Financial Advisors charge?
Delta Financial Advisors charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Percentage of Assets Under Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, has a $1,250 annual minimum and requires an account of at least $500,000.
Source: DELTA FINANCIAL ADVISORS ADV BROCHURE, filed 21 July 2026
Which custodians does Delta Financial Advisors use?
Delta Financial Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $590M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 23 July 2026
How many financial advisors does Delta Financial Advisors have?
Delta Financial Advisors has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 3 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 Delta Financial Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Delta Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 52% exchange-traded equities, 15% investment grade corporate bonds, 15% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 9% state and local bonds, 7% cash and equivalents, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Certificates of Deposit, Escrow, Illiquid Funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Delta Financial Advisors have a minimum investment?
Yes, Delta Financial Advisors’ minimum account size for its Percentage of Assets Under Management is $500K. It charges a $1.25K annual minimum fee.
Source: DELTA FINANCIAL ADVISORS ADV BROCHURE, filed 21 July 2026
Who owns Delta Financial Advisors?
Delta Financial Advisors’ direct owners are Gerard Plauche (10% to 25%), Ainsley Bishop (50% to 75%) and Catherine Johnson (25% to 50%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 23 July 2026
How does Delta Financial Advisors get paid?
Delta Financial Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. 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 Delta Financial Advisors?
Delta Financial Advisors’ main office is at 111 Veterans Memorial BLVD., Suite 1555, Metairie, LA 70005. Its phone number is 504-522-9019. Its website is deltafinad.com.