Paul Winkler provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 2,500 clients last fiscal year.
Paul Winkler reports 2,459 clients. They include 2,052 individual clients, 367 high-net-worth individuals, and 38 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 0.0% ($0 across 0 accounts) are managed with discretion; $1.28B across 2,459 accounts are not. It advised 22 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 83% | 44% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 15% | 54% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 2% | 2% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 2,052 | $561M | 44.0% | $273K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 367 | $686M | 53.8% | $1.87M |
| Charitable organizations | 2 | $1.32M | 0.1% | $661K |
| Corporations and other businesses | 38 | $26.7M | 2.1% | $702K |
| Total | 2,459 | $1.28B | 100% | $519K |
- Clients
- 2,052
- Regulatory AUM
- $561M
- AUM share
- 44.0%
- Avg. per client
- $273K
- Clients
- 367
- Regulatory AUM
- $686M
- AUM share
- 53.8%
- Avg. per client
- $1.87M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.32M
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $661K
- Clients
- 38
- Regulatory AUM
- $26.7M
- AUM share
- 2.1%
- Avg. per client
- $702K
Total
- Clients
- 2,459
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.28B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $519K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 22
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 2500
Paul Winkler is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices 3 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Coaching and Planning Engagement
- Work on the coaching or planning engagement is billed at $225 per hour for hours spent if the engagement is terminated after five business days.
- Electronic Educational Courses
- Each standalone electronic educational course has a one-time fee of $100 to $250 depending on the subject.
- Wealth Planning
- Wealth planning is a fixed fee of $2,500 to $10,000 for the initial engagement, based on the size and complexity of the client's situation.
Paul Winkler owns 75% or more of Paul Winkler. The leadership team of Paul Winkler includes President Paul Winkler and Chief Compliance Officer Leila Shaver. It has 22 employees, 14 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Paul WinklerPresident
- Leila ShaverChief Compliance Officer
- Deborah WinklerDirector/ Secretary
Investment adviser representatives
11 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Lawrence Evan Barnard
- Mariafearlene Brown
- Roleen De Ono
- James David Dickson
- Curtis Chad Henson
- Daniel Robert Hill
- Brian Christopher Koonce
- Michael John Sharpnack
- Jonathan Morris Walker
- Paul Patrick Winkler
- James Philip Wood
Staff
- 22 employees
- 14 in advisory functions
- 13 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Paul Winkler, Inc.
Paul Winkler
Control person · since October 2000
Paul Winkler’s regulatory assets grew from $924M (June 2023) to $1.28B (March 2026); clients were 2,459 in both filings and employees rose from 19 to 22.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $1.28B | 2,459 | 22 | 11 |
| July 2025 | $1.17B | 2,559 | 22 | 11 |
| May 2024 | $284M | 753 | 23 | 12 |
| June 2023 | $924M | 2,421 | 19 | 10 |
Besides its headquarters, Paul Winkler has 10 offices, with 11 listed addresses in Tennessee.
Tennessee · 11 listed addresses
- 3050 Business Park Circle, Suite 503, GoodlettsvilleHQ
- 3050 Business Park Circle, Goodlettsville
- 91 Mathis DR, Dickson
- 2370 Quinland Lake RD, Cookeville
- 101 W. Lincoln St., Tullahoma
- 567 Cason Lane, Murfreesboro
- 1550 N. MT. Juliet RD., MT. Juliet
- 150 N. Water Avenue, Gallatin
- 720 Cool Springs BLVD, Franklin
- 130 Hillcrest Drive, Clarksville
- 230 E. James Campbell BLVD., Columbia
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Paul Winkler, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 3050 Business Park Circle, Suite 503, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
- Website
- paulwinkler.podbean.com
- Phone
- 615-851-1950
- @paul-winkler-inc
- SEC file
- 801-128081
- Structure
- Tennessee corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Paul Winkler uses Charles Schwab ($725M, 59%) and Axos Clearing ($500M, 41%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Paul Winkler does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $725M59%
- Axos ClearingAxos Clearing LLC · Centennial, CO · $500M41%
At year end, Paul Winkler’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (98%).
What the accounts hold
- Funds98%
- Cash2%
How many clients does Paul Winkler have?
Paul Winkler has 2,459 clients and manages $1.28 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 2,052 individual clients, 367 high-net-worth individuals, and 38 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 13 March 2026
What services does Paul Winkler offer?
Paul Winkler provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Paul Winkler use?
Paul Winkler’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $725M and Axos Clearing LLC (Centennial, CO), with $500M. 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 Paul Winkler have?
Paul Winkler has 13 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 22 employees, and 14 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 Paul Winkler invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Paul Winkler’s separately managed accounts held 98% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 2% 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 Paul Winkler?
Paul Winkler’s direct owner is Paul Winkler (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 13 March 2026
How does Paul Winkler get paid?
Paul Winkler 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
Is Paul Winkler registered with the SEC?
Yes, Paul Winkler has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 1 June 2023. Its CRD number is 119342 and its SEC file number is 801-128081.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 13 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Paul Winkler?
Paul Winkler’s main office is at 3050 Business Park Circle, Suite 503, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. Its phone number is 615-851-1950. Its website is paulwinkler.podbean.com.