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Marotta Asset Management

Wealth managementRIA

Charlottesville, VACRD 115645Updated

Marotta Asset Management is an investment adviser based in Charlottesville, VA, registered with the SEC since 2004. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Its regulatory assets under management total $686 million, as filed on 1 October 2026.

366
Clients
$1.87M
AUM per individual client
12
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.40–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 1 October 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Marotta Asset Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, educational seminars, education planning, estate planning, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.

Marotta Asset Management reports 366 clients. They include 185 high-net-worth individuals, 169 individual clients, and 10 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 96.3% ($661M across 1,790 accounts) are managed with discretion; $25.1M across 157 accounts are not. It advised 1 client without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients366 clients
Assets$686M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)46%8%
High-net-worth individuals51%89%
Banking or thrift institutions0%0%
Pension and profit-sharing plans3%3%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Other client typesState or municipal government entities; Other investment advisers; Insurance companies; Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions; Corporations and other businesses0%0%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
169
Regulatory AUM
$52.6M
AUM share
7.7%
Avg. per client
$311K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
185
Regulatory AUM
$610M
AUM share
89.0%
Avg. per client
$3.3M
Banking or thrift institutions
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$0
AUM share
0.0%
Avg. per client
—
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
10
Regulatory AUM
$22.2M
AUM share
3.2%
Avg. per client
$2.22M
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$849K
AUM share
0.1%
Avg. per client
$425K
State or municipal government entities
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$0
AUM share
0.0%
Avg. per client
—
Other investment advisers
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$0
AUM share
0.0%
Avg. per client
—
Insurance companies
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$0
AUM share
0.0%
Avg. per client
—
Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$0
AUM share
0.0%
Avg. per client
—
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$0
AUM share
0.0%
Avg. per client
—

Total

Clients
366
Regulatory AUM
$686M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
1
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
251–500

Marotta Asset Management fees and minimums

Marotta Asset Management charges 0.40%–1.00% a year for its Comprehensive and Collaborative service levels. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

$0–$1M1.00%
$1M–$3M0.80%
$3M–$5M0.70%
$5M–$10M0.60%
$10M–$25M0.50%
$25M and above0.40%
Fee details and sources

Other fees

Do-It-Yourself service level
Do-It-Yourself fees are 0.1% of investable assets billed quarterly (0.4% annual), with no minimum fee.
Fixed-fee and hourly services
Some services are offered for a fixed fee or at $500 an hour for clients without managed accounts.

Who owns Marotta Asset Management

David Marotta owns 75% or more of Marotta Asset Management. The leadership team of Marotta Asset Management includes President David Marotta. It has 16 employees, 12 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Staff

  • 16 employees
  • 12 in advisory functions
  • 9 state-registered reps
Ownership chain
Marotta Asset Management, Inc.· the adviser
  • David Marotta

    Control person · since July 2000

    Owns 75% or more of Marotta Asset Management, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

Marotta Asset Management’s regulatory assets grew from $471M (July 2021) to $686M (October 2026); clients were 366 in both filings and employees were 16 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Marotta Asset Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
October 2026$686M366161
March 2025$604M370161
March 2024$591M370181
May 2023$525M363171
March 2022$570M407161
July 2021$471M358161

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Marotta Asset Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Virginia.

Listed office addresses in Virginia
Charlottesville

Virginia · 1 listed address

  • 1000 Ednam Center, Suite 200, CharlottesvilleHQ

Other business names

Marotta Asset Management has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • Marotta Wealth Management

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Marotta Asset Management, Inc.
Headquarters
1000 Ednam Center, Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4615
LinkedIn
@2374166
SEC file
801-62848
Founded
2000
Structure
Virginia corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Marotta Asset Management uses Charles Schwab ($493M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Marotta Asset Management has custody of $206M in client assets for 338 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$493M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $493M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Marotta Asset Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (86%) and funds (11%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 31 March 2026 total $543M across 103 positions; the largest are Vanguard Mid Cap Value ETF (7.4%), Columbia Emrg Mkts Core Ex-china ETF (6.6%) and Vanguard Short Inflation-protected ETF (6.0%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks86%
  • Funds11%
  • Cash3%

Reported 13F holdings

$543M
Reported 13F value
103
Positions
48.5%
In the 10 largest
—
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Vanguard Mid Cap Value ETF7.4%
  2. Columbia Emrg Mkts Core Ex-china ETF6.6%
  3. Vanguard Short Inflation-protected ETF6.0%
  4. Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF5.9%
  5. Vanguard Total International Bond ETF5.4%
  6. Vanguard Info Technology ETF5.3%
  7. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Market ETF3.3%
  8. Vanguard Emerging Market Govt Bond ETF3.0%
  9. Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF2.8%
  10. Vanguard Health Care ETF2.7%

Together, the ten largest are 48.5% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 31 March 2026 · filed 27 April 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Marotta Asset Management have?

Marotta Asset Management has 366 clients and manages $686 million for them, as of October 2026. They include 185 high-net-worth individuals, 169 individual clients, and 10 pension and profit-sharing plans.

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

What services does Marotta Asset Management offer?

Marotta Asset Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, educational seminars, education planning, estate planning, and tax planning.

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 Marotta Asset Management charge?

Marotta Asset Management charges 0.40%–1.00% a year for its Comprehensive and Collaborative service levels. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance.

Source: MAROTTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT 2026-10, filed 1 October 2026

Which custodians does Marotta Asset Management use?

Marotta Asset Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $493M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

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

How many financial advisors does Marotta Asset Management have?

Marotta Asset Management has 9 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 16 employees, and 12 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 Marotta Asset Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Marotta Asset Management’s separately managed accounts held 86% exchange-traded equities, 11% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 3% 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 Marotta Asset Management?

Marotta Asset Management’s direct owner is David Marotta (75% or more).

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

How does Marotta Asset Management get paid?

Marotta Asset 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

Is Marotta Asset Management registered with the SEC?

Yes, Marotta Asset Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 10 March 2004. Its CRD number is 115645 and its SEC file number is 801-62848.

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

How do I contact Marotta Asset Management?

Marotta Asset Management’s main office is at 1000 Ednam Center, Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4615. Its phone number is 434-244-0000. Its website is marottaonmoney.com.

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

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 1 October 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. MAROTTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT 2026-10, submitted 1 October 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 115645.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 16 July 2021 to 1 October 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 27 April 2026 for the quarter ended 31 March 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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