# The Gardner Group

> The Gardner Group is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Dallas, TX, registered since 2026, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 11, 2026.

- CRD: 114263
- Filed as: THE GARDNER GROUP
- Legal name: Gardner Asset Management LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: May 11, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/114263
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/the-gardner-group-dallas-tx-114263

## Quick answers

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

**How much does The Gardner Group charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated May 11, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: up to 2% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states); Hourly rate: $150 to $350 an hour (consulting fee). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is The Gardner Group located?**
The Gardner Group's principal office is in Dallas, TX, according to its Form ADV.

**Is The Gardner Group registered with the SEC or a state?**
The Gardner Group is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2026. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 114263.

**How much does The Gardner Group manage?**
The Gardner Group reports $125,274,461 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 11, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**What types of clients does The Gardner Group serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (96); high net worth individuals (37); charitable organizations (1).

**Which custodians does The Gardner Group use?**
The Gardner Group's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Fidelity Investments Money Management Inc. as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does The Gardner Group 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/114263

**Does The Gardner Group state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated May 11, 2026 says: "We generally require a $500,000 minimum for the management of accounts. Fees and account sizes are subject to negotiation."

**What changed in The Gardner Group's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the July 2026 filing data: Newly registered with the SEC.

## 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 11, 2026)

- Asset-based fee: up to 2% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states)

> The client pays The Gardner Group for its investment management services, which are up to 2% based upon the client's assets under management. Advisory fees are negotiable.

- Account minimum: $500,000

> We generally require a $500,000 minimum for the management of accounts. Fees and account sizes are subject to negotiation.

- Hourly rate: $150 to $350 an hour (consulting fee)

> Client may agree to pay an hourly consulting fee in the range of $150.00 - $350.00 per hour.

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.
- Fidelity Investments Money Management 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: $125,274,461
- Discretionary: $125,274,461
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 96 | $34,618,581 |
| High net worth individuals | 37 | $90,584,980 |
| Charitable organizations | 1 | $70,900 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2026 (0 years)
- Employees: 1 total, 1 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- gardnergrp.com
- Facebook @GARDNERRIA
- X @THEGARDNERGROUP

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### July 2026
- Newly registered with the SEC.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. The Gardner Group (CRD 114263): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.