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Kercheville Advisors

Wealth managementRIA

San Antonio, TXCRD 169471Updated

Kercheville Advisors is an investment adviser based in San Antonio, TX, registered with the SEC since 2015. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients, and corporations and other businesses. Its regulatory assets under management total $555 million, as filed on 26 June 2026.

352
Clients
$1.56M
AUM per individual client
3
Advisory staff
5
Offices
1.00–2.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 26 June 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Kercheville Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning.

Kercheville Advisors reports 352 clients. They include 231 individual clients, 96 high-net-worth individuals, and 13 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 98.6% ($547M across 698 accounts) are managed with discretion; $7.85M across 25 accounts are not.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients352 clients
Assets$555M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)66%12%
High-net-worth individuals27%80%
Pension and profit-sharing plans1%1%
Charitable organizations1%2%
Other investment advisers<1%<1%
Other client typesInsurance companies; Corporations and other businesses4%4%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
231
Regulatory AUM
$66.5M
AUM share
12.0%
Avg. per client
$288K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
96
Regulatory AUM
$443M
AUM share
79.8%
Avg. per client
$4.61M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
5
Regulatory AUM
$8.11M
AUM share
1.5%
Avg. per client
$1.62M
Charitable organizations
Clients
5
Regulatory AUM
$11.7M
AUM share
2.1%
Avg. per client
$2.34M
Other investment advisers
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$992K
AUM share
0.2%
Avg. per client
$992K
Insurance companies
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$84.6K
AUM share
0.0%
Avg. per client
$84.6K
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
13
Regulatory AUM
$24.4M
AUM share
4.4%
Avg. per client
$1.88M

Total

Clients
352
Regulatory AUM
$555M
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
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
0

Kercheville Advisors fees and minimums

Kercheville Advisors charges 1.00%–2.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Program. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning Services
Fixed fee of up to $3,000 per plan, or an hourly rate of up to $250; fees vary with scope and are negotiable.
Pension Consulting
Fees are negotiated with the plan sponsor and will not exceed 2% of assets under management.

Who owns Kercheville Advisors

Joe Kercheville owns 75% or more of Kercheville Advisors. The leadership team of Kercheville Advisors includes President Joe Kercheville. It has 5 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

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

Staff

  • 5 employees
  • 3 in advisory functions
  • 3 state-registered reps
  • 1 insurance agent
Ownership chain
Kercheville Advisors LLC· the adviser
  • Joe Kercheville

    Control person · since August 2013

    Owns 75% or more of Kercheville Advisors LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Kercheville Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $328M (March 2021) to $555M (June 2026); clients rose from 312 to 352 and employees were 5 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Kercheville Advisors figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
June 2026$555M35255
February 2025$466M33953
February 2024$395M32053
May 2023$348M39153
January 2022$391M33053
March 2021$328M31253

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Kercheville Advisors has 4 offices (4 private residences, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in Texas.

Listed office addresses in Texas
San Antonio

Texas · 1 listed address

  • 15750 Ih-10 West, San AntonioHQ

Other business names

Kercheville Advisors has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • Kercheville Investment Adivisors

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Kercheville Advisors LLC
Headquarters
15750 Ih-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78249
SEC file
801-92169
Founded
2013
Structure
Texas LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Kercheville Advisors uses Pershing ($550M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Kercheville Advisors does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$550M
named custodians
  • PershingPershing Advisor Solutions LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $550M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Kercheville Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (57%) and funds (20%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $328M across 108 positions; the largest are Nvidia Corporation (6.8%), Amazon Com Inc. (6.6%) and Apple Inc. (6.1%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks57%
  • Funds20%
  • Bonds8%
  • Cash15%

Reported 13F holdings

$328M
Reported 13F value
108
Positions
44.7%
In the 10 largest
+5.0%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Nvidia Corporation6.8%
  2. Amazon Com Inc.6.6%
  3. Apple Inc.6.1%
  4. Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL C5.8%
  5. Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd3.9%
  6. Costco Wholesale Corporation3.5%
  7. Sunoco Lp/sunoco Fin Corp. · Com UT Rep LP3.3%
  8. Advanced Micro Devices Inc.3.0%
  9. GE Vernova Inc.2.9%
  10. Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A2.8%

Together, the ten largest are 44.7% of reported value.

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

Common questions

How many clients does Kercheville Advisors have?

Kercheville Advisors has 352 clients and manages $555 million for them, as of June 2026. They include 231 individual clients, 96 high-net-worth individuals, and 13 corporations and other businesses.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 26 June 2026

What services does Kercheville Advisors offer?

Kercheville Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, 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

How much does Kercheville Advisors charge?

Kercheville Advisors charges 1.00%–2.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Program. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000.

Source: KERCHEVILLE ADVISORS LLC ADV PART 2A, filed 26 June 2026

Which custodians does Kercheville Advisors use?

Kercheville Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $550M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 26 June 2026

How many financial advisors does Kercheville Advisors have?

Kercheville Advisors has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 3 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 Kercheville Advisors invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Kercheville Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 57% exchange-traded equities, 20% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 15% cash and equivalents and 8% U.S. government and agency bonds.

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

Does Kercheville Advisors have a minimum investment?

Yes, Kercheville Advisors’ minimum account size for its Portfolio Management Program is $250K.

Source: KERCHEVILLE ADVISORS LLC ADV PART 2A, filed 26 June 2026

Who owns Kercheville Advisors?

Kercheville Advisors’ direct owner is Joe Kercheville (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 26 June 2026

How does Kercheville Advisors get paid?

Kercheville Advisors 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

Is Kercheville Advisors registered with the SEC?

Yes, Kercheville Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 17 April 2015. Its CRD number is 169471 and its SEC file number is 801-92169.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 26 June 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Kercheville Advisors?

Kercheville Advisors’ main office is at 15750 Ih-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78249. Its phone number is 210-694-5000. Its website is kercheville.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 26 June 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 26 June 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. KERCHEVILLE ADVISORS LLC ADV PART 2A, submitted 26 June 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 169471.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 5 March 2021 to 26 June 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 30 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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