Jim Saulnier & Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Jim Saulnier & Associates reports 184 clients. They include 98 individual clients and 86 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($286M across 627 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 51 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 53% | 25% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 47% | 75% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 98 | $70.9M | 24.8% | $723K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 86 | $215M | 75.2% | $2.5M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $226K | 0.1% | — |
| Total | 184 | $286M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 98
- Regulatory AUM
- $70.9M
- AUM share
- 24.8%
- Avg. per client
- $723K
- Clients
- 86
- Regulatory AUM
- $215M
- AUM share
- 75.2%
- Avg. per client
- $2.5M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $226K
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 184
- Regulatory AUM
- $286M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 51
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
Jim Saulnier & Associates 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 4 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Hourly Financial Planning
- Hourly financial planning is $260 an hour for senior planners and $190 an hour for junior planners.
- Investment Positioning Plan
- A one-time Positioning Plan fee of $1,600 per household applies to clients who enroll in Investment Positioning after retirement planning.
- Optional Review Meetings
- Extra investment and position review meetings beyond the required annual meeting are $320 per meeting.
- Retirement Planning
- Retirement planning is a fixed fee of $5,600 for a single-member household or $6,200 for a couple, and is negotiable.
James Saulnier owns 75% or more of Jim Saulnier & Associates. The leadership team of Jim Saulnier & Associates includes Chief Compliance Officer James Saulnier. It has 7 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 7 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- 2 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC
James Saulnier
Control person · since November 2013
Jim Saulnier & Associates’ regulatory assets grew 2.5× from $116M (March 2024) to $286M (July 2026); clients rose from 156 to 184 and employees from 5 to 7.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026July 2026 | $286M | 184 | 7 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $180M | 182 | 7 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $116M | 156 | 5 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Jim Saulnier & Associates has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Colorado · 1 listed address
- 506 East Mulberry St, Fort CollinsHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC
- Headquarters
- 506 East Mulberry St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Website
- jimhelps.com
- Phone
- 970-530-0556
- SEC file
- 801-128717
- Structure
- Colorado LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Jim Saulnier & Associates’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($255M). Jim Saulnier & Associates has custody of $1.21M for 6 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $255M100%
At year end, Jim Saulnier & Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (84%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 31 March 2026 total $205M across 139 positions; the largest are iShares TR (12.9%), iShares TR (9.0%) and Vanguard Instl Index FD (6.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks4%
- Funds84%
- Cash7%
- Other5%
- Fee-based annuities5%
How many clients does Jim Saulnier & Associates have?
Jim Saulnier & Associates has 184 clients and manages $286 million for them, as of July 2026. They include 98 individual clients and 86 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 14 July 2026
What services does Jim Saulnier & Associates offer?
Jim Saulnier & Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
Which custodians does Jim Saulnier & Associates use?
Jim Saulnier & Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $255M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 14 July 2026
How many financial advisors does Jim Saulnier & Associates have?
Jim Saulnier & Associates has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 0 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 Jim Saulnier & Associates invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Jim Saulnier & Associates’ separately managed accounts held 84% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 7% cash and equivalents, 5% other and 4% exchange-traded equities. The 5% other category is described as: Fee-Based Annuities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Jim Saulnier & Associates?
Jim Saulnier & Associates’ direct owner is James Saulnier (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 14 July 2026
How does Jim Saulnier & Associates get paid?
Jim Saulnier & 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 Jim Saulnier & Associates?
Jim Saulnier & Associates’ main office is at 506 East Mulberry St, Fort Collins, CO 80524. Its phone number is 970-530-0556. Its website is jimhelps.com.