Orion Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Orion Capital Management reports 163 clients. They include 89 individual clients and 74 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 99.9% ($371M across 549 accounts) are managed with discretion; $404K across 1 account is not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 55% | 10% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 45% | 84% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | 3% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 2% |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
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) | 89 | $36.7M | 9.9% | $412K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 74 | $312M | 84.2% | $4.22M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $12.6M | 3.4% | — |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $6.79M | 1.8% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $2.68M | 0.7% | — |
| Total | 163 | $371M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 89
- Regulatory AUM
- $36.7M
- AUM share
- 9.9%
- Avg. per client
- $412K
- Clients
- 74
- Regulatory AUM
- $312M
- AUM share
- 84.2%
- Avg. per client
- $4.22M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $12.6M
- AUM share
- 3.4%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.79M
- AUM share
- 1.8%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.68M
- AUM share
- 0.7%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 163
- Regulatory AUM
- $371M
- 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
- 51–100
Orion Capital Management charges 0.90%–1.50% a year for its Investment Management. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and has a $3,800 annual minimum. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Project-Based Financial Planning
- Fixed fee of $5,000 to $15,000, negotiable, with a 50% deposit; or hourly at $500 per hour, negotiable in certain cases.
Peter Thoms owns 75% or more of Orion Capital Management. The leadership team of Orion Capital Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Peter Thoms. It has 4 employees.
Leadership
- Peter ThomsManaging Member/Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Chaz Michael Fahrner
- Justin Patrick Mayo
- Jefferson Joseph Rotherham
- Peter Christopher Thoms
Staff
- 4 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Orion Capital Management LLC
Peter Thoms
Control person · since April 2002
Orion Capital Management’s regulatory assets grew 2.5× from $151M (March 2021) to $371M (March 2026); clients rose from 89 to 163 and employees from 3 to 4.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $371M | 163 | 4 | 7 |
| March 2025 | $257M | 140 | 4 | 7 |
| April 2024 | $218M | 144 | 4 | 5 |
| April 2023 | $189M | 132 | 4 | 5 |
| April 2022 | $193M | 105 | 4 | 4 |
| March 2021 | $151M | 89 | 3 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Orion Capital Management has 6 offices (4 private residences, listed without an address), with 3 listed addresses in California.
California · 3 listed addresses
- 1330 Orange Avenue, Suite 302, CoronadoHQ
- 1330 Orange Avenue, Coronado
- 1330 Orange Avenue, Coronado
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Orion Capital Management LLC
- Headquarters
- 1330 Orange Avenue, Suite 302, Coronado, CA 92118
- Website
- orioncapitalmgmt.com
- Phone
- 619-319-0520
- @orion-capital-management-llc
- SEC file
- 801-119207
- Founded
- 2002
- Structure
- California LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Orion Capital Management uses Charles Schwab ($371M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Orion Capital Management does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $371M100%
At year end, Orion Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (53%) and stocks (30%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $323M across 511 positions; the largest are iShares TR (8.2%), Janus Detroit Str TR (8.1%) and iShares TR (7.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks30%
- Funds53%
- Bonds16%
- Cash1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $323M
- Reported 13F value
- 511
- Positions
- 46.9%
- In the 10 largest
- +11.4%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- iShares TR · Core S&P500 ETF8.2%
- Janus Detroit Str TR · Hendrson Aaa CL8.1%
- iShares TR · 0-3 Mth Treasury7.8%
- American Centy ETF TR · US EQT ETF5.5%
- Apple Inc.4.0%
- ETF Ser Solutions · Distillate US3.2%
- American Centy ETF TR · Intl EQT ETF2.9%
- Vanguard Specialized Funds · Div App ETF2.7%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL C2.4%
- J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · Ultra Shrt ETF2.2%
Together, the ten largest are 46.9% of reported value.
How many clients does Orion Capital Management have?
Orion Capital Management has 163 clients and manages $371 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 89 individual clients and 74 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 26 March 2026
What services does Orion Capital Management offer?
Orion Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, 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 Orion Capital Management charge?
Orion Capital Management charges 0.90%–1.50% a year for its Investment Management. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and has a $3,800 annual minimum.
Which custodians does Orion Capital Management use?
Orion Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $371M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 26 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Orion Capital Management have?
Orion Capital 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 Orion Capital Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Orion Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 53% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 30% exchange-traded equities, 16% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Orion Capital Management?
Orion Capital Management’s direct owner is Peter Thoms (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 26 March 2026
How does Orion Capital Management get paid?
Orion Capital Management 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 Orion Capital Management?
Orion Capital Management’s main office is at 1330 Orange Avenue, Suite 302, Coronado, CA 92118. Its phone number is 619-319-0520. Its website is orioncapitalmgmt.com.