Private Client Services provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.
Private Client Services reports 8,765 clients. They include 8,529 individual clients, 194 high-net-worth individuals, and 35 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 40.6% ($562M across 2,929 accounts) are managed with discretion; $821M across 5,836 accounts are not. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $1.38B. It advised 20 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 97% | 73% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 2% | 26% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 8,529 | $1.01B | 73.1% | $118K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 194 | $365M | 26.4% | $1.88M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 35 | $751K | 0.1% | $21.5K |
| Corporations and other businesses | 7 | $7.22M | 0.5% | $1.03M |
| Total | 8,765 | $1.38B | 100% | $158K |
- Clients
- 8,529
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.01B
- AUM share
- 73.1%
- Avg. per client
- $118K
- Clients
- 194
- Regulatory AUM
- $365M
- AUM share
- 26.4%
- Avg. per client
- $1.88M
- Clients
- 35
- Regulatory AUM
- $751K
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $21.5K
- Clients
- 7
- Regulatory AUM
- $7.22M
- AUM share
- 0.5%
- Avg. per client
- $1.03M
Total
- Clients
- 8,765
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.38B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $158K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 20
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 11–25
Private Client Services charges 1.25%–2.00% a year for its Marketplace Portfolio Fees; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
KFG Enterprises, Inc. owns 50% to 75% of Private Client Services and is in turn owned by Ernest Aubrey Sampson (75% or more). The leadership team of Private Client Services includes President Timothy Daley Graham and Chief Compliance Officer John Philip Taylor-Jones. It has 60 employees, 50 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 60 employees
- 50 in advisory functions
- 50 state-registered reps
- 60 broker-dealer reps
- 50 insurance agents
- Owns 50% to 75% of Private Client Services, LLC
KFG Enterprises, Inc.
Control person · since February 2001
- Owns 75% or more of KFG Enterprises, Inc.
Ernest Aubrey Sampson
Control person · since February 2001
- Owns 25% to 50% of Private Client Services, LLC
Private Client Services Emp Stock Ownership Plan & Trust
Control person · since January 2020
- Owns 25% to 50% of Private Client Services, LLC
Private Client Services Emp Stock
Control person · since January 2020
Private Client Services’ regulatory assets grew 3.0× from $455M (May 2021) to $1.38B (March 2026); clients rose from 1,648 to 8,765 and employees from 57 to 60.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $1.38B | 8,765 | 60 | 24 |
| May 2025May 2025 | $1.05B | 3,251 | 60 | 23 |
| Jul 2024July 2024 | $846M | 1,882 | 60 | 20 |
| Aug 2023August 2023 | $663M | 1,751 | 60 | 22 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $615M | 1,330 | 57 | 17 |
| May 2021May 2021 | $455M | 1,648 | 57 | 15 |
Besides its headquarters, Private Client Services has 23 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 23 listed addresses across 17 states.
Kentucky · 4 listed addresses
- 2225 Lexington Road, LouisvilleHQ
- 305 Ann St., Frankfort
- 500 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, Suite 425, Louisville
- 1552 Ormsby Station Court, Louisville
Florida · 2 listed addresses
- 205 Se 20th Street, Fort Lauderdale
- 1233 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
New Jersey · 2 listed addresses
- 30a Maple Street, Somerville
- 1124 Route 202 South Unit A-6, Raritan
Ohio · 2 listed addresses
- 7100 N. High Street, Worthington
- 405 N. Main Street, Kenton
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 1 S. 450 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace
Indiana · 1 listed address
- 131 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville
Louisiana · 1 listed address
- 2900 Westfork Drive, Suite 401, Baton Rouge
Maryland · 1 listed address
- 1700 Rockville Pike, Rockville
Minnesota · 1 listed address
- 600 Highway 169 South, St Louis Park
Missouri · 1 listed address
- 310 Armour Road, N. Kansas City
New York · 1 listed address
- 450 7th Avenue, New York
North Carolina · 1 listed address
- 3604 Shannon Road, Durham
South Carolina · 1 listed address
- 2009 Lincoln Street, Columbia
Tennessee · 1 listed address
- 1616 Westgate Circle, Brentwood
Texas · 1 listed address
- 9800 Hillwood Pkwy, Suite 140, FT Worth
Washington · 1 listed address
- 304 W. Pacific Avenue, Spokane
Wisconsin · 1 listed address
- 4351 West College Avenue, Appleton
Other business names
Private Client Services has reported 23 other business names to the SEC.
- Affiance Financial
- Blue Ocean Global Wealth
- Brightline Financial
- Burke Financial Services
- Dugan Financial Services
- Entheos Financial
- Evergreen Strategic Wealth
- Financial Consultants Group
- Fiori Financial
- Hafele Investments
- Heritage Wealth Group
- Iarann Wealth
Show all 23 names
- Impact Wealth Group
- J&G Financial
- Kentucky Financial Group
- Lindle Hennessey Group
- Marion Investment Advisors
- McGill Financial Ensemble
- PCS Advisors
- Silverleaf Wealth Advisory
- US Planning Group
- Udell Associates, LLC
- Wealthhyve Advisors
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Private Client Services, LLC
- Headquarters
- 2225 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 502-451-0600
- SEC file
- 801-71475
- Structure
- Kentucky LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Private Client Services does not have custody of client assets.
At year end, Private Client Services’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (94%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $381M across 229 positions; the largest are iShares TR (10.7%), iShares TR (6.3%) and Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (3.2%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks94%
- Bonds4%
- Investment grade corporate bonds3%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Cash1%
- Other1%
- Senior living private placement securities.1%
How many clients does Private Client Services have?
Private Client Services has 8,765 clients and manages $1.38 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 8,529 individual clients, 194 high-net-worth individuals, and 35 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 14 March 2026
What services does Private Client Services offer?
Private Client Services provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Private Client Services charge?
Private Client Services charges 1.25%–2.00% a year for its Marketplace Portfolio Fees.
How many financial advisors does Private Client Services have?
Private Client Services has 50 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 60 employees, and 50 perform investment advisory functions. 60 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 50 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 Private Client Services invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Private Client Services’ separately managed accounts held 94% exchange-traded equities, 3% investment grade corporate bonds, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% cash and equivalents and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Senior Living Private Placement Securities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Private Client Services?
Private Client Services is owned through a holding company by Ernest Aubrey Sampson. Its direct owners are KFG Enterprises, Inc. (50% to 75%), Private Client Services Emp Stock Ownership Plan & Trust (25% to 50%) and Private Client Services Emp Stock (25% to 50%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 14 March 2026
How does Private Client Services get paid?
Private Client Services 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 Private Client Services?
Private Client Services’ main office is at 2225 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206. Its phone number is 502-451-0600.