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Kestrel Wealth Management

Wealth managementRIA

South Bend, INCRD 153503Updated

Kestrel Wealth Management is an investment adviser based in South Bend, IN, registered with the SEC since 2022. It provides investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $144 million, as filed on 6 January 2026.

85
Clients
$1.69M
AUM per individual client
2
Advisory staff
2
Offices
0.65–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 6 January 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Kestrel Wealth Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.

Kestrel Wealth Management reports 85 clients. They include 56 individual clients and 29 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($144M across 214 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients85 clients
Assets$144M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)66%9%
High-net-worth individuals34%91%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
56
Regulatory AUM
$12.5M
AUM share
8.7%
Avg. per client
$223K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
29
Regulatory AUM
$131M
AUM share
91.3%
Avg. per client
$4.53M

Total

Clients
85
Regulatory AUM
$144M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.69M
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

Kestrel Wealth Management fees and minimums

Kestrel Wealth Management charges 0.65%–1.00% a year for its Asset Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

$0–$2M1.00%
$2M–$5M0.80%
$5M and above0.65%
Fee details and sources

Who owns Kestrel Wealth Management

Eric Koselak owns 75% or more of Kestrel Wealth Management. The leadership team of Kestrel Wealth Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Eric Koselak. It has 2 employees.

Leadership

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
Ownership chain
Kestrel Wealth Management, LLC· the adviser
  • Eric Koselak

    Control person · since March 2010

    Owns 75% or more of Kestrel Wealth Management, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Kestrel Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew from $117M (April 2022) to $144M (January 2026); clients rose from 54 to 85 and employees from 1 to 2.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Kestrel Wealth Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
January 2026$144M8522
January 2025$134M7522
January 2024$128M6912
January 2023$108M6712
April 2022$117M5412

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Kestrel Wealth Management has 1 office (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in Indiana.

Listed office addresses in Indiana
South Bend

Indiana · 1 listed address

  • 201 S. Main Street, Suite 503, South BendHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Kestrel Wealth Management, LLC
Headquarters
201 S. Main Street, Suite 503, South Bend, IN 46601
SEC file
801-123414
Structure
Indiana LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Kestrel Wealth Management uses Fidelity ($144M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Kestrel Wealth Management does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$144M
named custodians
  • FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $144M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Kestrel Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were largely in funds (37%) and stocks (35%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks35%
  • Funds37%
  • Bonds27%
    • State and local bonds22%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds5%
  • Cash1%

Common questions

How many clients does Kestrel Wealth Management have?

Kestrel Wealth Management has 85 clients and manages $144 million for them, as of January 2026. They include 56 individual clients and 29 high-net-worth individuals.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 6 January 2026

What services does Kestrel Wealth Management offer?

Kestrel Wealth Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Kestrel Wealth Management charge?

Kestrel Wealth Management charges 0.65%–1.00% a year for its Asset Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

Source: ADV FORM 2A, filed 6 January 2026

Which custodians does Kestrel Wealth Management use?

Kestrel Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $144M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 6 January 2026

How many financial advisors does Kestrel Wealth Management have?

Kestrel Wealth Management has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 2 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 Kestrel Wealth Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Kestrel Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 37% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 35% exchange-traded equities, 22% state and local bonds, 5% U.S. government and agency bonds 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

Who owns Kestrel Wealth Management?

Kestrel Wealth Management’s direct owner is Eric Koselak (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 6 January 2026

How does Kestrel Wealth Management get paid?

Kestrel Wealth Management 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

Is Kestrel Wealth Management registered with the SEC?

Yes, Kestrel Wealth Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 14 March 2022. Its CRD number is 153503 and its SEC file number is 801-123414.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 6 January 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Kestrel Wealth Management?

Kestrel Wealth Management’s main office is at 201 S. Main Street, Suite 503, South Bend, IN 46601. Its phone number is 574-233-2200. Its website is kestrelwealth.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 6 January 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 6 January 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. ADV FORM 2A, submitted 6 January 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 153503.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 22 April 2022 to 6 January 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 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. The logo is reproduced for identification from Kestrel Wealth Management, LLC, website.

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