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SJHL Financial Services

Wealth managementRIA

McPherson, KSCRD 285946Updated

SJHL Financial Services is an investment adviser based in McPherson, KS, registered with the SEC since 2022. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and charitable organizations. Its regulatory assets under management total $175 million, as filed on 22 September 2026.

385
Clients
$454K
AUM per individual client
5
Advisory staff
7
Offices
0.50–1.45%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 22 September 2026SEC record

Services and clients

SJHL Financial Services provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.

SJHL Financial Services reports 385 clients. They include 336 individual clients, 48 high-net-worth individuals and 1 charitable organization. Of its assets, 100.0% ($175M across 948 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients385 clients
Assets$175M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)87%43%
High-net-worth individuals12%57%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
336
Regulatory AUM
$75.4M
AUM share
43.2%
Avg. per client
$224K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
48
Regulatory AUM
$99M
AUM share
56.7%
Avg. per client
$2.06M
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$142K
AUM share
0.1%
Avg. per client
$142K

Total

Clients
385
Regulatory AUM
$175M
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
101–250

Fees and minimums

SJHL Financial Services charges 0.50%–1.45% a year for its Investment Management and Retirement Plan Consulting Fees. The fee is billed in advance. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Limited-Scope, Project-Based Financial Planning
Limited-scope, project-based financial planning is a flat fee set by the scope and complexity of the engagement; extra work is billed at an hourly rate agreed in the original agreement.

Ownership and people

Chet Buchman owns 25% to 50% of SJHL Financial Services. The leadership team of SJHL Financial Services includes Chief Compliance Officer Timothy Kliewer. It has 13 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Staff

  • 13 employees
  • 5 in advisory functions
  • 13 state-registered reps
  • 1 insurance agent
Who owns the firm
SJHL Financial Services, LLC· the adviser
  • Chet Buchman

    Control person · since December 2012

    Owns 25% to 50% of SJHL Financial Services, LLC
  • Stacie Wilson

    since January 2025

    Owns 10% to 25% of SJHL Financial Services, LLC
  • Darren Anderson

    since January 2025

    Owns 10% to 25% of SJHL Financial Services, LLC
  • Adam Grilliot

    since January 2025

    Owns 5% to 10% of SJHL Financial Services, LLC
  • Jaymie Rothrock

    since January 2025

    Owns 5% to 10% of SJHL Financial Services, LLC
  • Justin Kaufman

    since January 2025

    Owns 5% to 10% of SJHL Financial Services, LLC
  • Deborah Coan

    since January 2025

    Owns 5% to 10% of SJHL Financial Services, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

SJHL Financial Services’ regulatory assets grew 1.5× from $116M (June 2022) to $175M (September 2026); clients rose from 340 to 385 and employees from 3 to 13.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
SJHL Financial Services figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
September 2026$175M385137
July 2025$139M345106
March 2024$126M319107
May 2023$119M34165
June 2022$116M34034

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, SJHL Financial Services has 6 offices, with 7 listed addresses in Kansas and New Mexico.

Listed office addresses by state

Kansas · 6 listed addresses

  • 123 South Main St., McPhersonHQ
  • 4301 SW Huntoon Street, Topeka
  • 200 N. Main St, Hutchinson
  • 220 West Douglas, Wichita
  • 1700 E. Iron Ave, Salina
  • 2627 KFB Plaza, Manhattan

Contact and registration details

Legal name
SJHL Financial Services, LLC
Headquarters
123 South Main St., McPherson, KS 67460
Website
Not reported
SEC file
801-126251
Structure
Kansas LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

SJHL Financial Services uses Charles Schwab ($175M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. SJHL Financial Services has custody of $103M in client assets for 218 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$175M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $175M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, SJHL Financial Services’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (92%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks1%
  • Funds92%
  • Bonds3%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds1%
    • State and local bonds1%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds1%
  • Cash4%

Common questions

How many clients does SJHL Financial Services have?

SJHL Financial Services has 385 clients and manages $175 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 336 individual clients, 48 high-net-worth individuals and 1 charitable organization.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 22 September 2026

What services does SJHL Financial Services offer?

SJHL Financial Services provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.

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

How much does SJHL Financial Services charge?

SJHL Financial Services charges 0.50%–1.45% a year for its Investment Management and Retirement Plan Consulting Fees. The fee is billed in advance.

Source: SJHL FINANCIAL ADV PART 2A & 2B V.10.05.26, filed 5 October 2026

Which custodians does SJHL Financial Services use?

SJHL Financial Services’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $175M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 22 September 2026

How many financial advisors does SJHL Financial Services have?

SJHL Financial Services has 13 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 13 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives 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 SJHL Financial Services invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, SJHL Financial Services’ separately managed accounts held 92% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 4% cash and equivalents, 1% exchange-traded equities, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% state and local bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.

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

Who owns SJHL Financial Services?

SJHL Financial Services’ direct owners are Chet Buchman, Stacie Wilson, Darren Anderson, Adam Grilliot, Jaymie Rothrock, Justin Kaufman and Deborah Coan, each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 22 September 2026

How does SJHL Financial Services get paid?

SJHL Financial Services 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

How do I contact SJHL Financial Services?

SJHL Financial Services’ main office is at 123 South Main St., McPherson, KS 67460. Its phone number is 620-241-1826.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 22 September 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 22 September 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. SJHL FINANCIAL ADV PART 2A & 2B V.10.05.26, submitted 5 October 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 285946.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 29 June 2022 to 22 September 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. 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.

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