TradeWell Securities provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
TradeWell Securities reports 441 clients. They include 356 individual clients and 85 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($320M across 1,147 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 10 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 81% | 46% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 19% | 54% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 356 | $146M | 45.6% | $411K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 85 | $174M | 54.4% | $2.05M |
| Total | 441 | $320M | 100% | $727K |
- Clients
- 356
- Regulatory AUM
- $146M
- AUM share
- 45.6%
- Avg. per client
- $411K
- Clients
- 85
- Regulatory AUM
- $174M
- AUM share
- 54.4%
- Avg. per client
- $2.05M
Total
- Clients
- 441
- Regulatory AUM
- $320M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $727K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 10
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 251–500
TradeWell Securities charges 1.00% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning
- Financial plans are a negotiated fixed fee between $1,000 and $15,000, paid 50% in advance and the balance on presentation of the plan.
Michael Albertson owns 75% or more of TradeWell Securities. The leadership team of TradeWell Securities includes Chief Compliance Officer Joshua Hasselbach. It has 9 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Joshua HasselbachChief Compliance Officer
- Michael AlbertsonManaging Member and CEO
Investment adviser representatives
5 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Michael Lawrence Albertson
- Thomas Joe Badders
- Hannah Cole Firstbrook Grubb
- Joshua Scott Hasselbach
- Wesley Douglass Phelps
Staff
- 9 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- 3 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Tradewell Securities, LLC
Michael Albertson
Control person · since July 2024
TradeWell Securities’ regulatory assets grew from $267M (June 2025) to $320M (September 2026); clients rose from 415 to 441 and employees from 8 to 9.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $320M | 441 | 9 | 1 |
| June 2025 | $267M | 415 | 8 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, TradeWell Securities has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Indiana.
Indiana · 1 listed address
- 130 West Main Street, #100, Fort WayneHQ
Other business names
TradeWell Securities has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Indiana Tax Advisory Group, Inc
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Tradewell Securities, LLC
- Headquarters
- 130 West Main Street, #100, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
- Website
- tradewellsecurities.com
- Phone
- 260-490-2084
- @tradewell-tax-financial
- SEC file
- 801-130935
- Structure
- Indiana LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
TradeWell Securities uses Charles Schwab ($320M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. TradeWell Securities does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $320M100%
At year end, TradeWell Securities’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (60%) and stocks (39%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $280M across 52 positions; the largest are Vanguard Index Fds (26.8%), Apple Inc. (15.5%) and Select Sector SPDR TR (10.5%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks39%
- Funds60%
- Cash1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $280M
- Reported 13F value
- 52
- Positions
- 78.9%
- In the 10 largest
- +18.1%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Vanguard Index Fds · S&P 500 ETF Shs26.8%
- Apple Inc.15.5%
- Select Sector SPDR TR · ST Str Techn ETF10.5%
- Nvidia Corporation7.3%
- First TR Exchange Traded FD · Rba Indl ETF3.6%
- First TR Exchange-traded FD · Finls Alphadex3.6%
- Meta Platforms Inc. · CL A3.3%
- iShares TR · Core S&P500 ETF3.1%
- Amazon Com Inc.2.8%
- First TR Exchange Traded FD · Nasdaq BK ETF2.3%
Together, the ten largest are 78.9% of reported value.
How many clients does TradeWell Securities have?
TradeWell Securities has 441 clients and manages $320 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 356 individual clients and 85 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 September 2026
What services does TradeWell Securities offer?
TradeWell Securities 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 TradeWell Securities charge?
TradeWell Securities charges 1.00% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is negotiable.
Source: FORM ADV PART 2A- TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC, filed 30 September 2026
Which custodians does TradeWell Securities use?
TradeWell Securities’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $320M. 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 September 2026
How many financial advisors does TradeWell Securities have?
TradeWell Securities has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 9 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 employees are 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 TradeWell Securities invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, TradeWell Securities’ separately managed accounts held 60% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 39% exchange-traded equities and 1% 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 TradeWell Securities?
TradeWell Securities’ direct owner is Michael Albertson (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 September 2026
How does TradeWell Securities get paid?
TradeWell Securities 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
How do I contact TradeWell Securities?
TradeWell Securities’ main office is at 130 West Main Street, #100, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Its phone number is 260-490-2084. Its website is tradewellsecurities.com.