Wealth manager, independent · Cincinnati, OH
Foster & Motley Inc
Foster & Motley, Inc. · SEC-registered investment adviser · CRD 106905 · SEC 801-53289
At a glance
Foster & Motley Inc is an SEC-registered investment adviser based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with $2.9B in regulatory assets under management as of its Form ADV filed March 26, 2026. It reports 919 individual clients, 668 of them high-net-worth, holding an average of about $3.1 million each, and 51 employees. That ranks it 373rd among the nation’s 5,657 independent wealth management RIAs and 20th of 226 in Ohio. It reports Charles Schwab as the custodian for its clients’ separately managed accounts.
Main office 513-561-6640fosterandmotley.comLinkedInAs filed on Form ADV
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.9B
- Rank among independent wealth managers
- #373 of 5,657
- Rank among all SEC RIAs
- #2,865 of 17,210
- Rank in Ohio
- #20 of 226
- Individual clients
- 919
- High-net-worth clients
- 668
- Accounts
- 926
- Discretionary
- 98% of AUM
- Employees
- 51
- Advisory staff
- 22
- Offices
- 1
Owners and executives on its Form ADV
- David A. FosterShareholder
- William M. MotleyChairman, Shareholder & Director
- Ralph J. SchererShareholder
- Elizabeth M GreenShareholder
- Lucas P. HailShareholder
- Lawrence J. BernhardChief Compliance Officer
- Anthony R. LuckhardtShareholder
- Thomas J. GuidiShareholder & Director
- David J NienaberSecretary, Shareholder & Director
- Zachary T. HornPresident, Shareholder & Director
- Joseph A. PattersonShareholder & Director
- Jeffrey R. EnglishShareholder & Director
Custody and brokerage
Broker-dealer
No broker-dealer ties
Foster & Motley Inc reports no employees registered with a broker-dealer and no affiliated broker-dealer.
Who it serves
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | 668 | $2.8B | 95% |
| Individuals | 251 | $111M | 4% |
| Charitable organizations | 3 | $35M | 1% |
| Corporations or other businesses | 2 | $14M | <1% |
| Pension and profit sharing plans | 2 | $1M | <1% |
Disciplinary disclosures
Foster & Motley Inc reports no disciplinary disclosures in Item 11 of Form ADV. Read the details on the SEC’s adviser search ↗
Services
- Financial planning
- Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses and institutions
- Periodicals or newsletters
- Educational seminars and workshops
How it’s paid
- A percentage of assets under management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees
Form ADV and brochures on the SEC’s adviser search ↗fosterandmotley.com ↗
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All of Ohio →| Firm | Regulatory AUM | Clients |
|---|---|---|
| CM Wealth Advisors LLCBeachwood | $3.6B | 204 |
| Fairway Wealth Management LLCIndependence | $3.0B | 321 |
| SJS Investment ServicesSylvania | $2.9B | 880 |
| Windsor Advisory Group, LLCColumbus | $2.9B | 442 |
| Revisor Wealth Management LLCAkron | $2.5B | 3,070 |
| Everhart AdvisorsDublin | $2.5B | 2,268 |
Background
Questions
How much does Foster & Motley Inc manage?
Foster & Motley Inc reports $2.9B in regulatory assets under management across 926 accounts, 98% of it on a discretionary basis, on its Form ADV filed March 26, 2026.
How many clients does Foster & Motley Inc have?
It reports 919 individual clients: 668 high-net-worth individuals and 251 other individuals. Individuals account for about 98% of its regulatory assets.
Where is Foster & Motley Inc headquartered?
Its main office is in Cincinnati, Ohio. It reports 1 office in total and 51 employees, 22 of whom perform investment advisory functions.
How does Foster & Motley Inc charge clients?
On Form ADV it lists these forms of compensation: a percentage of assets under management; hourly charges; fixed fees. Fees and minimums are set out in its Form ADV Part 2A brochure, available on the SEC’s adviser search.
What custodian does Foster & Motley Inc use?
It reports Charles Schwab as the custodian for its clients’ separately managed accounts. On Schedule D of its Form ADV filed March 26, 2026, it reports these amounts held: Charles Schwab ($2.8B). Form ADV lists only custodians holding 10% or more of separately managed account assets.
Is Foster & Motley Inc a hybrid RIA with a broker-dealer?
Foster & Motley Inc reports no employees registered with a broker-dealer and no affiliated broker-dealer.
Is Foster & Motley Inc a fiduciary?
As an SEC-registered investment adviser, Foster & Motley Inc owes its advisory clients a fiduciary duty under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, which includes duties of care and loyalty. It reports no employees who are registered representatives of a broker-dealer.
Where these numbers come from
Every figure is Foster & Motley Inc’s own answer on its latest Form ADV, from the SEC’s registered-adviser list as of October 1, 2026: regulatory assets and accounts (Item 5.F), clients by type (5.D), employees (5.A and 5.B), compensation (5.E) and services (5.G). Custodians come from Schedule D 5.K(3) of its latest filing (2026-03-26), which lists those holding 10% or more of separately managed account assets and the amount at each. “Hybrid” means some employees are also registered representatives of a broker-dealer (Item 5.B(2)); affiliated broker-dealers are the related persons it lists in Item 7.A and Schedule D. Firm type comes from its own answers: broker-dealer firms are registered broker-dealers themselves (Item 6.A); private fund advisers manage mostly private funds (Item 7.B, 5.D); wealth managers manage at least half their assets for individuals (5.D). Its national rank compares it with every US-based independent wealth management RIA, the same field as The Largest RIAs. Figures are as of the firm’s last annual update, so they can lag recent deals and market moves. Regulatory AUM counts assets the firm continuously supervises and can differ from what a firm markets.
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