Presper Financial Architects provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year.
Presper Financial Architects reports 533 clients. They include 422 individual clients and 111 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($363M across 1,737 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $285M. It advised 16 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 79% | 39% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 21% | 59% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 2% |
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) | 422 | $141M | 38.8% | $334K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 111 | $215M | 59.4% | $1.94M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $6.57M | 1.8% | — |
| Total | 533 | $363M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 422
- Regulatory AUM
- $141M
- AUM share
- 38.8%
- Avg. per client
- $334K
- Clients
- 111
- Regulatory AUM
- $215M
- AUM share
- 59.4%
- Avg. per client
- $1.94M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.57M
- AUM share
- 1.8%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 533
- Regulatory AUM
- $363M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 16
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 26–50
Presper Financial Architects charges 0.10%–1.00% a year for its Asset Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000. The brochure also prices 5 other services, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$2M | 1.00% |
| $2M–$4M | 0.70% |
| $4M–$10M | 0.35% |
| $10M and above | 0.10% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- American Funds advisory accounts
- Advisory accounts held directly at American Funds in F-2 share class funds are charged 0.50% per year, non-negotiable.
- Empower 401(k) accounts
- Advisory fee of 0.25% annually on 401(k) accounts held with Empower, paid monthly in arrears.
- Financial consulting
- Financial consulting is billed hourly at $150 to $350 per hour; fees are negotiable.
- Financial planning
- Hourly planning is $150 to $350 per hour, or a fixed fee of $1,000 to $2,500 per plan, with the scope guidelines subject to change.
- Transamerica and Protective Life variable annuities
- Advisory fee of 0.5% annually on variable annuity accounts held directly with Transamerica or Protective Life, paid quarterly.
Thomas Presper owns 50% to 75% of Presper Financial Architects. It has 10 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Lisa LaFondCCO
- Thomas PresperManaging Member
- Sonya PresperMember
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Daniel Clayton Garner
- Thomas Michael Presper
- Wayne Salsbury
Staff
- 10 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 3 insurance agents
- Owns 50% to 75% of Presper Financial Architects, LLC
Thomas Presper
Control person · since June 2018
- Owns 50% to 75% of Presper Financial Architects, LLC
Sonya Presper
Control person · since June 2018
Presper Financial Architects’ regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $228M (March 2021) to $363M (September 2026); clients fell from 1,040 to 533 and employees rose from 8 to 10.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $363M | 533 | 10 | 2 |
| February 2025 | $317M | 534 | 9 | 2 |
| March 2024 | $289M | 605 | 8 | 2 |
| March 2023 | $263M | 684 | 10 | 2 |
| March 2022 | $262M | 558 | 10 | 2 |
| March 2021 | $228M | 1,040 | 8 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Presper Financial Architects has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Ohio.
Ohio · 2 listed addresses
- 441 Wolf Ledges Parkway, Suite 103, AkronHQ
- 4856 Hossler DR NW, Suite A, North Canton
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Presper Financial Architects, LLC
- Headquarters
- 441 Wolf Ledges Parkway, Suite 103, Akron, OH 44311-1077
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 330-253-6000
- @presper-financial-architects
- SEC file
- 801-113773
- Structure
- Ohio LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Presper Financial Architects uses Charles Schwab ($351M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Presper Financial Architects has custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $351M100%
At year end, Presper Financial Architects’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (89%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $192M across 55 positions; the largest are Select Sector SPDR TR (16.5%), Fidelity Merrimack Str TR (14.7%) and Listed Fds TR (11.4%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks7%
- Funds89%
- Registered funds87%
- Pooled vehicles2%
- Cash2%
- Other2%
- Private equity funds/reits2%
Reported 13F holdings
- $192M
- Reported 13F value
- 55
- Positions
- 87.7%
- In the 10 largest
- +13.9%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Select Sector SPDR TR · ST Str Techn ETF16.5%
- Fidelity Merrimack Str TR · Total BD ETF14.7%
- Listed Fds TR · Roun MA Seve ETF11.4%
- Capital Group Equity ETF TR · US SM MI CA ETF11.0%
- Capital Group New Geography9.3%
- iShares TR · MSCI Eafe ETF7.6%
- Fidelity Covington Trust · Sml Mid Mltfct6.8%
- iShares TR · Rus 1000 Grw ETF6.0%
- iShares TR · Core S&P Scp ETF3.0%
- Apple Inc.1.4%
Together, the ten largest are 87.7% of reported value.
How many clients does Presper Financial Architects have?
Presper Financial Architects has 533 clients and manages $363 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 422 individual clients and 111 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 14 September 2026
What services does Presper Financial Architects offer?
Presper Financial Architects provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Presper Financial Architects charge?
Presper Financial Architects charges 0.10%–1.00% a year for its Asset Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000.
Which custodians does Presper Financial Architects use?
Presper Financial Architects’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $351M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 14 September 2026
How many financial advisors does Presper Financial Architects have?
Presper Financial Architects has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 10 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 Presper Financial Architects invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Presper Financial Architects’ separately managed accounts held 87% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 7% exchange-traded equities, 2% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 2% cash and equivalents and 2% other. The 2% other category is described as: Private Equity Funds/Reits.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Presper Financial Architects have a minimum investment?
Yes, Presper Financial Architects’ minimum account size for its Asset Management is $500K.
Who owns Presper Financial Architects?
Presper Financial Architects’ direct owners are Thomas Presper (50% to 75%) and Sonya Presper (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 14 September 2026
How does Presper Financial Architects get paid?
Presper Financial Architects 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 Presper Financial Architects registered with the SEC?
Yes, Presper Financial Architects has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 1 August 2018. Its CRD number is 297538 and its SEC file number is 801-113773.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 14 September 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Presper Financial Architects?
Presper Financial Architects’ main office is at 441 Wolf Ledges Parkway, Suite 103, Akron, OH 44311-1077. Its phone number is 330-253-6000.