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Setarcos Wealth Advisors

Wealth managementRIA

Philadelphia, PACRD 157930Updated

Setarcos Wealth Advisors is an investment adviser based in Philadelphia, PA, registered with the SEC since 2026. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $112 million, as filed on 18 May 2026.

54
Clients
$2.07M
AUM per individual client
2
Advisory staff
4
Offices
0.30–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 18 May 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Setarcos Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.

Setarcos Wealth Advisors reports 54 clients. They include 40 high-net-worth individuals and 14 individual clients. Of its assets, 100.0% ($112M across 229 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients54 clients
Assets$112M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)26%6%
High-net-worth individuals74%94%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
14
Regulatory AUM
$6.45M
AUM share
5.8%
Avg. per client
$461K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
40
Regulatory AUM
$105M
AUM share
94.2%
Avg. per client
$2.63M

Total

Clients
54
Regulatory AUM
$112M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$2.07M
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
1–10

Setarcos Wealth Advisors fees and minimums

Setarcos Wealth Advisors charges 0.30%–1.00% a year for its Investment Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

$0–$500K1.00%
$500K–$1M0.85%
$1M–$5M0.70%
$5M–$10M0.50%
$10M and above0.30%
Fee details and sources

Who owns Setarcos Wealth Advisors

Richard Faw owns 75% or more of Setarcos Wealth Advisors. The leadership team of Setarcos Wealth Advisors includes President Richard Faw and Chief Compliance Officer Erica Hamblen. It has 3 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

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

Staff

  • 3 employees
  • 2 in advisory functions
  • 2 state-registered reps
Ownership chain
Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLC· the adviser
  • Richard Faw

    Control person · since May 2011

    Owns 75% or more of Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLC
  • Stephen Way

    since January 2021

    Owns 10% to 25% of Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLC

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Setarcos Wealth Advisors has 3 offices (2 private residences, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses in Georgia and Pennsylvania.

Listed office addresses by state

Pennsylvania · 1 listed address

  • 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, PhiladelphiaHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLC
Headquarters
325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106
SEC file
801-135815
Structure
Pennsylvania LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Setarcos Wealth Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($107M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Setarcos Wealth Advisors has custody of $21.1M in client assets for 21 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$107M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Phoenix, AZ · $107M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Setarcos Wealth Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (89%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks7%
  • Funds89%
    • Registered funds88%
    • Pooled vehicles1%
  • Bonds1%
  • Cash1%
  • Other2%
    • Annuities, reit, real estate/variable annuity2%

Common questions

How many clients does Setarcos Wealth Advisors have?

Setarcos Wealth Advisors has 54 clients and manages $112 million for them, as of May 2026. They include 40 high-net-worth individuals and 14 individual clients.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 18 May 2026

What services does Setarcos Wealth Advisors offer?

Setarcos Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, 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 Setarcos Wealth Advisors charge?

Setarcos Wealth Advisors charges 0.30%–1.00% a year for its Investment Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

Source: SETARCOS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 10 March 2026

Which custodians does Setarcos Wealth Advisors use?

Setarcos Wealth Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Phoenix, AZ), with $107M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 18 May 2026

How many financial advisors does Setarcos Wealth Advisors have?

Setarcos Wealth Advisors has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 2 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 Setarcos Wealth Advisors invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Setarcos Wealth Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 88% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 7% exchange-traded equities, 2% other, 1% investment grade corporate bonds, 1% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar) and 1% cash and equivalents. The 2% other category is described as: Annuities, Reit, Real Estate/Variable Annuity.

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

Who owns Setarcos Wealth Advisors?

Setarcos Wealth Advisors’ direct owners are Richard Faw (75% or more) and Stephen Way (10% to 25%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 18 May 2026

How does Setarcos Wealth Advisors get paid?

Setarcos Wealth Advisors 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

Is Setarcos Wealth Advisors registered with the SEC?

Yes, Setarcos Wealth Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 9 April 2026. Its CRD number is 157930 and its SEC file number is 801-135815.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 18 May 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Setarcos Wealth Advisors?

Setarcos Wealth Advisors’ main office is at 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Its phone number is 267-504-4905. Its website is setarcosllc.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 18 May 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 18 May 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. SETARCOS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, submitted 10 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 157930.
  4. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 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 Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLC, website.

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