Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLC

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Client assets under management

$111,675,224

Clients

74% high-net worth

Advisors

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

Low

Average account size

$2,068,060

About

Setarcos Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual and high net worth clients, and offers financial planning and consulting in connection with its investment services. Portfolios are constructed using diversified mutual funds and ETFs and, where appropriate, individual stocks, bonds, options, alternative investments, or allocations to unaffiliated independent managers.

The firm’s investment process is grounded in fundamental analysis with a predominantly long‑term orientation while allowing shorter‑term trades for rebalancing or cash needs; client relationships feature ongoing personal contact and formal reviews at least annually. Setarcos generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis, bills advisory fees quarterly in arrears, and typically recommends Charles Schwab as custodian through an institutional advisor platform.

Notably, the firm documents and offers educational and public speaking engagements—priced on a fixed‑fee basis from pro bono to $5,000 plus travel—which is an uncommon service among peers. It recently transitioned to SEC registration, has begun leveraging independent managers for portions of client portfolios, and manages roughly $111.7 million for a relatively small client base, a structure that shapes how it delegates investment implementation and oversight.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing

Fee options

Fixed

Public speaking engagements fee ranges from pro bono to $5,000 plus travel expenses

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.00% annually $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.85% annually $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.70% annually $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.50% annually $10,000,001+: 0.30% annually

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000

Main office location

Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLC

325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800

Philadelphia PA 19106, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

California · Georgia · Pennsylvania · Texas

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is not active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.

Broker-dealer / trader

They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Bank

They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.

Trust company

They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.

Fund sponsor

They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.

Lawyer

They provide legal services, typically billed separately.

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Other specialized services

They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.

Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure Form ADV Part 3: Client Relationship

Quick links

LinkedIn X Website 267-504-4905

Advisors at this firm

Richard F

CFP®, CFA®

Savannah, GA

Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLC

Richard Faw is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLC and serves as the director of quantitative research for Vernal Point Advisors, where he advises on portfolio strategy and financial modeling. He has worked at Vernal Point Advisors since 2015 and at Setarcos Wealth Advisors since 2011. Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a customized, fundamental-analysis approach to portfolio construction, using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments, while maintaining ongoing monitoring and adjustments.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing

Stephen W

CFP®, Series 65

Philadelphia, PA

Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLC

Stephen Way is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLC since 2014. Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm uses a customized, fundamental-analysis approach with a generally long-term orientation and offers planning services without separate charges to investment management clients.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing

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