Laidlaw Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Laidlaw Wealth Management reports 123 clients. They include 73 individual clients, 27 high-net-worth individuals and 18 other clients. Of its assets, 96.6% ($104M across 240 accounts) are managed with discretion; $3.72M across 5 accounts are not. Of its clients, 21% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 59% | 21% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 22% | 68% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 3% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 4% | 3% |
| Other | 15% | 5% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 73 | $22.4M | 20.8% | $307K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 27 | $73.8M | 68.3% | $2.73M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $3.62M | 3.4% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | 5 | $2.86M | 2.6% | $572K |
| Other | 18 | $5.39M | 5.0% | $299K |
| Total | 123 | $108M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 73
- Regulatory AUM
- $22.4M
- AUM share
- 20.8%
- Avg. per client
- $307K
- Clients
- 27
- Regulatory AUM
- $73.8M
- AUM share
- 68.3%
- Avg. per client
- $2.73M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.62M
- AUM share
- 3.4%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.86M
- AUM share
- 2.6%
- Avg. per client
- $572K
- Clients
- 18
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.39M
- AUM share
- 5.0%
- Avg. per client
- $299K
Total
- Clients
- 123
- Regulatory AUM
- $108M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 21%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 1–10
Laidlaw Wealth Management charges up to 2.00% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance and requires an account of at least $25,000. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Fixed fee financial planning
- Financial planning or consulting is a fixed fee from $300 to $3,000, or an annual retainer of $300 to $3,000 each year.
- Hourly financial planning and consulting
- Financial planning and consulting is billed at an hourly fee between $150 and $300 per hour.
Laidlaw Holdings, LTD owns 75% or more of Laidlaw Wealth Management and is in turn owned by Garnet Trust (50–75%) and Buff Trust (50–75%). The leadership team of Laidlaw Wealth Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Alex Shtaynberger. It has 13 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 13 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 7 state-registered reps
- 13 broker-dealer reps
- 2 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Laidlaw Wealth Management LLC
Laidlaw Holdings, LTD
Control person · since April 2009
- Owns 50% to 75% of Laidlaw Holdings, LTD
Garnet Trust
since October 2008
- Owns 50% to 75% of Laidlaw Holdings, LTD
Buff Trust
since October 2008
Laidlaw Wealth Management’s regulatory assets fell from $776M (April 2021) to $108M (April 2026); clients fell from 810 to 123 and employees from 35 to 13. In 2020, Naples Wealth Planning joined it.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026April 2026 | $108M | 123 | 13 | 4 |
| Jul 2025July 2025 | $115M | 113 | 15 | 4 |
| Apr 2024April 2024 | $530M | 443 | 22 | 3 |
| Aug 2023August 2023 | $573M | 513 | 15 | 1 |
| Jul 2022July 2022 | $995M | 984 | 48 | 7 |
| Apr 2021April 2021 | $776M | 810 | 35 | 7 |
Firms that joined
20201 joined
- Naples Wealth PlanningNo filed AUM
Firms whose SEC withdrawal reports a sale to this firm, and deals reported in the press. Teams that moved without selling a registered firm may not appear.
Besides its headquarters, Laidlaw Wealth Management has 3 offices, with 4 listed addresses across 3 states.
Florida · 2 listed addresses
- 115 NW 12th Ave, Delray Beach
- 2 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables
California · 1 listed address
- 600 E. Colorado BLVD., Pasadena
New York · 1 listed address
- 521 Fifth Ave, 12th Floor, New YorkHQ
Other business names
Laidlaw Wealth Management has reported 3 other business names to the SEC.
- Laidlaw Asset Management
- Laidlaw Blue
- Laidlaw Direct
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Laidlaw Wealth Management LLC
- Headquarters
- 521 Fifth Ave, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10175
- Website
- laidlawwealthmanagement.com
- Phone
- 212-953-4910
- SEC file
- 801-112592
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Laidlaw Wealth Management’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($101M). Laidlaw Wealth Management does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $101M100%
At year end, Laidlaw Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (39%) and cash (22%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks39%
- Exchange-traded equities38%
- Non-exchange-traded equities1%
- Funds10%
- Registered funds8%
- Pooled vehicles2%
- Bonds5%
- U.S. government and agency bonds4%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash22%
- Other24%
- .24%
How many clients does Laidlaw Wealth Management have?
Laidlaw Wealth Management has 123 clients and manages $108 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 73 individual clients, 27 high-net-worth individuals and 18 other clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 27 April 2026
What services does Laidlaw Wealth Management offer?
Laidlaw Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Laidlaw Wealth Management charge?
Laidlaw Wealth Management charges up to 2.00% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance and requires an account of at least $25,000.
Source: LAIDLAW WEALTH MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2A (MARCH 2, 20256, filed 16 March 2026
Which custodians does Laidlaw Wealth Management use?
Laidlaw Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $101M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 27 April 2026
How many financial advisors does Laidlaw Wealth Management have?
Laidlaw Wealth Management has 7 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 13 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. 13 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 2 employees are 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 Laidlaw Wealth Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Laidlaw Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 38% exchange-traded equities, 24% other, 22% cash and equivalents, 8% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 4% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 1% non-exchange-traded equities and 1% investment grade corporate bonds. The 24% other category is described as: .
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Laidlaw Wealth Management have a minimum investment?
Yes, Laidlaw Wealth Management’s minimum account size for its Investment Management Services is $25K.
Source: LAIDLAW WEALTH MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2A (MARCH 2, 20256, filed 16 March 2026
Who owns Laidlaw Wealth Management?
Laidlaw Wealth Management is owned through a holding company by Garnet Trust and Buff Trust. Its direct owner is Laidlaw Holdings, LTD (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 27 April 2026
How does Laidlaw Wealth Management get paid?
Laidlaw Wealth Management 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
How do I contact Laidlaw Wealth Management?
Laidlaw Wealth Management’s main office is at 521 Fifth Ave, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10175. Its phone number is 212-953-4910. Its website is laidlawwealthmanagement.com.
