Emerald Investment Advisers provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and portfolio management for institutions.
Emerald Investment Advisers reports 185 clients. They include 69 high-net-worth individuals, 32 charitable organizations, and 25 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($2.26B across 189 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $1.28B.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 12% | <1% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 37% | 5% |
| Banking or thrift institutions | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Investment companies | <1% | 4% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 14% | 12% |
| Other client typesCharitable organizations; State or municipal government entities; Other investment advisers; Insurance companies; Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions; Corporations and other businesses; Other | 36% | 79% |
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) | 23 | $10.3M | 0.5% | $447K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 69 | $106M | 4.7% | $1.53M |
| Banking or thrift institutions | Fewer than 5 | $3.93M | 0.2% | — |
| Investment companies | 1 | $85.8M | 3.8% | $85.8M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 25 | $264M | 11.7% | $10.6M |
| Charitable organizations | 32 | $69.2M | 3.1% | $2.16M |
| State or municipal government entities | Fewer than 5 | $15.2M | 0.7% | — |
| Other investment advisers | 6 | $392M | 17.3% | $65.4M |
| Insurance companies | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | 12 | $32.7M | 1.4% | $2.72M |
| Other | 17 | $1.28B | 56.7% | $75.5M |
| Total | 185 | $2.26B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 23
- Regulatory AUM
- $10.3M
- AUM share
- 0.5%
- Avg. per client
- $447K
- Clients
- 69
- Regulatory AUM
- $106M
- AUM share
- 4.7%
- Avg. per client
- $1.53M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.93M
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $85.8M
- AUM share
- 3.8%
- Avg. per client
- $85.8M
- Clients
- 25
- Regulatory AUM
- $264M
- AUM share
- 11.7%
- Avg. per client
- $10.6M
- Clients
- 32
- Regulatory AUM
- $69.2M
- AUM share
- 3.1%
- Avg. per client
- $2.16M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $15.2M
- AUM share
- 0.7%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $392M
- AUM share
- 17.3%
- Avg. per client
- $65.4M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 12
- Regulatory AUM
- $32.7M
- AUM share
- 1.4%
- Avg. per client
- $2.72M
- Clients
- 17
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.28B
- AUM share
- 56.7%
- Avg. per client
- $75.5M
Total
- Clients
- 185
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.26B
- 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
- 0
Emerald Investment Advisers is paid through a percentage of assets under management; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
Emerald Advisers, LLC owns 75% or more of Emerald Investment Advisers and is in turn owned by Emerald Asset Management Pa, LLC (75% or more). The leadership team of Emerald Investment Advisers includes President Kenneth Mertz and Chief Compliance Officer James Meehan. It has 12 employees.
Staff
- 12 employees
- 12 in advisory functions
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 75% or more of Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC
Emerald Advisers, LLC
Control person · since September 2025
- Owns 75% or more of Emerald Advisers, LLC
Emerald Asset Management Pa, LLC
Control person · since October 2018
- Owns 50% to 75% of Emerald Asset Management Pa, LLC
F/M Managers Group, LLC
Control person · since October 2018
- Owns 75% or more of F/M Managers Group, LLC
F/M Managers Group Payco, LLC
Control person · since October 2018
- Owns 75% or more of F/M Managers Group Payco, LLC
1251 Financing Company, LLC
Control person · since October 2018
- Owns 75% or more of 1251 Financing Company, LLC
1251 Capital Group, Inc.
Control person · since October 2018
1251 Capital Group Holdings, LLC
Shareholder · Control person · since October 2018
- Owns 50% to 75% of 1251 Capital Group Holdings, LLC
John Hailer
Control person · since October 2018
Charles Brizius
Member/manager · Control person · since June 2016
Christopher Maguire
Member · Control person · since July 2016
Michael Wilson
Member · Control person · since July 2016
- Owns 25% to 50% of Emerald Asset Management Pa, LLC
Emerald Asset Management, Inc.
Control person · since January 1995
- Owns 75% or more of Emerald Asset Management, Inc.
Emerald Asset Management Employee Stock Ownership Trust
Control person · since September 2012
Scott Rehr
Trustee · Control person · since February 2024
Daniel Moyer
Trustee · Control person · since September 2012
Paul Ware
Trustee · Control person · since September 2012
Besides its headquarters, Emerald Investment Advisers has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses across 2 states.
Missouri · 1 listed address
- 8235 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis
Pennsylvania · 1 listed address
- 3175 Oregon Pike, LeolaHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC
- Headquarters
- 3175 Oregon Pike, Leola, PA 17540
- Website
- teamemerald.com
- Phone
- 717-556-8900
- SEC file
- 801-134558
- Structure
- Pennsylvania LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Emerald Investment Advisers’ named custodians for separately managed accounts are Fidelity ($217M, 69%) and Fis Brokerage & Securities Services ($99.1M, 31%). Emerald Investment Advisers does not have custody of client assets.
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Saint Paul, MN · $217M69%
- Fis Brokerage & Securities ServicesFis Brokerage & Securities Services LLC · Jacksonville, FL · $99.1M31%
At year end, Emerald Investment Advisers’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (97%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.5B across 268 positions; the largest are Nvidia Corporation (4.6%), Apple Inc. (3.9%) and Alphabet Inc. (3.2%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks97%
- Cash3%
How many clients does Emerald Investment Advisers have?
Emerald Investment Advisers has 185 clients and manages $2.26 billion for them, as of January 2026. They include 69 high-net-worth individuals, 32 charitable organizations, and 25 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 January 2026
What services does Emerald Investment Advisers offer?
Emerald Investment Advisers provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Emerald Investment Advisers use?
Emerald Investment Advisers’ separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Saint Paul, MN), with $217M and Fis Brokerage & Securities Services LLC (Jacksonville, FL), with $99.1M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 30 January 2026
How many financial advisors does Emerald Investment Advisers have?
Emerald Investment Advisers has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 12 employees, and 12 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 Emerald Investment Advisers invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Emerald Investment Advisers’ separately managed accounts held 97% exchange-traded equities 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 Emerald Investment Advisers?
Emerald Investment Advisers is owned through a chain of holding companies by John Hailer. Its direct owner is Emerald Advisers, LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 January 2026
How does Emerald Investment Advisers get paid?
Emerald Investment Advisers 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 Emerald Investment Advisers?
Emerald Investment Advisers’ main office is at 3175 Oregon Pike, Leola, PA 17540. Its phone number is 717-556-8900. Its website is teamemerald.com.