Ferguson Shapiro provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, business succession planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.
Ferguson Shapiro reports 332 clients. They include 193 individual clients and 139 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($415M across 996 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $462K.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 58% | 26% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 42% | 73% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
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) | 193 | $108M | 26.1% | $561K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 139 | $303M | 73.0% | $2.18M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $1.05M | 0.3% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $2.9M | 0.7% | — |
| Total | 332 | $415M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 193
- Regulatory AUM
- $108M
- AUM share
- 26.1%
- Avg. per client
- $561K
- Clients
- 139
- Regulatory AUM
- $303M
- AUM share
- 73.0%
- Avg. per client
- $2.18M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.05M
- AUM share
- 0.3%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.9M
- AUM share
- 0.7%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 332
- Regulatory AUM
- $415M
- 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
- 101–250
Ferguson Shapiro charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its General Fee Schedule. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $100,000. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$500K | 1.25% |
| $500K–$5M | 1.00% |
| $5M–$10M | 0.75% |
| $10M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning Services
- Fixed fee generally between $1,500 and $5,000 depending on complexity and scope of the plan, or an hourly fee of $150 in some arrangements.
Kevin Ferguson owns 75% or more of Ferguson Shapiro. The leadership team of Ferguson Shapiro includes Chief Compliance Officer Kevin Ferguson. It has 9 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 9 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- 2 broker-dealer reps
- 3 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Ferguson Shapiro LLC
Kevin Ferguson
Control person · since July 2018
- Owns 10% to 25% of Ferguson Shapiro LLC
Maury Shapiro
Control person · since January 2019
Ferguson Shapiro’s regulatory assets grew 1.9× from $215M (February 2021) to $415M (May 2026); clients rose from 194 to 332 and employees from 5 to 9.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026May 2026 | $415M | 332 | 9 | 3 |
| May 2025May 2025 | $362M | 358 | 10 | 3 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $327M | 344 | 10 | 3 |
| Jul 2023July 2023 | $289M | 314 | 9 | 2 |
| Apr 2022April 2022 | $274M | 205 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb 2021February 2021 | $215M | 194 | 5 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Ferguson Shapiro has 2 offices, with 3 listed addresses in 1 state.
Georgia · 3 listed addresses
- 120 N Candler St, #2, DecaturHQ
- 4994 Lower Roswell Road Suite 13, Marietta
- 2475 Northwinds Parkway, Alpharetta
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Ferguson Shapiro LLC
- Headquarters
- 120 N Candler St, #2, Decatur, GA 30030
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 404-567-6771
- SEC file
- 801-113581
- Founded
- 2018
- Structure
- Georgia LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Ferguson Shapiro’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($414M). Ferguson Shapiro has custody of $118M for 133 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $414M100%
At year end, Ferguson Shapiro’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (76%) and funds (16%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks76%
- Funds16%
- Cash7%
- Other1%
- Private placements, fee based annuities1%
How many clients does Ferguson Shapiro have?
Ferguson Shapiro has 332 clients and manages $415 million for them, as of May 2026. They include 193 individual clients and 139 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 20 May 2026
What services does Ferguson Shapiro offer?
Ferguson Shapiro provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, business succession planning, estate planning, 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 Ferguson Shapiro charge?
Ferguson Shapiro charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its General Fee Schedule. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $100,000.
Which custodians does Ferguson Shapiro use?
Ferguson Shapiro’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $414M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 20 May 2026
How many financial advisors does Ferguson Shapiro have?
Ferguson Shapiro has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 9 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. 2 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 employees are 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 Shapiro invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Ferguson Shapiro’s separately managed accounts held 76% exchange-traded equities, 16% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 7% cash and equivalents and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Private Placements, Fee Based Annuities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Ferguson Shapiro have a minimum investment?
Yes, Ferguson Shapiro’s minimum account size for its General Fee Schedule is $100K.
Who owns Ferguson Shapiro?
Ferguson Shapiro’s direct owners are Kevin Ferguson (75% or more) and Maury Shapiro (10% to 25%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 20 May 2026
How does Ferguson Shapiro get paid?
Ferguson Shapiro 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
How do I contact Ferguson Shapiro?
Ferguson Shapiro’s main office is at 120 N Candler St, #2, Decatur, GA 30030. Its phone number is 404-567-6771.
