Kensington Financial Group provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Kensington Financial Group reports 763 clients. They include 691 individual clients and 72 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 96.5% ($164M across 763 accounts) are managed with discretion; $5.96M across 90 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 91% | 46% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 9% | 54% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 691 | $77.3M | 45.6% | $112K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 72 | $92.2M | 54.4% | $1.28M |
| Total | 763 | $170M | 100% | $222K |
- Clients
- 691
- Regulatory AUM
- $77.3M
- AUM share
- 45.6%
- Avg. per client
- $112K
- Clients
- 72
- Regulatory AUM
- $92.2M
- AUM share
- 54.4%
- Avg. per client
- $1.28M
Total
- Clients
- 763
- Regulatory AUM
- $170M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $222K
- 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
Kensington Financial Group charges 1.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Brett Nelson owns 50% to 75% of Kensington Financial Group. The leadership team of Kensington Financial Group includes President Brett Nelson and Chief Compliance Officer Christopher Haggerson. It has 2 employees.
Leadership
- Brett NelsonPresident & CEO
- Christopher HaggersonChief Compliance Officer
- Beverly DinkinsShareholder
- Debra NelsonShareholder
Investment adviser representatives
2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 2 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- 1 insurance agent
- Owns 50% to 75% of Kensington Financial Group, Inc.
Brett Nelson
Control person · since June 2003
- Owns 25% to 50% of Kensington Financial Group, Inc.
Debra Nelson
Control person · since January 2023
Kensington Financial Group’s regulatory assets grew from $123M (April 2021) to $170M (May 2026); clients rose from 368 to 763 and employees fell from 4 to 2.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026May 2026 | $170M | 763 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $147M | 769 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr 2024April 2024 | $124M | 496 | 2 | 1 |
| Feb 2023February 2023 | $104M | 354 | 2 | 1 |
| May 2022May 2022 | $144M | 424 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr 2021April 2021 | $123M | 368 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Kensington Financial Group has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
North Carolina · 1 listed address
- 110 Oakwood DR, Suite 420, Winston-SalemHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Kensington Financial Group, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 110 Oakwood DR, Suite 420, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 336-712-9743
- SEC file
- 801-120510
- Structure
- North Carolina corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Kensington Financial Group’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Interactive Brokers ($156M). Kensington Financial Group does not have custody of client assets.
- Interactive BrokersInteractive Brokers LLC · Greenwich, CT · $156M100%
At year end, Kensington Financial Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (67%) and funds (16%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks67%
- Funds16%
- Cash14%
- Other3%
- Derivatives3%
How many clients does Kensington Financial Group have?
Kensington Financial Group has 763 clients and manages $170 million for them, as of May 2026. They include 691 individual clients and 72 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 15 May 2026
What services does Kensington Financial Group offer?
Kensington Financial Group 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 Kensington Financial Group charge?
Kensington Financial Group charges 1.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: KENSINGTON FINANCIAL GROUP, BROCHURE, filed 30 March 2026
Which custodians does Kensington Financial Group use?
Kensington Financial Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Interactive Brokers LLC (Greenwich, CT), with $156M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 15 May 2026
How many financial advisors does Kensington Financial Group have?
Kensington Financial Group has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Kensington Financial Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Kensington Financial Group’s separately managed accounts held 67% exchange-traded equities, 16% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 14% cash and equivalents and 3% derivatives.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Kensington Financial Group?
Kensington Financial Group’s direct owners are Brett Nelson (50% to 75%) and Debra Nelson (25% to 50%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 15 May 2026
How does Kensington Financial Group get paid?
Kensington Financial Group 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 Kensington Financial Group?
Kensington Financial Group’s main office is at 110 Oakwood DR, Suite 420, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Its phone number is 336-712-9743.