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D. M. Brenner, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$183,169,576

Clients

124

44% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 5 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

25

Very Low

Average account size

$1,477,174

About

D. M. Brenner, Inc. is a SEC-registered advisory firm operating with a five-advisor team that provides customized financial planning, discretionary asset management, and consulting for qualified plan sponsors. The firm serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and reported approximately $197.2 million in discretionary assets under management as of December 31, 2025, with additional assets under advisement.

The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset-allocation strategies grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and tailors portfolios to clients’ time horizons and risk tolerances, offering combined financial planning and asset management for a single fee. D. M. Brenner, Inc. implements portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and, when appropriate, SMA managers or sub‑advisers, and it offers tax‑aware portfolios for non‑qualified accounts as well as access to alternative or private fund investments in specific situations; its brochure also discloses that the firm no longer offers non‑discretionary asset management.

Noteworthy distinctions include that firm representatives are licensed insurance agents who may recommend and receive commissions on insurance products—an arrangement the brochure discloses and describes controls for as a potential conflict of interest. The firm also discloses solicitor/referral arrangements with other advisory firms and maintains a $500,000 household minimum for new clients, indicating a mix of in‑house services and third‑party manager relationships that may shape client engagements.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Retirement income strategy Medicare planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance

Fee options

Fixed

One-time financial planning fees up to $15,000; ongoing planning fees up to $10,000/year

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Minimum fee: Financial planning fees up to $15,000 for one-time plans; ongoing consulting fees up to $10,000 per year; minimum fees may be waived or reduced case-by-case Fee-only: Financial planning fees charged on a flat basis (one-time plans) or case-by-case for ongoing consulting

Main office location

D. M. Brenner, Inc.

380 Stevens Avenue, Suite 205

Solana Beach CA 92075, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Jacqueline B

Series 65

Solana Beach, CA

D. M. Brenner, Inc.

Jacqueline Buenrostro is a financial advisor at D. M. Brenner, Inc. with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. She has been with D. M. Brenner, Inc. since 2022 and previously worked in education from 2015 to 2018. D. M. Brenner, Inc. offers customized financial planning, discretionary asset management, and qualified plan consulting to individuals and business clients. The firm manages portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, applying an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory with a focus on aligning portfolios to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Retirement income strategy Medicare planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance
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Jeffrey H

Series 65

Solana Beach, CA

D. M. Brenner, Inc.

Jeffrey Houghtby is a financial advisor at D. M. Brenner, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Cerity Partners LLC, West Coast Financial, LLC, and the San Francisco Giants. D. M. Brenner, Inc. provides customized financial planning, discretionary asset management, and qualified plan consulting to individuals and business clients. The firm manages portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and emphasizes asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating tax-aware strategies and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Retirement income strategy Medicare planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance
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Kenza M

Series 63, Series 65

Solana Beach, CA

D. M. Brenner, Inc.

Kenza Mc Kerrihan is a financial advisor at D. M. Brenner, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Cetera Wealth Services, Sovran Advisors, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, she is an insurance agent involved in the sales of life and disability insurance. D. M. Brenner, Inc. provides customized financial planning, discretionary asset management, and qualified plan consulting to individuals and business clients. The firm uses an asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages approximately $175 million in discretionary assets.

Retirement income strategy Medicare planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance
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David B

ChFC®, Series 63

Solana Beach, CA

D. M. Brenner, Inc.

David Brenner is a ChFC® and Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience. He has led D. M. Brenner, Inc. since 2013 and previously worked at Fortune Financial Services, Inc. from 2013 to 2020. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent. D. M. Brenner, Inc. provides customized financial planning, discretionary asset management, and qualified plan consulting to individual and business clients. The firm manages approximately $175 million in discretionary assets and employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating tax-aware strategies and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Retirement income strategy Medicare planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance
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Sean B

Series 65

Solana Beach, CA

D. M. Brenner, Inc.

Sean Burns is a financial advisor with D. M. Brenner, Inc. He holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining D. M. Brenner, he worked at Redwood Investment Management and Longboard Asset Management, each for one year. D. M. Brenner, Inc. provides customized financial planning, discretionary asset management, and qualified plan consulting to individuals, pension plan sponsors, and business clients. The firm uses an asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and implements tax-aware strategies, managing roughly $175 million in discretionary assets as of December 2024.

Retirement income strategy Medicare planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance
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