The Fauser Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.
The Fauser Group reports 224 clients. They include 159 individual clients and 65 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 99.2% ($312M across 864 accounts) are managed with discretion; $2.65M across 6 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 71% | 34% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 29% | 66% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 159 | $107M | 34.0% | $673K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 65 | $207M | 66.0% | $3.19M |
| Total | 224 | $314M | 100% | $1.4M |
- Clients
- 159
- Regulatory AUM
- $107M
- AUM share
- 34.0%
- Avg. per client
- $673K
- Clients
- 65
- Regulatory AUM
- $207M
- AUM share
- 66.0%
- Avg. per client
- $3.19M
Total
- Clients
- 224
- Regulatory AUM
- $314M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.4M
- 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
The Fauser Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting
- Financial planning and consulting are billed hourly at up to $300 an hour, or as flat fees of $1,000 to $10,000, with a 50% retainer.
Michael Fauser owns 75% or more of The Fauser Group. The leadership team of The Fauser Group includes Chief Compliance Officer Michael Fauser. It has 4 employees, 1 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Michael FauserOwner and Chief Compliance Officer
Staff
- 4 employees
- 1 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- 1 insurance agent
- Owns 75% or more of The Fauser Group, LLC
Michael Fauser
Control person · since April 2016
The Fauser Group’s regulatory assets grew 2.4× from $133M (February 2021) to $314M (April 2026); clients rose from 196 to 224 and employees from 3 to 4.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $314M | 224 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $250M | 224 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $218M | 227 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $138M | 212 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $169M | 207 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2021 | $133M | 196 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, The Fauser Group has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Washington.
Washington · 1 listed address
- 3040 78th Ave Se, #591, Mercer IslandHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- The Fauser Group, LLC
- Headquarters
- 3040 78th Ave Se, #591, Mercer Island, WA 98040
- Website
- fausergroup.com
- Phone
- 206-466-2542
- @thefausergroup
- SEC file
- 801-118322
- Founded
- 2016
- Structure
- Washington LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
The Fauser Group uses Charles Schwab ($4.47M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. The Fauser Group has custody of $247M in client assets for 223 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Omaha, NE · $4.47M100%
At year end, The Fauser Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in bonds (100%).
What the accounts hold
- Bonds100%
How many clients does The Fauser Group have?
The Fauser Group has 224 clients and manages $314 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 159 individual clients and 65 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 1 April 2026
What services does The Fauser Group offer?
The Fauser Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
Which custodians does The Fauser Group use?
The Fauser Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Omaha, NE), with $4.47M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 1 April 2026
How many financial advisors does The Fauser Group have?
The Fauser Group has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 1 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 The Fauser Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, The Fauser Group’s separately managed accounts held 100% U.S. government and agency bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns The Fauser Group?
The Fauser Group’s direct owner is Michael Fauser (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 1 April 2026
How does The Fauser Group get paid?
The Fauser Group 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 The Fauser Group?
The Fauser Group’s main office is at 3040 78th Ave Se, #591, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Its phone number is 206-466-2542. Its website is fausergroup.com.