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Kirtland Financial Management

Wealth managementRIA

Coral Gables, FLCRD 131138Updated

Kirtland Financial Management is an investment adviser based in Coral Gables, FL, registered with the SEC since 2004. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and charitable organizations. Its regulatory assets under management total $396 million, as filed on 24 March 2026.

201
Clients
$1.89M
AUM per individual client
1
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.70–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 24 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Kirtland Financial Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.

Kirtland Financial Management reports 201 clients. They include 109 individual clients and 92 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 85.7% ($339M across 408 accounts) are managed with discretion; $56.6M across 212 accounts are not.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients201 clients reported
Assets$396M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)54%6%
High-net-worth individuals46%90%
Charitable organizationsFewer than 54%

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
109
Regulatory AUM
$23.7M
AUM share
6.0%
Avg. per client
$217K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
92
Regulatory AUM
$356M
AUM share
90.0%
Avg. per client
$3.87M
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$16.1M
AUM share
4.1%
Avg. per client
—

Total

Clients
201
Regulatory AUM
$396M
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
101–250

Kirtland Financial Management fees and minimums

Kirtland Financial Management charges 0.70%–1.00% a year for its Investment Advisory Fee. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning
Financial planning is offered at $250 per hour, and the total fee is disclosed up front before work begins.

Who owns Kirtland Financial Management

Brett Hixon owns 75% or more of Kirtland Financial Management. The leadership team of Kirtland Financial Management includes President Brett Hixon. It has 3 employees, 1 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Brett Hixon
    President and Chief Compliance Officer

Investment adviser representatives

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

  • Brett Charles Hixon

Staff

  • 3 employees
  • 1 in advisory functions
  • 1 state-registered rep
  • 1 broker-dealer rep
  • 1 insurance agent
Ownership chain
Kirtland Financial Management, Inc.· the adviser
  • Brett Hixon

    Control person · since December 2008

    Owns 75% or more of Kirtland Financial Management, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

Kirtland Financial Management’s regulatory assets grew from $289M (July 2021) to $396M (March 2026); clients rose from 186 to 201 and employees fell from 5 to 3.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Kirtland Financial Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$396M20131
March 2025$328M14841
February 2024$297M16841
August 2023$276M14251
June 2022$308M14651
July 2021$289M18651

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Kirtland Financial Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Florida.

Listed office addresses in Florida
Coral Gables

Florida · 1 listed address

  • 100 Almeria Ave, Suite 302, Coral GablesHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Kirtland Financial Management, Inc.
Headquarters
100 Almeria Ave, Suite 302, Coral Gables, FL 33134
SEC file
801-63403
Founded
1999
Structure
Florida corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Kirtland Financial Management uses Raymond James ($273M, 69%) and Raymond James ($123M, 31%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Kirtland Financial Management has custody of $33.3M in client assets for 17 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$396M
named custodians
  • Raymond JamesRaymond James Trust Company of NH · St. Petersburg, FL · $123M31%
  • Raymond JamesRaymond James & Associates, Inc. · St Petersburg, FL · $273M69%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Kirtland Financial Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (79%) and stocks (17%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks17%
  • Funds79%
  • Bonds3%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds2%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds1%
  • Cash2%

Common questions

How many clients does Kirtland Financial Management have?

Kirtland Financial Management has 201 clients and manages $396 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 109 individual clients and 92 high-net-worth individuals.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 24 March 2026

What services does Kirtland Financial Management offer?

Kirtland Financial Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, 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 Kirtland Financial Management charge?

Kirtland Financial Management charges 0.70%–1.00% a year for its Investment Advisory Fee. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000.

Source: 03 24 2026 KFM FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B FINAL, filed 24 March 2026

Which custodians does Kirtland Financial Management use?

Kirtland Financial Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (St Petersburg, FL), with $273M and Raymond James Trust Company of NH (St. Petersburg, FL), with $123M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 24 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Kirtland Financial Management have?

Kirtland Financial Management has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 1 perform investment advisory functions. 1 employee is a registered representative 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 Kirtland Financial Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Kirtland Financial Management’s separately managed accounts held 79% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 17% exchange-traded equities, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% cash and equivalents and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.

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

Does Kirtland Financial Management have a minimum investment?

Yes, Kirtland Financial Management’s minimum account size for its Investment Advisory Fee is $500K.

Source: 03 24 2026 KFM FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B FINAL, filed 24 March 2026

Who owns Kirtland Financial Management?

Kirtland Financial Management’s direct owner is Brett Hixon (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 24 March 2026

How does Kirtland Financial Management get paid?

Kirtland Financial Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. 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 Kirtland Financial Management registered with the SEC?

Yes, Kirtland Financial Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 30 July 2004. Its CRD number is 131138 and its SEC file number is 801-63403.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 24 March 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Kirtland Financial Management?

Kirtland Financial Management’s main office is at 100 Almeria Ave, Suite 302, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Its phone number is 305-648-0006. Its website is kirtlandfinancial.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 24 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 24 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. 03 24 2026 KFM FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B FINAL, submitted 24 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 131138.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 21 July 2021 to 24 March 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 Kirtland Financial Management, Inc., website.

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