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Dorman Financial Management, P.A.

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Client assets under management

$156,740,403

Clients

262

22% high-net worth

Advisors

2

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

131

Very High

Average account size

$598,246

About

Dorman Financial Management, P.A. is a small advisory firm that provides discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. Services include tailored investment strategies, ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing, and written financial plans delivered on a fixed‑fee basis where appropriate.

The firm constructs portfolios using mutual funds and a range of other securities, employing both fundamental and technical analysis and a mix of long‑ and short‑term purchases to match client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. Accounts are reviewed regularly and fees are primarily asset‑based, with firm policies for billing, custody via qualified custodians, and trade aggregation when appropriate.

A distinctive feature is the firm’s affiliation with accounting services: the firm’s principal is a licensed CPA and can offer accounting services in addition to investment advice, a relationship the brochure discloses as a potential conflict of interest. The brochure also discloses that the principal holds insurance licenses and may receive commission‑based compensation for insurance products, and that the firm commonly uses institutional custody and trading arrangements that provide operational benefits and are disclosed to clients.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Advisory consulting

Expertise

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Income planning

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fee for financial planning services, $1,000 to $5,000 range, negotiable

Percentage

0.4% to 2.0% annually (negotiable)

Commissions

Commission-based compensation earned by insurance agent for insurance product sales

Other

Fee-only: Fixed fee for financial planning generally ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 (negotiable)

Main office location

Dorman Financial Management, P.A.

557 N. Wymore Road, Suite 201

Maitland FL 32751, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · New Hampshire · New York · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Chelsea A

Series 65

Maitland, FL

Dorman Financial Management, P.A.

Chelsea Arb is a financial advisor at Dorman Financial Management, P.A. with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Oak Square Advisors Inc., J.D.G. Associates, Inc., and PlanMember Securities Corporation. Dorman Financial Management, P.A. provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charities, and businesses. The firm customizes advice based on client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis, and offers discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside standalone planning and consulting.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Income planning
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James D

CFP®, PFS™, Series 63, Series 65

Maitland, FL

Dorman Financial Management, P.A.

James Dorman Jr. is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is the owner and principal of Dorman Financial Management, P.A., where he has worked since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed CPA and insurance agent. Dorman Financial Management, P.A. provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charities, and businesses. The firm customizes advice based on client objectives and risk tolerance, using both fundamental and technical analysis, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside standalone financial planning.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Income planning
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