Vertis Wealth provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 500 clients last fiscal year.
Vertis Wealth reports 835 clients. They include 813 individual clients, 20 high-net-worth individuals and 2 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($141M across 2,160 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 7 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 97% | 74% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 2% | 26% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 813 | $103M | 73.5% | $127K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 20 | $36.9M | 26.2% | $1.85M |
| Charitable organizations | 2 | $351K | 0.2% | $176K |
| Total | 835 | $141M | 100% | $168K |
- Clients
- 813
- Regulatory AUM
- $103M
- AUM share
- 73.5%
- Avg. per client
- $127K
- Clients
- 20
- Regulatory AUM
- $36.9M
- AUM share
- 26.2%
- Avg. per client
- $1.85M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $351K
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- $176K
Total
- Clients
- 835
- Regulatory AUM
- $141M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $168K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 7
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 500
Vertis Wealth is paid through a percentage of assets under management and other compensation. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure.
Gary Harris owns 75% or more of Vertis Wealth. The leadership team of Vertis Wealth includes President Gary Harris and Chief Compliance Officer Justin Pippert. It has 17 employees, 6 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Gary HarrisPresident and Owner
Justin PippertChief Compliance Officer
Jason DerosaAdvisory Supervisor
Shane HemphillOwner- Justin PippertOwner
Investment adviser representatives
6 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 17 employees
- 6 in advisory functions
- 6 state-registered reps
- 12 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Vertis Wealth, LLC
Gary Harris
Control person · since June 2013
- Owns 5% to 10% of Vertis Wealth, LLC
Justin Pippert
Control person · since June 2013
- Owns 5% to 10% of Vertis Wealth, LLC
Shane Hemphill
Control person · since June 2013
Vertis Wealth’s regulatory assets grew from $115M (March 2025) to $141M (March 2026); clients rose from 682 to 835 and employees fell from 18 to 17.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $141M | 835 | 17 | 7 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $115M | 682 | 18 | 8 |
Besides its headquarters, Vertis Wealth has 6 offices (3 private residences, listed without an address), with 4 listed addresses across 3 states.
Michigan · 2 listed addresses
- 314 Newman St., East Tawas
- 101 E. Main St., Bay City
Florida · 1 listed address
- 9990 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 875 North Michigan Ave., Unit 3940, ChicagoHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Vertis Wealth, LLC
- Headquarters
- 875 North Michigan Ave., Unit 3940, Chicago, IL 60611
- Website
- vertiswealth.com
- Phone
- 774-874-3686
- SEC file
- 801-132579
- Structure
- Michigan LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Vertis Wealth’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($141M). Vertis Wealth does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $141M100%
At year end, Vertis Wealth’s separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (49%) and funds (41%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks49%
- Funds41%
- Bonds1%
- Cash9%
How many clients does Vertis Wealth have?
Vertis Wealth has 835 clients and manages $141 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 813 individual clients, 20 high-net-worth individuals and 2 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 March 2026
What services does Vertis Wealth offer?
Vertis Wealth provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Vertis Wealth use?
Vertis Wealth’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $141M. 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 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Vertis Wealth have?
Vertis Wealth has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 17 employees, and 6 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 12 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 Vertis Wealth invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Vertis Wealth’s separately managed accounts held 49% exchange-traded equities, 41% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 9% cash and equivalents and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Vertis Wealth?
Vertis Wealth’s direct owners are Gary Harris (75% or more), Justin Pippert (5% to 10%) and Shane Hemphill (5% to 10%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026
How does Vertis Wealth get paid?
Vertis Wealth is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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 Vertis Wealth?
Vertis Wealth’s main office is at 875 North Michigan Ave., Unit 3940, Chicago, IL 60611. Its phone number is 774-874-3686. Its website is vertiswealth.com.