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Van Hulzen Asset Management

Wealth managementRIA

El Dorado Hills, CACRD 116632Updated

Van Hulzen Asset Management is an investment adviser based in El Dorado Hills, CA, registered with the SEC since 2003. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and pooled investment vehicles. Its regulatory assets under management total $2.14 billion, as filed on 17 August 2026.

1,499
Clients
$1.24M
AUM per individual client
16
Advisory staff
3
Offices
1.50%
Fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 17 August 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Van Hulzen Asset Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, education planning, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.

Van Hulzen Asset Management reports 1,499 clients. They include 1,020 individual clients, 369 high-net-worth individuals and 44 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 99.2% ($2.13B across 2,918 accounts) are managed with discretion; $17.2M across 20 accounts are not. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients1,499 clients
Assets$2.14B
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)68%17%
High-net-worth individuals25%63%
Pooled investment vehicles<1%10%
Pension and profit-sharing plans2%2%
Charitable organizations3%2%
Other client typesCorporations and other businesses2%5%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
1,020
Regulatory AUM
$373M
AUM share
17.4%
Avg. per client
$366K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
369
Regulatory AUM
$1.36B
AUM share
63.3%
Avg. per client
$3.67M
Pooled investment vehicles
Clients
1
Regulatory AUM
$225M
AUM share
10.5%
Avg. per client
$225M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
36
Regulatory AUM
$39.3M
AUM share
1.8%
Avg. per client
$1.09M
Charitable organizations
Clients
44
Regulatory AUM
$45.1M
AUM share
2.1%
Avg. per client
$1.03M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
29
Regulatory AUM
$105M
AUM share
4.9%
Avg. per client
$3.62M

Total

Clients
1,499
Regulatory AUM
$2.14B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.43M
Clients outside the U.S.
1%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
51–100

Fees and minimums

Van Hulzen Asset Management charges up to 1.50% for its Wealth Management Fee. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 4 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Asset Allocation Program
The standard advisory fee for the Asset Allocation Program and the Schreur and Wetsel model wealth portfolios is a maximum of 1.75%, negotiable.
Consulting Services
Consulting services are charged at an hourly rate of $325.00 with no minimum, including consulting on investing in private funds.
ERISA Services
ERISA services are charged as a percentage of assets under management, billed quarterly, with a maximum of 1.50% and negotiable fees.
Financial Planning
Financial planning is charged at an hourly rate of $325.00 with no minimum, payable on presentation of the advice.

Ownership and people

Craig Vanhulzen owns 50% to 75% of Van Hulzen Asset Management. The leadership team of Van Hulzen Asset Management includes President Rhett Beal and Chief Compliance Officer Paul Nederveld. It has 21 employees, 16 of them in advisory roles.

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Staff

  • 21 employees
  • 16 in advisory functions
  • 3 insurance agents
  • 1 soliciting firm
Who owns the firm
Van Hulzen Asset Management, LLC· the adviser
  • Craig Vanhulzen

    Control person · since January 2000

    Owns 50% to 75% of Van Hulzen Asset Management, LLC
  • Wedbush Capital

    Control person · since July 2011

    Owns 25% to 50% of Van Hulzen Asset Management, LLC
    • Wedbush Family Partners, LLC

      Control person · since December 2020

      Owns 25% to 50% of Wedbush Capital
  • Bradley Nicholson

    Control person · since June 2019

    Owns 10% to 25% of Van Hulzen Asset Management, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Van Hulzen Asset Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $1.31B (June 2021) to $2.14B (August 2026); clients fell from 1,854 to 1,499 and employees rose from 19 to 21.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Aug 2026August 2026$2.14B1,499213
May 2025May 2025$1.86B1,380233
Mar 2024March 2024$1.99B1,228193
Mar 2023March 2023$1.46B1,142195
Mar 2022March 2022$1.6B1,345195
Jun 2021June 2021$1.31B1,854195

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Van Hulzen Asset Management has 2 offices, with 3 listed addresses in 1 state.

Listed office addresses by state

California · 3 listed addresses

  • 4370 Town Center BLVD., Suite 220, El Dorado HillsHQ
  • 711 Court Street, Jackson
  • 2795 E. Bidwell Street, Suite 100-321, Folsom

Other business names

Van Hulzen Asset Management has reported 3 other business names to the SEC.

  • Schreur Financial
  • Van Hulzen Financial Advisors
  • Wetsel Financial

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Van Hulzen Asset Management, LLC
Headquarters
4370 Town Center BLVD., Suite 220, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
SEC file
801-61884
Structure
California LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Van Hulzen Asset Management’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are Charles Schwab ($1.31B, 68%), Northern Trust Securities ($355M, 18%) and Fidelity ($262M, 14%). Van Hulzen Asset Management has custody of $749M for 1,075 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$1.92B
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $1.31B68%
  • Northern Trust SecuritiesNorthern Trust Securities, Inc. · Chicago, IL · $355M18%
  • FidelityFidelity Investments · Boston, MA · $262M14%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Van Hulzen Asset Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (68%) and funds (15%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.41B across 387 positions; the largest are Apple Inc. (6.8%), Alphabet Inc. (4.1%) and Broadcom Inc. (2.8%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks68%
  • Funds15%
  • Bonds12%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds6%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds5%
    • State and local bonds1%
  • Cash4%
  • Other1%
    • Derivatives1%
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Common questions

How many clients does Van Hulzen Asset Management have?

Van Hulzen Asset Management has 1,499 clients and manages $2.14 billion for them, as of August 2026. They include 1,020 individual clients, 369 high-net-worth individuals and 44 charitable organizations.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 17 August 2026

What services does Van Hulzen Asset Management offer?

Van Hulzen Asset Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, 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 Van Hulzen Asset Management charge?

Van Hulzen Asset Management charges up to 1.50% for its Wealth Management Fee. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

Source: VAN HULZEN ADV PART 2A BROCHURE 8 2026, filed 17 August 2026

Which custodians does Van Hulzen Asset Management use?

Van Hulzen Asset Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $1.31B, Northern Trust Securities, Inc. (Chicago, IL), with $355M and Fidelity Investments (Boston, MA), with $262M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 17 August 2026

How many financial advisors does Van Hulzen Asset Management have?

Van Hulzen Asset Management has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 21 employees, and 16 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 Van Hulzen Asset Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Van Hulzen Asset Management’s separately managed accounts held 68% exchange-traded equities, 15% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 6% investment grade corporate bonds, 5% U.S. government and agency bonds, 4% cash and equivalents, 1% state and local bonds and 1% derivatives.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Van Hulzen Asset Management?

Van Hulzen Asset Management is owned through a holding company by Wedbush Family Partners, LLC. Its direct owners are Craig Vanhulzen (50% to 75%), Bradley Nicholson (10% to 25%) and Wedbush Capital (25% to 50%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 17 August 2026

How does Van Hulzen Asset Management get paid?

Van Hulzen Asset Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees and other compensation. 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 Van Hulzen Asset Management?

Van Hulzen Asset Management’s main office is at 4370 Town Center BLVD., Suite 220, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Its phone number is 916-608-4284. Its website is vanhulzenadvisors.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 17 August 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 17 August 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. VAN HULZEN ADV PART 2A BROCHURE 8 2026, submitted 17 August 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 116632.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 24 June 2021 to 17 August 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 13 August 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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