Tetley Investments provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.
Tetley Investments reports 172 clients. They include 118 high-net-worth individuals and 54 individual clients. Of its assets, 90.6% ($176M across 506 accounts) are managed with discretion; $18.3M across 19 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 31% | 43% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 69% | 57% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 54 | $83.8M | 43.2% | $1.55M |
| High-net-worth individuals | 118 | $110M | 56.8% | $933K |
| Total | 172 | $194M | 100% | $1.13M |
- Clients
- 54
- Regulatory AUM
- $83.8M
- AUM share
- 43.2%
- Avg. per client
- $1.55M
- Clients
- 118
- Regulatory AUM
- $110M
- AUM share
- 56.8%
- Avg. per client
- $933K
Total
- Clients
- 172
- Regulatory AUM
- $194M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.13M
- 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
Tetley Investments charges 1.00% a year for its Asset-Based Fee Schedule. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning
- Hourly fee of $250, not negotiable; a one-component plan is estimated at $3,000; invoiced monthly in arrears.
Philip Tetley owns 75% or more of Tetley Investments. The leadership team of Tetley Investments includes President Ian Kos and Chief Compliance Officer Gery Sadzewicz. It has 3 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Ian KosVice President- Gery SadzewiczChief Compliance Officer
Philip TetleyManaging Member
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Tetley Investments, LLC
Philip Tetley
Control person · since July 2012
Tetley Investments’ regulatory assets grew 1.5× from $129M (May 2021) to $194M (March 2026); clients rose from 146 to 172 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $194M | 172 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2025 | $173M | 158 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2024 | $156M | 167 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $132M | 166 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2022 | $146M | 158 | 3 | 1 |
| May 2021 | $129M | 146 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Tetley Investments has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Illinois.
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 444 N Northwest Hwy., Suite 245, Park RidgeHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Tetley Investments, LLC
- Headquarters
- 444 N Northwest Hwy., Suite 245, Park Ridge, IL 60068
- Website
- tetleyinvestments.com
- Phone
- 773-698-6862
- @tetleyinvestments
- SEC file
- 801-121491
- Structure
- Illinois LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Tetley Investments uses Charles Schwab ($194M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Tetley Investments has custody of $71.2M in client assets for 179 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $194M100%
At year end, Tetley Investments’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (60%) and funds (24%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks60%
- Funds24%
- Bonds16%
- U.S. government and agency bonds7%
- State and local bonds5%
- Investment grade corporate bonds2%
- High-yield corporate bonds2%
- Cash3%
How many clients does Tetley Investments have?
Tetley Investments has 172 clients and manages $194 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 118 high-net-worth individuals and 54 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 2 March 2026
What services does Tetley Investments offer?
Tetley Investments provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Tetley Investments charge?
Tetley Investments charges 1.00% a year for its Asset-Based Fee Schedule. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: TETLEY INVESTMENTS PART 2A BROCHURE, filed 2 March 2026
Which custodians does Tetley Investments use?
Tetley Investments’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $194M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 2 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Tetley Investments have?
Tetley Investments has 3 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 Tetley Investments invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Tetley Investments’ separately managed accounts held 60% exchange-traded equities, 24% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 7% U.S. government and agency bonds, 5% state and local bonds, 3% cash and equivalents, 2% investment grade corporate bonds and 2% high-yield 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 Tetley Investments?
Tetley Investments’ direct owner is Philip Tetley (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 2 March 2026
How does Tetley Investments get paid?
Tetley Investments is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. 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 Tetley Investments?
Tetley Investments’ main office is at 444 N Northwest Hwy., Suite 245, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Its phone number is 773-698-6862. Its website is tetleyinvestments.com.