Transition Financial Advisors Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, tax planning, and tax preparation. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.
Transition Financial Advisors Group reports 149 clients. They include 106 high-net-worth individuals and 43 individual clients. Of its assets, 100.0% ($301M across 781 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 23% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 29% | 9% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 71% | 90% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 43 | $26.9M | 8.9% | $625K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 106 | $271M | 90.3% | $2.56M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $2.33M | 0.8% | — |
| Total | 149 | $301M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 43
- Regulatory AUM
- $26.9M
- AUM share
- 8.9%
- Avg. per client
- $625K
- Clients
- 106
- Regulatory AUM
- $271M
- AUM share
- 90.3%
- Avg. per client
- $2.56M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.33M
- AUM share
- 0.8%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 149
- Regulatory AUM
- $301M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 23%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 101–250
Transition Financial Advisors Group charges 0.10%–1.00% a year for its Wealth Management and Investment Advisory Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is negotiable and has a $5,000 annual minimum. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.00% |
| $1M–$2M | 0.85% |
| $2M–$3M | 0.75% |
| $3M–$5M | 0.65% |
| $5M–$7M | 0.50% |
| $7M–$10M | 0.40% |
| $10M–$15M | 0.25% |
| $15M and above | 0.10% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting (Stand-Alone)
- Planning fixed fees range from $3,000 to $100,000; consulting is $100 to $600 an hour; negotiable.
- Tax Preparation
- Stand-alone tax preparation is $300 to $350 an hour; combined with other services $150 to $180 an hour; total $300 to $3,000.
Advantage Financial Services Buyer, LLC owns 75% or more of Transition Financial Advisors Group and is in turn owned by Advantage Financial Services Intermediate Blocker, LLC (75% or more). The leadership team of Transition Financial Advisors Group includes President Brian Wruk and Chief Investment Officer Mitchell Marenus. It has 7 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Brian WrukPresident and Chief Compliance Officer
- Mitchell MarenusChief Investment Officer
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Anthony Edward Caba
- Mitchell Evan Marenus
- Jennifer Louise Strymecki
- Brian Dale Wruk
Staff
- 7 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Transition Financial Advisors Group, LLC
Advantage Financial Services Buyer, LLC
Control person · since May 2025
- Owns 75% or more of Advantage Financial Services Buyer, LLC
Advantage Financial Services Intermediate Blocker, LLC
Control person · since January 2025
- Owns 75% or more of Advantage Financial Services Intermediate Blocker, LLC
Advantage Financial Services US Holdings, Inc.
Control person · since January 2025
- Owns 75% or more of Advantage Financial Services US Holdings, Inc.
Advantage Financial Services Group, L.P.
Control person · since January 2025
- Owns 75% or more of Advantage Financial Services Group, L.P.
Advantage Financial Services Parent, L.P.
Control person · since January 2025
- Owns 75% or more of Advantage Financial Services Parent, L.P.
Advantage Financial Services Holdings, L.P.
Control person · since January 2025
- Owns 75% or more of Advantage Financial Services Holdings, L.P.
Trivest Discovery Fund II, L.P.
Control person · since January 2025
Trivest Discovery Partners II GP, L.P.
General partner · Control person · since February 2022
Trivest Discovery Partners II Ugp, LLC
General partner · Control person · since February 2022
- Owns 75% or more of Trivest Discovery Partners II Ugp, LLC
Trivest Partners Corporation
Control person · since February 2022
Transition Financial Advisors Group’s regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $187M (March 2021) to $301M (March 2026); clients rose from 108 to 149 and employees from 5 to 7.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $301M | 149 | 7 | 4 |
| May 2025 | $261M | 144 | 6 | 2 |
| February 2024 | $224M | 132 | 6 | 2 |
| March 2023 | $190M | 126 | 6 | 2 |
| April 2022 | $228M | 122 | 6 | 2 |
| March 2021 | $187M | 108 | 5 | 3 |
Besides its headquarters, Transition Financial Advisors Group has 3 offices (3 private residences, listed without an address), with 1 listed address with no US state reported.
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Transition Financial Advisors Group, LLC
- Headquarters
- Not reported
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 480-722-9414
- SEC file
- 801-113459
- Founded
- 2001
- Structure
- Arizona LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Transition Financial Advisors Group uses Charles Schwab ($210M, 76%) and National Bank Independent Network ($67.7M, 24%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Transition Financial Advisors Group does not have custody of client assets.
- National Bank Independent NetworkNational Bank Independent Network · Toronto · $67.7M24%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $210M76%
At year end, Transition Financial Advisors Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (91%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks3%
- Funds91%
- Bonds6%
- State and local bonds3%
- U.S. government and agency bonds2%
- Sovereign bonds1%
- Cash1%
How many clients does Transition Financial Advisors Group have?
Transition Financial Advisors Group has 149 clients and manages $301 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 106 high-net-worth individuals and 43 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026
What services does Transition Financial Advisors Group offer?
Transition Financial Advisors Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, tax planning, and tax preparation.
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 Transition Financial Advisors Group charge?
Transition Financial Advisors Group charges 0.10%–1.00% a year for its Wealth Management and Investment Advisory Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is negotiable and has a $5,000 annual minimum.
Which custodians does Transition Financial Advisors Group use?
Transition Financial Advisors Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $210M and National Bank Independent Network (Toronto), with $67.7M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 31 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Transition Financial Advisors Group have?
Transition Financial Advisors Group has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 5 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 Transition Financial Advisors Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Transition Financial Advisors Group’s separately managed accounts held 91% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 3% exchange-traded equities, 3% state and local bonds, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% sovereign bonds 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 Transition Financial Advisors Group?
Transition Financial Advisors Group is owned through a chain of holding companies by Trivest Partners Corporation. Its direct owner is Advantage Financial Services Buyer, LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026
How does Transition Financial Advisors Group get paid?
Transition Financial Advisors Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges 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 Transition Financial Advisors Group?
Its phone number is 480-722-9414.