Nadler Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 873 clients last fiscal year.
Nadler Financial Group reports 1,072 clients. They include 589 individual clients, 437 high-net-worth individuals, and 28 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($2.18B across 3,212 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S. It advised 38 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 55% | 9% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 41% | 83% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 2% | 2% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 3% | 6% |
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) | 589 | $198M | 9.1% | $336K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 437 | $1.8B | 82.6% | $4.13M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 18 | $51.8M | 2.4% | $2.88M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $731K | 0.0% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | 28 | $130M | 5.9% | $4.63M |
| Total | 1,072 | $2.18B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 589
- Regulatory AUM
- $198M
- AUM share
- 9.1%
- Avg. per client
- $336K
- Clients
- 437
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.8B
- AUM share
- 82.6%
- Avg. per client
- $4.13M
- Clients
- 18
- Regulatory AUM
- $51.8M
- AUM share
- 2.4%
- Avg. per client
- $2.88M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $731K
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 28
- Regulatory AUM
- $130M
- AUM share
- 5.9%
- Avg. per client
- $4.63M
Total
- Clients
- 1,072
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.18B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 1%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 38
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 873
Nadler Financial Group charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Discretionary Investment Management. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and has a $7,500 annual minimum. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Focused Investment Objective Program
- Program fee of .85% on the first $1,000,000 and .75% for $1-1.5 million, negotiable above $1,500,000, with a $2,000 annual minimum fee.
Michael Nadler owns 75% or more of Nadler Financial Group. The leadership team of Nadler Financial Group includes President Michael Nadler, Chief Investment Officer David Rosenberg and Chief Operating Officer Margaret Di Giulio. It has 28 employees, 18 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Michael NadlerOwner / President / Chief Compliance Officer
- Margaret Di GiulioShareholder and Chief Operating Officer
- Gregory FossDirector of Retirement Plan Services and Shareholder
- Katie KraseDirector of Compliance and Shareholder
- Rebecca RaffManaging Director and Shareholder
- David RosenbergCo-Chief Investment Officer and Shareholder
- Philip SloanShareholder and Senior Wealth Manager
Investment adviser representatives
16 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Alan Robert Chambers
- William Paul Clark
- Nancy Jane Fehrenbach
- Gregory William Foss
- Timothy Herbert Hattendorf
- Katie Marie Krase
- Eric James Miller
- Ari Max Nadler
- Michael Aaron Nadler
- Rebecca Sarah Raff
- David Kaifel Rosenberg
- Cynthia Louise Schulze
- Philip Bernard Sloan
- Kimberly Tsarpalas Stacy
- Samuel Michael Velblum
- Zachary John Zewiske
Staff
- 28 employees
- 18 in advisory functions
- 15 state-registered reps
- 17 broker-dealer reps
- 4 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Nadler Financial Group, Inc.
Michael Nadler
Control person · since January 2000
Nadler Financial Group’s regulatory assets grew 1.9× from $1.16B (March 2021) to $2.18B (August 2026); clients rose from 829 to 1,072 and employees from 18 to 28.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $2.18B | 1,072 | 28 | 2 |
| February 2025 | $1.92B | 1,016 | 25 | 2 |
| May 2024 | $1.61B | 978 | 20 | 2 |
| March 2023 | $1.32B | 948 | 18 | 1 |
| June 2022 | $1.36B | 939 | 18 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $1.16B | 829 | 18 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Nadler Financial Group has 1 office (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in Illinois.
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 750 Estate Drive, Suite 110, DeerfieldHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Nadler Financial Group, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 750 Estate Drive, Suite 110, Deerfield, IL 60015
- Website
- nadlerfinancial.com
- Phone
- 847-940-4040
- @nadler-financial-group
- SEC file
- 801-61462
- Founded
- 1997
- Structure
- Illinois corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Nadler Financial Group uses Charles Schwab ($2.18B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Nadler Financial Group has custody of $757M in client assets for 468 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $2.18B100%
At year end, Nadler Financial Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (79%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.18B across 149 positions; the largest are Vanguard Value ETF (9.6%), Vanguard Mid-cap ETF (8.3%) and Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (7.2%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks8%
- Funds79%
- Bonds6%
- Cash7%
Reported 13F holdings
- $1.18B
- Reported 13F value
- 149
- Positions
- 62.5%
- In the 10 largest
- +13.7%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Vanguard Value ETFETF9.6%
- Vanguard Mid-cap ETFETF8.3%
- Vanguard Total Stock Market ETFETF7.2%
- Schwab U.S. Large-cap Growth ETFETF5.8%
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETFETF5.8%
- Vanguard Growth ETFETF5.7%
- Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETFETF5.7%
- Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETFETF5.2%
- Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETFETF4.7%
- iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETFETF4.5%
Together, the ten largest are 62.5% of reported value.
How many clients does Nadler Financial Group have?
Nadler Financial Group has 1,072 clients and manages $2.18 billion for them, as of August 2026. They include 589 individual clients, 437 high-net-worth individuals, and 28 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 August 2026
What services does Nadler Financial Group offer?
Nadler Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, 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 Nadler Financial Group charge?
Nadler Financial Group charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Discretionary Investment Management. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and has a $7,500 annual minimum.
Source: NADLER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. ADV PART 2A, filed 6 March 2026
Which custodians does Nadler Financial Group use?
Nadler Financial Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $2.18B. 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 August 2026
How many financial advisors does Nadler Financial Group have?
Nadler Financial Group has 15 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 28 employees, and 18 perform investment advisory functions. 17 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 4 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 Nadler Financial Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Nadler Financial Group’s separately managed accounts held 79% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 8% exchange-traded equities, 7% cash and equivalents and 6% U.S. government and agency bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Nadler Financial Group?
Nadler Financial Group’s direct owner is Michael Nadler (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 August 2026
How does Nadler Financial Group get paid?
Nadler Financial Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management. 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 Nadler Financial Group?
Nadler Financial Group’s main office is at 750 Estate Drive, Suite 110, Deerfield, IL 60015. Its phone number is 847-940-4040. Its website is nadlerfinancial.com.