# Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group

> Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Scottsdale, AZ, registered since 1997, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 16, 2026.

- CRD: 111320
- Filed as: STOKER OSTLER, A PART OF BMO FINANCIAL GROUP
- Legal name: Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors, Inc.
- Also doing business as: STOKER OSTLER, STOKER OSTLER WEALTH ADVISORS, STOKER OSTLER, A PART OF BMO FINANCIAL GROUP
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Scottsdale, AZ
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: July 16, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/111320
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/stoker-ostler-a-part-of-bmo-financial-group-scottsdale-az-111320

## Quick answers

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

**How much does Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 31, 2026 states: Up to $3,000,000: 1% a year; $3,000,000 to $5,000,000: 0.85% a year; $5,000,000 to $10,000,000: 0.65% a year; Above $10,000,000: 0.55% a year; Hourly rate: $250 to $500 an hour (financial planning and consulting services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group located?**
Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group's principal office is in Scottsdale, AZ, according to its Form ADV; the August 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F).

**Is Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group registered with the SEC or a state?**
Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1997. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 111320.

**How much does Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group manage?**
Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group reports $3,669,760,193 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 16, 2026 (97% discretionary).

**How have Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group: Regulatory assets under management: $1,718,313,531 in the October 2021 data and $3,669,760,193 in the October 2026 data, up 114%. Total employees: 21 in October 2021 and 30 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (945); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (634); charitable organizations (6).

**Which custodians does Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group use?**
Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group'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 Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports 2 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11: yes answers to 11.C(2) (SEC or CFTC finding of a violation) and 11.C(5) (SEC or CFTC civil money penalty or cease-and-desist order). Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates, and one event can produce several yes answers. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/111320

**Does Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 31, 2026 says: "Our account minimum is typically $500,000. However, we can choose to reduce the account minimum based on certain criteria."

**What changed in Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the May 2026 filing data: 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
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 31, 2026)

- Up to $3,000,000: 1% a year
- $3,000,000 to $5,000,000: 0.85% a year
- $5,000,000 to $10,000,000: 0.65% a year
- Above $10,000,000: 0.55% a year

> Current fee schedule (billable on total assets under management): 1% on the first $3 million 0.85% on the next $2 million 0.65% on the next $5 million 0.55% on assets above $10 million

- Account minimum: $500,000

> Our account minimum is typically $500,000. However, we can choose to reduce the account minimum based on certain criteria.

- Hourly rate: $250 to $500 an hour (financial planning and consulting services)

> Hourly fees will generally range from $250 to $500 per hour plus any expenses incurred.

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: $3,669,760,193
- Discretionary: $3,553,892,357
- Non-discretionary: $115,867,836

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 634 | $344,937,612 |
| High net worth individuals | 945 | $3,312,550,317 |
| Charitable organizations | 6 | $12,272,264 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 1997 (29 years)
- Employees: 30 total, 12 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports 2 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Item 11 questions answered yes
- 11.C(2): Has the SEC or the CFTC ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate was involved in a violation of SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?
- 11.C(5): Has the SEC or the CFTC ever imposed a civil money penalty on the firm or an advisory affiliate, or ordered the firm or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from an activity?

Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates: its current employees other than clerical staff, its officers, partners, and directors, and anyone who controls the firm or is controlled by it. One event can produce yes answers to several questions. SEC-registered advisers and exempt reporting advisers may leave out events more than ten years old, and may answer 11.A(2) and 11.B(2) for pending charges only. The detail of each yes answer is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/111320

### Other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F), as of the August 2026 filing
- Cottonwood Heights, UT

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [stokerostler.com](https://stokerostler.com)

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $1,718,313,531 | 21 | September 28, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $2,216,801,722 | 22 | August 31, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $2,165,479,313 | 26 | September 5, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $2,556,150,742 | 26 | September 13, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $3,100,176,318 | 27 | July 10, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $3,669,760,193 | 30 | July 16, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $1,718,313,531 in the October 2021 data and $3,669,760,193 in the October 2026 data, up 114%.
Total employees: 21 in October 2021 and 30 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### May 2026
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 9 to 12.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $3,100,176,318 to $3,669,760,193 (+18%).
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### December 2025
- Registered or notice-filed in PA.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Stoker Ostler, a Part of BMO Financial Group (CRD 111320): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.