Wacker & Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Wacker & Associates reports 183 clients. They include 133 individual clients, 39 high-net-worth individuals, and 4 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 44.8% ($80.6M across 322 accounts) are managed with discretion; $99.5M across 99 accounts are not. It advised 1 client without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 73% | 24% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 21% | 29% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 2% | 40% |
| Charitable organizations | 2% | 4% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 2% | 3% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 133 | $42.9M | 23.8% | $323K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 39 | $52.9M | 29.4% | $1.36M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 4 | $72.4M | 40.2% | $18.1M |
| Charitable organizations | 3 | $7.42M | 4.1% | $2.47M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 4 | $4.58M | 2.5% | $1.14M |
| Total | 183 | $180M | 100% | $985K |
- Clients
- 133
- Regulatory AUM
- $42.9M
- AUM share
- 23.8%
- Avg. per client
- $323K
- Clients
- 39
- Regulatory AUM
- $52.9M
- AUM share
- 29.4%
- Avg. per client
- $1.36M
- Clients
- 4
- Regulatory AUM
- $72.4M
- AUM share
- 40.2%
- Avg. per client
- $18.1M
- Clients
- 3
- Regulatory AUM
- $7.42M
- AUM share
- 4.1%
- Avg. per client
- $2.47M
- Clients
- 4
- Regulatory AUM
- $4.58M
- AUM share
- 2.5%
- Avg. per client
- $1.14M
Total
- Clients
- 183
- Regulatory AUM
- $180M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $985K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 1
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 1–10
Wacker & Associates is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and performance-based fees. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Hourly Financial Planning
- Hourly financial planning is $25 to $200 an hour depending on complexity; fees are negotiable and paid in arrears on completion.
- Retirement Plan Services
- Retirement plan sponsor clients pay a negotiable fixed annual fee, typically 0.20% to 0.75%; individual participants pay no fee.
Wade Wacker owns 75% or more of Wacker & Associates. The leadership team of Wacker & Associates includes President Wade Wacker. It has 4 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Wade WackerPresident & Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 4 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Wacker & Associates, Inc.
Wade Wacker
Control person · since December 2011
Wacker & Associates’ regulatory assets grew from $142M (February 2025) to $180M (April 2026); clients rose from 141 to 183 and employees from 3 to 4.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $180M | 183 | 4 | 2 |
| February 2025 | $142M | 141 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Wacker & Associates has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Minnesota.
Minnesota · 2 listed addresses
- 208 Sherman Street, JacksonHQ
- 504 1st Ave. S, St. James
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Wacker & Associates, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 208 Sherman Street, Jackson, MN 56143
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 507-847-3886
- SEC file
- 801-132015
- Structure
- Minnesota corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Wacker & Associates uses Charles Schwab ($108M, 60%), Charles Schwab ($50.5M, 28%) and T. Rowe Price ($21.9M, 12%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Wacker & Associates does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab Trust Bank · Henderson, NV · $50.5M28%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $108M60%
- T. Rowe PriceT. Rowe Price · Owing Mills, MD · $21.9M12%
At year end, Wacker & Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (50%) and stocks (40%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks40%
- Funds50%
- Bonds9%
- Cash1%
How many clients does Wacker & Associates have?
Wacker & Associates has 183 clients and manages $180 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 133 individual clients, 39 high-net-worth individuals, and 4 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 13 April 2026
What services does Wacker & Associates offer?
Wacker & Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Wacker & Associates use?
Wacker & Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $108M, Charles Schwab Trust Bank (Henderson, NV), with $50.5M and T. Rowe Price (Owing Mills, MD), with $21.9M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 13 April 2026
How many financial advisors does Wacker & Associates have?
Wacker & Associates has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 3 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 Wacker & Associates invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Wacker & Associates’ separately managed accounts held 50% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 40% exchange-traded equities, 9% investment grade corporate 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 Wacker & Associates?
Wacker & Associates’ direct owner is Wade Wacker (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 13 April 2026
How does Wacker & Associates get paid?
Wacker & Associates is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions 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 Wacker & Associates?
Wacker & Associates’ main office is at 208 Sherman Street, Jackson, MN 56143. Its phone number is 507-847-3886.