Hofer & Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and insurance. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Hofer & Associates reports 300 clients. They include 245 individual clients and 55 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($216M across 300 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 82% | 65% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 18% | 35% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 245 | $141M | 65.1% | $575K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 55 | $75.5M | 34.9% | $1.37M |
| Total | 300 | $216M | 100% | $721K |
- Clients
- 245
- Regulatory AUM
- $141M
- AUM share
- 65.1%
- Avg. per client
- $575K
- Clients
- 55
- Regulatory AUM
- $75.5M
- AUM share
- 34.9%
- Avg. per client
- $1.37M
Total
- Clients
- 300
- Regulatory AUM
- $216M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $721K
- 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
Hofer & Associates charges 0.60%–1.15% a year for its Portfolio Management 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
- Financial Planning Services
- Fixed fee generally $1,000 to $5,000, or hourly fee of $60 to $350 where agreed; both negotiable and payable on completion.
Jeremy Hofer owns 75% or more of Hofer & Associates. The leadership team of Hofer & Associates includes President Jeremy Hofer. It has 4 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Jeremy HoferPresident/Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 4 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- 3 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Hofer & Associates, Inc.
Jeremy Hofer
Control person · since October 2015
Hofer & Associates’ regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $134M (May 2022) to $216M (February 2026); clients rose from 274 to 300 and employees from 3 to 4.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | $216M | 300 | 4 | 2 |
| January 2025 | $175M | 348 | 4 | 2 |
| March 2024 | $149M | 287 | 3 | 2 |
| March 2023 | $119M | 288 | 3 | 2 |
| May 2022 | $134M | 274 | 3 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Hofer & Associates has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in California.
California · 2 listed addresses
- 90 E Thousand Oaks BLVD., Suite 310, Thousand OaksHQ
- 6040 Commerce BLVD, Rohnert Park
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Hofer & Associates, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 90 E Thousand Oaks BLVD., Suite 310, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
- Website
- hoferwm.com
- Phone
- 805-557-8054
- SEC file
- 801-125790
- Founded
- 2016
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Hofer & Associates uses Charles Schwab ($216M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Hofer & Associates does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $216M100%
At year end, Hofer & Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (91%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $207M across 70 positions; the largest are SPDR Series Trust (11.9%), SPDR Series Trust (8.0%) and SPDR Series Trust (6.7%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks91%
- Exchange-traded equities90%
- Non-exchange-traded equities1%
- Funds4%
- Cash5%
Reported 13F holdings
- $207M
- Reported 13F value
- 70
- Positions
- 54.6%
- In the 10 largest
- +11.2%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- SPDR Series Trust · ST Str P500grw11.9%
- SPDR Series Trust · ST Str Blo 1 ETF8.0%
- SPDR Series Trust · ST Str P500val6.7%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Growth ETF5.8%
- Amgen Inc.4.8%
- Vanguard Malvern Fds · Core BD ETF3.8%
- Ssga Active TR · ST Str Total ETF3.6%
- Vanguard Specialized Funds · Div App ETF3.5%
- SPDR Series Trust · ST Str Sp600 Sml3.3%
- Vanguard Whitehall Fds · High Div Yld3.2%
Together, the ten largest are 54.6% of reported value.
How many clients does Hofer & Associates have?
Hofer & Associates has 300 clients and manages $216 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 245 individual clients and 55 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 20 February 2026
What services does Hofer & Associates offer?
Hofer & Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, 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 Hofer & Associates charge?
Hofer & Associates charges 0.60%–1.15% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: HOFER & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADV 2A BROCHURE, filed 20 February 2026
Which custodians does Hofer & Associates use?
Hofer & Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $216M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 20 February 2026
How many financial advisors does Hofer & Associates have?
Hofer & Associates has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 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 Hofer & Associates invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Hofer & Associates’ separately managed accounts held 90% exchange-traded equities, 5% cash and equivalents, 4% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 1% non-exchange-traded equities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Hofer & Associates?
Hofer & Associates’ direct owner is Jeremy Hofer (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 20 February 2026
How does Hofer & Associates get paid?
Hofer & Associates 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 Hofer & Associates?
Hofer & Associates’ main office is at 90 E Thousand Oaks BLVD., Suite 310, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. Its phone number is 805-557-8054. Its website is hoferwm.com.