J.derek Lewis & Associates provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.
J.derek Lewis & Associates reports 7,943 clients. They include 6,315 individual clients, 1,376 high-net-worth individuals and 100 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 92.5% ($2.11B across 7,854 accounts) are managed with discretion; $171M across 89 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 80% | 37% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 17% | 47% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | 7% |
| Charitable organizations | 1% | 5% |
| Other investment advisers | <1% | 1% |
| Other client typesCorporations and other businesses | <1% | 3% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 6,315 | $832M | 36.5% | $132K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 1,376 | $1.06B | 46.5% | $770K |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 77 | $167M | 7.3% | $2.17M |
| Charitable organizations | 100 | $113M | 5.0% | $1.13M |
| Other investment advisers | 26 | $31.2M | 1.4% | $1.2M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 49 | $73.8M | 3.2% | $1.51M |
| Total | 7,943 | $2.28B | 100% | $287K |
- Clients
- 6,315
- Regulatory AUM
- $832M
- AUM share
- 36.5%
- Avg. per client
- $132K
- Clients
- 1,376
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.06B
- AUM share
- 46.5%
- Avg. per client
- $770K
- Clients
- 77
- Regulatory AUM
- $167M
- AUM share
- 7.3%
- Avg. per client
- $2.17M
- Clients
- 100
- Regulatory AUM
- $113M
- AUM share
- 5.0%
- Avg. per client
- $1.13M
- Clients
- 26
- Regulatory AUM
- $31.2M
- AUM share
- 1.4%
- Avg. per client
- $1.2M
- Clients
- 49
- Regulatory AUM
- $73.8M
- AUM share
- 3.2%
- Avg. per client
- $1.51M
Total
- Clients
- 7,943
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.28B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $287K
- 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
J.derek Lewis & Associates charges 0.50%–1.00% for its Investment Advisory Fees. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears.
Fee details and sources
Robert Knutsen is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Financial Officer Reny Vessela Greenleaf and Chief Compliance Officer Kathryn Espinili. It has 10 employees.
Staff
- 10 employees
- 10 in advisory functions
- 10 state-registered reps
- 7 broker-dealer reps
- 5 insurance agents
- Owns 10% to 25% of J.derek Lewis & Associates, Inc.
Robert Knutsen
Control person · since January 2014
- Owns 10% to 25% of J.derek Lewis & Associates, Inc.
Kelly Dunagan
since September 2011
- Owns 10% to 25% of J.derek Lewis & Associates, Inc.
Douglas Hyepock
since September 2011
- Owns 10% to 25% of J.derek Lewis & Associates, Inc.
Andrew Vidal
since January 2023
- Owns 5% to 10% of J.derek Lewis & Associates, Inc.
Kathryn Espinili
Control person · since September 2007
- Owns 5% to 10% of J.derek Lewis & Associates, Inc.
Reny Vessela Greenleaf
Control person · since August 2008
- Owns 5% to 10% of J.derek Lewis & Associates, Inc.
Rion Dalby
since January 2014
- Owns 5% to 10% of J.derek Lewis & Associates, Inc.
Mark Ferdi
since May 2022
J.derek Lewis & Associates’ regulatory assets grew 2.2× from $1.03B (May 2021) to $2.28B (August 2026); clients rose from 1,507 to 7,943 and employees from 9 to 10.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026August 2026 | $2.28B | 7,943 | 10 | 1 |
| Jul 2025July 2025 | $1.78B | 7,459 | 11 | 1 |
| May 2024May 2024 | $1.46B | 7,513 | 10 | 1 |
| Dec 2022December 2022 | $1.26B | 6,979 | 9 | 1 |
| May 2021May 2021 | $1.03B | 1,507 | 9 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, J.derek Lewis & Associates has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
California · 1 listed address
- 3991 Macarthur BLVD, 4th Floor, Newport BeachHQ
Other business names
J.derek Lewis & Associates has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- JDL Advisers
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- J.derek Lewis & Associates, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 3991 Macarthur BLVD, 4th Floor, Newport Beach, CA 92660-3032
- Website
- jdla-advisers.com
- Phone
- 949-752-9096
- @2863752
- SEC file
- 801-67339
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
J.derek Lewis & Associates’ named custodians for separately managed accounts are Capital Client Group ($1.34B, 61%) and Charles Schwab ($862M, 39%). J.derek Lewis & Associates does not have custody of client assets.
- Capital Client GroupCapital Client Group, Inc. · Los Angeles, CA · $1.34B61%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Phoenix, AZ · $862M39%
At year end, J.derek Lewis & Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (77%) and stocks (22%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $529M across 216 positions; the largest are Capital Group Core Balanced (9.6%), Capital Group Dividend Value (7.5%) and Capital Group Gbl Growth EQT (5.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks22%
- Funds77%
- Bonds1%
How many clients does J.derek Lewis & Associates have?
J.derek Lewis & Associates has 7,943 clients and manages $2.28 billion for them, as of August 2026. They include 6,315 individual clients, 1,376 high-net-worth individuals and 100 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 6 August 2026
What services does J.derek Lewis & Associates offer?
J.derek Lewis & Associates provides 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
How much does J.derek Lewis & Associates charge?
J.derek Lewis & Associates charges 0.50%–1.00% for its Investment Advisory Fees. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears.
Which custodians does J.derek Lewis & Associates use?
J.derek Lewis & Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at Capital Client Group, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA), with $1.34B and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Phoenix, AZ), with $862M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 6 August 2026
How many financial advisors does J.derek Lewis & Associates have?
J.derek Lewis & Associates has 10 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 10 employees, and 10 perform investment advisory functions. 7 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 5 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 J.derek Lewis & Associates invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, J.derek Lewis & Associates’ separately managed accounts held 77% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 22% exchange-traded equities 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 J.derek Lewis & Associates?
J.derek Lewis & Associates’ direct owners are Kathryn Espinili, Reny Vessela Greenleaf, Robert Knutsen, Kelly Dunagan, Douglas Hyepock, Andrew Vidal, Rion Dalby and Mark Ferdi, each holding 25% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 6 August 2026
How does J.derek Lewis & Associates get paid?
J.derek Lewis & 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 J.derek Lewis & Associates?
J.derek Lewis & Associates’ main office is at 3991 Macarthur BLVD, 4th Floor, Newport Beach, CA 92660-3032. Its phone number is 949-752-9096. Its website is jdla-advisers.com.