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M Financial Asset Management

Wealth managementRIA

Portland, ORCRD 136694Updated

M Financial Asset Management is an investment adviser based in Portland, OR, registered with the SEC since 2006. It provides investment management. Its clients include individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, and corporations and other businesses. Its regulatory assets under management total $1.23 billion, as filed on 31 March 2026.

1,021
Clients
$1.18M
AUM per individual client
4
Advisory staff
2
Offices

From Form ADV filed 31 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

M Financial Asset Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, publishing newsletters, educational seminars, and retirement plan services.

M Financial Asset Management reports 1,021 clients. They include 960 individual clients, 35 high-net-worth individuals, and 17 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.23B across 1,998 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $386M.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients1,021 clients
Assets$1.23B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)94%57%
High-net-worth individuals3%38%
Pension and profit-sharing plans<1%<1%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Corporations and other businesses2%4%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
960
Regulatory AUM
$701M
AUM share
56.8%
Avg. per client
$731K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
35
Regulatory AUM
$472M
AUM share
38.2%
Avg. per client
$13.5M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
7
Regulatory AUM
$8.92M
AUM share
0.7%
Avg. per client
$1.27M
Charitable organizations
Clients
2
Regulatory AUM
$381K
AUM share
0.0%
Avg. per client
$190K
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
17
Regulatory AUM
$51.9M
AUM share
4.2%
Avg. per client
$3.06M

Total

Clients
1,021
Regulatory AUM
$1.23B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.21M
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

M Financial Asset Management fees and minimums

M Financial Asset Management charges 1.05%–1.30% for its Investment Management Services. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

$0–$1M1.30%
$1M–$3M1.25%
$3M–$5M1.20%
$5M–$10M1.10%
$10M and above1.05%
Fee details and sources

Other fees

Model Management Services
Maximum fees are 1.22% on the first $1,000,000, 1.20% on the next $2,000,000 and 1.17% on the next $3,000,000; below $35,715 the fee is $25 plus 1.15%.
MPP Wrap Program
Wrap fees vary by custodian but will not exceed 1.36% for accounts with at least $500,000, covering advice and trade execution in one fee.

Who owns M Financial Asset Management

M Financial Holdings Incorporated owns 75% or more of M Financial Asset Management. The leadership team of M Financial Asset Management includes President Robert Olson and Chief Compliance Officer Steven Charles Ludwig. It has 5 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Robert Olson
    President
  • Steven Charles Ludwig
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • Brittany Grambo
    Treasurer
  • David Lees
    Secretary

Investment adviser representatives

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

  • Jamie Alworden
  • Nathan Allan Perry
  • John Hogan Wendland

Staff

  • 5 employees
  • 4 in advisory functions
  • 4 state-registered reps
  • 3 broker-dealer reps
Ownership chain
M Financial Asset Management, Inc.· the adviser
  • M Financial Holdings Incorporated

    Control person · since June 2005

    Owns 75% or more of M Financial Asset Management, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

M Financial Asset Management’s regulatory assets grew from $991M (April 2021) to $1.23B (March 2026); clients fell from 2,441 to 1,021 and employees rose from 4 to 5.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
M Financial Asset Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$1.23B1,02152
March 2025$1.5B2,30552
July 2024$1.3B1,51352
June 2023$1.11B2,57251
July 2022$1.22B2,54341
April 2021$991M2,44141

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, M Financial Asset Management has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Oregon and Texas.

Listed office addresses by state

Oregon · 1 listed address

  • 1125 NW Couch St, Ste 900, PortlandHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
M Financial Asset Management, Inc.
Headquarters
1125 NW Couch St, Ste 900, Portland, OR 97209
Website
mfin.com
SEC file
801-66320
Founded
2006
Structure
Oregon corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

M Financial Asset Management uses Fidelity ($990M, 89%) and Charles Schwab ($118M, 11%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. M Financial Asset Management does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$1.11B
named custodians
  • FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $990M89%
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $118M11%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, M Financial Asset Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (70%) and stocks (25%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks25%
  • Funds70%
  • Cash5%

Common questions

How many clients does M Financial Asset Management have?

M Financial Asset Management has 1,021 clients and manages $1.23 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 960 individual clients, 35 high-net-worth individuals, and 17 corporations and other businesses.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026

What services does M Financial Asset Management offer?

M Financial Asset Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, publishing newsletters, educational seminars, and retirement plan services.

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 M Financial Asset Management charge?

M Financial Asset Management charges 1.05%–1.30% for its Investment Management Services. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

Source: MFAM PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE, filed 31 March 2026

Which custodians does M Financial Asset Management use?

M Financial Asset Management’s separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $990M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $118M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 31 March 2026

How many financial advisors does M Financial Asset Management have?

M Financial Asset Management has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. 3 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 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 M Financial Asset Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, M Financial Asset Management’s separately managed accounts held 70% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 25% exchange-traded equities and 5% 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 M Financial Asset Management?

M Financial Asset Management’s direct owner is M Financial Holdings Incorporated (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026

How does M Financial Asset Management get paid?

M Financial Asset 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 M Financial Asset Management registered with the SEC?

Yes, M Financial Asset Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 24 February 2006. Its CRD number is 136694 and its SEC file number is 801-66320.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 31 March 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact M Financial Asset Management?

M Financial Asset Management’s main office is at 1125 NW Couch St, Ste 900, Portland, OR 97209. Its phone number is 503-232-6960. Its website is mfin.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 31 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 31 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. MFAM PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE, submitted 31 March 2026.
  3. SEC-filed document.
  4. IAPD firm record, CRD 136694.
  5. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 16 April 2021 to 31 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  6. 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.

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