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Salomon and Ludwin

Wealth managementRIA

Richmond, VACRD 292456Updated

Salomon and Ludwin is an investment adviser based in Richmond, VA, registered with the SEC since 2018. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and other investment advisers. Its regulatory assets under management total $1.34 billion, as filed on 17 July 2026.

459
Clients
$2.86M
AUM per individual client
6
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.05–0.85%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 17 July 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Salomon and Ludwin provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.

Salomon and Ludwin reports 459 clients. They include 263 high-net-worth individuals and 196 individual clients. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.34B across 1,602 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $1.3B.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients459 clients reported
Assets$1.34B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)43%5%
High-net-worth individuals57%94%
State or municipal government entitiesFewer than 50%
Other investment advisersFewer than 52%

Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.

Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
196
Regulatory AUM
$62.9M
AUM share
4.7%
Avg. per client
$321K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
263
Regulatory AUM
$1.25B
AUM share
93.5%
Avg. per client
$4.76M
State or municipal government entities
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$0
AUM share
0.0%
Avg. per client
—
Other investment advisers
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$23.9M
AUM share
1.8%
Avg. per client
—

Total

Clients
459
Regulatory AUM
$1.34B
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
251–500

Salomon and Ludwin fees and minimums

Salomon and Ludwin charges 0.05%–0.85% a year for its Fee for Advice and Portfolio Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and has a $7,500 annual minimum.

$0–$2.5M0.85%
$2.5M–$5M0.70%
$5M–$7.5M0.60%
$7.5M–$10M0.50%
$10M–$12.5M0.40%
$12.5M–$15M0.30%
$15M–$17.5M0.30%
$17.5M–$20M0.30%
$20M–$22.5M0.25%
$22.5M–$25M0.25%
$25M–$27.5M0.25%
$27.5M–$30M0.15%
$30M–$32.5M0.15%
$32.5M–$35M0.10%
$35M–$37.5M0.10%
$37.5M and above0.05%
Fee details and sources

Who owns Salomon and Ludwin

Daniel Ludwin owns 25% to 50% of Salomon and Ludwin. The leadership team of Salomon and Ludwin includes President Daniel Ludwin, Chief Operating Officer Sara Gochenour and Chief Financial Officer Dalal Salomon. It has 12 employees, 6 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Daniel Ludwin
    President
  • Dalal Salomon
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Sara Gochenour
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Jacob Salomon
    Chief Compliance Officer

Investment adviser representatives

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

  • Sara Frazier Gochenour
  • Allison Hope Gregory
  • Daniel Buford Ludwin
  • Dalal Maria Salomon
  • Jacob Eric Salomon
  • David Staples

Staff

  • 12 employees
  • 6 in advisory functions
  • 6 state-registered reps
  • 1 broker-dealer rep
  • 1 insurance agent
Ownership chain
Salomon and Ludwin, LLC· the adviser
  • Daniel Ludwin

    Control person · since January 2018

    Owns 25% to 50% of Salomon and Ludwin, LLC
  • Daniel B. Ludwin Revocable Trust

    Control person · since January 2018

    Owns 25% to 50% of Salomon and Ludwin, LLC
  • Jacob Salomon

    Control person · since July 2023

    Owns 25% to 50% of Salomon and Ludwin, LLC
  • Dalal Salomon

    Control person · since January 2018

    Owns 10% to 25% of Salomon and Ludwin, LLC
  • Dalal M Salomon Revocable Trust

    Control person · since January 2018

    Owns 10% to 25% of Salomon and Ludwin, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Salomon and Ludwin’s regulatory assets grew from $1.07B (July 2021) to $1.34B (July 2026); clients fell from 614 to 459 and employees rose from 10 to 12.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Salomon and Ludwin figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
July 2026$1.34B459121
April 2025$1.23B439111
July 2024$1.71B601122
July 2023$1.22B2,034111
May 2022$1.07B1,314111
July 2021$1.07B614101

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Salomon and Ludwin has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Virginia.

Listed office addresses in Virginia
Richmond

Virginia · 1 listed address

  • 1401 Gaskins Road, RichmondHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Salomon and Ludwin, LLC
Headquarters
1401 Gaskins Road, Richmond, VA 23238
SEC file
801-112494
Founded
2009
Structure
Virginia LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Salomon and Ludwin uses Charles Schwab ($1.33B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Salomon and Ludwin has custody of $946M in client assets for 398 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$1.33B
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $1.33B100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Salomon and Ludwin’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (75%) and stocks (12%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.22B across 2,116 positions; the largest are iShares S&P 500 Growth (6.5%), iShares Short-term (6.4%) and State Street Technology (6.2%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks12%
  • Funds75%
  • Bonds3%
    • State and local bonds2%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds1%
  • Cash10%
  • Other1%
    • Ria annuity sub-accounts, reit, de minimis corp bond1%

Reported 13F holdings

$1.22B
Reported 13F value
2,116
Positions
43.1%
In the 10 largest
+8.5%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. iShares S&P 500 GrowthETF6.5%
  2. iShares Short-termETF6.4%
  3. State Street TechnologyETF6.2%
  4. JPMORGAN Ultra-shortETF5.0%
  5. Vanguard S&P 500 ETFETF4.2%
  6. State Street SPDRETF4.1%
  7. iShares S&P 500 ValueETF3.4%
  8. State Street SPDR S&PETF2.5%
  9. Vanguard FTSE DevelopedETF2.5%
  10. Vanguard Tax-exempt BondETF2.4%

Together, the ten largest are 43.1% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 7 August 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Salomon and Ludwin have?

Salomon and Ludwin has 459 clients and manages $1.34 billion for them, as of July 2026. They include 263 high-net-worth individuals and 196 individual clients.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 17 July 2026

What services does Salomon and Ludwin offer?

Salomon and Ludwin provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, and tax planning.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4

How much does Salomon and Ludwin charge?

Salomon and Ludwin charges 0.05%–0.85% a year for its Fee for Advice and Portfolio Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and has a $7,500 annual minimum.

Source: 2A BROCHURE, filed 15 February 2026

Which custodians does Salomon and Ludwin use?

Salomon and Ludwin’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $1.33B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 17 July 2026

How many financial advisors does Salomon and Ludwin have?

Salomon and Ludwin has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 12 employees, and 6 perform investment advisory functions. 1 employee is a registered representative of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.

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

What does Salomon and Ludwin invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Salomon and Ludwin’s separately managed accounts held 75% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 12% exchange-traded equities, 10% cash and equivalents, 2% state and local bonds, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: RIA Annuity Sub-Accounts, Reit, De Minimis Corp Bond.

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

Who owns Salomon and Ludwin?

Salomon and Ludwin’s direct owners are Dalal Salomon, Daniel Ludwin, Daniel B. Ludwin Revocable Trust, Dalal M Salomon Revocable Trust and Jacob Salomon, each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 17 July 2026

How does Salomon and Ludwin get paid?

Salomon and Ludwin is paid through a percentage of assets under management. 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 Salomon and Ludwin registered with the SEC?

Yes, Salomon and Ludwin has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 22 February 2018. Its CRD number is 292456 and its SEC file number is 801-112494.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 17 July 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Salomon and Ludwin?

Salomon and Ludwin’s main office is at 1401 Gaskins Road, Richmond, VA 23238. Its phone number is 804-592-4999. Its website is salomonludwin.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 17 July 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 17 July 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. 2A BROCHURE, submitted 15 February 2026.
  3. SEC-filed document.
  4. IAPD firm record, CRD 292456.
  5. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 29 July 2021 to 17 July 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 7 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. The logo is reproduced for identification from Salomon and Ludwin, website.

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