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RMR Wealth Builders

Wealth managementRIA

Montclair, NJCRD 169005Updated

RMR Wealth Builders is an investment adviser based in Montclair, NJ, registered with the SEC since 2014. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, corporations and other businesses, and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $2.89 billion, as filed on 15 April 2026.

2,099
Clients
$943K
AUM per individual client
49
Advisory staff
24
Offices
See fees
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 15 April 2026SEC record

Services and clients

RMR Wealth Builders provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year.

RMR Wealth Builders reports 2,099 clients. They include 1,443 individual clients, 464 high-net-worth individuals, and 189 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 82.3% ($2.38B across 4,701 accounts) are managed with discretion; $510M across 368 accounts are not. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $210M. It advised 7 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients2,099 clients
Assets$2.89B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)69%16%
High-net-worth individuals22%46%
Investment companies<1%2%
Pension and profit-sharing plans<1%<1%
Charitable organizations<1%6%
Other client typesCorporations and other businesses9%30%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
1,443
Regulatory AUM
$459M
AUM share
15.9%
Avg. per client
$318K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
464
Regulatory AUM
$1.34B
AUM share
46.4%
Avg. per client
$2.89M
Investment companies
Clients
1
Regulatory AUM
$50.7M
AUM share
1.8%
Avg. per client
$50.7M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$2.53M
AUM share
0.1%
Avg. per client
$2.53M
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$177M
AUM share
6.2%
Avg. per client
$177M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
189
Regulatory AUM
$856M
AUM share
29.7%
Avg. per client
$4.53M

Total

Clients
2,099
Regulatory AUM
$2.89B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
7
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
26–50

RMR Wealth Builders fees and minimums

RMR Wealth Builders is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees (other than subscription fees) and other compensation. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Annual account administration fee
Accounts billed directly pay an annual administrative fee of $80, prorated daily and charged quarterly, for access to the BlackDiamond platform.
Financial planning and consulting
Comprehensive and a la carte plans are flat fees; ongoing planning is $1,500 a year or $150 a month, with a retainer of up to 50% of the fee.

Who owns RMR Wealth Builders

Ryan Degrau owns 25% to 50% of RMR Wealth Builders. Ryan Degrau is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Compliance Officer Steven Sergio. It has 64 employees, 49 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Ryan Degrau
    Chief Executive Officer
  • Steven Sergio
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • Joseph Russo
    Co-Chairman
  • Douglas Roth
    Co-Chairman

Investment adviser representatives

54 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • Dominic Aceto
  • Jennifer Adele Aimone-Seiler
  • William Coleman Andrews
  • James Patrick Barrett
  • James Stephen Bremis
  • Marshall Stephen Burroughs
  • Finn Case
  • Charles Catapano
  • Peter Lewis Chandler
  • Nicholas Steven Choman
  • Stephan Aaron Collaro
  • Alyssa T Cortelyou

Staff

  • 64 employees
  • 49 in advisory functions
  • 51 state-registered reps
  • 34 insurance agents
Ownership chain
RMR Wealth Builders, Inc.· the adviser
  • Ryan Degrau

    Control person · since January 2021

    Owns 25% to 50% of RMR Wealth Builders, Inc.
  • Joseph Russo

    Control person · since January 2016

    Owns 25% to 50% of RMR Wealth Builders, Inc.
  • Douglas Roth

    Control person · since August 1986

    Owns 25% to 50% of RMR Wealth Builders, Inc.
  • Ed Majtenyi Trust

    Control person · since January 2025

    Owns 25% to 50% of RMR Wealth Builders, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

RMR Wealth Builders’ regulatory assets grew 7.5× from $385M (June 2021) to $2.89B (April 2026); clients rose from 459 to 2,099 and employees from 37 to 64.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
RMR Wealth Builders figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
April 2026$2.89B2,0996424
July 2025$2.2B1,9034925
April 2024$1.7B1,6984725
June 2023$1.11B1,3034223
March 2022$1.05B1,1264715
June 2021$385M4593716

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, RMR Wealth Builders has 23 offices (17 private residences, listed without an address), with 7 listed addresses across 4 states.

Listed office addresses by state

New Jersey · 3 listed addresses

  • 111 Grove Street, Suite 203, MontclairHQ
  • 295 Pierson Ave, Edison
  • 1150 Raritan Road, Suite 201, Cranford

Contact and registration details

Legal name
RMR Wealth Builders, Inc.
Headquarters
111 Grove Street, Suite 203, Montclair, NJ 07042
Website
Not reported
SEC file
801-80404
Structure
New Jersey corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

RMR Wealth Builders uses Fidelity ($1.67B, 87%) and Charles Schwab ($255M, 13%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. RMR Wealth Builders does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$1.92B
named custodians
  • FidelityFidelity Institutional Wealth Services · Boston, MA · $1.67B87%
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · El Paso, TX · $255M13%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, RMR Wealth Builders’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (71%) and stocks (20%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.61B across 316 positions; the largest are Vanguard Index Fds (9.7%), Vanguard Index Fds (9.7%) and Vanguard Index Fds (8.9%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks20%
  • Funds71%
  • Bonds5%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds3%
    • State and local bonds1%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds1%
  • Cash3%
  • Other1%
    • Structured products, including buffered notes and similar structured investment instruments; and digital assets.1%

Reported 13F holdings

$1.61B
Reported 13F value
316
Positions
54.1%
In the 10 largest
+26.8%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Vanguard Index Fds · Growth ETF9.7%
  2. Vanguard Index Fds · S&P 500 ETF Shs9.7%
  3. Vanguard Index Fds · Value ETF8.9%
  4. iShares TR · Core S&P Mcp ETF5.5%
  5. iShares TR · Core MSCI Eafe4.5%
  6. Northern Lts FD TR II · Peakshares Rmr4.3%
  7. Nvidia Corporation3.1%
  8. iShares TR · Rus 1000 Grw ETF3.1%
  9. Apple Inc.2.8%
  10. Schwab Strategic TR · Sht TM US Tres2.5%

Together, the ten largest are 54.1% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 24 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does RMR Wealth Builders have?

RMR Wealth Builders has 2,099 clients and manages $2.89 billion for them, as of April 2026. They include 1,443 individual clients, 464 high-net-worth individuals, and 189 corporations and other businesses.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 15 April 2026

What services does RMR Wealth Builders offer?

RMR Wealth Builders provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, 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 RMR Wealth Builders use?

RMR Wealth Builders’ separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services (Boston, MA), with $1.67B and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (El Paso, TX), with $255M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 15 April 2026

How many financial advisors does RMR Wealth Builders have?

RMR Wealth Builders has 51 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 64 employees, and 49 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 34 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 RMR Wealth Builders invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, RMR Wealth Builders’ separately managed accounts held 71% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 20% exchange-traded equities, 3% U.S. government and agency bonds, 3% cash and equivalents, 1% state and local bonds, 1% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Structured Products, Including Buffered Notes and Similar Structured Investment Instruments; and Digital Assets.

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

Who owns RMR Wealth Builders?

RMR Wealth Builders’ direct owners are Ryan Degrau, Joseph Russo, Douglas Roth and Ed Majtenyi Trust, each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 15 April 2026

How does RMR Wealth Builders get paid?

RMR Wealth Builders is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees and other compensation. 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 RMR Wealth Builders registered with the SEC?

Yes, RMR Wealth Builders has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 14 October 2014. Its CRD number is 169005 and its SEC file number is 801-80404.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 15 April 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact RMR Wealth Builders?

RMR Wealth Builders’ main office is at 111 Grove Street, Suite 203, Montclair, NJ 07042. Its phone number is 201-836-2460.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 15 April 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 15 April 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. RMR WEALTH BUILDERS, INC. ADV BROCHURE, submitted 15 April 2026.
  3. SEC-filed document.
  4. IAPD firm record, CRD 169005.
  5. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 9 June 2021 to 15 April 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  6. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  7. Form 13F-HR, filed 24 July 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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