# Vantage Wealth Management, LLC

> Vantage Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in San Mateo, CA, registered since 2010, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 13, 2026.

- CRD: 152374
- Filed as: VANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: San Mateo, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 13, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/152374
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/vantage-wealth-management-llc-san-mateo-ca-152374

## Quick answers

**How is Vantage Wealth Management, LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Vantage 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 Vantage Wealth Management, LLC charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 13, 2026 states: Flat fee: $3,000 to $10,000 (One-Time Financial Plans); Hourly rate: $300 to $800 an hour (As-Needed Financial Advice). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Vantage Wealth Management, LLC located?**
Vantage Wealth Management, LLC's principal office is in San Mateo, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Vantage Wealth Management, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Vantage Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2010. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 152374.

**How much does Vantage Wealth Management, LLC manage?**
Vantage Wealth Management, LLC reports $1,123,017,456 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 13, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Vantage Wealth Management, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Vantage Wealth Management, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $458,000,000 in the October 2021 data and $1,123,017,456 in the October 2026 data, up 145%. Total employees: 9 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 Vantage Wealth Management, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (371); high net worth individuals (264); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (4).

**Which custodians does Vantage Wealth Management, LLC use?**
Vantage Wealth Management, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists SEI Private Trust Company as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Vantage 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/152374

**Does Vantage Wealth Management, LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 13, 2026 says: "Vantage imposes a minimum investment amount of $1,000,000 for its asset management services. However, exceptions to this minimum may be granted at the discretion of Vantage."

**What changed in Vantage Wealth Management, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $897,418,075 to $1,123,017,456 (+25%).

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

> Vantage imposes a minimum investment amount of $1,000,000 for its asset management services. However, exceptions to this minimum may be granted at the discretion of Vantage.

- Flat fee: $3,000 to $10,000 (One-Time Financial Plans)

> For One-Time Financial Plans a fixed fee is charged ranging from $3,000-$10,000, but Vantage may charge anywhere from $0 to $30,000 depending on the complexity of the situation.

- Hourly rate: $300 to $800 an hour (As-Needed Financial Advice)

> Finally, Vantage may occasionally offer As-Needed Financial Planning Services and charge an hourly fee for limited advice/analysis instead of a flat fee. Under this type of arrangement, Vantage charges a fee of $300-$800 per hour, but may range from $0 to $1000 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))
- SEI Private Trust Company

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: $1,123,017,456
- Discretionary: $1,123,017,456
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 371 | $153,669,196 |
| High net worth individuals | 264 | $962,290,094 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 4 | $7,058,166 |

### 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)
- Other

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2010 (16 years)
- Employees: 9 total, 7 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, CO, LA, NV, NY, OR, TX, WA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [vantagewealthmgmt.com](https://vantagewealthmgmt.com)
- LinkedIn @bob-stafford-cfp®-clu®-92b9891
- LinkedIn @brandy-m-m-navarro-260a217
- LinkedIn @david-val-fernelius-cfp®-a9a82810
- LinkedIn @johndlee
- LinkedIn @mitone-griffiths-b474751
- LinkedIn @obrientom
- LinkedIn @paula-aquino-48903b30

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $458,000,000 | 9 | April 29, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $488,608,000 | 10 | March 31, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $545,988,000 | 9 | April 5, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $606,613,582 | 9 | March 21, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $897,418,075 | 9 | March 26, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $1,123,017,456 | 9 | March 13, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $458,000,000 in the October 2021 data and $1,123,017,456 in the October 2026 data, up 145%.
Total employees: 9 in October 2021 and 9 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $897,418,075 to $1,123,017,456 (+25%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Vantage Wealth Management, LLC (CRD 152374): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.