Markle Financial provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year. The firm advises 1 private fund.
Markle Financial reports 265 clients. They include 210 individual clients, 47 high-net-worth individuals, and 7 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 95.5% ($135M across 609 accounts) are managed with discretion; $6.4M across 7 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 79% | 38% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 18% | 57% |
| Pooled investment vehicles | <1% | <1% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 3% | 5% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 210 | $54.1M | 38.3% | $257K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 47 | $80.7M | 57.1% | $1.72M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 1 | $100K | 0.1% | $100K |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 7 | $6.4M | 4.5% | $914K |
| Total | 265 | $141M | 100% | $533K |
- Clients
- 210
- Regulatory AUM
- $54.1M
- AUM share
- 38.3%
- Avg. per client
- $257K
- Clients
- 47
- Regulatory AUM
- $80.7M
- AUM share
- 57.1%
- Avg. per client
- $1.72M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $100K
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $100K
- Clients
- 7
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.4M
- AUM share
- 4.5%
- Avg. per client
- $914K
Total
- Clients
- 265
- Regulatory AUM
- $141M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $533K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 1
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 1–10
Markle Financial is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Consulting and Financial Planning
- Consulting and financial planning are charged at an hourly rate of $75 to $775 per hour, with a portion billed in advance, or as a negotiable fixed fee in a written contract.
Shannon Markle owns 75% or more of Markle Financial. The leadership team of Markle Financial includes Chief Compliance Officer Monique Schulman. It has 7 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 7 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- 2 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Markle Financial LLC
Shannon Markle
Control person · since May 2015
- Owns 10% to 25% of Markle Financial LLC
Robert Teague
Control person · since July 2024
Markle Financial’s regulatory assets grew from $132M (May 2021) to $141M (June 2026); clients fell from 429 to 265 and employees rose from 5 to 7.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026June 2026 | $141M | 265 | 7 | 3 |
| Jun 2025June 2025 | $122M | 272 | 6 | 2 |
| May 2024May 2024 | $97.3M | 181 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $143M | 320 | 6 | 2 |
| Jul 2022July 2022 | $150M | 445 | 8 | 3 |
| May 2021May 2021 | $132M | 429 | 5 | 3 |
Besides its headquarters, Markle Financial has 2 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses across 2 states.
Pennsylvania · 1 listed address
- 1853 William Penn Way, Lancaster
Wyoming · 1 listed address
- 506 S. 21st. St. Suite 101, LaramieHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Markle Financial LLC
- Headquarters
- 506 S. 21st. St. Suite 101, Laramie, WY 82070
- Website
- marklefinancial.com
- Phone
- 307-721-1725
- SEC file
- 801-116686
- Structure
- Wyoming LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Markle Financial’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is SEI Investments Distribution ($112M). Markle Financial has custody of $100K for 1 clients.
- SEI Investments DistributionSEI Investments Distribution Co. · Oaks, PA · $112M100%
At year end, Markle Financial’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (51%) and stocks (29%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks29%
- Exchange-traded equities27%
- Non-exchange-traded equities2%
- Funds51%
- Bonds10%
- Investment grade corporate bonds4%
- U.S. government and agency bonds3%
- State and local bonds3%
- Cash10%
How many clients does Markle Financial have?
Markle Financial has 265 clients and manages $141 million for them, as of June 2026. They include 210 individual clients, 47 high-net-worth individuals, and 7 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 23 June 2026
What services does Markle Financial offer?
Markle Financial provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Markle Financial use?
Markle Financial’s separately managed account assets are held at SEI Investments Distribution Co. (Oaks, PA), with $112M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 23 June 2026
How many financial advisors does Markle Financial have?
Markle Financial has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. 0 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 Markle Financial invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Markle Financial’s separately managed accounts held 51% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 27% exchange-traded equities, 10% cash and equivalents, 4% investment grade corporate bonds, 3% U.S. government and agency bonds, 3% state and local bonds and 2% non-exchange-traded equities. It advises 1 private fund.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Markle Financial?
Markle Financial’s direct owners are Shannon Markle (75% or more) and Robert Teague (10% to 25%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 23 June 2026
How does Markle Financial get paid?
Markle Financial 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 Markle Financial?
Markle Financial’s main office is at 506 S. 21st. St. Suite 101, Laramie, WY 82070. Its phone number is 307-721-1725. Its website is marklefinancial.com.
