Guardian Wealth Management provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Guardian Wealth Management reports 190 clients. They include 87 individual clients, 58 high-net-worth individuals and 24 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 73.7% ($213M across 397 accounts) are managed with discretion; $76M across 32 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 46% | 9% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 31% | 50% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 3% | 25% |
| Charitable organizations | 13% | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 8% | 16% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 87 | $25.4M | 8.8% | $291K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 58 | $144M | 50.0% | $2.49M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 6 | $71.3M | 24.7% | $11.9M |
| Charitable organizations | 24 | $1.66M | 0.6% | $69.3K |
| Corporations and other businesses | 15 | $46.4M | 16.0% | $3.09M |
| Total | 190 | $289M | 100% | $1.52M |
- Clients
- 87
- Regulatory AUM
- $25.4M
- AUM share
- 8.8%
- Avg. per client
- $291K
- Clients
- 58
- Regulatory AUM
- $144M
- AUM share
- 50.0%
- Avg. per client
- $2.49M
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $71.3M
- AUM share
- 24.7%
- Avg. per client
- $11.9M
- Clients
- 24
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.66M
- AUM share
- 0.6%
- Avg. per client
- $69.3K
- Clients
- 15
- Regulatory AUM
- $46.4M
- AUM share
- 16.0%
- Avg. per client
- $3.09M
Total
- Clients
- 190
- Regulatory AUM
- $289M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.52M
- 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
Guardian Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. 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
- Hourly Fees
- Hourly fees for services range from $150 to $250 per hour.
Joshua Kirby owns 75% or more of Guardian Wealth Management. The leadership team of Guardian Wealth Management includes President Joshua Kirby and Chief Investment Officer Kyle Gilmore. It has 5 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Joshua KirbyPresident, CEO and CCO
- Kyle GilmoreChief Investment Officer
Investment adviser representatives
5 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Brian Lad Bozzer
- Kyle Robert Gilmore
- Joshua Robert Kirby
- Ronald Owen Kirby
- Darcie Anne Phillips
Staff
- 5 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- 2 broker-dealer reps
- 2 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Guardian Wealth Management Inc.
Joshua Kirby
Control person · since January 2021
- Owns 25% to 50% of Guardian Wealth Management Inc.
Kyle Gilmore
Control person · since January 2023
Guardian Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.8× from $156M (April 2021) to $289M (May 2026); clients rose from 127 to 190 and employees from 4 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $289M | 190 | 5 | 1 |
| February 2025 | $250M | 178 | 5 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $201M | 150 | 5 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $189M | 140 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $194M | 153 | 4 | 1 |
| April 2021 | $156M | 127 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Guardian Wealth Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Illinois.
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 311 SW Water Street, Suite 210, PeoriaHQ
Other business names
Guardian Wealth Management has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Guardian Wealth Management, Inc.
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Guardian Wealth Management Inc.
- Headquarters
- 311 SW Water Street, Suite 210, Peoria, IL 61602
- Website
- gwmanagers.com
- Phone
- 309-692-1460
- @guardian-wealth-managers
- SEC file
- 801-113791
- Structure
- Illinois corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Guardian Wealth Management uses Charles Schwab ($256M, 91%) and Principal Financial Services ($26.8M, 9%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Guardian Wealth Management has custody of $120M in client assets for 71 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $256M91%
- Principal Financial ServicesPrincipal Financial Services · Des Moines, IA · $26.8M9%
At year end, Guardian Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (58%) and funds (37%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $204M across 66 positions; the largest are Arista Networks Inc. Com Shs (5.7%), Eli Lilly & CO (4.6%) and Sterling Infrastructure Inc. (4.1%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks58%
- Funds37%
- Bonds2%
- Cash3%
Reported 13F holdings
- $204M
- Reported 13F value
- 66
- Positions
- 38.1%
- In the 10 largest
- +11.1%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Arista Networks Inc. Com Shs5.7%
- Eli Lilly & CO4.6%
- Sterling Infrastructure Inc.4.1%
- ASML Hldg NV N Y Registry Shs · ADR3.8%
- Abbvie Inc.3.6%
- Nelnet Inc. CL A3.5%
- Caterpillar Inc.3.4%
- Autozone Inc.3.4%
- Universal Technical Inst Inc.3.0%
- Viper Energy Inc. CL A2.9%
Together, the ten largest are 38.1% of reported value.
How many clients does Guardian Wealth Management have?
Guardian Wealth Management has 190 clients and manages $289 million for them, as of May 2026. They include 87 individual clients, 58 high-net-worth individuals and 24 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 19 May 2026
What services does Guardian Wealth Management offer?
Guardian Wealth Management provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Guardian Wealth Management use?
Guardian Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $256M and Principal Financial Services (Des Moines, IA), with $26.8M. 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 May 2026
How many financial advisors does Guardian Wealth Management have?
Guardian Wealth Management has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. 2 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 2 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 Guardian Wealth Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Guardian Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 58% exchange-traded equities, 37% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 3% cash and equivalents and 2% investment grade corporate bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Guardian Wealth Management?
Guardian Wealth Management’s direct owners are Joshua Kirby (75% or more) and Kyle Gilmore (25% to 50%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 19 May 2026
How does Guardian Wealth Management get paid?
Guardian Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. 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
Is Guardian Wealth Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Guardian Wealth Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 6 August 2018. Its CRD number is 154159 and its SEC file number is 801-113791.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 19 May 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Guardian Wealth Management?
Guardian Wealth Management’s main office is at 311 SW Water Street, Suite 210, Peoria, IL 61602. Its phone number is 309-692-1460. Its website is gwmanagers.com.