Howard Bailey Securities provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.
Howard Bailey Securities reports 1,756 clients. They include 1,617 individual clients, 83 high-net-worth individuals, and 53 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($583M across 4,056 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 92% | 69% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 5% | 29% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 3% | 1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 1,617 | $404M | 69.3% | $250K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 83 | $170M | 29.1% | $2.05M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 53 | $7.31M | 1.3% | $138K |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $1.95M | 0.3% | $649K |
| Total | 1,756 | $583M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 1,617
- Regulatory AUM
- $404M
- AUM share
- 69.3%
- Avg. per client
- $250K
- Clients
- 83
- Regulatory AUM
- $170M
- AUM share
- 29.1%
- Avg. per client
- $2.05M
- Clients
- 53
- Regulatory AUM
- $7.31M
- AUM share
- 1.3%
- Avg. per client
- $138K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.95M
- AUM share
- 0.3%
- Avg. per client
- $649K
Total
- Clients
- 1,756
- Regulatory AUM
- $583M
- 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
- 0
Howard Bailey Securities is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). 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
- Financial Planning and Consulting
- Financial planning and consulting are billed at $50 to $200 an hour, or a fixed fee of $1,000 to $5,000, negotiable depending on complexity.
Casey Weade owns 75% or more of Howard Bailey Securities. Casey Weade is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Compliance Officer Rachel Lockwood. It has 46 employees, 15 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Casey WeadeChief Executive Officer
- Rachel LockwoodChief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
11 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Isaac James Berg
- Reid McKinney Braun
- Kelsey Lee Dagle
- Trae Ryan Hassebroek
- Marshal Neil Johnson
- Robert Charles McCoy
- Jason Bradley Pruitt
- Alec Joseph Sanderson
- Brian Robert Singer
- Casey Bailey Weade
- Grant Tyler Welter
Staff
- 46 employees
- 15 in advisory functions
- 16 state-registered reps
- 16 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Howard Bailey Securities, LLC
Casey Weade
Control person · since March 2016
Howard Bailey Securities’ regulatory assets grew 2.4× from $246M (March 2021) to $583M (July 2026); clients rose from 977 to 1,756 and employees from 8 to 46.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $583M | 1,756 | 46 | 5 |
| June 2025 | $485M | 1,707 | 16 | 5 |
| March 2024 | $463M | 2,480 | 15 | 4 |
| March 2023 | $373M | 2,575 | 12 | 4 |
| April 2022 | $340M | 1,240 | 12 | 2 |
| March 2021 | $246M | 977 | 8 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Howard Bailey Securities has 4 offices, with 5 listed addresses in Indiana and Ohio.
Indiana · 4 listed addresses
- 5916 Covington RD, Fort WayneHQ
- 480 E Northfield DR, Brownsburg
- 1344 S. Rangeline RD., Carmel
- 1736 East Day RD, Mishawaka
Ohio · 1 listed address
- 2280 Levis Commons BLVD., Perrysburg
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Howard Bailey Securities, LLC
- Headquarters
- 5916 Covington RD, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
- Website
- howardbailey.com
- Phone
- 260-482-9559
- @howardbaileyfinancial
- SEC file
- 801-114636
- Structure
- Indiana LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Howard Bailey Securities uses Fidelity ($485M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Howard Bailey Securities has custody of $75.7M in client assets for 201 clients.
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $485M100%
At year end, Howard Bailey Securities’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (61%) and stocks (33%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $267M across 121 positions; the largest are iShares TR (12.5%), Capitol Ser TR (12.2%) and iShares TR (7.9%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks33%
- Funds61%
- Cash6%
Reported 13F holdings
- $267M
- Reported 13F value
- 121
- Positions
- 57.4%
- In the 10 largest
- —
- Value vs. prior quarter
- iShares TR · Rus Tp200 GR ETF12.5%
- Capitol Ser TR · Sterl Cap BD ETF12.2%
- iShares TR · Rus Tp200 VL ETF7.9%
- American Centy ETF TR · Avantis All Int4.8%
- iShares TR · Eafe Value ETF4.0%
- iShares TR · Rus Mdcp Val ETF3.8%
- iShares TR · Eafe Grwth ETF3.6%
- iShares Inc. · Core MSCI Emkt3.1%
- SPDR Series Trust · ST Str P500etf2.9%
- Aim ETF Products Trust · Allia US May ETF2.5%
Together, the ten largest are 57.4% of reported value.
How many clients does Howard Bailey Securities have?
Howard Bailey Securities has 1,756 clients and manages $583 million for them, as of July 2026. They include 1,617 individual clients, 83 high-net-worth individuals, and 53 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 22 July 2026
What services does Howard Bailey Securities offer?
Howard Bailey Securities provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Howard Bailey Securities use?
Howard Bailey Securities’ separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $485M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 22 July 2026
How many financial advisors does Howard Bailey Securities have?
Howard Bailey Securities has 16 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 46 employees, and 15 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 16 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 Howard Bailey Securities invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Howard Bailey Securities’ separately managed accounts held 61% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 33% exchange-traded equities and 6% 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 Howard Bailey Securities?
Howard Bailey Securities’ direct owner is Casey Weade (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 22 July 2026
How does Howard Bailey Securities get paid?
Howard Bailey Securities 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 Howard Bailey Securities?
Howard Bailey Securities’ main office is at 5916 Covington RD, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Its phone number is 260-482-9559. Its website is howardbailey.com.