Global Brokerage Services provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and selecting other managers.
Global Brokerage Services reports 370 clients. They include 272 individual clients and 98 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 0.0% ($0 across 0 accounts) are managed with discretion; $163M across 587 accounts are not. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $163M.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 74% | 58% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 26% | 42% |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0% | 0% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 0% | 0% |
| Charitable organizations | 0% | 0% |
| Other client typesState or municipal government entities; Other investment advisers; Insurance companies; Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions; Corporations and other businesses; Other | 0% | 0% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 272 | $94.8M | 58.2% | $349K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 98 | $68M | 41.8% | $694K |
| Banking or thrift institutions | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| State or municipal government entities | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Insurance companies | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Other | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Total | 370 | $163M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 272
- Regulatory AUM
- $94.8M
- AUM share
- 58.2%
- Avg. per client
- $349K
- Clients
- 98
- Regulatory AUM
- $68M
- AUM share
- 41.8%
- Avg. per client
- $694K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
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- Clients
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Total
- Clients
- 370
- Regulatory AUM
- $163M
- 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
Global Brokerage Services is paid through a percentage of assets under management and other compensation. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure.
Thomas Wesley Johnson owns 50% to 75% of Global Brokerage Services. The leadership team of Global Brokerage Services includes President Thomas Wesley Johnson. It has 6 employees.
Staff
- 6 employees
- 6 in advisory functions
- 6 state-registered reps
- 6 broker-dealer reps
- 4 insurance agents
- Owns 50% to 75% of Global Brokerage Services, Inc.
Thomas Wesley Johnson
Control person · since October 1994
- Owns 50% to 75% of Global Brokerage Services, Inc.
William Burton Sweigart
Control person · since October 1994
Global Brokerage Services’ regulatory assets grew from $118M (February 2025) to $163M (August 2026); clients were 370 in both filings and employees rose from 5 to 6.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026August 2026 | $163M | 370 | 6 | 5 |
| Feb 2025February 2025 | $118M | 380 | 5 | 4 |
Besides its headquarters, Global Brokerage Services has 4 offices (3 private residences, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses across 2 states.
Maryland · 1 listed address
- 11350 McCormick Road, Epiii, Suite 1204, Hunt ValleyHQ
Pennsylvania · 1 listed address
- 22 E. Middle St, Gettysburg
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Global Brokerage Services, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 11350 McCormick Road, Epiii, Suite 1204, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
- Website
- globalbrokers.net
- Phone
- 410-785-4990
- SEC file
- 801-131268
- Structure
- Maryland corporation
- Fiscal year end
- June
Global Brokerage Services’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Hilltop Securities ($163M). Global Brokerage Services does not have custody of client assets.
- Hilltop SecuritiesHilltop Securities Inc. · Dallas, TX · $163M100%
At year end, Global Brokerage Services’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (96%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks96%
- Cash4%
How many clients does Global Brokerage Services have?
Global Brokerage Services has 370 clients and manages $163 million for them, as of August 2026. They include 272 individual clients and 98 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 18 August 2026
What services does Global Brokerage Services offer?
Global Brokerage Services provides 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
Which custodians does Global Brokerage Services use?
Global Brokerage Services’ separately managed account assets are held at Hilltop Securities Inc. (Dallas, TX), with $163M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 18 August 2026
How many financial advisors does Global Brokerage Services have?
Global Brokerage Services has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 6 perform investment advisory functions. 6 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 4 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 Global Brokerage Services invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Global Brokerage Services’ separately managed accounts held 96% exchange-traded equities and 4% 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 Global Brokerage Services?
Global Brokerage Services’ direct owners are Thomas Wesley Johnson (50% to 75%) and William Burton Sweigart (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 18 August 2026
How does Global Brokerage Services get paid?
Global Brokerage Services is paid through a percentage of assets under management and other compensation. 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 Global Brokerage Services?
Global Brokerage Services’ main office is at 11350 McCormick Road, Epiii, Suite 1204, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. Its phone number is 410-785-4990. Its website is globalbrokers.net.