# Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC

> Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Pewaukee, WI, registered since 2015, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 1, 2026.

- CRD: 111950
- Filed as: SHAKESPEARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Pewaukee, WI
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: July 1, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/111950
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/shakespeare-wealth-management-llc-pewaukee-wi-111950

## Quick answers

**How is Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management.

**Where is Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC located?**
Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC's principal office is in Pewaukee, WI, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2015. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 111950.

**How much does Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC manage?**
Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC reports $641,889,541 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 1, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $301,511,336 in the October 2021 data and $641,889,541 in the October 2026 data, up 113%. 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 Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (184); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (128).

**Which custodians does Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC use?**
Shakespeare Wealth Management, 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 Shakespeare Wealth Management, 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/111950

**Does Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 1, 2026 says: "A minimum of $1,000,000 of assets under management is required for portfolio management services. Shakespeare may choose to waive this minimum at its discretion."

**What changed in Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 6. Regulatory assets under management went from $512,457,248 to $641,889,541 (+25%). Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 1, 2026)

- Account minimum: $1,000,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> A minimum of $1,000,000 of assets under management is required for portfolio management services. Shakespeare may choose to waive this minimum at its discretion.

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: $641,889,541
- Discretionary: $641,889,541
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 128 | $91,974,365 |
| High net worth individuals | 184 | $546,763,448 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | Fewer than 5 | $435,574 |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $0 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | Fewer than 5 | $2,716,154 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2015 (11 years)
- Employees: 9 total, 6 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: FL, NH, SC, TX, WI
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- shakespeareinvestments.com
- shakespearewealthmanagement.com
- shakespearewm.com
- Facebook @ShakespeareWM
- LinkedIn @shakespeare-wealth-management
- YouTube @UCBT8Sqjesggu5x0lgzJAbnA

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $301,511,336 | 7 | April 20, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $387,601,090 | 8 | April 11, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $365,444,265 | 7 | April 18, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $440,165,589 | 8 | September 4, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $512,457,248 | 9 | March 13, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $641,889,541 | 9 | July 1, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $301,511,336 in the October 2021 data and $641,889,541 in the October 2026 data, up 113%.
Total employees: 7 in October 2021 and 9 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 6.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $512,457,248 to $641,889,541 (+25%).
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC (CRD 111950): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.