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Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management

Wealth managementRIA

Rockville, MDCRD 109232Updated

Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management is an investment adviser based in Rockville, MD, registered with the SEC since 1999. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Its regulatory assets under management total $316 million, as filed on 2 September 2026.

198
Clients
$1.57M
AUM per individual client
2
Advisory staff
1
Offices
1.00%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 2 September 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, estate planning, insurance, and retirement plan services. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year.

Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management reports 198 clients. They include 109 individual clients, 81 high-net-worth individuals, and 4 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 96.6% ($306M across 571 accounts) are managed with discretion; $10.8M across 4 accounts are not. It advised 6 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients198 clients
Assets$316M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)55%12%
High-net-worth individuals41%82%
Pension and profit-sharing plans2%3%
Charitable organizations2%2%
Corporations and other businesses<1%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
109
Regulatory AUM
$38.1M
AUM share
12.0%
Avg. per client
$349K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
81
Regulatory AUM
$261M
AUM share
82.4%
Avg. per client
$3.22M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
4
Regulatory AUM
$10.8M
AUM share
3.4%
Avg. per client
$2.69M
Charitable organizations
Clients
3
Regulatory AUM
$6.78M
AUM share
2.1%
Avg. per client
$2.26M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
1
Regulatory AUM
$168K
AUM share
0.1%
Avg. per client
$168K

Total

Clients
198
Regulatory AUM
$316M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.6M
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
6
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
26–50

Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management fees and minimums

Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management charges up to 1.00% a year for its Investment management. 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
Financial planning for clients not engaged on a bundled basis is billed at $400 per hour, with a 50% deposit of the estimated fee due at signing.

Who owns Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management

Derek Johnson owns 75% or more of Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management. It has 4 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Derek Johnson
    Principal/CCO
  • William Powell
    Financial Advisor

Investment adviser representatives

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

  • Derek Matthew Johnson
  • William Jonathan Powell

Staff

  • 4 employees
  • 2 in advisory functions
  • 2 state-registered reps
  • 1 soliciting firm
Ownership chain
Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management, Inc.· the adviser
  • Derek Johnson

    Control person · since January 2014

    Owns 75% or more of Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew from $233M (January 2021) to $316M (September 2026); clients rose from 171 to 198 and employees from 3 to 4.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
September 2026$316M19841
February 2025$271M19631
January 2024$244M17931
March 2023$221M17731
March 2022$233M17631
January 2021$233M17131

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Maryland.

Listed office addresses in Maryland
Rockville

Maryland · 1 listed address

  • 51 Monroe St., Suite Pe 25, RockvilleHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management, Inc.
Headquarters
51 Monroe St., Suite Pe 25, Rockville, MD 20850
LinkedIn
@5016096
SEC file
801-56625
Founded
1978
Structure
Maryland corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management uses Fidelity ($306M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management has custody of $28.1M in client assets for 17 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$306M
named custodians
  • FidelityFidelity Distributors Company LLC · Boston, MA · $306M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (54%) and stocks (41%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $137K across 38 positions; the largest are Dimensional ETF Trust (22.6%), Dimensional ETF Trust (10.0%) and American Centy ETF TR (8.7%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks41%
  • Funds54%
  • Bonds1%
  • Cash3%

Filed values cover 99%. The neutral 1% gap has no reported category.

Reported 13F holdings

$137K
Reported 13F value
38
Positions
80.6%
In the 10 largest
+11.3%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Dimensional ETF Trust · Core Fixe IN ETF22.6%
  2. Dimensional ETF Trust · US Cor Equ 2 ETF10.0%
  3. American Centy ETF TR · Avantis Core FI8.7%
  4. American Centy ETF TR · US Sml CP Valu8.0%
  5. iShares TR · Rus 1000 Grw ETF7.2%
  6. American Centy ETF TR · Avantis Shfxdinc6.7%
  7. Dimensional ETF Trust · US Targeted Vlu4.9%
  8. American Centy ETF TR · Intl EQT ETF4.9%
  9. American Centy ETF TR · Avantis Emgmkt3.8%
  10. Vanguard BD Index Fds · Short Trm Bond3.8%

Together, the ten largest are 80.6% of reported value.

The 38 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 31 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management have?

Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management has 198 clients and manages $316 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 109 individual clients, 81 high-net-worth individuals, and 4 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 2 September 2026

What services does Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management offer?

Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, estate planning, insurance, and retirement plan services.

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 Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management charge?

Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management charges up to 1.00% a year for its Investment management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

Source: 2026 ADV PART 2, filed 16 March 2026

Which custodians does Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management use?

Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Distributors Company LLC (Boston, MA), with $306M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 2 September 2026

How many financial advisors does Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management have?

Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 2 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 Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 54% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 41% exchange-traded equities, 3% cash and equivalents and 1% U.S. government and agency bonds.

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

Who owns Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management?

Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management’s direct owner is Derek Johnson (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 2 September 2026

How does Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management get paid?

Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. 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 Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management registered with the SEC?

Yes, Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 23 June 1999. Its CRD number is 109232 and its SEC file number is 801-56625.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 2 September 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management?

Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management’s main office is at 51 Monroe St., Suite Pe 25, Rockville, MD 20850. Its phone number is 301-670-0994. Its website is fjwealthmanagement.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 2 September 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 2 September 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. 2026 ADV PART 2, submitted 16 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 109232.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 25 January 2021 to 2 September 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 31 July 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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