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Veris Wealth Partners

Wealth managementRIA

Oakland, CACRD 143588Updated

Veris Wealth Partners is an investment adviser based in Oakland, CA, registered with the SEC since 2007. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $2.86 billion, as filed on 17 March 2026.

346
Clients
$7.33M
AUM per individual client
12
Advisory staff
5
Offices
0.20–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 17 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Veris Wealth Partners provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year. The firm advises 1 private fund.

Veris Wealth Partners reports 346 clients. They include 239 high-net-worth individuals, 77 individual clients and 30 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 94.3% ($2.69B across 2,230 accounts) are managed with discretion; $162M across 245 accounts are not. It advised 1 client without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients346 clients
Assets$2.86B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)22%2%
High-net-worth individuals69%79%
Charitable organizations9%19%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
77
Regulatory AUM
$49.9M
AUM share
1.7%
Avg. per client
$648K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
239
Regulatory AUM
$2.27B
AUM share
79.3%
Avg. per client
$9.48M
Charitable organizations
Clients
30
Regulatory AUM
$541M
AUM share
18.9%
Avg. per client
$18M

Total

Clients
346
Regulatory AUM
$2.86B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$8.26M
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
1
Private funds advised
1
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
251–500

Veris Wealth Partners fees and minimums

Veris Wealth Partners charges 0.20%–1.00% a year for its Standard Veris Advisory Fee Schedule. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Stand-alone Financial Planning and Consulting
Stand-alone planning and consulting is negotiable: fixed planning fees generally $2,500 to $10,000, fixed consulting fees $5,000 to $250,000, and hourly fees $250 to $1,000 per hour.

Who owns Veris Wealth Partners

Stephanie Rupp is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Investment Officer Michael Lent, Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Kucer and Chief Compliance Officer Richard Chen. It has 31 employees, 12 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Stephanie Rupp
    Chief Executive Officer
  • Michael Lent
    Chief Financial Officer & Co-Chief Investment Officer
  • Sheryl Kucer
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Richard Chen
    General Counsel / Chief Compliance Officer
  • Roraj Pradhananga
    Co-Chief Investment Officer
  • Alison Pyott
    Chief Client Services Officer
  • Nicole Davis
    Senior Wealth Manager
  • Lori Choi
    Senior Wealth Manager

Investment adviser representatives

8 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • Leah Megan Beattie
  • Richard Leeway Chen Esq.
  • Lori Kim Choi
  • Timothy P. Kingsbury
  • Elena Viktorovna Ladygina
  • Michael Lent
  • Alison Lyn Pyott
  • Jane Edith Swan

Staff

  • 31 employees
  • 12 in advisory functions
  • 7 state-registered reps
Ownership chain
Veris Wealth Partners, LLC· the adviser
  • Michael Lent

    Control person · since July 2007

    Owns 10% to 25% of Veris Wealth Partners, LLC
  • Nicole Davis

    since January 2018

    Owns 10% to 25% of Veris Wealth Partners, LLC
  • Stephanie Rupp

    Control person · since January 2021

    Owns 10% to 25% of Veris Wealth Partners, LLC
  • Alison Pyott

    Control person · since August 2020

    Owns 10% to 25% of Veris Wealth Partners, LLC
  • Rosemont Investment Group, LLC

    since January 2022

    Owns 10% to 25% of Veris Wealth Partners, LLC
    • Markel Ventures Inc.

      Control person · since June 2018

      Owns 75% or more of Rosemont Investment Group, LLC
      • Markel Corporation

        Control person · since November 2005

        Owns 75% or more of Markel Ventures Inc.
  • Lori Choi

    since January 2018

    Owns 5% to 10% of Veris Wealth Partners, LLC
  • Richard Chen

    Control person · since July 2020

    Owns 5% to 10% of Veris Wealth Partners, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Veris Wealth Partners’ regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $1.68B (April 2021) to $2.86B (March 2026); clients rose from 303 to 346 and employees from 22 to 31.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Veris Wealth Partners figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$2.86B346315
May 2025$2.26B342315
July 2024$2.02B363295
March 2023$1.79B355254
March 2022$2.12B349243
April 2021$1.68B303223

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Veris Wealth Partners has 4 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 4 listed addresses across 4 states.

Listed office addresses by state

California · 1 listed address

  • 1111 Broadway, Suite 300, OaklandHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Veris Wealth Partners, LLC
Headquarters
1111 Broadway, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94607
SEC file
801-67966
Structure
Delaware LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Veris Wealth Partners uses Fidelity ($1.19B, 77%) and Charles Schwab ($361M, 23%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Veris Wealth Partners has custody of $891M in client assets for 294 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$1.55B
named custodians
  • FidelityFidelity Distributors Company LLC · Covington, KY · $1.19B77%
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $361M23%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Veris Wealth Partners’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (52%) and bonds (21%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks52%
  • Funds19%
    • Registered funds10%
    • Pooled vehicles9%
  • Bonds21%
    • State and local bonds16%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds2%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds2%
    • Sovereign bonds1%
  • Cash8%

Common questions

How many clients does Veris Wealth Partners have?

Veris Wealth Partners has 346 clients and manages $2.86 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 239 high-net-worth individuals, 77 individual clients and 30 charitable organizations.

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

What services does Veris Wealth Partners offer?

Veris Wealth Partners provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Veris Wealth Partners charge?

Veris Wealth Partners charges 0.20%–1.00% a year for its Standard Veris Advisory Fee Schedule. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

Source: FORM ADV DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 17 March 2026

Which custodians does Veris Wealth Partners use?

Veris Wealth Partners’ separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Distributors Company LLC (Covington, KY), with $1.19B and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $361M. 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 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Veris Wealth Partners have?

Veris Wealth Partners has 7 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 31 employees, and 12 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 Veris Wealth Partners invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Veris Wealth Partners’ separately managed accounts held 52% exchange-traded equities, 16% state and local bonds, 10% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 9% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 8% cash and equivalents, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% sovereign bonds. It advises 1 private fund.

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

Who owns Veris Wealth Partners?

Veris Wealth Partners is owned through a chain of holding companies by Markel Corporation. Its direct owners are Michael Lent, Nicole Davis, Lori Choi, Stephanie Rupp, Richard Chen, Alison Pyott and Rosemont Investment Group, LLC, each holding 25% or less.

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

How does Veris Wealth Partners get paid?

Veris Wealth Partners 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

Is Veris Wealth Partners registered with the SEC?

Yes, Veris Wealth Partners has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 8 June 2007. Its CRD number is 143588 and its SEC file number is 801-67966.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 17 March 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Veris Wealth Partners?

Veris Wealth Partners’ main office is at 1111 Broadway, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94607. Its phone number is 415-814-0580. Its website is veriswp.com.

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

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 17 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. FORM ADV DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, submitted 17 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 143588.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 10 April 2021 to 17 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 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. The logo is reproduced for identification from Veris Wealth Partners, LLC, website.

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