Ae Wealth Management, LLC

CRD#282580
Investment Advisor Firm

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  • By the Numbers
  • Products and Services
  • Fee Structure
  • Types of Clients
  • Disclosures
  • State Registrations
  • Office Locations
  • Firm Advisors

    • Overview

    Ae Wealth Management, LLC operates as a financial advisory company based in Topeka, Kansas. Ae Wealth Management, LLC has $8.6 billion in assets throughout 74,292 customer accounts, making it one of the biggest financial advisory firms in the country by assets under management (AUM). The firm has a large team of 475 employees, including 400 financial advisors. Ae Wealth Management, LLC is not a registered broker-dealer, signifying that the company is not able to buy and sell securities for its accounts and those of its clients and instead is required to go through a broker-dealer company to do so. Securities are tradable financial investments like bonds, options and equities.

    Ae Wealth Management, LLC administers all of its accounts on a discretionary basis. Discretionary management means that buy and sell judgments for the client's account are made by a portfolio manager without needing to seek client consent. The company's typical account size is $115,541. The typical financial advisor at Ae Wealth Management, LLC manages about 186 client accounts.

    The company's main office is at 2950 Sw Mcclure Road, Topeka, Kansas 66614. The company is permitted to provide services to clients across 51 U.S. states and territories.

    Assets Under Management

    $8.6 billion

    Number of Advisors

    400

    Disclosures

    No

    Office Location

    2950 Sw Mcclure Road
    Topeka, KS 66614

    Ae Wealth Management, LLC by the Numbers

    Total Assets Under Management

    $8.6 billion

    National Average: $3.7 billion
    Total Number of Employees

    475

    National Average: 29
    Total Number of Accounts

    74,292

    National Average: 2,073
    Average Account Size

    $115.5 thousand

    National Average: $1.8 million

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    Products and Services

    Ae Wealth Management, LLC offers a variety of financial services, including financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutional clients, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers, publication of newsletters and educational seminars. In the prior financial year, the firm provided 101-250 of its accounts with financial planning services. The firm is not engaged in selling products or offering services apart from investment advisory services to its investment advisory customers. The company is also affiliated with one or more other service providers in the financial services industry, including with a broker-dealer or securities dealer, accountant or accounting firm, lawyer or law firm, insurance company or agency and real estate broker or dealer.

    Core Advisor Services

    • Offered by 45% of firms

      Financial Planning Services

      This is the process of planning for your financial future, including for events such as retirement, your child's college education or estate succession.

    • Offered by 62% of firms

      Portfolio Management

      This is the selection and management of an investment mix and portfolio strategy for individuals and small businesses.

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      Market Timing Services

      This is the practice of attempting to make short-term profits on investments by buying low and selling high.

    Other Services

    • Offered by 23% of firms

      Selection of Other Advisors

      This is the firm's assistance with choosing other advisors to work with who may have different specialties.

    • Offered by 4% of firms

      Publication of Periodicals

      This is the publication of various financial education materials.

    • Offered by 10% of firms

      Educational Seminars/Workshops

      This is the hosting of seminars or workshops to educate investors on financial concepts.

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    Fee Structure

    Financial management fees usually vary depending on which services are offered. However, fees charged by Ae Wealth Management, LLC can consist of the following fee types: asset-based, hourly or fixed. Ae Wealth Management, LLC participates in a wrap fee program, in which the firm offers a bundle of services for a single fee.

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    • Offered by 74% of firms

      Percentage of Assets

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      This fee, which is the most common fee type charged by advisors for portfolio management, is based on the amount of assets you have under management. Also referred to as an asset-based fee, this fee typically ranges from 0.50%-2.00% of AUM annually. You'll typically pay a lower rate the more assets you have under management.

    • Offered by 35% of firms

      Hourly

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      Like a lawyer, a financial advisor may charge you by the hour. This can be helpful if you are only looking for short-term or one-time advice. Rates typically range from $100-$300 per hour, depending on the complexity and level of services needed.

    • Offered by 40% of firms

      Fixed

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      Fixed fees are a one-time, lump sum charged for a specific service, like the creation of a financial plan without subsequent implementation. This can be useful if you only need advice for one specific purpose, rather than a long-term advisor. Fixed fees usually range from $1,000 to $3,000.

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      Commissions

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      Occasionally, advisors earn commissions from selling financial products, such as securities or insurance policies, or making certain referrals or transactions. Advisors who earn commissions may be incentivized to make certain recommendations to clients in order to make a commission. Fee-only advisors do not earn commissions, while fee-based advisors may.

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      Performance-based

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      Advisors only earn performance-based fees if a portfolio outperforms a defined benchmark. This fee may be calculated in a number of ways but most commonly is charged as a percentage of investment profits. Performance-based fees may incentivize advisors to make riskier decisions in order to generate higher returns.

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      Subscription

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      Firms generally charge this fee for educational materials provided, such as a monthly magazine. This can be useful if you want to learn about investing or financial management on your own.

    • Find one of the 12% of firms that offer this fee type

      Other

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      Firms can sometimes charge customers using non-traditional fee structures. See this firm's Form ADV for more details.

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    Types of Clients

    The company does business with a broad range of customers. It caters to retail investors, high net worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations and corporations. Out of its 74,292 accounts, Ae Wealth Management, LLC's biggest client type by number of accounts is retail investors, although it also manages money for 973 high-net-worth individuals. The SEC defines a high-net-worth individual as a person who has at least $750,000 under management or a net worth of more than $1.50 million or who is deemed a "qualified purchaser" (a standard met by having at least $5 million in investments). None of its clients reside abroad.

    • High-Net-Worth Individuals* - 2.46%
    • Other Individuals - 97.42%
    • Corporations - 0.1%
    • Charitable Organizations - 0.02%

    * The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines a high-net-worth individual as someone who has at least $750,000 under management.

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    Disclosures

    Ae Wealth Management, LLC does not have any disclosures.

    Please visit its Form ADV for more details.

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    Financial Advisors at Ae Wealth Management, LLC

    Nichole Boyd
    Loveland, CO
    Nathaniel Miller
    Topeka, KS
    Amanda Jager
    Elgin, IL
    Steven Rosborough
    Melbourne Beach, FL
    David Cunningham
    Afton, VA
    Dylan Warfield
    Harrisburg, PA
    Craig Gordinier
    Topeka, KS
    Bradley Barkate
    Bakersfield, CA
    Samantha Shucavage
    Wilmington, NC

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    This content was compiled from the SEC and FINRA