# Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc.

> Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Toledo, OH, registered since 1985, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 24, 2026.

- CRD: 105363
- Filed as: ALAN B. LANCZ & ASSOCIATES, INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Toledo, OH
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 24, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/105363
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/alan-b-lancz-and-associates-inc-toledo-oh-105363

## Quick answers

**How is Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); other.

**How much does Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc. charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 24, 2026 states: Flat fee: $500 (Retirement Income Planning); Flat fee: $2,400 (full Comprehensive Financial Plan); Hourly rate: $275 an hour (Retirement Plan Consultation Services; work done by Alan Lancz); Hourly rate: $115 an hour (Retirement Plan Consultation Services; work done by our Research Associates); Hourly rate: $58 an hour (Retirement Plan Consultation Services; administration/data entry); Flat fee: $200 (SOUND Investing accounts; initiation fee). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc. located?**
Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc.'s principal office is in Toledo, OH, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1985. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 105363.

**How much does Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc. manage?**
Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc. reports $175,381,499 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 24, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $174,986,801 in the October 2021 data and $175,381,499 in the October 2026 data, unchanged. Total employees: 6 in October 2021 and 4 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (63); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (36); pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) (2).

**Which custodians does Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc. use?**
Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc.'s most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (affiliated with the firm) and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc. report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/105363

**What changed in Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 3 to 1.

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)
- Other

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 24, 2026)

- Flat fee: $500 (Retirement Income Planning)

> The preparation of a financial plan is a one-time service with a $500 cost for Retirement Income Planning or $2400 for a full Comprehensive Financial Plan and does not involve an ongoing relationship

- Flat fee: $2,400 (full Comprehensive Financial Plan)

> The preparation of a financial plan is a one-time service with a $500 cost for Retirement Income Planning or $2400 for a full Comprehensive Financial Plan and does not involve an ongoing relationship

- Hourly rate: $275 an hour (Retirement Plan Consultation Services; work done by Alan Lancz)

> Much of this work is done as an independent consultant at the rate of $275 an hour for work done by Alan Lancz, $115 an hour for work done by our Research Associates, and administration/data entry at $58 an hour.

- Hourly rate: $115 an hour (Retirement Plan Consultation Services; work done by our Research Associates)

> Much of this work is done as an independent consultant at the rate of $275 an hour for work done by Alan Lancz, $115 an hour for work done by our Research Associates, and administration/data entry at $58 an hour.

- Hourly rate: $58 an hour (Retirement Plan Consultation Services; administration/data entry)

> Much of this work is done as an independent consultant at the rate of $275 an hour for work done by Alan Lancz, $115 an hour for work done by our Research Associates, and administration/data entry at $58 an hour.

- Flat fee: $200 (SOUND Investing accounts; initiation fee)

> A one-time $200 initiation fee may also be charged for SOUND Investing accounts at the discretion of ABL, Inc.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (affiliated with the firm)
- Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $175,381,499
- Discretionary: $175,381,499
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 36 | $15,549,081 |
| High net worth individuals | 63 | $143,281,328 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 2 | $4,689,102 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | Fewer than 5 | $4,155,640 |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $4,350,589 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | Fewer than 5 | $3,355,759 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients
- Pension consulting services

### Firm details
- Registered since: 1985 (41 years)
- Employees: 4 total, 1 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, FL, IL, LA, MI, NY, OH, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- ablonline.com
- LinkedIn @alan-b.-lancz-&-associates-inc.

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $174,986,801 | 6 | May 25, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $191,024,442 | 4 | August 29, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $150,204,948 | 2 | August 9, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $162,137,398 | 3 | April 15, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $162,203,154 | 4 | April 3, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $175,381,499 | 4 | March 24, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $174,986,801 in the October 2021 data and $175,381,499 in the October 2026 data, unchanged.
Total employees: 6 in October 2021 and 4 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 3 to 1.

### November 2025
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Alan B. Lancz & Associates, Inc. (CRD 105363): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.