Lauer Wealth provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Lauer Wealth reports 404 clients. They include 352 individual clients, 47 high-net-worth individuals, and 3 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($161M across 919 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 87% | 62% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 12% | 36% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | 2% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 352 | $99.1M | 61.6% | $282K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 47 | $58.4M | 36.3% | $1.24M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $3.21M | 2.0% | $1.07M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $220K | 0.1% | $220K |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $43.8K | 0.0% | $43.8K |
| Total | 404 | $161M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 352
- Regulatory AUM
- $99.1M
- AUM share
- 61.6%
- Avg. per client
- $282K
- Clients
- 47
- Regulatory AUM
- $58.4M
- AUM share
- 36.3%
- Avg. per client
- $1.24M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.21M
- AUM share
- 2.0%
- Avg. per client
- $1.07M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $220K
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $220K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $43.8K
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $43.8K
Total
- Clients
- 404
- Regulatory AUM
- $161M
- 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
- 1–10
Lauer Wealth charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Wealth Management Program. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$250K | 1.25% |
| $250K–$500K | 1.10% |
| $500K–$2M | 0.95% |
| $2M–$5M | 0.75% |
| $5M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning and business consulting
- Stand-alone fixed fee generally $1,000 to $50,000 or more; planning is normally about 1% of investment assets, including 401(k) and 403(b) assets.
- Retirement plan consulting
- Plan consulting is a negotiated fixed project fee, or where agreed an annual asset-based fee of 0.10% to 1.00%.
John Lauer owns 75% or more of Lauer Wealth. It has 5 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- John LauerCCO
- John LauerPartner
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
- Owns 75% or more of Lauer Wealth, LLC
John Lauer
Control person · since October 2018
Lauer Wealth’s regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $100M (July 2021) to $161M (February 2026); clients rose from 259 to 404 and employees from 3 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | $161M | 404 | 5 | 2 |
| February 2025 | $178M | 373 | 5 | 2 |
| March 2024 | $141M | 355 | 5 | 2 |
| February 2023 | $121M | 348 | 3 | 2 |
| March 2022 | $121M | 280 | 3 | 2 |
| July 2021 | $100M | 259 | 3 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Lauer Wealth has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Indiana.
Indiana · 2 listed addresses
- 196 E 112 S, ValparaisoHQ
- 196 E 112 S, Valparaiso
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Lauer Wealth, LLC
- Headquarters
- 196 E 112 S, Valparaiso, IN 46383
- Website
- lauerwealth.com
- Phone
- 219-243-8129
- SEC file
- 801-121657
- Structure
- South Dakota LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Lauer Wealth uses Charles Schwab ($143M, 80%) and SEI Investments Distribution ($35.5M, 20%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Lauer Wealth does not have custody of client assets.
The filed custodian amounts total more than regulatory assets under management. Each amount is shown as filed.
- SEI Investments DistributionSEI Investments Distribution Co. · Desmoines, IA · $35.5M20%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $143M80%
At year end, Lauer Wealth’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (91%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $167M across 75 positions; the largest are Invesco Qqq TR (14.1%), iShares TR (9.1%) and Wisdomtree TR (8.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks91%
- Funds1%
- Bonds2%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash5%
- Other1%
- Derivatives1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $167M
- Reported 13F value
- 75
- Positions
- 66.4%
- In the 10 largest
- +32.7%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Invesco Qqq TR · Unit Ser 114.1%
- iShares TR · Morningstar Valu9.1%
- Wisdomtree TR · US Qtly Div Grt8.8%
- Wisdomtree TR · Floatng Rat Trea7.9%
- Dimensional ETF Trust · US Core EQT Mkt7.9%
- Tesla Inc.4.7%
- Vanguard Scottsdale Fds · Int-term Corp.4.1%
- Bitmine Immersion Techs Inc.4.1%
- Vanguard Scottsdale Fds · Shrt Trm Corp. BD3.6%
- Strategy Inc. · CL A New2.3%
Together, the ten largest are 66.4% of reported value.
How many clients does Lauer Wealth have?
Lauer Wealth has 404 clients and manages $161 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 352 individual clients, 47 high-net-worth individuals, and 3 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 25 February 2026
What services does Lauer Wealth offer?
Lauer Wealth provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Lauer Wealth charge?
Lauer Wealth charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Wealth Management Program. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: FORM ADV 2A +2B LAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 25 February 2026
Which custodians does Lauer Wealth use?
Lauer Wealth’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $143M and SEI Investments Distribution Co. (Desmoines, IA), with $35.5M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 25 February 2026
How many financial advisors does Lauer Wealth have?
Lauer Wealth has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 3 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 Lauer Wealth invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Lauer Wealth’s separately managed accounts held 91% exchange-traded equities, 5% cash and equivalents, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% investment grade corporate bonds, 1% derivatives and 1% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Lauer Wealth?
Lauer Wealth’s direct owner is John Lauer (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 25 February 2026
How does Lauer Wealth get paid?
Lauer Wealth 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 Lauer Wealth?
Lauer Wealth’s main office is at 196 E 112 S, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Its phone number is 219-243-8129. Its website is lauerwealth.com.