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Michael Brady & Co.

Wealth managementRIA

Westlake, OHCRD 130093Updated

Michael Brady & Co. is an investment adviser based in Westlake, OH, registered with the SEC since 2018. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $249 million, as filed on 10 February 2026.

218
Clients
$1.14M
AUM per individual client
2
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.60–1.50%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 10 February 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Michael Brady & Co. provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.

Michael Brady & Co. reports 218 clients. They include 163 individual clients and 55 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($249M across 614 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients218 clients
Assets$249M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)75%25%
High-net-worth individuals25%75%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
163
Regulatory AUM
$62.3M
AUM share
25.1%
Avg. per client
$382K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
55
Regulatory AUM
$186M
AUM share
74.9%
Avg. per client
$3.39M

Total

Clients
218
Regulatory AUM
$249M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.14M
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
101–250

Fees and minimums

Michael Brady & Co. charges 0.60%–1.50% a year for its Investment Management and Financial Planning. The whole portfolio is charged at the rate of its band. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000.

$0–$250K1.50%
$250K–$1M1.00%
$1M–$3M0.80%
$3M–$5M0.70%
$5M and above0.60%
Fee details and sources

Ownership and people

Michael Brady owns 75% or more of Michael Brady & Co.. Michael Brady is CEO; the leadership team includes President Cameron Brady. It has 2 employees.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

Staff

  • 2 employees
  • 2 in advisory functions
  • 2 state-registered reps
Who owns the firm
Michael Brady & Co., LLC· the adviser
  • Michael Brady

    Control person · since June 2003

    Owns 75% or more of Michael Brady & Co., LLC
  • Cameron Brady

    Control person · since August 2017

    Owns 10% to 25% of Michael Brady & Co., LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Michael Brady & Co.’s regulatory assets grew 1.9× from $131M (March 2021) to $249M (February 2026); clients were 218 in both filings and employees were 2 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Michael Brady & Co. figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
February 2026$249M21821
January 2025$228M21721
January 2024$196M22421
January 2023$139M22321
January 2022$160M22421
March 2021$131M22721

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Michael Brady & Co. has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Ohio.

Listed office addresses in Ohio
Westlake

Ohio · 1 listed address

  • 28871 Center Ridge Road, Suite 102, WestlakeHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Michael Brady & Co., LLC
Headquarters
28871 Center Ridge Road, Suite 102, Westlake, OH 44145
LinkedIn
@202056
SEC file
801-112508
Founded
2003
Structure
Ohio LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Michael Brady & Co. uses Fidelity ($249M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Michael Brady & Co. has custody of $249M in client assets for 218 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$249M
named custodians
  • FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $249M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Michael Brady & Co.’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (84%) and stocks (10%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $113M across 58 positions; the largest are Capital Group Growth ETF (14.4%), Capital Group Dividend Value (14.2%) and Capital Group Core Equity ET (10.3%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks10%
  • Funds84%
  • Cash6%

Reported 13F holdings

$113M
Reported 13F value
58
Positions
75.4%
In the 10 largest
+13.8%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Capital Group Growth ETF · Shs Creat Unit14.4%
  2. Capital Group Dividend Value · Shs Creat Unit14.2%
  3. Capital Group Core Equity ET · Shs Creat Unit10.3%
  4. Capital Grp Fixed Incm ETF T · Mun Inm ETF9.3%
  5. Capital Group Gbl Growth EQT · Shs Creat Unit8.8%
  6. Capital Group Intl Focus EQT · Shs Creat Unit7.9%
  7. Capital Group Core Balanced5.4%
  8. Apple Inc.1.9%
  9. iShares TR · Core S&P Scp ETF1.8%
  10. Capital Grp Fixed Incm ETF T · Core Plus Incm1.4%

Together, the ten largest are 75.4% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 14 August 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Michael Brady & Co. have?

Michael Brady & Co. has 218 clients and manages $249 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 163 individual clients and 55 high-net-worth individuals.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 10 February 2026

What services does Michael Brady & Co. offer?

Michael Brady & Co. provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, 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 Michael Brady & Co. charge?

Michael Brady & Co. charges 0.60%–1.50% a year for its Investment Management and Financial Planning. The whole portfolio is charged at the rate of its band. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000.

Source: MBCO, FORM ADV PART 2A & 2B, filed 27 January 2026

Which custodians does Michael Brady & Co. use?

Michael Brady & Co.’s separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $249M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 10 February 2026

How many financial advisors does Michael Brady & Co. have?

Michael Brady & Co. has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 2 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 Michael Brady & Co. invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Michael Brady & Co.’s separately managed accounts held 84% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 10% exchange-traded equities and 6% cash and equivalents.

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

Does Michael Brady & Co. have a minimum investment?

Yes, Michael Brady & Co.’s minimum account size for its Investment Management and Financial Planning is $250K.

Source: MBCO, FORM ADV PART 2A & 2B, filed 27 January 2026

Who owns Michael Brady & Co.?

Michael Brady & Co.’s direct owners are Michael Brady (75% or more) and Cameron Brady (10% to 25%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 10 February 2026

How does Michael Brady & Co. get paid?

Michael Brady & Co. 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 Michael Brady & Co.?

Michael Brady & Co.’s main office is at 28871 Center Ridge Road, Suite 102, Westlake, OH 44145. Its phone number is 440-235-2100. Its website is michaelbrady.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 10 February 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 10 February 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. MBCO, FORM ADV PART 2A & 2B, submitted 27 January 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 130093.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 8 March 2021 to 10 February 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 14 August 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 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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