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Jones Kertz & Associates

Wealth managementRIA

Blaine, MNCRD 104976Updated

Jones Kertz & Associates is an investment adviser based in Blaine, MN, registered with the SEC since 2018. It provides investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Its regulatory assets under management total $239 million, as filed on 4 March 2026.

44
Clients
$5.31M
AUM per individual client
4
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.50–2.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 4 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Jones Kertz & Associates provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.

Jones Kertz & Associates reports 44 clients. They include 35 high-net-worth individuals and 9 individual clients. Of its assets, 100.0% ($239M across 46 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $239M.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients44 clients reported
Assets$239M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)20%3%
High-net-worth individuals80%95%
Pension and profit-sharing plansFewer than 52%
Corporations and other businessesFewer than 5<1%

Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.

Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
9
Regulatory AUM
$6.24M
AUM share
2.6%
Avg. per client
$693K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
35
Regulatory AUM
$227M
AUM share
95.1%
Avg. per client
$6.5M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$5.08M
AUM share
2.1%
Avg. per client
—
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$425K
AUM share
0.2%
Avg. per client
—

Total

Clients
44
Regulatory AUM
$239M
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

Fees and minimums

Jones Kertz & Associates charges 0.50%–2.00% a year for its Wrap Program. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000.

Ownership and people

Brian Kertz owns 50% to 75% of Jones Kertz & Associates. Brian Kertz is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Financial Officer Linda Wilke. It has 4 employees.

Leadership

  • Brian Kertz
    Chief Executive Officer/President/Chief Compliance Officer
  • Linda Wilke
    Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer

Investment adviser representatives

4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

Staff

  • 4 employees
  • 4 in advisory functions
  • 4 state-registered reps
Who owns the firm
Jones Kertz & Associates, Inc.· the adviser
  • Brian Kertz

    Control person · since January 2014

    Owns 50% to 75% of Jones Kertz & Associates, Inc.
  • Linda Wilke

    Control person · since January 2014

    Owns 50% to 75% of Jones Kertz & Associates, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

Jones Kertz & Associates’ regulatory assets grew 1.5× from $158M (July 2021) to $239M (March 2026); clients were 44 in both filings and employees were 4 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Jones Kertz & Associates figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$239M4441
February 2025$206M4741
February 2024$181M4541
May 2023$154M4641
February 2022$193M4641
July 2021$158M4241

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Jones Kertz & Associates has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Minnesota.

Listed office addresses in Minnesota
Blaine

Minnesota · 1 listed address

  • 9298 Central Ave Ne, Suite 210, BlaineHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Jones Kertz & Associates, Inc.
Headquarters
9298 Central Ave Ne, Suite 210, Blaine, MN 55434
Website
Not reported
SEC file
801-112613
Structure
Minnesota corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Jones Kertz & Associates uses Fidelity ($176M, 74%) and Wells Fargo Clearing Services ($63.4M, 26%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Jones Kertz & Associates has custody of $48.3M in client assets for 30 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$239M
named custodians
  • FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $176M74%
  • Wells Fargo Clearing ServicesWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC · Chicago, IL · $63.4M26%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Jones Kertz & Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (83%) and funds (15%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $217M across 66 positions; the largest are KLA Corp. (10.0%), Broadcom Inc. (7.6%) and Apple Inc. (6.6%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks83%
  • Funds15%
  • Cash1%

Filed values cover 99%. The neutral 1% gap has no reported category.

Reported 13F holdings

$217M
Reported 13F value
66
Positions
51.9%
In the 10 largest
+15.2%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. KLA Corp.10.0%
  2. Broadcom Inc.7.6%
  3. Apple Inc.6.6%
  4. Jabil Inc.6.5%
  5. Caterpillar Inc.4.9%
  6. Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A4.2%
  7. Amphenol Corp. · CL A3.6%
  8. Goldman Sachs Group3.1%
  9. Microsoft Corp.2.7%
  10. Oracle Corp.2.7%

Together, the ten largest are 51.9% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 23 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Jones Kertz & Associates have?

Jones Kertz & Associates has 44 clients and manages $239 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 35 high-net-worth individuals and 9 individual clients.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 4 March 2026

What services does Jones Kertz & Associates offer?

Jones Kertz & 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 Jones Kertz & Associates charge?

Jones Kertz & Associates charges 0.50%–2.00% a year for its Wrap Program. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000.

Source: JONES KERTZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., filed 4 March 2026

Which custodians does Jones Kertz & Associates use?

Jones Kertz & Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $176M and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC (Chicago, IL), with $63.4M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 4 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Jones Kertz & Associates have?

Jones Kertz & Associates has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 4 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 Jones Kertz & Associates invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Jones Kertz & Associates’ separately managed accounts held 83% exchange-traded equities, 15% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 1% cash and equivalents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Does Jones Kertz & Associates have a minimum investment?

Yes, Jones Kertz & Associates’ minimum account size for its Wrap Program is $500K.

Source: JONES KERTZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., filed 4 March 2026

Who owns Jones Kertz & Associates?

Jones Kertz & Associates’ direct owners are Brian Kertz (50% to 75%) and Linda Wilke (50% to 75%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 4 March 2026

How does Jones Kertz & Associates get paid?

Jones Kertz & Associates is paid through a percentage of assets under management. 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 Jones Kertz & Associates?

Jones Kertz & Associates’ main office is at 9298 Central Ave Ne, Suite 210, Blaine, MN 55434. Its phone number is 612-341-2218.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 4 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 4 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. JONES KERTZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., submitted 4 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 104976.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 12 July 2021 to 4 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 23 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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