Fortem Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, retirement plan services, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.
Fortem Financial Group reports 347 clients. They include 193 individual clients, 140 high-net-worth individuals, and 9 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 99.2% ($627M across 1,023 accounts) are managed with discretion; $5.21M across 19 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 56% | 10% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 40% | 83% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | 5% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 3% | 2% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 193 | $63.2M | 10.0% | $328K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 140 | $522M | 82.6% | $3.73M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $400K | 0.1% | $200K |
| Charitable organizations | 3 | $32.7M | 5.2% | $10.9M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 9 | $13.5M | 2.1% | $1.5M |
| Total | 347 | $632M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 193
- Regulatory AUM
- $63.2M
- AUM share
- 10.0%
- Avg. per client
- $328K
- Clients
- 140
- Regulatory AUM
- $522M
- AUM share
- 82.6%
- Avg. per client
- $3.73M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $400K
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $200K
- Clients
- 3
- Regulatory AUM
- $32.7M
- AUM share
- 5.2%
- Avg. per client
- $10.9M
- Clients
- 9
- Regulatory AUM
- $13.5M
- AUM share
- 2.1%
- Avg. per client
- $1.5M
Total
- Clients
- 347
- Regulatory AUM
- $632M
- 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
Fortem Financial Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees (other than subscription fees), commissions and other compensation. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. 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 fixed-fee stand-alone engagements, negotiable and generally from $1,000 up to $100,000; one-half is due at signing.
Focus Operating, LLC owns 75% or more of Fortem Financial Group and is in turn owned by Focus Financial Partners, LLC (75% or more). Brian Amidei is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Operating Officer Joseph Romano and Chief Compliance Officer Brett D'Orlando. It has 10 employees, 6 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Brian AmideiChief Executive Officer
- Joseph RomanoChief Operating Officer
- Brett D'OrlandoChief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
6 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Nadyne Rebecca Abubo
- Brian Paul Amidei
- Brett Carlton D'Orlando
- Brandon Lee Guy
- Cole Robert Pine
- Joseph Giorgio Romano III
Staff
- 10 employees
- 6 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- 1 broker-dealer rep
- 5 insurance agents
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 75% or more of Fortem Financial Group, LLC
Focus Operating, LLC
Control person · since January 2018
- Owns 75% or more of Focus Operating, LLC
Focus Financial Partners, LLC
Control person · since January 2007
- Owns 50% to 75% of Focus Financial Partners, LLC
Focus Financial Partners Inc.
Control person · since July 2018
- Owns 75% or more of Focus Financial Partners Inc.
Ferdinand FFP Acquisition, LLC
Control person · since August 2023
- Owns 75% or more of Ferdinand FFP Acquisition, LLC
Ferdinand FFP Intermediate Holdings, LLC
Control person · since August 2023
- Owns 75% or more of Ferdinand FFP Intermediate Holdings, LLC
Ferdinand FFP Parent, Inc.
Control person · since August 2023
- Owns 75% or more of Focus Financial Partners Inc.
Ferdinand FFP Ultimate Holdings, LP
Control person · since August 2023
- Owns 50% to 75% of Ferdinand FFP Ultimate Holdings, LP
CD&R Ferdinand Holdings, L.P.
Control person · since August 2023
- Owns 50% to 75% of CD&R Ferdinand Holdings, L.P.
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund Xii, L.P.
Control person · since August 2023
- Owns 25% to 50% of CD&R Ferdinand Holdings, L.P.
CD&R Ferdinand Co-Investor, L.P.
Control person · since August 2023
Fortem Financial Group’s regulatory assets grew 2.0× from $317M (March 2021) to $632M (April 2026); clients rose from 219 to 347 and employees from 5 to 10.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $632M | 347 | 10 | 3 |
| April 2025 | $529M | 317 | 10 | 3 |
| April 2024 | $438M | 300 | 8 | 4 |
| August 2023 | $395M | 265 | 6 | 4 |
| July 2022 | $467M | 257 | 6 | 3 |
| March 2021 | $317M | 219 | 5 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Fortem Financial Group has 2 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses in Arizona and California.
Arizona · 1 listed address
- 1220 S Alma School RD, Mesa
California · 1 listed address
- 44801 Village Court #201, Palm DesertHQ
Other business names
Fortem Financial Group has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Fortem Financial
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Fortem Financial Group, LLC
- Headquarters
- 44801 Village Court #201, Palm Desert, CA 92260
- Website
- fortemfin.com
- Phone
- 760-206-8500
- SEC file
- 801-112300
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Fortem Financial Group uses Charles Schwab ($618M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Fortem Financial Group has custody of $158M in client assets for 130 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $618M100%
At year end, Fortem Financial Group’s separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (45%) and funds (41%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $490M across 188 positions; the largest are KLA Corp. (4.1%), Dell Technologies Inc. (4.1%) and Nvidia Corporation (3.7%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks45%
- Funds41%
- Registered funds39%
- Pooled vehicles2%
- Bonds10%
- State and local bonds6%
- U.S. government and agency bonds2%
- Investment grade corporate bonds2%
- Cash3%
- Other1%
- Variable or indexed annuities1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $490M
- Reported 13F value
- 188
- Positions
- 30.7%
- In the 10 largest
- +23.0%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- KLA Corp.4.1%
- Dell Technologies Inc. · CL C4.1%
- Nvidia Corporation3.7%
- Ssga Active ETF TR · ST Str BL LN ETF3.1%
- Applied Matls Inc.2.9%
- Lam Research Corp.2.8%
- Global X Fds · Global X Uranium2.7%
- Alps ETF TR · Alerian Mlp2.6%
- Broadcom Inc.2.5%
- Invesco Qqq TR · Unit Ser 12.3%
Together, the ten largest are 30.7% of reported value.
How many clients does Fortem Financial Group have?
Fortem Financial Group has 347 clients and manages $632 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 193 individual clients, 140 high-net-worth individuals, and 9 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 21 April 2026
What services does Fortem Financial Group offer?
Fortem Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, retirement plan services, 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
Which custodians does Fortem Financial Group use?
Fortem Financial Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $618M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 21 April 2026
How many financial advisors does Fortem Financial Group have?
Fortem Financial Group has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 10 employees, and 6 perform investment advisory functions. 1 employee is a registered representative 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 Fortem Financial Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Fortem Financial Group’s separately managed accounts held 45% exchange-traded equities, 39% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 6% state and local bonds, 3% cash and equivalents, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% investment grade corporate bonds, 2% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar) and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Variable Or Indexed Annuities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Fortem Financial Group?
Fortem Financial Group is owned through a chain of holding companies by Ferdinand FFP Parent, Inc., CD&R Ferdinand Co-Investor, L.P. and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund Xii, L.P. Its direct owner is Focus Operating, LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 21 April 2026
How does Fortem Financial Group get paid?
Fortem Financial Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees, commissions and other compensation. Its Form ADV lists no 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 Fortem Financial Group?
Fortem Financial Group’s main office is at 44801 Village Court #201, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Its phone number is 760-206-8500. Its website is fortemfin.com.