Wealth manager, independent · Denver, CO
Sharkey Howes & Javer Inc
SEC-registered investment adviser · CRD 106050 · SEC 801-38328
At a glance
Sharkey Howes & Javer Inc is an SEC-registered investment adviser based in Denver, Colorado, with $1.1B in regulatory assets under management as of its Form ADV filed September 21, 2026. It reports 868 individual clients, 264 of them high-net-worth, holding an average of about $1.2 million each, and 13 employees. That ranks it 973rd among the nation’s 5,657 independent wealth management RIAs and 21st of 177 in Colorado. It reports Charles Schwab as the custodian for its clients’ separately managed accounts.
Main office 303-639-5100shjwealthadvisors.comLinkedInAs filed on Form ADV
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.1B
- Rank among independent wealth managers
- #973 of 5,657
- Rank among all SEC RIAs
- #5,020 of 17,210
- Rank in Colorado
- #21 of 177
- Individual clients
- 868
- High-net-worth clients
- 264
- Accounts
- 2,397
- Discretionary
- 100% of AUM
- Employees
- 13
- Advisory staff
- 9
- Offices
- 1
Owners and executives on its Form ADV
- Lawrence E. HowesChief Financial Officer
- Karlton D. ChildressPresident and Managing Director
- Melissa J. McGowanShareholder
- Kerry M. PoormanChief Compliance Officer
- Bradley R. ConoverShareholder
Custody and brokerage
Broker-dealer
No broker-dealer ties
Sharkey Howes & Javer 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 | 264 | $811M | 72% |
| Individuals | 604 | $208M | 18% |
| Pension and profit sharing plans | 9 | $100M | 9% |
| Charitable organizations | 8 | $6M | <1% |
| Corporations or other businesses | 1 | $0M | <1% |
Disciplinary disclosures
Sharkey Howes & Javer 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
- Pension consulting
- Selecting other advisers
- 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 ↗shjwealthadvisors.com ↗
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All of Colorado →| Firm | Regulatory AUM | Clients |
|---|---|---|
| Paragon Capital ManagementDenver | $1.3B | 187 |
| Sachem Hill LLCDenver | $1.2B | 136 |
| Crusonia Wealth Advisors LLCDenver | $1.2B | 540 |
| Schaefer Financial Management, Inc.Centennial | $1.1B | 446 |
| Heirloom Wealth Management LLCGreenwood Village | $1.1B | 829 |
| Mattern Capital Management, LLCLakewood | $1.1B | 404 |
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Questions
How much does Sharkey Howes & Javer Inc manage?
Sharkey Howes & Javer Inc reports $1.1B in regulatory assets under management across 2,397 accounts, 100% of it on a discretionary basis, on its Form ADV filed September 21, 2026.
How many clients does Sharkey Howes & Javer Inc have?
It reports 868 individual clients: 264 high-net-worth individuals and 604 other individuals. Individuals account for about 91% of its regulatory assets.
Where is Sharkey Howes & Javer Inc headquartered?
Its main office is in Denver, Colorado. It reports 1 office in total and 13 employees, 9 of whom perform investment advisory functions.
How does Sharkey Howes & Javer 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 Sharkey Howes & Javer Inc use?
It reports Charles Schwab as the custodian for its clients’ separately managed accounts. On Schedule D of its Form ADV filed September 21, 2026, it reports these amounts held: Charles Schwab ($1.0B). Form ADV lists only custodians holding 10% or more of separately managed account assets.
Is Sharkey Howes & Javer Inc a hybrid RIA with a broker-dealer?
Sharkey Howes & Javer Inc reports no employees registered with a broker-dealer and no affiliated broker-dealer.
Is Sharkey Howes & Javer Inc a fiduciary?
As an SEC-registered investment adviser, Sharkey Howes & Javer 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 Sharkey Howes & Javer 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 (2026-09-21), 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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