Dopkins Wealth Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, insurance, and tax planning.
Dopkins Wealth Management reports 312 clients. They include 149 individual clients, 140 high-net-worth individuals, and 11 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 99.6% ($714M across 311 accounts) are managed with discretion; $2.62M across 1 account is not. It advised 30 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 48% | 5% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 45% | 91% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 2% | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | 2% | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 4% | 4% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 149 | $32.6M | 4.5% | $219K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 140 | $650M | 90.7% | $4.65M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 7 | $6.16M | 0.9% | $880K |
| Charitable organizations | 5 | $2.18M | 0.3% | $435K |
| Corporations and other businesses | 11 | $25.7M | 3.6% | $2.33M |
| Total | 312 | $717M | 100% | $2.3M |
- Clients
- 149
- Regulatory AUM
- $32.6M
- AUM share
- 4.5%
- Avg. per client
- $219K
- Clients
- 140
- Regulatory AUM
- $650M
- AUM share
- 90.7%
- Avg. per client
- $4.65M
- Clients
- 7
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.16M
- AUM share
- 0.9%
- Avg. per client
- $880K
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.18M
- AUM share
- 0.3%
- Avg. per client
- $435K
- Clients
- 11
- Regulatory AUM
- $25.7M
- AUM share
- 3.6%
- Avg. per client
- $2.33M
Total
- Clients
- 312
- Regulatory AUM
- $717M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $2.3M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 30
- Private funds advised
- 0
Dopkins Wealth Management charges 0.50%–1.50% a year for its Investment management services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Additional ERISA fiduciary analysis
- A flat fee for additional ERISA fiduciary analysis, which may range up to $25,000, with 50% due in advance.
Thomas Emmerling owns 25% to 50% of Dopkins Wealth Management. The leadership team of Dopkins Wealth Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Lynn Jackson. It has 6 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 6 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- 1 insurance agent
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 25% to 50% of Dopkins Wealth Management, LLC
Thomas Emmerling
Control person · since January 1999
- Owns 10% to 25% of Dopkins Wealth Management, LLC
Gregory Urban
Control person · since September 2017
- Owns 10% to 25% of Dopkins Wealth Management, LLC
Albert Nigro
Control person · since September 2018
- Owns 10% to 25% of Dopkins Wealth Management, LLC
Bartholomew McGloin
Control person · since September 2019
- Owns 10% to 25% of Dopkins Wealth Management, LLC
Andrew Reading
Control person · since September 2023
Dopkins Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew from $589M (March 2021) to $717M (August 2026); clients were 312 in both filings and employees were 6 in both filings. In 2024, BST & Co. CPAs LLP (wealth management business) joined it.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026August 2026 | $717M | 312 | 6 | 2 |
| Apr 2025April 2025 | $646M | 303 | 7 | 2 |
| Jul 2024July 2024 | $618M | 297 | 6 | 2 |
| Jan 2023January 2023 | $539M | 275 | 6 | 1 |
| May 2022May 2022 | $637M | 295 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $589M | 305 | 6 | 1 |
Firms that joined
20241 joined
- BST & Co. CPAs LLP (wealth management business)No filed AUM
Firms whose SEC withdrawal reports a sale to this firm, and deals reported in the press. Teams that moved without selling a registered firm may not appear.
Besides its headquarters, Dopkins Wealth Management has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in 1 state.
New York · 2 listed addresses
- 200 International Drive, WilliamsvilleHQ
- 10 British American Boulevard, Latham
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Dopkins Wealth Management, LLC
- Headquarters
- 200 International Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221
- Website
- dopkins.com
- Phone
- 716-634-8800
- SEC file
- 801-61818
- Founded
- 1999
- Structure
- New York LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Dopkins Wealth Management’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($646M). Dopkins Wealth Management has custody of $167M for 82 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $646M100%
At year end, Dopkins Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (70%) and bonds (20%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $275M across 90 positions; the largest are Dimensional ETF Trust (14.3%), Dimensional ETF Trust (8.0%) and Dimensional ETF Trust (7.5%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks5%
- Funds70%
- Bonds20%
- State and local bonds13%
- U.S. government and agency bonds7%
- Cash5%
How many clients does Dopkins Wealth Management have?
Dopkins Wealth Management has 312 clients and manages $717 million for them, as of August 2026. They include 149 individual clients, 140 high-net-worth individuals, and 11 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 August 2026
What services does Dopkins Wealth Management offer?
Dopkins Wealth Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, 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 Dopkins Wealth Management charge?
Dopkins Wealth Management charges 0.50%–1.50% a year for its Investment management services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: DOPKINS WEALTH FORM ADV PART 2A, filed 17 February 2026
Which custodians does Dopkins Wealth Management use?
Dopkins Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $646M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 31 August 2026
How many financial advisors does Dopkins Wealth Management have?
Dopkins Wealth Management has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Dopkins Wealth Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Dopkins Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 70% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 13% state and local bonds, 7% U.S. government and agency bonds, 5% exchange-traded equities and 5% 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 Dopkins Wealth Management?
Dopkins Wealth Management’s direct owners are Thomas Emmerling, Gregory Urban, Albert Nigro, Bartholomew McGloin and Andrew Reading, each holding 50% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 August 2026
How does Dopkins Wealth Management get paid?
Dopkins 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
How do I contact Dopkins Wealth Management?
Dopkins Wealth Management’s main office is at 200 International Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221. Its phone number is 716-634-8800. Its website is dopkins.com.