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Flaharty Asset Management

Wealth managementRIA

Clearwater, FLCRD 168495Updated

Flaharty Asset Management is an investment adviser based in Clearwater, FL, registered with the SEC since 2013. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients, and corporations and other businesses. Its regulatory assets under management total $902 million, as filed on 19 March 2026.

1,130
Clients
$785K
AUM per individual client
9
Advisory staff
2
Offices
2.00%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 19 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Flaharty Asset Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, educational seminars, and insurance.

Flaharty Asset Management reports 1,130 clients. They include 556 high-net-worth individuals, 548 individual clients, and 16 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 99.8% ($899M across 1,957 accounts) are managed with discretion; $2.23M across 7 accounts are not. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $899M.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients1,130 clients
Assets$902M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)48%14%
High-net-worth individuals49%82%
Pension and profit-sharing plans<1%<1%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Corporations and other businesses1%3%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
548
Regulatory AUM
$126M
AUM share
13.9%
Avg. per client
$229K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
556
Regulatory AUM
$741M
AUM share
82.2%
Avg. per client
$1.33M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
6
Regulatory AUM
$4.38M
AUM share
0.5%
Avg. per client
$730K
Charitable organizations
Clients
4
Regulatory AUM
$1.34M
AUM share
0.1%
Avg. per client
$335K
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
16
Regulatory AUM
$29.1M
AUM share
3.2%
Avg. per client
$1.82M

Total

Clients
1,130
Regulatory AUM
$902M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$798K
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

Fees and minimums

Flaharty Asset Management charges up to 2.00% a year for its Flaharty Investment Management (IM) wrap program. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial planning and consulting
Financial planning and consulting are billed hourly at a maximum of $350 per hour, or as a flat fee of up to $25,000, negotiated per client.

Ownership and people

Flaharty & Associates, LLC owns 75% or more of Flaharty Asset Management and is in turn owned by Shon Flaharty (75% or more). The leadership team of Flaharty Asset Management includes Chief Investment Officer John Orr. It has 10 employees, 9 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Staff

  • 10 employees
  • 9 in advisory functions
  • 10 state-registered reps
  • 10 broker-dealer reps
  • 5 insurance agents
Who owns the firm
Flaharty Asset Management, LLC· the adviser
  • Flaharty & Associates, LLC

    Control person · since June 2013

    Owns 75% or more of Flaharty Asset Management, LLC
    • Shon Flaharty

      Control person · since July 2007

      Owns 75% or more of Flaharty & Associates, LLC
  • John Orr

    since January 2014

    Owns 10% to 25% of Flaharty Asset Management, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Flaharty Asset Management’s regulatory assets grew from $645M (April 2021) to $902M (March 2026); clients were 1,130 in both filings and employees rose from 9 to 10.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Flaharty Asset Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$902M1,130102
April 2025$810M1,12192
June 2024$761M1,206112
May 2023$683M1,203112
March 2022$772M1,168122
April 2021$645M1,13392

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Flaharty Asset Management has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Florida.

Listed office addresses in Florida
ClearwaterPunta Gorda

Florida · 2 listed addresses

  • 311 Park Place BLVD., Suite 150, ClearwaterHQ
  • 122 Nesbit Street, Punta Gorda

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Flaharty Asset Management, LLC
Headquarters
311 Park Place BLVD., Suite 150, Clearwater, FL 33759
LinkedIn
@flahartyllc
SEC file
801-78437
Founded
2013
Structure
Florida LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Flaharty Asset Management uses LPL Financial ($899M, 99%) and Charles Schwab ($10.7M, 1%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Flaharty Asset Management has custody of $142M in client assets for 110 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian

The filed custodian amounts total more than regulatory assets under management. Each amount is shown as filed.

$910M
named custodians
  • LPL FinancialLPL Financial LLC · Boston, MA · $899M99%
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $10.7M1%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Flaharty Asset Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (91%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $69.9M across 52 positions; the largest are Pimco ETF TR (6.6%), Janus Detroit Str TR (4.2%) and First TR Exchange-traded FD (4.2%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks6%
  • Funds91%
  • Cash3%

Reported 13F holdings

$69.9M
Reported 13F value
52
Positions
40.7%
In the 10 largest
−91.3%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Pimco ETF TR · Enhan Shrt MA AC6.6%
  2. Janus Detroit Str TR · Hendrson Aaa CL4.2%
  3. First TR Exchange-traded FD · Senior LN FD4.2%
  4. Select Sector SPDR TR · ST Str Finl ETF3.8%
  5. Invesco Exchange Traded FD T · Divid Achievev3.8%
  6. American Centy ETF TR · Diversifid Crp3.8%
  7. Columbia ETF TR II · EM Core EX ETF3.7%
  8. SPDR Series Trust · ST Str SP Div3.7%
  9. First TR Exchange Traded FD · Nasd Tech Div3.6%
  10. Select Sector SPDR TR · ST Str Indl ETF3.4%

Together, the ten largest are 40.7% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 8 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Flaharty Asset Management have?

Flaharty Asset Management has 1,130 clients and manages $902 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 556 high-net-worth individuals, 548 individual clients, and 16 corporations and other businesses.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 19 March 2026

What services does Flaharty Asset Management offer?

Flaharty Asset Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, educational seminars, and insurance.

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 Flaharty Asset Management charge?

Flaharty Asset Management charges up to 2.00% a year for its Flaharty Investment Management (IM) wrap program. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000.

Source: WRAP BROCHURE, filed 6 March 2026

Which custodians does Flaharty Asset Management use?

Flaharty Asset Management’s separately managed account assets are held at LPL Financial LLC (Boston, MA), with $899M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $10.7M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 19 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Flaharty Asset Management have?

Flaharty Asset Management has 10 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 10 employees, and 9 perform investment advisory functions. 10 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 5 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 Flaharty Asset Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Flaharty Asset Management’s separately managed accounts held 91% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 6% 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

Does Flaharty Asset Management have a minimum investment?

Yes, Flaharty Asset Management’s minimum account size for its Flaharty Investment Management (IM) wrap program is $250K.

Source: WRAP BROCHURE, filed 6 March 2026

Who owns Flaharty Asset Management?

Flaharty Asset Management is owned through a holding company by Shon Flaharty. Its direct owners are Flaharty & Associates, LLC (75% or more) and John Orr (10% to 25%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 19 March 2026

How does Flaharty Asset Management get paid?

Flaharty Asset Management 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 Flaharty Asset Management?

Flaharty Asset Management’s main office is at 311 Park Place BLVD., Suite 150, Clearwater, FL 33759. Its phone number is 727-252-1050. Its website is flahartyllc.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 19 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 19 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, submitted 19 March 2026.
  3. WRAP BROCHURE, submitted 6 March 2026.
  4. IAPD firm record, CRD 168495.
  5. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 30 April 2021 to 19 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  6. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  7. Form 13F-HR, filed 8 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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