Ivy League Financial Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Ivy League Financial Advisors reports 103 clients. They include 64 high-net-worth individuals, 38 individual clients and 1 pension or profit-sharing plan. Of its assets, 100.0% ($189M across 345 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 37% | 7% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 62% | 91% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | 2% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 38 | $13.6M | 7.2% | $357K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 64 | $171M | 90.6% | $2.67M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $4.21M | 2.2% | $4.21M |
| Total | 103 | $189M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 38
- Regulatory AUM
- $13.6M
- AUM share
- 7.2%
- Avg. per client
- $357K
- Clients
- 64
- Regulatory AUM
- $171M
- AUM share
- 90.6%
- Avg. per client
- $2.67M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $4.21M
- AUM share
- 2.2%
- Avg. per client
- $4.21M
Total
- Clients
- 103
- Regulatory AUM
- $189M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 1%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
Ivy League Financial Advisors 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 3 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning implementation services
- Implementation services are $250 to $750 per hour, or an annual 0.25% of assets in addition to the advisory fee.
- Retirement plan consulting services
- Negotiable hourly rate of $250 to $750; if the plan sponsor engages investment management, generally 0.25% to 0.75% of plan assets.
- Stand-alone financial planning and consulting
- Stand-alone financial planning and consulting fees are negotiable, generally $5,000 to $50,000 fixed fee, or $250 to $750 per hour.
Christopher Brown owns 75% or more of Ivy League Financial Advisors. The leadership team of Ivy League Financial Advisors includes Chief Compliance Officer Christopher Brown. It has 4 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Christopher BrownManaging Member & 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
- 3 state-registered reps
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 75% or more of Ivy League Financial Advisors LLC
Christopher Brown
Control person · since January 1999
Ivy League Financial Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 1.5× from $125M (March 2021) to $189M (March 2026); clients rose from 91 to 103 and employees from 3 to 4.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $189M | 103 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $151M | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $134M | 82 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $115M | 91 | 4 | 2 |
| April 2022 | $134M | 93 | 4 | 2 |
| March 2021 | $125M | 91 | 3 | 3 |
Besides its headquarters, Ivy League Financial Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Maryland.
Maryland · 1 listed address
- 11 North Washington Street, Suite 250, RockvilleHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Ivy League Financial Advisors LLC
- Headquarters
- 11 North Washington Street, Suite 250, Rockville, MD 20850
- Website
- ivyfa.com
- Phone
- 301-258-1300
- @2540513
- SEC file
- 801-66562
- Structure
- Maryland LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Ivy League Financial Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($164M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Ivy League Financial Advisors has custody of $113M in client assets for 87 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $164M100%
At year end, Ivy League Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (67%) and bonds (22%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks5%
- Funds67%
- Bonds22%
- Investment grade corporate bonds20%
- U.S. government and agency bonds2%
- Cash5%
Filed values cover 99%. The neutral 1% gap has no reported category.
How many clients does Ivy League Financial Advisors have?
Ivy League Financial Advisors has 103 clients and manages $189 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 64 high-net-worth individuals, 38 individual clients and 1 pension or profit-sharing plan.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 24 March 2026
What services does Ivy League Financial Advisors offer?
Ivy League Financial Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Ivy League Financial Advisors use?
Ivy League Financial Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $164M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 24 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Ivy League Financial Advisors have?
Ivy League Financial Advisors has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or 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 Ivy League Financial Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Ivy League Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 67% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 20% investment grade corporate bonds, 5% exchange-traded equities, 5% cash and equivalents and 2% U.S. government and agency bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Ivy League Financial Advisors?
Ivy League Financial Advisors’ direct owner is Christopher Brown (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 24 March 2026
How does Ivy League Financial Advisors get paid?
Ivy League Financial Advisors 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
Is Ivy League Financial Advisors registered with the SEC?
Yes, Ivy League Financial Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 10 April 2006. Its CRD number is 119145 and its SEC file number is 801-66562.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 24 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Ivy League Financial Advisors?
Ivy League Financial Advisors’ main office is at 11 North Washington Street, Suite 250, Rockville, MD 20850. Its phone number is 301-258-1300. Its website is ivyfa.com.