McLaughlin Asset Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year.
McLaughlin Asset Management reports 111 clients. They include 56 high-net-worth individuals and 55 individual clients. Of its assets, 99.9% ($176M across 318 accounts) are managed with discretion; $125K across 1 account is not. It advised 1 client without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 50% | 9% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 50% | 87% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 4% |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | 0% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 55 | $15.7M | 8.9% | $285K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 56 | $154M | 87.2% | $2.74M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $6.9M | 3.9% | — |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Total | 111 | $176M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 55
- Regulatory AUM
- $15.7M
- AUM share
- 8.9%
- Avg. per client
- $285K
- Clients
- 56
- Regulatory AUM
- $154M
- AUM share
- 87.2%
- Avg. per client
- $2.74M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.9M
- AUM share
- 3.9%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 111
- Regulatory AUM
- $176M
- 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
- 26–50
McLaughlin Asset Management charges 0.40%–2.00% a year for its Individually managed accounts. The fee is billed in arrears and is not negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning for non-discretionary clients
- One-time or ongoing financial planning for non-discretionary clients is charged a negotiated fixed fee based on scope and complexity.
- Retirement plan consulting
- Billed as a percentage of plan assets under management, with fees not to exceed 1.30%, set by case-by-case agreement.
Donald McLaughlin owns 50% to 75% of McLaughlin Asset Management. The leadership team of McLaughlin Asset Management includes President Ryan McLaughlin. It has 4 employees.
Leadership
- Ryan McLaughlinPresident & Chief Investment Officer & Chief Compliance Officer
- Donald McLaughlinChairman of the Board
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 4 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- Owns 50% to 75% of McLaughlin Asset Management, Inc.
Donald McLaughlin
Control person · since April 2003
- Owns 25% to 50% of McLaughlin Asset Management, Inc.
Ryan McLaughlin
Control person · since June 2003
McLaughlin Asset Management’s regulatory assets grew from $125M (April 2025) to $176M (March 2026); clients rose from 99 to 111 and employees from 3 to 4.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $176M | 111 | 4 | 2 |
| April 2025 | $125M | 99 | 3 | 3 |
Besides its headquarters, McLaughlin Asset Management has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Illinois and Indiana.
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 1905-E U.S. Route 150, Suite E, DanvilleHQ
Indiana · 1 listed address
- 401 Main Street, Lafayette
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- McLaughlin Asset Management, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 1905-E U.S. Route 150, Suite E, Danville, IL 61832
- Website
- maminvesting.com
- Phone
- 217-442-6484
- SEC file
- 801-132797
- Structure
- Illinois corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
McLaughlin Asset Management uses Charles Schwab ($176M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. McLaughlin Asset Management has custody of $4.24M in client assets for 4 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $176M100%
At year end, McLaughlin Asset Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (69%) and bonds (19%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $145M across 96 positions; the largest are State Street SPDR S&P (10.2%), Nvidia Corp. (5.2%) and Caterpillar Inc. (4.6%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks69%
- Funds7%
- Bonds19%
- U.S. government and agency bonds13%
- Investment grade corporate bonds5%
- State and local bonds1%
- Cash5%
Reported 13F holdings
- $145M
- Reported 13F value
- 96
- Positions
- 42.4%
- In the 10 largest
- +38.8%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- State Street SPDR S&P · Uie10.2%
- Nvidia Corp.5.2%
- Caterpillar Inc.4.6%
- KLA Corp.4.5%
- Eli Lilly And CO3.8%
- JPMORGAN Hedged Equity · Uie3.2%
- Broadcom Inc.3.2%
- Microsoft Corp.2.7%
- Palo Alto Networks Inc.2.7%
- Apple Inc.2.4%
Together, the ten largest are 42.4% of reported value.
How many clients does McLaughlin Asset Management have?
McLaughlin Asset Management has 111 clients and manages $176 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 56 high-net-worth individuals and 55 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026
What services does McLaughlin Asset Management offer?
McLaughlin Asset Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does McLaughlin Asset Management charge?
McLaughlin Asset Management charges 0.40%–2.00% a year for its Individually managed accounts. The fee is billed in arrears and is not negotiable.
Which custodians does McLaughlin Asset Management use?
McLaughlin Asset Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $176M. 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 McLaughlin Asset Management have?
McLaughlin Asset Management has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 4 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 McLaughlin Asset Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, McLaughlin Asset Management’s separately managed accounts held 69% exchange-traded equities, 13% U.S. government and agency bonds, 7% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 5% investment grade corporate bonds, 5% cash and equivalents and 1% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns McLaughlin Asset Management?
McLaughlin Asset Management’s direct owners are Donald McLaughlin (50% to 75%) and Ryan McLaughlin (25% to 50%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026
How does McLaughlin Asset Management get paid?
McLaughlin Asset Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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 McLaughlin Asset Management?
McLaughlin Asset Management’s main office is at 1905-E U.S. Route 150, Suite E, Danville, IL 61832. Its phone number is 217-442-6484. Its website is maminvesting.com.