Dorman Financial Management, P.A. provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
Dorman Financial Management, P.A. reports 262 clients. They include 204 individual clients and 58 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 98.6% ($158M across 756 accounts) are managed with discretion; $2.17M across 2 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 78% | 35% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 22% | 63% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | 2% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 204 | $55.9M | 34.8% | $274K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 58 | $101M | 62.8% | $1.74M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $3.84M | 2.4% | — |
| Total | 262 | $161M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 204
- Regulatory AUM
- $55.9M
- AUM share
- 34.8%
- Avg. per client
- $274K
- Clients
- 58
- Regulatory AUM
- $101M
- AUM share
- 62.8%
- Avg. per client
- $1.74M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.84M
- AUM share
- 2.4%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 262
- Regulatory AUM
- $161M
- 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
- 251–500
Dorman Financial Management, P.A. charges 0.40%–2.00% a year for its Portfolio 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
- Financial Planning
- Broad-based financial planning is a fixed fee of generally $1,000 to $5,000, negotiable by complexity and scope, with 50% payable in advance.
James Dorman owns 75% or more of Dorman Financial Management, P.A.. The leadership team of Dorman Financial Management, P.A. includes President James Dorman. It has 2 employees.
Staff
- 2 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- 1 insurance agent
- Owns 75% or more of Dorman Financial Management, P.a.
James Dorman
Control person · since January 2002
Dorman Financial Management, P.A.’s regulatory assets went from $153M (March 2021) to $161M (February 2026); clients fell from 338 to 262 and employees from 6 to 2.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026February 2026 | $161M | 262 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $148M | 261 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr 2024April 2024 | $145M | 315 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $143M | 315 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $161M | 318 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $153M | 338 | 6 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Dorman Financial Management, P.A. has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Florida · 1 listed address
- 557 N. Wymore Road, Suite 201, MaitlandHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Dorman Financial Management, P.a.
- Headquarters
- 557 N. Wymore Road, Suite 201, Maitland, FL 32751
- Website
- dormanfinancial.com
- Phone
- 407-774-6815
- SEC file
- 801-66938
- Structure
- Florida corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Dorman Financial Management, P.A.’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($149M). Dorman Financial Management, P.A. has custody of $60.5M for 129 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $149M100%
At year end, Dorman Financial Management, P.A.’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (82%) and stocks (12%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks12%
- Funds82%
- Bonds2%
- Cash4%
How many clients does Dorman Financial Management, P.A. have?
Dorman Financial Management, P.A. has 262 clients and manages $161 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 204 individual clients and 58 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 25 February 2026
What services does Dorman Financial Management, P.A. offer?
Dorman Financial Management, P.A. provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Dorman Financial Management, P.A. charge?
Dorman Financial Management, P.A. charges 0.40%–2.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: DORMAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, P.A. ADV BROCHURE, filed 25 February 2026
Which custodians does Dorman Financial Management, P.A. use?
Dorman Financial Management, P.A.’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $149M. 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 Dorman Financial Management, P.A. have?
Dorman Financial Management, P.A. has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 2 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 Dorman Financial Management, P.A. invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Dorman Financial Management, P.A.’s separately managed accounts held 82% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 12% exchange-traded equities, 4% cash and equivalents and 2% 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 Dorman Financial Management, P.A.?
Dorman Financial Management, P.A.’s direct owner is James Dorman (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 25 February 2026
How does Dorman Financial Management, P.A. get paid?
Dorman Financial Management, P.A. 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 Dorman Financial Management, P.A.?
Dorman Financial Management, P.A.’s main office is at 557 N. Wymore Road, Suite 201, Maitland, FL 32751. Its phone number is 407-774-6815. Its website is dormanfinancial.com.
