Fidelis Financial Planning provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.
Fidelis Financial Planning reports 149 clients. They include 89 individual clients and 60 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($160M across 458 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 2 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 60% | 31% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 40% | 69% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 89 | $50M | 31.3% | $562K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 60 | $110M | 68.8% | $1.83M |
| Total | 149 | $160M | 100% | $1.07M |
- Clients
- 89
- Regulatory AUM
- $50M
- AUM share
- 31.3%
- Avg. per client
- $562K
- Clients
- 60
- Regulatory AUM
- $110M
- AUM share
- 68.8%
- Avg. per client
- $1.83M
Total
- Clients
- 149
- Regulatory AUM
- $160M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.07M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 2
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 101–250
Fidelis Financial Planning charges 0.65%–1.20% a year for its Financial Planning/Investment Management Service. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is not negotiable and has a $5,000 annual minimum. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.20% |
| $1M–$3M | 0.95% |
| $3M and above | 0.65% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- One-Time Financial Planning Projects
- Projects are quoted at an estimated maximum cost based on a $5,000 per project billing rate; work ended early is prorated at $500 per hour.
Jeffrey Laughlin owns 75% or more of Fidelis Financial Planning. The leadership team of Fidelis Financial Planning includes President Jeffrey Laughlin. It has 2 employees, 1 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 2 employees
- 1 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- 2 soliciting firms
- Owns 75% or more of Fidelis Financial Planning, LLC
Jeffrey Laughlin
Control person · since January 2011
Fidelis Financial Planning’s regulatory assets grew from $142M (May 2025) to $160M (April 2026); clients were 149 in both filings and employees fell from 3 to 2.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026April 2026 | $160M | 149 | 2 | 2 |
| May 2025May 2025 | $142M | 149 | 3 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Fidelis Financial Planning has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in 1 state.
Missouri · 2 listed addresses
- 42 Portwest CT, Saint CharlesHQ
- 8770 Rose Avenue, St. Louis
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Fidelis Financial Planning, LLC
- Headquarters
- 42 Portwest CT, Saint Charles, MO 63303-5958
- Website
- fidelisfp.com
- Phone
- 636-922-9252
- @fidelis-financial-planning-llc
- SEC file
- 801-131701
- Structure
- Missouri LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Fidelis Financial Planning’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($140M). Fidelis Financial Planning has custody of $65.7M for 139 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $140M100%
At year end, Fidelis Financial Planning’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (99%).
What the accounts hold
- Funds99%
- Cash1%
How many clients does Fidelis Financial Planning have?
Fidelis Financial Planning has 149 clients and manages $160 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 89 individual clients and 60 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 16 April 2026
What services does Fidelis Financial Planning offer?
Fidelis Financial Planning provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Fidelis Financial Planning charge?
Fidelis Financial Planning charges 0.65%–1.20% a year for its Financial Planning/Investment Management Service. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is not negotiable and has a $5,000 annual minimum.
Source: FIDELIS FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC ADV PART 2, filed 16 April 2026
Which custodians does Fidelis Financial Planning use?
Fidelis Financial Planning’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $140M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 16 April 2026
How many financial advisors does Fidelis Financial Planning have?
Fidelis Financial Planning has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 1 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 Fidelis Financial Planning invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Fidelis Financial Planning’s separately managed accounts held 99% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 1% 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 Fidelis Financial Planning?
Fidelis Financial Planning’s direct owner is Jeffrey Laughlin (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 16 April 2026
How does Fidelis Financial Planning get paid?
Fidelis Financial Planning is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges 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 Fidelis Financial Planning?
Fidelis Financial Planning’s main office is at 42 Portwest CT, Saint Charles, MO 63303-5958. Its phone number is 636-922-9252. Its website is fidelisfp.com.
