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Motiv8 Investments

Wealth managementRIA

Port St Lucie, FLCRD 285560Updated

Motiv8 Investments is an investment adviser based in Port St Lucie, FL, registered with the SEC since 2016. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Its regulatory assets under management total $219 million, as filed on 13 March 2026.

726
Clients
$303K
AUM per individual client
10
Advisory staff
11
Offices
2.00%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 13 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Motiv8 Investments provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 800 clients last fiscal year.

Motiv8 Investments reports 726 clients. They include 678 individual clients, 42 high-net-worth individuals, and 6 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($219M across 1,337 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 35 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients726 clients
Assets$219M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)93%66%
High-net-worth individuals6%33%
Pension and profit-sharing plans<1%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
678
Regulatory AUM
$146M
AUM share
66.5%
Avg. per client
$215K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
42
Regulatory AUM
$72.3M
AUM share
33.0%
Avg. per client
$1.72M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
6
Regulatory AUM
$1.21M
AUM share
0.6%
Avg. per client
$202K

Total

Clients
726
Regulatory AUM
$219M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$302K
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
35
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
800

Fees and minimums

Motiv8 Investments charges up to 2.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $50,000. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning
Broad-based financial planning is a fixed fee of $1,000 to $10,000 (limited cases may exceed $10,000); hourly specific services are billed at $300 an hour.
Held-Away Asset Management
Management of held-away assets on a third-party platform is charged an annual fee of 1.45% of the market value of the assets being managed.

Ownership and people

Michael Terrio owns 75% or more of Motiv8 Investments. The leadership team of Motiv8 Investments includes President Michael Terrio. It has 21 employees, 10 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Staff

  • 21 employees
  • 10 in advisory functions
  • 10 state-registered reps
  • 10 insurance agents
  • 1 soliciting firm
Who owns the firm
Motiv8 Investments LLC· the adviser
  • Michael Terrio

    Control person · since September 2016

    Owns 75% or more of Motiv8 Investments LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Motiv8 Investments’ regulatory assets grew from $150M (May 2021) to $219M (March 2026); clients fell from 1,045 to 726 and employees rose from 9 to 21.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Motiv8 Investments figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$219M7262111
May 2025$187M1,0114113
June 2024$161M1,0613913
July 2023$118M7221416
July 2022$143M1,104510
May 2021$150M1,045913

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Motiv8 Investments has 10 offices (2 private residences, listed without an address), with 9 listed addresses across 7 states.

Listed office addresses by state

Florida · 3 listed addresses

  • 542 NW University BLVD, Suite B101, Port St LucieHQ
  • 100 E New York Ave, Deland
  • 2104 Se Rays Way, Stuart

Other business names

Motiv8 Investments has reported 8 other business names to the SEC.

  • Coast to Coast Financial Planning LLC
  • Excelsior Financial Group LLC
  • Faithful Financial Group
  • Mason Street Wealth Management
  • Optimal Wealth Strategies LLC
  • Tennyson Group
  • The Terrio Group
  • Well Preserved Advisory Group

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Motiv8 Investments LLC
Headquarters
542 NW University BLVD, Suite B101, Port St Lucie, FL 34986
SEC file
801-108653
Structure
Florida LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Motiv8 Investments uses Charles Schwab ($185M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Motiv8 Investments has custody of $170M in client assets for 305 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$185M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $185M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Motiv8 Investments’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (65%) and stocks (29%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks29%
  • Funds65%
  • Bonds1%
  • Cash5%

Common questions

How many clients does Motiv8 Investments have?

Motiv8 Investments has 726 clients and manages $219 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 678 individual clients, 42 high-net-worth individuals, and 6 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 13 March 2026

What services does Motiv8 Investments offer?

Motiv8 Investments 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 Motiv8 Investments charge?

Motiv8 Investments charges up to 2.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $50,000.

Source: MOTIV8 ADV PART 2A BROCHURE, filed 13 March 2026

Which custodians does Motiv8 Investments use?

Motiv8 Investments’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $185M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 13 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Motiv8 Investments have?

Motiv8 Investments has 10 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 21 employees, and 10 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 10 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 Motiv8 Investments invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Motiv8 Investments’ separately managed accounts held 65% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 29% exchange-traded equities, 5% cash and equivalents and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.

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

Does Motiv8 Investments have a minimum investment?

Yes, Motiv8 Investments’ minimum account size for its Portfolio Management Services is $50K.

Source: MOTIV8 ADV PART 2A BROCHURE, filed 13 March 2026

Who owns Motiv8 Investments?

Motiv8 Investments’ direct owner is Michael Terrio (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 13 March 2026

How does Motiv8 Investments get paid?

Motiv8 Investments 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 Motiv8 Investments?

Motiv8 Investments’ main office is at 542 NW University BLVD, Suite B101, Port St Lucie, FL 34986. Its phone number is 772-247-4488. Its website is motiv8investments.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 13 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 13 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. MOTIV8 ADV PART 2A BROCHURE, submitted 13 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 285560.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 14 May 2021 to 13 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.

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