# De Groote Financial Group, LLC

> De Groote Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Thousand Oaks, CA, registered since 2013, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 27, 2026.

- CRD: 168178
- Filed as: DE GROOTE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: May 27, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/168178
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/de-groote-financial-group-llc-thousand-oaks-ca-168178

## Quick answers

**How is De Groote Financial Group, LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), De Groote Financial Group, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**Where is De Groote Financial Group, LLC located?**
De Groote Financial Group, LLC's principal office is in Thousand Oaks, CA, according to its Form ADV; the June 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F).

**Is De Groote Financial Group, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
De Groote Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2013. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 168178.

**How much does De Groote Financial Group, LLC manage?**
De Groote Financial Group, LLC reports $1,215,942,608 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 27, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have De Groote Financial Group, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for De Groote Financial Group, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $420,615,000 in the October 2021 data and $1,215,942,608 in the October 2026 data, up 189%. Total employees: 7 in October 2021 and 9 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does De Groote Financial Group, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (200); high net worth individuals (147); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (18).

**Which custodians does De Groote Financial Group, LLC use?**
De Groote Financial Group, LLC'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 De Groote Financial Group, LLC 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/168178

**Does De Groote Financial Group, LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 13, 2026 says: "De Groote Financial does not impose a stated minimum fee or minimum portfolio value for starting and maintaining an investment management relationship."

**What changed in De Groote Financial Group, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the June 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in UT.

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 13, 2026)

- Account minimum: None

> De Groote Financial does not impose a stated minimum fee or minimum portfolio value for starting and maintaining an investment management relationship.

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: $1,215,942,608
- Discretionary: $1,215,942,608
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 200 | $152,847,839 |
| High net worth individuals | 147 | $731,463,574 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 18 | $17,803,379 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 12 | $313,827,816 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2013 (13 years)
- Employees: 9 total, 3 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: Yes
- States registered or notice-filed: AZ, CA, FL, IL, LA, MA, NH, NV, OR, TX, UT
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F), as of the June 2026 filing
- Newport Beach, CA

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- degrootefinancial.com
- Facebook @DEGROOTEFINANCIAL
- LinkedIn @7583618
- X @DEGROOTEGROUP

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $420,615,000 | 7 | September 10, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $562,690,300 | 7 | August 16, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $582,681,800 | 7 | October 3, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $648,145,238 | 7 | February 29, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $750,623,008 | 8 | June 23, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $1,215,942,608 | 9 | May 27, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $420,615,000 in the October 2021 data and $1,215,942,608 in the October 2026 data, up 189%.
Total employees: 7 in October 2021 and 9 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### June 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in UT.

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 2 to 3.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $750,623,008 to $1,215,942,608 (+62%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. De Groote Financial Group, LLC (CRD 168178): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.