Tectonic Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers.
Tectonic Advisors reports 2,377 clients. They include 1,513 individual clients, 723 high-net-worth individuals, and 137 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 93.2% ($4.79B across 8,685 accounts) are managed with discretion; $352M across 574 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 64% | 9% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 30% | 45% |
| Pooled investment vehicles | <1% | 44% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 6% | 2% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 1,513 | $442M | 8.6% | $292K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 723 | $2.34B | 45.5% | $3.23M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 1 | $2.25B | 43.7% | $2.25B |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 137 | $112M | 2.2% | $815K |
| Charitable organizations | 3 | $5.26M | 0.1% | $1.75M |
| Total | 2,377 | $5.14B | 100% | $2.16M |
- Clients
- 1,513
- Regulatory AUM
- $442M
- AUM share
- 8.6%
- Avg. per client
- $292K
- Clients
- 723
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.34B
- AUM share
- 45.5%
- Avg. per client
- $3.23M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.25B
- AUM share
- 43.7%
- Avg. per client
- $2.25B
- Clients
- 137
- Regulatory AUM
- $112M
- AUM share
- 2.2%
- Avg. per client
- $815K
- Clients
- 3
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.26M
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $1.75M
Total
- Clients
- 2,377
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.14B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $2.16M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
Tectonic Advisors charges up to 0.80% a year for its Separately managed account program. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000.
Fee details and sources
It has 6 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 6 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- Owns 10% to 25% of Tectonic Advisors LLC
Dan Wicker
Control person · since January 2026
- Owns 10% to 25% of Tectonic Advisors LLC
Toni Lee
Control person · since January 2026
- Owns 10% to 25% of Tectonic Advisors LLC
Steven Clapp
Control person · since January 2026
- Owns 10% to 25% of Tectonic Advisors LLC
Timothy Greaves
Control person · since January 2026
- Owns 10% to 25% of Tectonic Advisors LLC
Thomas Sanders
Control person · since January 2026
- Owns 10% to 25% of Tectonic Advisors LLC
Steven Cain
Control person · since January 2026
- Owns 10% to 25% of Tectonic Advisors LLC
Judson Crawford
Control person · since January 2026
- Owns 10% to 25% of Tectonic Advisors LLC
Brian Bortz
Control person · since January 2026
- Owns 10% to 25% of Tectonic Advisors LLC
Loretto Satterfield LLC
Control person · since January 2026
- Owns 50% to 75% of Loretto Satterfield LLC
Charles Loretto
Control person · since May 2021
- Owns 50% to 75% of Loretto Satterfield LLC
Hunter Satterfield
Control person · since May 2021
Tectonic Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 2.8× from $1.86B (April 2021) to $5.14B (March 2026); clients rose from 654 to 2,377 and employees fell from 13 to 6.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $5.14B | 2,377 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $4.35B | 2,171 | 13 | 2 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $3.6B | 1,951 | 13 | 2 |
| Apr 2023April 2023 | $2.64B | 1,741 | 13 | 2 |
| May 2022May 2022 | $2.69B | 1,492 | 13 | 2 |
| Apr 2021April 2021 | $1.86B | 654 | 13 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Tectonic Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Texas · 1 listed address
- 17 Cowboys Way, Ste 250, FriscoHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Tectonic Advisors LLC
- Headquarters
- 17 Cowboys Way, Ste 250, Frisco, TX 75034
- Website
- tectonicadvisors.com
- Phone
- 713-250-4200
- @tectonicadvisors
- SEC file
- 801-66385
- Structure
- Texas LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Tectonic Advisors’ named custodians for separately managed accounts are Charles Schwab ($2.9B, 56%) and Tbank, NA ($2.25B, 44%). Tectonic Advisors has custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $2.9B56%
- Tbank, NATbank, NA · Dallas, TX · $2.25B44%
At year end, Tectonic Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (61%) and stocks (35%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $2.08B across 289 positions; the largest are Vanguard Index Fds (7.6%), Pimco ETF TR (7.4%) and iShares TR (5.2%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks35%
- Funds61%
- Registered funds53%
- Pooled vehicles8%
- Cash4%
How many clients does Tectonic Advisors have?
Tectonic Advisors has 2,377 clients and manages $5.14 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 1,513 individual clients, 723 high-net-worth individuals, and 137 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 March 2026
What services does Tectonic Advisors offer?
Tectonic Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Tectonic Advisors charge?
Tectonic Advisors charges up to 0.80% a year for its Separately managed account program. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000.
Source: TECTONIC ADVISORS LLC FORM ADV PART 2 BROCHURE, filed 30 March 2026
Which custodians does Tectonic Advisors use?
Tectonic Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $2.9B and Tbank, NA (Dallas, TX), with $2.25B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 30 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Tectonic Advisors have?
Tectonic Advisors has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 3 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 Tectonic Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Tectonic Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 53% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 35% exchange-traded equities, 8% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar) and 4% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Tectonic Advisors have a minimum investment?
Yes, Tectonic Advisors’ minimum account size for its Separately managed account program is $250K.
Source: TECTONIC ADVISORS LLC FORM ADV PART 2 BROCHURE, filed 30 March 2026
Who owns Tectonic Advisors?
Tectonic Advisors is owned through a holding company by Charles Loretto and Hunter Satterfield. Its direct owners are Dan Wicker, Toni Lee, Steven Clapp, Timothy Greaves, Thomas Sanders, Steven Cain, Judson Crawford, Brian Bortz and Loretto Satterfield LLC, each holding 25% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026
How does Tectonic Advisors get paid?
Tectonic Advisors 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 Tectonic Advisors?
Tectonic Advisors’ main office is at 17 Cowboys Way, Ste 250, Frisco, TX 75034. Its phone number is 713-250-4200. Its website is tectonicadvisors.com.