# Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC

> Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Oak Brook, IL, registered since 2018, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 5, 2026.

- CRD: 285693
- Filed as: STONEBRIDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Oak Brook, IL
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: May 5, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/285693
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/stonebridge-wealth-management-llc-oak-brook-il-285693

## Quick answers

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

**How much does Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated May 5, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: up to 1.5% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states); Hourly rate: $500 an hour (financial planning services); Flat fee: $1,500 to $10,000 (creating client financial plans). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC located?**
Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC's principal office is in Oak Brook, IL, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2018. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 285693.

**How much does Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC manage?**
Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC reports $283,279,167 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 5, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $158,307,825 in the October 2021 data and $283,279,167 in the October 2026 data, up 79%. Total employees: 4 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 Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (200); high net worth individuals (88).

**Which custodians does Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC use?**
Stonebridge 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 Stonebridge 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/285693

**Does Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated May 5, 2026 says: "Stonebridge generally requires a minimum account size of $500,000, which is subject to negotiation at the sole discretion of Stonebridge."

**What changed in Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the March 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $232,056,399 to $283,279,167 (+22%).

## 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 May 5, 2026)

- Asset-based fee: up to 1.5% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states)

> The maximum annual fee charged for investment management will not exceed 1.50%.

- Account minimum: $500,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> Stonebridge generally requires a minimum account size of $500,000, which is subject to negotiation at the sole discretion of Stonebridge.

- Hourly rate: $500 an hour (financial planning services)

> Financial planning fees will be billed at the rate of $500 per hour, or a fixed fee mutually agreed upon by the client and Stonebridge.

- Flat fee: $1,500 to $10,000 (creating client financial plans)

> the fixed fee for creating client financial plans typically ranges between $1,500 and $10,000

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: $283,279,167
- Discretionary: $283,279,167
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 200 | $63,470,561 |
| High net worth individuals | 88 | $219,808,606 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Investment companies | 0 | $0 |
| Business development companies | 0 | $0 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | $0 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Charitable organizations | 0 | $0 |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | $0 |
| Insurance companies | 0 | $0 |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | $0 |
| Other | 0 | $0 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2018 (8 years)
- Employees: 4 total, 3 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: Yes
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MI, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- stonebridgewm.com
- Facebook @Stonebridge-Wealth-Management
- LinkedIn @bill-laipple-747ab01
- LinkedIn @chris-plahm-cfp®-8273773
- X @Stonebridge_WM
- X @chrisplahm

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $158,307,825 | 4 | July 1, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $184,622,321 | 5 | June 2, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $181,789,643 | 4 | March 3, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $213,741,113 | 4 | May 28, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $232,056,399 | 4 | March 21, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $283,279,167 | 4 | May 5, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $158,307,825 in the October 2021 data and $283,279,167 in the October 2026 data, up 79%.
Total employees: 4 in October 2021 and 4 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### March 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $232,056,399 to $283,279,167 (+22%).

### January 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in FL.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC (CRD 285693): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.