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HighMark Wealth Management

Wealth managementRIA

St. Paul, MNCRD 164790Updated

HighMark Wealth Management is an investment adviser based in St. Paul, MN, registered with the SEC since 2012. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $612 million, as filed on 28 April 2026.

429
Clients
$1.43M
AUM per individual client
4
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.50–1.50%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 28 April 2026SEC record

Services and clients

HighMark Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, estate planning, and insurance. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.

HighMark Wealth Management reports 429 clients. They include 258 individual clients and 171 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($612M across 1,679 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $612M. It advised 25 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients429 clients
Assets$612M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)60%10%
High-net-worth individuals40%90%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
258
Regulatory AUM
$60.1M
AUM share
9.8%
Avg. per client
$233K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
171
Regulatory AUM
$552M
AUM share
90.2%
Avg. per client
$3.23M

Total

Clients
429
Regulatory AUM
$612M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.43M
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
25
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
101–250

HighMark Wealth Management fees and minimums

HighMark Wealth Management charges 0.50%–1.50% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Stand-alone financial planning and consulting
Negotiable stand-alone fee, generally $150 to $500 per hour or a pre-determined fixed fee.

Who owns HighMark Wealth Management

Todd Arens owns 75% or more of HighMark Wealth Management. It has 5 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

5 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

Staff

  • 5 employees
  • 4 in advisory functions
  • 4 state-registered reps
  • 3 broker-dealer reps
  • 2 insurance agents
  • 1 soliciting firm
Ownership chain
Highmark Wealth Management LLC· the adviser
  • Todd Arens

    Control person · since July 2012

    Owns 75% or more of Highmark Wealth Management LLC
  • Patrick Sullivan

    since January 2016

    Owns 10% to 25% of Highmark Wealth Management LLC

Growth and acquisitions

HighMark Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $392M (March 2021) to $612M (April 2026); clients rose from 331 to 429 and employees fell from 6 to 5.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
HighMark Wealth Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
April 2026$612M42951
April 2025$523M34661
March 2024$484M33061
April 2023$399M33961
April 2022$422M33161
March 2021$392M33161

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, HighMark Wealth Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Minnesota.

Listed office addresses in Minnesota
St. Paul

Minnesota · 1 listed address

  • 944 Inwood Ave N, St. PaulHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Highmark Wealth Management LLC
Headquarters
944 Inwood Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55128
SEC file
801-76896
Founded
2012
Structure
Minnesota LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

HighMark Wealth Management uses Fidelity ($612M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. HighMark Wealth Management does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$612M
named custodians
  • FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $612M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, HighMark Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (67%) and stocks (19%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $299M across 565 positions; the largest are iShares TR (27.6%), Fidelity Covington Trust (6.6%) and Axogen Inc. (5.3%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks19%
  • Funds67%
  • Bonds4%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds3%
    • State and local bonds1%
  • Cash10%

Reported 13F holdings

$299M
Reported 13F value
565
Positions
65.8%
In the 10 largest
+21.5%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. iShares TR · Core S&P500 ETF27.6%
  2. Fidelity Covington Trust · MSCI Hlth Care I6.6%
  3. Axogen Inc.5.3%
  4. iShares TR · Russell 2000 ETF5.1%
  5. iShares TR · Eafe Value ETF5.1%
  6. iShares TR · Core S&P Scp ETF4.5%
  7. Vanguard Index Fds · S&P 500 ETF Shs3.6%
  8. Neogenomics Inc.3.0%
  9. iShares TR · Core S&P US Vlu2.8%
  10. SI Bone Inc.2.3%

Together, the ten largest are 65.8% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 12 August 2026

Common questions

How many clients does HighMark Wealth Management have?

HighMark Wealth Management has 429 clients and manages $612 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 258 individual clients and 171 high-net-worth individuals.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 28 April 2026

What services does HighMark Wealth Management offer?

HighMark Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, estate planning, 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 HighMark Wealth Management charge?

HighMark Wealth Management charges 0.50%–1.50% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

Source: ADV 2A FIRM BROCHURE, filed 31 March 2026

Which custodians does HighMark Wealth Management use?

HighMark Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $612M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 28 April 2026

How many financial advisors does HighMark Wealth Management have?

HighMark Wealth Management has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. 3 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 HighMark Wealth Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, HighMark Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 67% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 19% exchange-traded equities, 10% cash and equivalents, 3% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% state and local bonds.

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

Who owns HighMark Wealth Management?

HighMark Wealth Management’s direct owners are Patrick Sullivan (10% to 25%) and Todd Arens (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 28 April 2026

How does HighMark Wealth Management get paid?

HighMark Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees 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

Is HighMark Wealth Management registered with the SEC?

Yes, HighMark Wealth Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 25 July 2012. Its CRD number is 164790 and its SEC file number is 801-76896.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 28 April 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact HighMark Wealth Management?

HighMark Wealth Management’s main office is at 944 Inwood Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55128. Its phone number is 651-829-3300. Its website is highmarkwealth.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 28 April 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 28 April 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. ADV 2A FIRM BROCHURE, submitted 31 March 2026.
  3. SEC-filed document.
  4. IAPD firm record, CRD 164790.
  5. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 26 March 2021 to 28 April 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 12 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. The logo is reproduced for identification from Highmark Wealth Management LLC, website.

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