Dark Horse Advisors LLC logo

Dark Horse Advisors LLC

Updated today

Client assets under management

$179,827,748

Clients

178

10% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 7 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

36

Low

Average account size

$1,010,268

About

Dark Horse Advisors LLC serves individual and high‑net‑worth clients as well as employer‑sponsored retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning and ongoing retirement plan consulting and advisory services. The firm reports roughly $181.7 million in regulatory assets under management and also provides assets‑under‑advisement and plan administration support for sponsor clients.

The firm delivers customized, typically discretionary investment solutions that combine asset allocation, diversification, and a mix of active and passive strategies, and it may allocate to third‑party managers where appropriate; clients may impose reasonable investment restrictions. Its research and portfolio construction draw on a broad set of analytical methods — including fundamental, technical, quantitative, sentiment, cyclical analysis and duration constraints — and portfolios are monitored and adjusted over time.

What distinguishes Dark Horse from many peers is its affiliation with an accounting firm — the adviser operates as a subsidiary of an accounting practice and discloses personnel and ownership overlap that may lead to cross‑offerings of accounting services. The brochure also notes less common operational features for a team firm, including the use of recurring/subscription billing for certain planning engagements and a structured offering of ERISA 3(21)/3(38) fiduciary retirement plan services with participant communication and education.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Solicitor services

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees ranging from $3,500 to $250,000 for financial planning and consulting; flat fees up to $75,000 for retirement plan consulting

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.80% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% $5,000,001+: 0.50%

Project-based

Hourly rates capped at $750 for financial planning and consulting

Subscriptions

Recurring fees for financial planning and consulting services

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum fee of $3,500 typically applied to written financial plans Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting billed hourly (up to $750/hr), flat fees ($3,500 to $250,000), or recurring fees

Main office location

Dark Horse Advisors LLC

San Diego CA, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Nevada · Texas

Disclosures

Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.

Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

user avatar

Kevin S

Series 63, Series 65

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Dark Horse Advisors LLC

Kevin Sevier is a financial advisor with Dark Horse Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Dark Horse Advisors since 2023 and has been associated with DFPG Investments, Inc. and Advanced Wealth Planning since 2013 and 2008, respectively. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in life insurance sales through a separate insurance business. Dark Horse Advisors LLC, operating as Dark Horse Private Wealth, serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, employing a range of investment strategies and a hybrid model that integrates advisory, plan consulting, and cross-disciplinary services.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Jacob M

Series 65

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Dark Horse Advisors LLC

Jacob Montes is a financial advisor at Dark Horse Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Dark Horse Advisors since 2023, following a role at DFPG Investments, LLC. Dark Horse Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental, technical, quantitative, sentiment, and cyclical analysis with tax-aware strategies and third-party managers, and it operates as a subsidiary of an accounting firm, offering both asset-based and subscription-style fee arrangements.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Blake F

Series 66

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Dark Horse Advisors LLC

Blake Feindel is a financial advisor at Dark Horse Advisors LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Presidio Capital Management, Blake Feindel Consulting, and Ccg Wealth Management among others. Dark Horse Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plan sponsors, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, quantitative, and tax-aware strategies, and operates as a subsidiary of an accounting practice, enabling integrated advice through a hybrid model of services.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Matthew P

CFP®, Series 66

San Diego, CA

Dark Horse Advisors LLC

Matthew Poole is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as Chief Wealth Advisor at Dark Horse Advisors LLC. He has previously worked at DFPG Investments, Inc. and First Allied Securities. Poole is also involved in insurance sales through DFPG Insurance, providing life and health insurance services. Dark Horse Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services. The firm uses a diverse range of investment strategies and is formally affiliated with an accounting practice, providing integrated advice through a hybrid model of management and consulting.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Bryan S

Series 65

San Clemente, CA

Dark Horse Advisors LLC

Bryan Sonderby is a financial advisor at Dark Horse Advisors LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including DFPG Investments, Inc. and The Crestwell Group, where he is also an independent insurance agent and business consultant offering services such as exit planning and various types of insurance. Dark Horse Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a broad range of investment strategies and is affiliated with an accounting practice, offering integrated advice and uncommon subscription-style fee arrangements.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting
Warmer team member

Not sure where to start?

We'll help you think it through – whether you ultimately need an advisor or not.

Call (201) 292-4557

Warmer provides personalized recommendations and introductions to independent fiduciary advisors. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.

Each advisor listed on our site is an independent fiduciary responsible for their own advice. Warmer may receive fees from advisors for participation or referrals; these fees are paid by advisors and do not affect the fees clients pay for advisory services.

For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before entering into an advisory relationship.

By using our service, you agree to Warmer's Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement and Privacy Policy. Logos provided by Logo.dev

© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")