Disciplined Portfolio Solutions provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, insurance, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Disciplined Portfolio Solutions reports 59 clients. They include 33 high-net-worth individuals, 25 individual clients and 1 pension or profit-sharing plan. Of its assets, 13.8% ($31.9M across 2 accounts) are managed with discretion; $199M across 57 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 42% | 4% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 56% | 84% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 2% | 13% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 25 | $8.13M | 3.5% | $325K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 33 | $193M | 83.6% | $5.84M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $29.7M | 12.9% | $29.7M |
| Total | 59 | $231M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 25
- Regulatory AUM
- $8.13M
- AUM share
- 3.5%
- Avg. per client
- $325K
- Clients
- 33
- Regulatory AUM
- $193M
- AUM share
- 83.6%
- Avg. per client
- $5.84M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $29.7M
- AUM share
- 12.9%
- Avg. per client
- $29.7M
Total
- Clients
- 59
- Regulatory AUM
- $231M
- 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
Disciplined Portfolio Solutions charges 0.50%–0.75% a year for its Investment Supervisory Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 0.75% |
| $1M–$3M | 0.65% |
| $3M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Philip Sparacino owns 75% or more of Disciplined Portfolio Solutions. The leadership team of Disciplined Portfolio Solutions includes Chief Compliance Officer Philip Sparacino. It has 1 employee.
Leadership
- Philip SparacinoManaging Member/Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
1 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 1 employee
- 1 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- Owns 75% or more of Disciplined Portfolio Solutions LLC
Philip Sparacino
Control person · since December 2011
Disciplined Portfolio Solutions’ regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $142M (February 2021) to $231M (February 2026); clients rose from 56 to 59 and employees were 1 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | $231M | 59 | 1 | 2 |
| February 2025 | $195M | 56 | 1 | 2 |
| February 2024 | $171M | 55 | 1 | 2 |
| June 2023 | $146M | 53 | 1 | 2 |
| March 2022 | $169M | 57 | 1 | 2 |
| February 2021 | $142M | 56 | 1 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Disciplined Portfolio Solutions has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in North Carolina.
North Carolina · 1 listed address
- 3002 Catesville Cir, Leland
Other business names
Disciplined Portfolio Solutions has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- DPS
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Disciplined Portfolio Solutions LLC
- Headquarters
- Not reported
- Website
- dpsinvesting.com
- Phone
- 631-486-9200
- SEC file
- 801-74471
- Founded
- 2011
- Structure
- New York LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Disciplined Portfolio Solutions uses Charles Schwab ($231M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Disciplined Portfolio Solutions does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $231M100%
At year end, Disciplined Portfolio Solutions’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (59%) and funds (28%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks59%
- Funds28%
- Bonds10%
- U.S. government and agency bonds4%
- State and local bonds3%
- Investment grade corporate bonds3%
- Cash3%
How many clients does Disciplined Portfolio Solutions have?
Disciplined Portfolio Solutions has 59 clients and manages $231 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 33 high-net-worth individuals, 25 individual clients and 1 pension or profit-sharing plan.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 10 February 2026
What services does Disciplined Portfolio Solutions offer?
Disciplined Portfolio Solutions provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, insurance, and tax planning.
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 Disciplined Portfolio Solutions charge?
Disciplined Portfolio Solutions charges 0.50%–0.75% a year for its Investment Supervisory Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: ADV FORM 2A - DISCIPLINED PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS LLC, filed 10 February 2026
Which custodians does Disciplined Portfolio Solutions use?
Disciplined Portfolio Solutions’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $231M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 10 February 2026
How many financial advisors does Disciplined Portfolio Solutions have?
Disciplined Portfolio Solutions has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 1 employees, and 1 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 Disciplined Portfolio Solutions invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Disciplined Portfolio Solutions’ separately managed accounts held 59% exchange-traded equities, 28% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 4% U.S. government and agency bonds, 3% state and local bonds, 3% investment grade corporate bonds and 3% 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 Disciplined Portfolio Solutions?
Disciplined Portfolio Solutions’ direct owner is Philip Sparacino (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 10 February 2026
How does Disciplined Portfolio Solutions get paid?
Disciplined Portfolio Solutions 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
Is Disciplined Portfolio Solutions registered with the SEC?
Yes, Disciplined Portfolio Solutions has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 27 March 2012. Its CRD number is 160072 and its SEC file number is 801-74471.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 10 February 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Disciplined Portfolio Solutions?
Its phone number is 631-486-9200. Its website is dpsinvesting.com.