# D. M. Brenner, Inc.

> D. M. Brenner, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Solana Beach, CA, registered since 2020, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 30, 2026.

- CRD: 134398
- Filed as: D. M. BRENNER, INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Solana Beach, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 30, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/134398
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/d-m-brenner-inc-solana-beach-ca-134398

## Quick answers

**How is D. M. Brenner, Inc. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), D. M. Brenner, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**How much does D. M. Brenner, Inc. charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 30, 2026 states: Flat fee: up to $15,000 (stand-alone financial plans). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is D. M. Brenner, Inc. located?**
D. M. Brenner, Inc.'s principal office is in Solana Beach, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is D. M. Brenner, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
D. M. Brenner, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2020. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 134398.

**How much does D. M. Brenner, Inc. manage?**
D. M. Brenner, Inc. reports $193,620,246 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 30, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have D. M. Brenner, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for D. M. Brenner, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $128,396,087 in the October 2021 data and $193,620,246 in the October 2026 data, up 51%. Total employees: 5 in October 2021 and 5 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does D. M. Brenner, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (69); high net worth individuals (55); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (9).

**Which custodians does D. M. Brenner, Inc. use?**
D. M. Brenner, Inc.'s most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does D. M. Brenner, 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/134398

**What changed in D. M. Brenner, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 3.

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 30, 2026)

- Flat fee: up to $15,000 (stand-alone financial plans)

> One-time Financial Plan: Fees for a stand-alone financial plans are charged on a flat basis. ... One-time fees will not exceed $15,000.

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.

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: $193,620,246
- Discretionary: $193,620,246
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 69 | $27,477,826 |
| High net worth individuals | 55 | $155,691,750 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 9 | $10,382,369 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 4 | $68,301 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Pension consulting services
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2020 (6 years)
- Employees: 5 total, 3 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- dmbrenner.com
- LinkedIn @d.-.-brenner-inc.
- LinkedIn @dmbrennerinc

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $128,396,087 | 5 | March 25, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $149,168,498 | 5 | February 17, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $141,383,897 | 6 | September 22, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $160,640,345 | 4 | September 19, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $176,059,293 | 5 | March 28, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $193,620,246 | 5 | March 30, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $128,396,087 in the October 2021 data and $193,620,246 in the October 2026 data, up 51%.
Total employees: 5 in October 2021 and 5 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 3.

### December 2025
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 2 to 4.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. D. M. Brenner, Inc. (CRD 134398): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.