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Martin D. Parlato & Associates

Wealth managementRIA

Ponte Vedra, FLCRD 147403Updated

Martin D. Parlato & Associates is an investment adviser based in Ponte Vedra, FL, registered with the SEC since 2021. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $285 million, as filed on 11 March 2026.

182
Clients
$1.56M
AUM per individual client
1
Advisory staff
1
Offices
2.00%
Fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 11 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Martin D. Parlato & Associates provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.

Martin D. Parlato & Associates reports 182 clients. They include 134 individual clients and 48 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($285M across 496 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients182 clients
Assets$285M
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)74%42%
High-net-worth individuals26%58%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
134
Regulatory AUM
$118M
AUM share
41.5%
Avg. per client
$882K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
48
Regulatory AUM
$166M
AUM share
58.5%
Avg. per client
$3.47M

Total

Clients
182
Regulatory AUM
$285M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.56M
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

Fees and minimums

Martin D. Parlato & Associates charges up to 2.00% for its Investment Management Services. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $1,000 annual minimum.

Ownership and people

Martin Parlato owns 75% or more of Martin D. Parlato & Associates. The leadership team of Martin D. Parlato & Associates includes President Martin Parlato. It has 1 employee.

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Staff

  • 1 employee
  • 1 in advisory functions
  • 1 state-registered rep
  • 1 insurance agent
Who owns the firm
Martin D. Parlato & Associates, Inc.· the adviser
  • Martin Parlato

    Control person · since October 2012

    Owns 75% or more of Martin D. Parlato & Associates, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

Martin D. Parlato & Associates’ regulatory assets grew 2.6× from $108M (March 2021) to $285M (March 2026); clients were 182 in both filings and employees were 1 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Mar 2026March 2026$285M18211
Mar 2025March 2025$212M18216
Mar 2024March 2024$139M15216
Mar 2023March 2023$96.6M14016
Apr 2022April 2022$125M16916
Mar 2021March 2021$108M18015

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Martin D. Parlato & Associates has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.

Listed office addresses by state

Florida · 1 listed address

  • 90 Fort Wade RD, Ponte VedraHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Martin D. Parlato & Associates, Inc.
Headquarters
90 Fort Wade RD, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
SEC file
801-120237
Founded
2008
Structure
Florida corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Martin D. Parlato & Associates’ named custodians for separately managed accounts are Interactive Brokers ($148M, 55%) and Charles Schwab ($120M, 45%). Martin D. Parlato & Associates does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$268M
named custodians
  • Interactive BrokersInteractive Brokers LLC · Greenwich, CT · $148M55%
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Orlando, FL · $120M45%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Martin D. Parlato & Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (93%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks93%
  • Funds1%
  • Bonds1%
  • Cash2%
  • Other6%
    • Investment sleeves (available via annuity products) managed in the same style and by the same issuers who provide mutual funds but that aren't technically a registered investment company5%
    • Derivatives1%

Common questions

How many clients does Martin D. Parlato & Associates have?

Martin D. Parlato & Associates has 182 clients and manages $285 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 134 individual clients and 48 high-net-worth individuals.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 11 March 2026

What services does Martin D. Parlato & Associates offer?

Martin D. Parlato & Associates provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Martin D. Parlato & Associates charge?

Martin D. Parlato & Associates charges up to 2.00% for its Investment Management Services. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $1,000 annual minimum.

Source: MARTIN D. PARLATO & ASSOCIATES, INC., DBA LIGHTHOUSE RETIREMENT - FORM ADV PART 2A, filed 11 March 2026

Which custodians does Martin D. Parlato & Associates use?

Martin D. Parlato & Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at Interactive Brokers LLC (Greenwich, CT), with $148M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Orlando, FL), with $120M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 11 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Martin D. Parlato & Associates have?

Martin D. Parlato & Associates has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 1 employees, and 1 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

What does Martin D. Parlato & Associates invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Martin D. Parlato & Associates’ separately managed accounts held 93% exchange-traded equities, 5% other, 2% cash and equivalents, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% derivatives and 1% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs). The 5% other category is described as: Investment Sleeves (Available Via Annuity Products) Managed in the Same Style and by the Same Issuers Who Provide Mutual Funds But That Aren'T Technically A Registered Investment Company.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Martin D. Parlato & Associates?

Martin D. Parlato & Associates’ direct owner is Martin Parlato (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 11 March 2026

How does Martin D. Parlato & Associates get paid?

Martin D. Parlato & Associates 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 Martin D. Parlato & Associates?

Martin D. Parlato & Associates’ main office is at 90 Fort Wade RD, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081. Its phone number is 772-299-7169. Its website is lighthouseretirement.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 11 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 11 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. MARTIN D. PARLATO & ASSOCIATES, INC., DBA LIGHTHOUSE RETIREMENT - FORM ADV PART 2A, submitted 11 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 147403.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 31 March 2021 to 11 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. 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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