Manchester Financial provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, educational seminars, and insurance. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
Manchester Financial reports 1,102 clients. They include 696 individual clients, 322 high-net-worth individuals, and 55 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.05B across 2,453 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 63% | 17% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 29% | 81% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 5% | 2% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 3% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 696 | $181M | 17.3% | $261K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 322 | $843M | 80.6% | $2.62M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 55 | $17M | 1.6% | $310K |
| Corporations and other businesses | 29 | $4.35M | 0.4% | $150K |
| Total | 1,102 | $1.05B | 100% | $949K |
- Clients
- 696
- Regulatory AUM
- $181M
- AUM share
- 17.3%
- Avg. per client
- $261K
- Clients
- 322
- Regulatory AUM
- $843M
- AUM share
- 80.6%
- Avg. per client
- $2.62M
- Clients
- 55
- Regulatory AUM
- $17M
- AUM share
- 1.6%
- Avg. per client
- $310K
- Clients
- 29
- Regulatory AUM
- $4.35M
- AUM share
- 0.4%
- Avg. per client
- $150K
Total
- Clients
- 1,102
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.05B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $949K
- 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
- 251–500
Manchester Financial charges up to 1.25% a year for its Financial Planning and Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- 1031 Exchange Consulting Services
- Consulting on DST investments in a 1031 exchange is a flat fee set by written agreement, based on scope, size and complexity; no rate is stated.
- Consulting Services
- Limited-basis advisory services are billed hourly at $250 to $500 an hour, depending on the services and complexity; 50% of hourly fees paid is credited to portfolio management fees for the first year if the client engages MFI within 2 years.
Robert Katch owns 75% or more of Manchester Financial. The leadership team of Manchester Financial includes President Robert Katch. It has 19 employees, 14 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Robert KatchPresident/Chief Compliance Officer
- Alan HopkinsChief Economist Strategist
Investment adviser representatives
11 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Seth Christian Catanese
- Janika Domingo
- Alan Scott Hopkins
- Robert James Katch
- Laura Jo Navarro
- Steven Michael Rezzelle
- Steven Scott
- Mario Valverde
- Mark Weiderman
- Franklin Scheneck Whitehouse
- Scott Vincent Whitney
Staff
- 19 employees
- 14 in advisory functions
- 11 state-registered reps
- 4 insurance agents
- 2 soliciting firms
- Owns 75% or more of Manchester Financial Inc
Robert Katch
Control person · since July 1990
Manchester Financial’s regulatory assets grew from $733M (March 2021) to $1.05B (August 2026); clients fell from 2,225 to 1,102 and employees rose from 17 to 19.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $1.05B | 1,102 | 19 | 3 |
| March 2025 | $947M | 1,007 | 20 | 3 |
| March 2024 | $855M | 1,002 | 19 | 3 |
| March 2023 | $798M | 1,014 | 18 | 3 |
| June 2022 | $885M | 1,027 | 18 | 3 |
| March 2021 | $733M | 2,225 | 17 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Manchester Financial has 2 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses in Arizona and California.
Arizona · 1 listed address
- 8701 E. Vista Bonita Drive, Scottsdale
California · 1 listed address
- 2815 Townsgate Road, Suite 100, Westlake VillageHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Manchester Financial Inc
- Headquarters
- 2815 Townsgate Road, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361
- Website
- manchesterfinancial.com
- Phone
- 805-495-4405
- @manchester-financial
- SEC file
- 801-37370
- Founded
- 1990
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Manchester Financial uses Charles Schwab ($890M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Manchester Financial has custody of $509M in client assets for 397 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $890M100%
At year end, Manchester Financial’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (87%) and stocks (11%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $563M across 145 positions; the largest are Schwab Strategic TR (17.4%), Invesco Exch Trd Slf Idx FD (7.5%) and First TR Exchange-traded FD (6.3%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks11%
- Funds87%
- Registered funds81%
- Pooled vehicles6%
- Bonds1%
- Cash1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $563M
- Reported 13F value
- 145
- Positions
- 62.7%
- In the 10 largest
- +8.0%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Schwab Strategic TR · US Brd Mkt ETF17.4%
- Invesco Exch Trd Slf Idx FD · Buletshs 20297.5%
- First TR Exchange-traded FD · Common Shs6.3%
- First TR Exchange-traded FD · Inter Grade ETF5.8%
- Invesco Exch Traded FD TR II · S&P Intl Momnt5.0%
- Schwab Strategic TR · US Lrg Cap ETF4.7%
- Invesco Exch Traded FD TR II · S&P 500 Momntm4.7%
- iShares TR · Rus Top 200 ETF4.0%
- Invesco Exch Trd Slf Idx FD · Invsco Blsh 283.8%
- Nvidia Corporation3.4%
Together, the ten largest are 62.7% of reported value.
How many clients does Manchester Financial have?
Manchester Financial has 1,102 clients and manages $1.05 billion for them, as of August 2026. They include 696 individual clients, 322 high-net-worth individuals, and 55 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 21 August 2026
What services does Manchester Financial offer?
Manchester Financial provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, educational seminars, and insurance.
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 Manchester Financial charge?
Manchester Financial charges up to 1.25% a year for its Financial Planning and Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Manchester Financial use?
Manchester Financial’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $890M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 21 August 2026
How many financial advisors does Manchester Financial have?
Manchester Financial has 11 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 19 employees, and 14 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 4 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 Manchester Financial invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Manchester Financial’s separately managed accounts held 81% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 11% exchange-traded equities, 6% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 1% investment grade corporate 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 Manchester Financial?
Manchester Financial’s direct owner is Robert Katch (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 21 August 2026
How does Manchester Financial get paid?
Manchester Financial is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, commissions and performance-based fees.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Manchester Financial registered with the SEC?
Yes, Manchester Financial has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 14 September 1990. Its CRD number is 106071 and its SEC file number is 801-37370.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 21 August 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Manchester Financial?
Manchester Financial’s main office is at 2815 Townsgate Road, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361. Its phone number is 805-495-4405. Its website is manchesterfinancial.com.