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Monorail Securities

InstitutionalAsset manager

Sarasota, FLCRD 285309Updated

Monorail Securities is an investment adviser based in Sarasota, FL, registered with the SEC since 2016. It provides investment management. Its clients include other investment advisers, individuals and high-net-worth individuals. Its regulatory assets under management total $389 million, as filed on 31 March 2026.

2,402
Clients
Not reported
AUM per individual client
3
Advisory staff
1
Offices

From Form ADV filed 31 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Monorail Securities provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 2,500 clients last fiscal year.

Monorail Securities reports 2,402 clients. They include 1,403 individuals and 999 other investment advisers. Of its assets, 100.0% ($389M across 2,403 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $7.61M.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients2,402 clients reported
Assets$389M
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)58%<1%
High-net-worth individualsFewer than 5<1%
Other investment advisers42%99%

Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.

Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
1,403
Regulatory AUM
$1.34M
AUM share
0.3%
Avg. per client
$954
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$1.2M
AUM share
0.3%
Avg. per client
—
Other investment advisers
Clients
999
Regulatory AUM
$386M
AUM share
99.3%
Avg. per client
$387K

Total

Clients
2,402
Regulatory AUM
$389M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
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
2500

Fees and minimums

Monorail Securities is paid through a percentage of assets under management and subscription fees; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.

Ownership and people

Monorail, Inc. owns 75% or more of Monorail Securities and is in turn owned by Monorail Financial, LLC (75% or more). The leadership team of Monorail Securities includes Chief Compliance Officer John Tarleton. It has 7 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.

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Staff

  • 7 employees
  • 3 in advisory functions
  • 3 state-registered reps
  • 3 insurance agents
Who owns the firm
Monorail Securities LLC· the adviser
  • Monorail, Inc.

    Control person · since June 2024

    Owns 75% or more of Monorail Securities LLC
    • Monorail Financial, LLC

      Control person · since June 2024

      Owns 75% or more of Monorail, Inc.
      • Phillip Dickson

        Control person · since November 2017

        Owns 25% to 50% of Monorail Financial, LLC
      • Stuart Dickson

        Control person · since November 2017

        Owns 25% to 50% of Monorail Financial, LLC
      • Margaret Hixon

        Control person · since November 2017

        Owns 25% to 50% of Monorail Financial, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Monorail Securities’ regulatory assets grew 5.1× from $75.7M (July 2021) to $389M (March 2026); clients fell from 2,900 to 2,402 and employees rose from 3 to 7.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Mar 2026March 2026$389M2,40271
Jul 2025July 2025$295M1,46961
Jul 2024July 2024$147K38641
Mar 2023March 2023$3M5,55181
May 2022May 2022$2.51M2,77831
Jul 2021July 2021$75.7M2,90031

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Monorail Securities has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.

Listed office addresses by state

Florida · 1 listed address

  • 3322 Bee Ridge RD, Suite 200, SarasotaHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Monorail Securities LLC
Headquarters
3322 Bee Ridge RD, Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34239
SEC file
801-108517
Structure
Florida LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Monorail Securities’ named custodians for separately managed accounts are Charles Schwab ($386M, 99%) and Apex Clearing ($2.54M, 1%). Monorail Securities does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$389M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $386M99%
  • Apex ClearingApex Clearing Corporation · Dallas, TX · $2.54M1%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Monorail Securities’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (100%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks100%

Common questions

How many clients does Monorail Securities have?

Monorail Securities has 2,402 clients and manages $389 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 1,403 individuals and 999 other investment advisers.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026

What services does Monorail Securities offer?

Monorail Securities provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.

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

Which custodians does Monorail Securities use?

Monorail Securities’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $386M and Apex Clearing Corporation (Dallas, TX), with $2.54M. 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 Monorail Securities have?

Monorail Securities has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 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 Monorail Securities invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Monorail Securities’ separately managed accounts held 100% exchange-traded equities.

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

Who owns Monorail Securities?

Monorail Securities is owned through a chain of holding companies by Phillip and Stuart Dickson and Margaret Hixon. Its direct owner is Monorail, Inc. (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026

How does Monorail Securities get paid?

Monorail Securities is paid through a percentage of assets under management and subscription 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 Monorail Securities?

Monorail Securities’ main office is at 3322 Bee Ridge RD, Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34239. Its phone number is 941-925-2121. Its website is monorail.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 31 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 31 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. IAPD firm record, CRD 285309.
  3. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 27 July 2021 to 31 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  4. 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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