The Joseph Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, publishing newsletters, educational seminars, education planning, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 1,000 clients last fiscal year.
The Joseph Group reports 832 clients. They include 480 individual clients, 338 high-net-worth individuals, and 14 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.09B across 832 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 41 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 58% | 15% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 41% | 82% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 2% | 3% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 480 | $162M | 14.8% | $337K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 338 | $895M | 82.2% | $2.65M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 14 | $32.6M | 3.0% | $2.33M |
| Total | 832 | $1.09B | 100% | $1.31M |
- Clients
- 480
- Regulatory AUM
- $162M
- AUM share
- 14.8%
- Avg. per client
- $337K
- Clients
- 338
- Regulatory AUM
- $895M
- AUM share
- 82.2%
- Avg. per client
- $2.65M
- Clients
- 14
- Regulatory AUM
- $32.6M
- AUM share
- 3.0%
- Avg. per client
- $2.33M
Total
- Clients
- 832
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.09B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.31M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 41
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 1000
The Joseph Group charges 0.20%–1.00% a year for its Wealth Advisory. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.00% |
| $1M–$2M | 0.80% |
| $2M–$4M | 0.60% |
| $4M–$6M | 0.40% |
| $6M and above | 0.20% |
Fee details and sources
Robert Upton owns 25% to 50% of The Joseph Group. The leadership team of The Joseph Group includes President Bruce Mizer and Chief Investment Officer Alexander Durbin. It has 25 employees, 15 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Bruce MizerPresident/Member
- Alexander DurbinChief Investment Officer
- Jodi PicettiDirector of Client Services/CCO
- Todd WalterChief Wealth Planning Officer/Member
- Matthew PalmerChairman/Member
- Robert UptonCEO/Member
Investment adviser representatives
9 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Jonathan Philip Bailey
- Nicholas David Boyden
- Patrick Joseph Finneran
- Theresa LeChard
- Bruce Scott Mizer
- Mark Joseph Palmer
- Matthew David Palmer
- Robert Travis Upton
- Todd Daniel Walter
Staff
- 25 employees
- 15 in advisory functions
- 10 state-registered reps
- Owns 25% to 50% of The Joseph Group LLC
Robert Upton
Control person · since January 2020
- Owns 25% to 50% of The Joseph Group LLC
Bruce Mizer
Control person · since January 2017
- Owns 25% to 50% of The Joseph Group LLC
Todd Walter
Control person · since January 2018
- Owns 10% to 25% of The Joseph Group LLC
Matthew Palmer
Control person · since January 2020
The Joseph Group’s regulatory assets grew 1.8× from $602M (March 2021) to $1.09B (March 2026); clients rose from 640 to 832 and employees from 18 to 25.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $1.09B | 832 | 25 | 1 |
| May 2025 | $947M | 796 | 24 | 1 |
| June 2024 | $812M | 768 | 22 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $684M | 736 | 21 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $764M | 678 | 20 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $602M | 640 | 18 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, The Joseph Group has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Ohio.
Ohio · 1 listed address
- 605 South Front Street, Suite 100, ColumbusHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- The Joseph Group LLC
- Headquarters
- 605 South Front Street, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215
- Website
- josephgroup.com
- Phone
- 614-228-4300
- SEC file
- 801-77130
- Founded
- 1999
- Structure
- Ohio LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
The Joseph Group uses Charles Schwab ($1.07B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. The Joseph Group has custody of $47.4M in client assets for 153 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $1.07B100%
At year end, The Joseph Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (63%) and stocks (35%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $476M across 387 positions; the largest are J P Morgan Exchange Traded F (8.5%), Dimensional ETF Trust (6.8%) and Vanguard Star Fds (6.4%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks35%
- Funds63%
- Cash2%
Reported 13F holdings
- $476M
- Reported 13F value
- 387
- Positions
- 46.7%
- In the 10 largest
- +18.9%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · Core Plus BD ETF8.5%
- Dimensional ETF Trust · Intl Core EQT MK6.8%
- Vanguard Star Fds · VG TL Intl Stk F6.4%
- Schwab Strategic TR · US Tips ETF5.8%
- J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · Hedg Equ Lad ETF4.4%
- Financial Invs TR · Corecommodity NA3.5%
- Blackrock ETF Trust · iShares US Equit3.2%
- Vaneck ETF Trust · Mrngstr Wde Moat3.0%
- Wisdomtree TR · Glb High Div FD3.0%
- Schwab Strategic TR · US Dividend EQ2.1%
Together, the ten largest are 46.7% of reported value.
How many clients does The Joseph Group have?
The Joseph Group has 832 clients and manages $1.09 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 480 individual clients, 338 high-net-worth individuals, and 14 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 26 March 2026
What services does The Joseph Group offer?
The Joseph Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, publishing newsletters, educational seminars, education planning, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, 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
How much does The Joseph Group charge?
The Joseph Group charges 0.20%–1.00% a year for its Wealth Advisory. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: THE JOSEPH GROUP CAPITAL MANGEMENT, filed 26 March 2026
Which custodians does The Joseph Group use?
The Joseph Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $1.07B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 26 March 2026
How many financial advisors does The Joseph Group have?
The Joseph Group has 10 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 25 employees, and 15 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 The Joseph Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, The Joseph Group’s separately managed accounts held 63% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 35% exchange-traded equities and 2% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns The Joseph Group?
The Joseph Group’s direct owners are Matthew Palmer, Robert Upton, Bruce Mizer and Todd Walter, each holding 50% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 26 March 2026
How does The Joseph Group get paid?
The Joseph Group 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
Is The Joseph Group registered with the SEC?
Yes, The Joseph Group has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 3 October 2012. Its CRD number is 165311 and its SEC file number is 801-77130.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 26 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact The Joseph Group?
The Joseph Group’s main office is at 605 South Front Street, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215. Its phone number is 614-228-4300. Its website is josephgroup.com.