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Eley Financial Management

Wealth managementRIA

South Burlington, VTCRD 105057Updated

Eley Financial Management is an investment adviser based in South Burlington, VT, registered with the SEC since 1989. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and charitable organizations. Its regulatory assets under management total $410 million, as filed on 31 March 2026.

463
Clients
$868K
AUM per individual client
4
Advisory staff
1
Offices

From Form ADV filed 31 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Eley Financial Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.

Eley Financial Management reports 463 clients. They include 356 individual clients, 95 high-net-worth individuals and 10 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($410M across 1,166 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients463 clients
Assets$410M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)77%25%
High-net-worth individuals21%71%
Pension and profit-sharing plans<1%1%
Charitable organizations2%3%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
356
Regulatory AUM
$101M
AUM share
24.7%
Avg. per client
$284K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
95
Regulatory AUM
$290M
AUM share
70.9%
Avg. per client
$3.06M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$5.3M
AUM share
1.3%
Avg. per client
$2.65M
Charitable organizations
Clients
10
Regulatory AUM
$12.6M
AUM share
3.1%
Avg. per client
$1.26M

Total

Clients
463
Regulatory AUM
$410M
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

Fees and minimums

Eley Financial Management charges 0.70%–1.00% for its Adviser Compensation. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $50,000.

Ownership and people

Joseph Diebold owns 50% to 75% of Eley Financial Management. The leadership team of Eley Financial Management includes President Joseph Diebold and Chief Compliance Officer Andrew Murphy. It has 5 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

Staff

  • 5 employees
  • 4 in advisory functions
  • 4 state-registered reps
Who owns the firm
Eley Financial Management, Inc.· the adviser
  • Joseph Diebold

    Control person · since August 2001

    Owns 50% to 75% of Eley Financial Management, Inc.
  • Matthew Malaney

    Control person · since May 2007

    Owns 50% to 75% of Eley Financial Management, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

Eley Financial Management’s regulatory assets grew from $297M (March 2021) to $410M (March 2026); clients fell from 522 to 463 and employees rose from 4 to 5.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Eley Financial Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$410M46351
March 2025$369M47141
April 2024$323M48341
March 2023$285M49741
March 2022$319M58541
March 2021$297M52241

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Eley Financial Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Vermont.

Listed office addresses in Vermont
South Burlington

Vermont · 1 listed address

  • 99 Swift Street, Suite 305, South BurlingtonHQ

Other business names

Eley Financial Management has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • Broadlake Financial Management

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Eley Financial Management, Inc.
Headquarters
99 Swift Street, Suite 305, South Burlington, VT 05403-7360
SEC file
801-34761
Founded
1989
Structure
Vermont corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Eley Financial Management uses Fidelity ($352M, 86%) and Charles Schwab ($57.3M, 14%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Eley Financial Management does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$410M
named custodians
  • FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $352M86%
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $57.3M14%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Eley Financial Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (63%) and stocks (29%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $309M across 72 positions; the largest are Isharestr (10.2%), Isharestr (9.9%) and Isharestr (6.7%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks29%
  • Funds63%
  • Bonds5%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds3%
    • State and local bonds1%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds1%
  • Cash3%

Reported 13F holdings

$309M
Reported 13F value
72
Positions
48.3%
In the 10 largest
+11.5%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Isharestr · Cores&p500etf10.2%
  2. Isharestr · Coreusaggbdet9.9%
  3. Isharestr · Cores&pmcpetf6.7%
  4. Isharestr · 37yrtreasbd4.0%
  5. Isharestr · 10+yrinvstgrd3.9%
  6. Applecomputerinc2.9%
  7. Isharestr · 13yrtreasbd2.8%
  8. Nvidiacorp2.8%
  9. Cumminsinc2.7%
  10. Isharesinc · Msciemrgchn2.5%

Together, the ten largest are 48.3% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 11 August 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Eley Financial Management have?

Eley Financial Management has 463 clients and manages $410 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 356 individual clients, 95 high-net-worth individuals and 10 charitable organizations.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026

What services does Eley Financial Management offer?

Eley Financial Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Eley Financial Management charge?

Eley Financial Management charges 0.70%–1.00% for its Adviser Compensation. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $50,000.

Source: BROADLAKE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FIRM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 31 March 2026

Which custodians does Eley Financial Management use?

Eley Financial Management’s separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $352M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $57.3M. 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 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Eley Financial Management have?

Eley Financial Management has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 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 Eley Financial Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Eley Financial Management’s separately managed accounts held 63% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 29% exchange-traded equities, 3% U.S. government and agency bonds, 3% cash and equivalents, 1% state and local bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Does Eley Financial Management have a minimum investment?

Yes, Eley Financial Management’s minimum account size for its Adviser Compensation is $50K.

Source: BROADLAKE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FIRM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 31 March 2026

Who owns Eley Financial Management?

Eley Financial Management’s direct owners are Joseph Diebold (50% to 75%) and Matthew Malaney (50% to 75%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026

How does Eley Financial Management get paid?

Eley Financial Management 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

How do I contact Eley Financial Management?

Eley Financial Management’s main office is at 99 Swift Street, Suite 305, South Burlington, VT 05403-7360. Its phone number is 802-863-4463. Its website is broadlakefinancial.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 31 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 31 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. BROADLAKE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FIRM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, submitted 31 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 105057.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 23 March 2021 to 31 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 11 August 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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