Sanderson Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and education planning. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Sanderson Wealth Management reports 325 clients. They include 234 high-net-worth individuals, 84 individual clients, and 7 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 27.7% ($397M across 332 accounts) are managed with discretion; $1.03B across 1,423 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 26% | 5% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 72% | 88% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 2% | 3% |
| Insurance companies | Fewer than 5 | 4% |
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) | 84 | $66.8M | 4.7% | $796K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 234 | $1.26B | 87.8% | $5.37M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 7 | $48.2M | 3.4% | $6.89M |
| Insurance companies | Fewer than 5 | $60.2M | 4.2% | — |
| Total | 325 | $1.43B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 84
- Regulatory AUM
- $66.8M
- AUM share
- 4.7%
- Avg. per client
- $796K
- Clients
- 234
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.26B
- AUM share
- 87.8%
- Avg. per client
- $5.37M
- Clients
- 7
- Regulatory AUM
- $48.2M
- AUM share
- 3.4%
- Avg. per client
- $6.89M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $60.2M
- AUM share
- 4.2%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 325
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.43B
- 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
- 51–100
Sanderson Wealth Management charges 0.20%–1.00% a year for its Investment management fee. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $20,000 annual minimum.
Fee details and sources
John Sanderson owns 75% or more of Sanderson Wealth Management. Justin Sanderson is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Investment Officer John Gullo and Chief Financial Officer James Warner. It has 19 employees, 11 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Justin SandersonChief Executive Officer
- James WarnerMember, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
- Carl BaderController
- Timothy DominoDirector of Wealth Management
- John GulloChief Operations Officer and Chief Investment Officer
- Caleb JenningsDirector of Client Engagement
- John SandersonMember and Chairman
Investment adviser representatives
11 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Carl Michael Bader
- Angelo Antonino D'Amato Goodenough
- Timothy J Domino
- Phillip Mark Frattali Jr
- John Salvatore Gullo
- Caleb Jennings
- Evan R. Kraft
- John Raymond Sanderson
- Justin Raymond Sanderson
- James Longstreet Warner
- Tucker Weppner
Staff
- 19 employees
- 11 in advisory functions
- 11 state-registered reps
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 75% or more of Sanderson Wealth Management, LLC
John Sanderson
Control person · since June 2001
- Owns 10% to 25% of Sanderson Wealth Management, LLC
James Warner
Control person · since June 2001
Sanderson Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $858M (March 2021) to $1.43B (March 2026); clients rose from 276 to 325 and employees from 16 to 19.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $1.43B | 325 | 19 | 13 |
| March 2025 | $1.2B | 590 | 19 | 13 |
| March 2024 | $1.12B | 356 | 19 | 13 |
| March 2023 | $899M | 320 | 17 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $996M | 297 | 10 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $858M | 276 | 16 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Sanderson Wealth Management has 12 offices (12 private residences, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in New York.
New York · 1 listed address
- 50 Fountain Plaza, Suite 750, BuffaloHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Sanderson Wealth Management, LLC
- Headquarters
- 50 Fountain Plaza, Suite 750, Buffalo, NY 14202
- Website
- sandersonllc.com
- Phone
- 716-566-2420
- @sanderson-wealthmanagement
- SEC file
- 801-61208
- Founded
- 2001
- Structure
- New York LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Sanderson Wealth Management uses Fidelity ($1.41B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Sanderson Wealth Management has custody of $207M in client assets for 76 clients.
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Albuquerque, NM · $1.41B100%
At year end, Sanderson Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (77%) and stocks (12%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks12%
- Non-exchange-traded equities9%
- Exchange-traded equities3%
- Funds77%
- Cash10%
Filed values cover 99%. The neutral 1% gap has no reported category.
How many clients does Sanderson Wealth Management have?
Sanderson Wealth Management has 325 clients and manages $1.43 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 234 high-net-worth individuals, 84 individual clients, and 7 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026
What services does Sanderson Wealth Management offer?
Sanderson Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and education 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 Sanderson Wealth Management charge?
Sanderson Wealth Management charges 0.20%–1.00% a year for its Investment management fee. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $20,000 annual minimum.
Which custodians does Sanderson Wealth Management use?
Sanderson Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Albuquerque, NM), with $1.41B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 31 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Sanderson Wealth Management have?
Sanderson Wealth Management has 11 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 19 employees, and 11 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 Sanderson Wealth Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Sanderson Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 77% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 10% cash and equivalents, 9% non-exchange-traded equities and 3% exchange-traded equities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Sanderson Wealth Management?
Sanderson Wealth Management’s direct owners are James Warner (10% to 25%) and John Sanderson (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026
How does Sanderson Wealth Management get paid?
Sanderson Wealth Management 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
How do I contact Sanderson Wealth Management?
Sanderson Wealth Management’s main office is at 50 Fountain Plaza, Suite 750, Buffalo, NY 14202. Its phone number is 716-566-2420. Its website is sandersonllc.com.