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Retirement Income Solutions

Wealth managementRIA

Ann Arbor, MICRD 110145Updated

Retirement Income Solutions is an investment adviser based in Ann Arbor, MI, registered with the SEC since 2010. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Its regulatory assets under management total $2.97 billion, as filed on 13 May 2026.

1,274
Clients
$2.34M
AUM per individual client
13
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.60–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 13 May 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Retirement Income Solutions provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.

Retirement Income Solutions reports 1,274 clients. They include 869 high-net-worth individuals, 396 individual clients, and 5 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($2.97B across 1,274 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients1,274 clients
Assets$2.97B
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)31%7%
High-net-worth individuals68%93%
Pension and profit-sharing plans<1%<1%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Corporations and other businesses<1%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
396
Regulatory AUM
$207M
AUM share
7.0%
Avg. per client
$523K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
869
Regulatory AUM
$2.76B
AUM share
92.8%
Avg. per client
$3.17M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
5
Regulatory AUM
$3.01M
AUM share
0.1%
Avg. per client
$603K
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$797K
AUM share
0.0%
Avg. per client
$398K
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$2.93M
AUM share
0.1%
Avg. per client
$1.47M

Total

Clients
1,274
Regulatory AUM
$2.97B
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
11–25

Fees and minimums

Retirement Income Solutions charges 0.60%–1.00% a year for its Asset Management and Review. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $750,000. The brochure also prices 3 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Asset Monitoring and Review
Billed on an annualized basis at 1% of account value up to $1,000,000, 0.8% between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000, and 0.6% over $2,000,000; negotiable.
Retirement and Financial Planning
Retirement and financial planning is a fixed fee starting at $1500, depending on the complexity of the plan.
Retirement Plan Consulting
Retirement plan consulting is 1.0% per annum of the account value of participants' accounts, billed quarterly in arrears.

Ownership and people

Brock Hastie owns 25% to 50% of Retirement Income Solutions. The leadership team of Retirement Income Solutions includes Chief Operating Officer Amy Holzer, Chief Financial Officer Russell Holznagle and Chief Compliance Officer John Goff. It has 26 employees, 13 of them in advisory roles.

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Staff

  • 26 employees
  • 13 in advisory functions
  • 16 state-registered reps
Who owns the firm
Retirement Income Solutions, Inc.· the adviser
  • Brock Hastie

    Control person · since July 2012

    Owns 25% to 50% of Retirement Income Solutions, Inc.
  • Harrison Kephart

    Control person · since July 2012

    Owns 25% to 50% of Retirement Income Solutions, Inc.
  • Karen Chapell

    Control person · since July 2012

    Owns 10% to 25% of Retirement Income Solutions, Inc.
  • John Goff

    Control person · since July 2012

    Owns 10% to 25% of Retirement Income Solutions, Inc.
  • Amy Holzer

    Control person · since January 2026

    Owns 5% to 10% of Retirement Income Solutions, Inc.
  • Evan Leroy

    since May 2023

    Owns 5% to 10% of Retirement Income Solutions, Inc.
  • Megan Flynn

    since May 2023

    Owns 5% to 10% of Retirement Income Solutions, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

Retirement Income Solutions’ regulatory assets grew from $2.13B (May 2021) to $2.97B (May 2026); clients rose from 1,206 to 1,274 and employees from 18 to 26.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
May 2026May 2026$2.97B1,274261
Mar 2025March 2025$2.66B1,268251
Jun 2024June 2024$2.42B1,267231
May 2023May 2023$2.15B1,263201
Mar 2022March 2022$2.4B1,244181
May 2021May 2021$2.13B1,206181

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Retirement Income Solutions has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.

Listed office addresses by state

Michigan · 1 listed address

  • 2301 Platt Road, Suite 300, Ann ArborHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Retirement Income Solutions, Inc.
Headquarters
2301 Platt Road, Suite 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
SEC file
801-71319
Founded
1992
Structure
Michigan corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Retirement Income Solutions’ named custodians for separately managed accounts are Pershing ($1.36B, 52%) and Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services ($1.26B, 48%). Retirement Income Solutions has custody of $65.4M for 102 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$2.62B
named custodians
  • PershingPershing Advisor Solutions LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $1.36B52%
  • Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional ServicesTiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLC · New York, NY · $1.26B48%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Retirement Income Solutions’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (68%) and stocks (17%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $581M across 172 positions; the largest are SPDR Series Trust (24.4%), State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T (7.8%) and SPDR Series Trust (7.3%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks17%
  • Funds68%
  • Cash1%
  • Other14%
    • Real estate, stable value funds, commodities, private reits, fixed-income etf's14%
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Common questions

How many clients does Retirement Income Solutions have?

Retirement Income Solutions has 1,274 clients and manages $2.97 billion for them, as of May 2026. They include 869 high-net-worth individuals, 396 individual clients, and 5 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 13 May 2026

What services does Retirement Income Solutions offer?

Retirement Income Solutions provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Retirement Income Solutions charge?

Retirement Income Solutions charges 0.60%–1.00% a year for its Asset Management and Review. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $750,000.

Source: RIS ADV 3.27.2026, filed 27 March 2026

Which custodians does Retirement Income Solutions use?

Retirement Income Solutions’ separately managed account assets are held at Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $1.36B and Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLC (New York, NY), with $1.26B. 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 May 2026

How many financial advisors does Retirement Income Solutions have?

Retirement Income Solutions has 16 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 26 employees, and 13 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 Retirement Income Solutions invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Retirement Income Solutions’ separately managed accounts held 68% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 17% exchange-traded equities, 14% other and 1% cash and equivalents. The 14% other category is described as: Real Estate, Stable Value Funds, Commodities, Private Reits, Fixed-Income ETF'S.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Does Retirement Income Solutions have a minimum investment?

Yes, Retirement Income Solutions’ minimum account size for its Asset Management and Review is $750K.

Source: RIS ADV 3.27.2026, filed 27 March 2026

Who owns Retirement Income Solutions?

Retirement Income Solutions’ direct owners are Brock Hastie, Harrison Kephart, Karen Chapell, John Goff, Amy Holzer, Evan Leroy and Megan Flynn, each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 13 May 2026

How does Retirement Income Solutions get paid?

Retirement Income Solutions is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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 Retirement Income Solutions?

Retirement Income Solutions’ main office is at 2301 Platt Road, Suite 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Its phone number is 734-769-7727. Its website is retirementincomesolutions.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 13 May 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 13 May 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. RIS ADV 3.27.2026, submitted 27 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 110145.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 4 May 2021 to 13 May 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 3 August 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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