John A. Wolfe & Associates provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
John A. Wolfe & Associates reports 450 clients. They include 271 individual clients, 175 high-net-worth individuals, and 4 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($561M across 1,171 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 60% | 21% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 39% | 78% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | 1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 271 | $116M | 20.7% | $429K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 175 | $438M | 78.0% | $2.5M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 4 | $6.75M | 1.2% | $1.69M |
| Total | 450 | $561M | 100% | $1.25M |
- Clients
- 271
- Regulatory AUM
- $116M
- AUM share
- 20.7%
- Avg. per client
- $429K
- Clients
- 175
- Regulatory AUM
- $438M
- AUM share
- 78.0%
- Avg. per client
- $2.5M
- Clients
- 4
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.75M
- AUM share
- 1.2%
- Avg. per client
- $1.69M
Total
- Clients
- 450
- Regulatory AUM
- $561M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.25M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
John A. Wolfe & Associates charges 0.15%–0.75% a year for its Asset Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
John Wolfe owns 75% or more of John A. Wolfe & Associates. The leadership team of John A. Wolfe & Associates includes President John Wolfe and Chief Compliance Officer Beth Dickinson. It has 3 employees, 1 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- John WolfePresident
- Beth DickinsonChief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
1 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 1 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- Owns 75% or more of John A. Wolfe & Associates, Inc.
John Wolfe
Control person · since February 2007
John A. Wolfe & Associates’ regulatory assets grew from $525M (February 2021) to $561M (September 2026); clients fell from 577 to 450 and employees from 4 to 3.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $561M | 450 | 3 | 2 |
| February 2025 | $535M | 479 | 3 | 1 |
| January 2024 | $498M | 497 | 3 | 1 |
| April 2023 | $468M | 533 | 4 | 1 |
| February 2022 | $557M | 568 | 4 | 1 |
| February 2021 | $525M | 577 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, John A. Wolfe & Associates has 1 office (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in Michigan.
Michigan · 1 listed address
- 440 West Centre Avenue, Suite 4, PortageHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- John A. Wolfe & Associates, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 440 West Centre Avenue, Suite 4, Portage, MI 49024-5357
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 269-324-1988
- SEC file
- 801-36076
- Founded
- 1989
- Structure
- Michigan corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
John A. Wolfe & Associates uses Charles Schwab ($561M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. John A. Wolfe & Associates has custody of $196M in client assets for 200 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $561M100%
At year end, John A. Wolfe & Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (50%) and stocks (31%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $72.6M across 42 positions; the largest are Pimco ETF TR Shtrm Mun BD Act (28.1%), J P Morgan Exchange Traded F Equity Premium (18.2%) and Vanguard Whitehall Fds Intl High ETF (7.3%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks31%
- Funds50%
- Bonds7%
- Cash9%
- Other6%
- Other: gse-amounts to approximately 1/10 of 1% of the adviser's managed assets. the other assets listed above at 6% are included for full disclosure but account for less than 1% of total assets.6%
Reported 13F holdings
- $72.6M
- Reported 13F value
- 42
- Positions
- 80.2%
- In the 10 largest
- +11.5%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Pimco ETF TR Shtrm Mun BD ActETF28.1%
- J P Morgan Exchange Traded F Equity PremiumETF18.2%
- Vanguard Whitehall Fds Intl High ETFETF7.3%
- Vanguard World FD Inf Tech ETFETF5.7%
- iShares TR Core S&P Mcp ETFETF5.6%
- iShares TR S&P Sml 600 GwtETF4.9%
- Invsc Qqq Trust Srs 1 · Uie3.0%
- Vanguard Index Fds Mid Cap ETFETF2.8%
- Avantis US Small CapETF2.3%
- Dimensional ETF Trust Dfa Emerging CoreETF2.3%
Together, the ten largest are 80.2% of reported value.
How many clients does John A. Wolfe & Associates have?
John A. Wolfe & Associates has 450 clients and manages $561 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 271 individual clients, 175 high-net-worth individuals, and 4 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 1 September 2026
What services does John A. Wolfe & Associates offer?
John A. Wolfe & Associates provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does John A. Wolfe & Associates charge?
John A. Wolfe & Associates charges 0.15%–0.75% a year for its Asset Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: JOHN A. WOLFE & ASSOCIATES FORM ADV 2A BROCHURE JANUARY 14 2026, filed 14 January 2026
Which custodians does John A. Wolfe & Associates use?
John A. Wolfe & Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $561M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 1 September 2026
How many financial advisors does John A. Wolfe & Associates have?
John A. Wolfe & Associates has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 1 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 John A. Wolfe & Associates invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, John A. Wolfe & Associates’ separately managed accounts held 50% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 31% exchange-traded equities, 9% cash and equivalents, 7% U.S. government and agency bonds and 6% other. The 6% other category is described as: Other: Gse-Amounts to Approximately 1/10 of 1% of the Adviser'S Managed Assets. the Other Assets Listed Above at 6% Are Included for Full Disclosure But Account for Less Than 1% of Total Assets.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns John A. Wolfe & Associates?
John A. Wolfe & Associates’ direct owner is John Wolfe (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 1 September 2026
How does John A. Wolfe & Associates get paid?
John A. Wolfe & Associates is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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 John A. Wolfe & Associates registered with the SEC?
Yes, John A. Wolfe & Associates has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 16 March 1990. Its CRD number is 110799 and its SEC file number is 801-36076.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 1 September 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact John A. Wolfe & Associates?
John A. Wolfe & Associates’ main office is at 440 West Centre Avenue, Suite 4, Portage, MI 49024-5357. Its phone number is 269-324-1988.