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Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors

Wealth managementRIA

Scottsdale, AZCRD 111320Updated

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors is an investment adviser based in Scottsdale, AZ, registered with the SEC since 1997. 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 $3.67 billion, as filed on 16 July 2026.

1,585
Clients
$2.32M
AUM per individual client
12
Advisory staff
2
Offices
0.55–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 16 July 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 1,000 clients last fiscal year.

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors reports 1,585 clients. They include 945 high-net-worth individuals, 634 individual clients and 6 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 96.8% ($3.55B across 4,904 accounts) are managed with discretion; $116M across 262 accounts are not.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients1,585 clients
Assets$3.67B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)40%9%
High-net-worth individuals60%90%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
634
Regulatory AUM
$345M
AUM share
9.4%
Avg. per client
$544K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
945
Regulatory AUM
$3.31B
AUM share
90.3%
Avg. per client
$3.51M
Charitable organizations
Clients
6
Regulatory AUM
$12.3M
AUM share
0.3%
Avg. per client
$2.05M

Total

Clients
1,585
Regulatory AUM
$3.67B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$2.32M
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
1000

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors fees and minimums

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors charges 0.55%–1.00% a year for its Investment Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

$0–$3M1.00%
$3M–$5M0.85%
$5M–$10M0.65%
$10M and above0.55%
Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning and Consulting
Hourly fees for planning and consulting generally range from $250 to $500 per hour plus expenses; a fixed fee may apply.

Who owns Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors

Bmo Financial Corp owns 75% or more of Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors. The leadership team of Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors includes Chief Investment Officer Michael Bolar, Chief Operating Officer Michelle Decker and Chief Financial Officer George Lace. It has 30 employees, 12 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • George Lace
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Michelle Decker
    Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer and Board Member
  • Dean Folias
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • Michael Bolar
    Chief Investment Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager
  • Charles Cassinelli
    Board Member
  • Michael Halls
    Senior Portfolio Manager
  • Wallace Harris
    Director and Board Member

Investment adviser representatives

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

  • Cody Rene Amis
  • Justin Boxleitner Bobus
  • Michael Scott Bolar
  • Charles A Bruening III
  • Dillon Leon Chamberlain
  • Michelle Lee Decker
  • Kyler Brent Fuhriman
  • Jordan Mikal Hall
  • Michael Craig Halls
  • Daniel Evan Lloyd-Roberts
  • Sean Lunny
  • James Sean McGettigan

Staff

  • 30 employees
  • 12 in advisory functions
  • 11 state-registered reps
  • 6 soliciting firms
Ownership chain
Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors, Inc.· the adviser
  • Bmo Financial Corp

    Control person · since September 2009

    Owns 75% or more of Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 2.1× from $1.72B (May 2021) to $3.67B (July 2026); clients rose from 935 to 1,585 and employees from 21 to 30.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
July 2026$3.67B1,585302
July 2025$3.1B1,447272
April 2024$2.56B1,299262
July 2023$2.17B1,189262
July 2022$2.22B1,062222
May 2021$1.72B935212

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Arizona and Utah.

Listed office addresses by state

Arizona · 1 listed address

  • 4900 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 2600, ScottsdaleHQ

Other business names

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors has reported 3 other business names to the SEC.

  • Stoker Ostler
  • Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors
  • Stoker Ostler, A Part of Bmo Financial Group

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Headquarters
4900 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 2600, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
SEC file
801-54265
Founded
1997
Structure
Arizona corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($3.53B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors has custody of $781M in client assets for 514 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$3.53B
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · West Lake, TX · $3.53B100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (87%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks87%
    • Exchange-traded equities84%
    • Non-exchange-traded equities3%
  • Bonds9%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds6%
    • State and local bonds3%
  • Cash4%

Common questions

How many clients does Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors have?

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors has 1,585 clients and manages $3.67 billion for them, as of July 2026. They include 945 high-net-worth individuals, 634 individual clients and 6 charitable organizations.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 16 July 2026

What services does Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors offer?

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and educational seminars.

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

How much does Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors charge?

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors charges 0.55%–1.00% a year for its Investment Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

Source: STOKER OSTLER FORM ADV PART 2A, filed 31 March 2026

Which custodians does Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors use?

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (West Lake, TX), with $3.53B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 16 July 2026

How many financial advisors does Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors have?

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors has 11 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 30 employees, and 12 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 Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 84% exchange-traded equities, 6% investment grade corporate bonds, 4% cash and equivalents, 3% non-exchange-traded equities and 3% 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 Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors?

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors’ direct owner is Bmo Financial Corp (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 16 July 2026

How does Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors get paid?

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges 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 Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors registered with the SEC?

Yes, Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 14 April 1997. Its CRD number is 111320 and its SEC file number is 801-54265.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 16 July 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors?

Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors’ main office is at 4900 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 2600, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Its phone number is 480-890-8088. Its website is stokerostler.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 16 July 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 16 July 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. STOKER OSTLER FORM ADV PART 2A, submitted 31 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 111320.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 3 May 2021 to 16 July 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. The logo is reproduced for identification from Stoker Ostler, A Part of BMO Financial Group, website.

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