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Fortune 45

Wealth managementRIA

Gonzales, LACRD 170693Updated

Fortune 45 is an investment adviser based in Gonzales, LA, registered with the SEC since 2021. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, and corporations and other businesses. Its regulatory assets under management total $238 million, as filed on 7 July 2026.

653
Clients
$358K
AUM per individual client
3
Advisory staff
1
Offices
1.50%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 7 July 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Fortune 45 provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.

Fortune 45 reports 653 clients. They include 621 individual clients, 24 high-net-worth individuals, and 5 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($238M across 1,137 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients653 clients
Assets$238M
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)95%59%
High-net-worth individuals4%38%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Corporations and other businesses<1%2%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
621
Regulatory AUM
$140M
AUM share
58.8%
Avg. per client
$225K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
24
Regulatory AUM
$91.5M
AUM share
38.5%
Avg. per client
$3.81M
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$1.29M
AUM share
0.5%
Avg. per client
$430K
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
5
Regulatory AUM
$5.18M
AUM share
2.2%
Avg. per client
$1.04M

Total

Clients
653
Regulatory AUM
$238M
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
1–10

Fees and minimums

Fortune 45 charges up to 1.50% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 4 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Advisory Services
Ongoing financial advisory services are billed at $500 per hour for the estimated hours, quarterly in arrears.
Financial Planning Services
Fixed fee for financial planning, generally up to $5,000, negotiable; half is due in advance and the rest on completion.
Flat Annual Advising/Planning Fee
Flat annual advising/planning fee of up to $1,000 a year, at the firm's discretion, billed annually in advance.
Retirement Plan Services
Annual asset-based fee up to 1.50% of plan assets, billed quarterly in arrears; fees may be negotiable.

Ownership and people

Jesse Rodrigue owns 75% or more of Fortune 45. Jesse Rodrigue is CEO. It has 5 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.

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Staff

  • 5 employees
  • 3 in advisory functions
  • 3 state-registered reps
Who owns the firm
Fortune 45, LLC.· the adviser
  • Jesse Rodrigue

    Control person · since January 2014

    Owns 75% or more of Fortune 45, LLC.

Growth and acquisitions

Fortune 45’s regulatory assets grew 2.3× from $102M (May 2021) to $238M (July 2026); clients rose from 405 to 653 and employees from 3 to 5.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Jul 2026July 2026$238M65351
Mar 2025March 2025$189M60242
Mar 2024March 2024$151M51442
Mar 2023March 2023$126M52542
Apr 2022April 2022$138M51731
May 2021May 2021$102M40531

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Fortune 45 has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.

Listed office addresses by state

Louisiana · 1 listed address

  • 39309 Tommy Moore RD, GonzalesHQ

Other business names

Fortune 45 has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • Fortune 45 Financial Advisors

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Fortune 45, LLC.
Headquarters
39309 Tommy Moore RD, Gonzales, LA 70737
SEC file
801-120997
Structure
Louisiana LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Fortune 45’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($238M). Fortune 45 has custody of $173M for 528 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$238M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $238M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Fortune 45’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (89%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $234M across 36 positions; the largest are Vanguard Index Fds (37.9%), Invesco Qqq TR (30.1%) and SPDR Series Trust (7.1%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks89%
  • Cash4%
  • Other7%
    • Cds7%
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Common questions

How many clients does Fortune 45 have?

Fortune 45 has 653 clients and manages $238 million for them, as of July 2026. They include 621 individual clients, 24 high-net-worth individuals, and 5 corporations and other businesses.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 7 July 2026

What services does Fortune 45 offer?

Fortune 45 provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Fortune 45 charge?

Fortune 45 charges up to 1.50% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

Source: FORTUNE 45 FORM ADV PART 2A, filed 29 April 2026

Which custodians does Fortune 45 use?

Fortune 45’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $238M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 7 July 2026

How many financial advisors does Fortune 45 have?

Fortune 45 has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 3 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 Fortune 45 invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Fortune 45’s separately managed accounts held 89% exchange-traded equities, 7% other and 4% cash and equivalents. The 7% other category is described as: CDS.

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

Who owns Fortune 45?

Fortune 45’s direct owner is Jesse Rodrigue (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 7 July 2026

How does Fortune 45 get paid?

Fortune 45 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 Fortune 45?

Fortune 45’s main office is at 39309 Tommy Moore RD, Gonzales, LA 70737. Its phone number is 225-614-9599. Its website is fortune45.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 7 July 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 7 July 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. FORTUNE 45 FORM ADV PART 2A, submitted 29 April 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 170693.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 20 May 2021 to 7 July 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 5 August 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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