Sigma Planning provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
Sigma Planning reports 30,916 clients. They include 29,763 individual clients, 832 high-net-worth individuals, and 190 pension and profit-sharing plans. Nearly all assets ($6.1B across 26,432 accounts) are managed with discretion; $1.2M across 1 account is not. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $236M. It advised 4,483 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 96% | 68% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 3% | 28% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| State or municipal government entities | <1% | 0% |
| Other client typesCorporations and other businesses | <1% | 3% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 29,763 | $4.14B | 67.9% | $139K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 832 | $1.73B | 28.4% | $2.08M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 190 | $28M | 0.5% | $147K |
| Charitable organizations | 21 | $8.18M | 0.1% | $390K |
| State or municipal government entities | 10 | $0 | 0.0% | $0 |
| Corporations and other businesses | 100 | $190M | 3.1% | $1.9M |
| Total | 30,916 | $6.1B | 100% | $197K |
- Clients
- 29,763
- Regulatory AUM
- $4.14B
- AUM share
- 67.9%
- Avg. per client
- $139K
- Clients
- 832
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.73B
- AUM share
- 28.4%
- Avg. per client
- $2.08M
- Clients
- 190
- Regulatory AUM
- $28M
- AUM share
- 0.5%
- Avg. per client
- $147K
- Clients
- 21
- Regulatory AUM
- $8.18M
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $390K
- Clients
- 10
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $0
- Clients
- 100
- Regulatory AUM
- $190M
- AUM share
- 3.1%
- Avg. per client
- $1.9M
Total
- Clients
- 30,916
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.1B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $197K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 4,483
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 251–500
Sigma Planning charges up to 2.50% a year for its SIGMA Managed Accounts (advisory fee set by IAR); its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
The Jerome S. Rydell Revocable Living Trust Dated 12/21/1998, As Amended and Restated on 10/23/2020 owns 75% or more of Sigma Planning and is in turn owned by Jerome Rydell (75% or more). The leadership team of Sigma Planning includes President Brandon Rydell, Chief Operating Officer Dana Rhodes and Chief Compliance Officer Andrew Kilbarger. It has 471 employees.
Staff
- 471 employees
- 471 in advisory functions
- 471 state-registered reps
- 465 broker-dealer reps
- 400 insurance agents
- 2 soliciting firms
- Owns 75% or more of Sigma Planning Corporation
The Jerome S. Rydell Revocable Living Trust Dated 12/21/1998, As Amended and Restated on 10/23/2020
Control person · since January 2021
- Owns 75% or more of The Jerome S. Rydell Revocable Living Trust Dated 12/21/1998, As Amended and Restated on 10/23/2020
Jerome Rydell
Control person · since December 1998
- Owns 75% or more of Sigma Planning Corporation
The Jerome S. Rydell Revocable
Control person · since January 2021
Sigma Planning’s regulatory assets grew from $5.59B (May 2021) to $6.1B (May 2026); clients rose from 29,073 to 30,916 and employees fell from 720 to 471.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026May 2026 | $6.1B | 30,916 | 471 | 337 |
| Apr 2025April 2025 | $5.66B | 30,881 | 462 | 352 |
| Jul 2024July 2024 | $5.56B | 33,526 | 470 | 362 |
| Jul 2023July 2023 | $5.96B | 34,594 | 610 | 427 |
| May 2022May 2022 | $6.86B | 36,841 | 628 | 454 |
| May 2021May 2021 | $5.59B | 29,073 | 720 | 472 |
Besides its headquarters, Sigma Planning has 336 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 25 listed addresses across 9 states.
Michigan · 14 listed addresses
- 300 Parkland Plaza, Ann ArborHQ
- 203 N. Broad Street, Adrian
- 7321 Park Ave., Allen Park
- 2277 Science Parkway, Okemos
- 37811 W. 12 Mile RD, Farmington Hills
- 4121 Okemos RD., Okemos
- 101 West Big Beaver RD, Troy
- 5750 New King Street, Troy
- 3310 W Big Beaver Drive, Troy
- 41850 W. 11 Mile Road, Novi
- 37229 Huron River Drive, New Boston
- 13260 Dix-Toledo Road, Southgate
- 30665 NW Highway, Farmington Hills
- 4710 West Saginaw Suite 5, Lansing
California · 3 listed addresses
- 1601 East Lincoln Ave, Orange
- 1990 N. California BLVD., Walnut Creek
- 9890 Research Drive, Irvine
Pennsylvania · 2 listed addresses
- 4066 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting
- 817 E. Evergreen Road, Lebanon
Colorado · 1 listed address
- 1425 North Union, Colorado Springs
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 1661 Feehanville DR., MT. Prospect
Indiana · 1 listed address
- 1001 S. Roosevelt RD., Knox
Kentucky · 1 listed address
- 6900 Houston Road Building 700, Florence
New Jersey · 1 listed address
- 7 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls
Texas · 1 listed address
- 921 W. New Hope DR., Cedar Park
Other business names
Sigma Planning has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- SPC
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Sigma Planning Corporation
- Headquarters
- 300 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Website
- spc4clients.com
- Phone
- 734-663-1611
- @sigma-financial-corporation
- SEC file
- 801-20404
- Structure
- Michigan corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Sigma Planning’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Fidelity ($5.71B). Sigma Planning does not have custody of client assets.
- FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $5.71B100%
At year end, Sigma Planning’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (67%) and stocks (25%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $3.97B across 1,404 positions; the largest are iShares TR (5.3%), Apple Inc. (4.2%) and Nvidia Corporation (2.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks25%
- Funds67%
- Bonds2%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- State and local bonds1%
- Cash6%
How many clients does Sigma Planning have?
Sigma Planning has 30,916 clients and manages $6.1 billion for them, as of May 2026. They include 29,763 individual clients, 832 high-net-worth individuals, and 190 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 7 May 2026
What services does Sigma Planning offer?
Sigma Planning provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, 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
How much does Sigma Planning charge?
Sigma Planning charges up to 2.50% a year for its SIGMA Managed Accounts (advisory fee set by IAR).
Which custodians does Sigma Planning use?
Sigma Planning’s separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $5.71B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 7 May 2026
How many financial advisors does Sigma Planning have?
Sigma Planning has 471 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 471 employees, and 471 perform investment advisory functions. 465 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 400 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 Sigma Planning invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Sigma Planning’s separately managed accounts held 67% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 25% exchange-traded equities, 6% cash and equivalents, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Sigma Planning?
Sigma Planning is owned through a trust by Jerome Rydell. Its direct owners are the Jerome S. Rydell Revocable Living Trust Dated 12/21/1998, As Amended and Restated on 10/23/2020 (75% or more) and the Jerome S. Rydell Revocable (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 7 May 2026
How does Sigma Planning get paid?
Sigma Planning 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
How do I contact Sigma Planning?
Sigma Planning’s main office is at 300 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Its phone number is 734-663-1611. Its website is spc4clients.com.
