Vertical Wealth, LLC

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Client assets under management

$18,882,000

Clients

3% high-net worth

Advisors

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

Low

Average account size

$299,714

About

Vertical Wealth serves individuals, trusts, foundations, corporate retirement plans and other private clients, including both high‑net‑worth and non‑HNW households. The firm offers continuous investment advisory services and ongoing financial planning, managing discretionary portfolios largely composed of mutual funds and exchange‑traded funds and providing periodic planning updates and client access for advice.

The firm’s investment process combines fundamental and technical analysis within a modern portfolio theory framework aimed at long‑term market returns, avoiding market timing and short‑term trading. Portfolios are managed under individualized investment policy statements, with the firm employing third‑party software to test fund overlap and back‑test allocations and conducting regular (typically quarterly) reviews and customized reporting.

Noteworthy distinctions include the firm’s sponsorship and management of private pooled investment vehicles (special series investments), where it may act as general partner and receive performance‑based carried interest; these opportunities are offered only to accredited investors with private placement materials and audited fund reports. The firm also coordinates related services through affiliated real estate and insurance entities and discloses prior state consent agreements and supervisory deficiencies in its regulatory history.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.5% $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.0% $5,000,001+: 0.75%

Performance-based

Performance-based carried interest up to 15% of profits from special series investment (SSV) vehicles, assessed at fund level upon liquidity events.

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning ongoing fee: 1% of gross annual household income (e.g., $280,000 income leads to $2,800 annual fee, billed monthly). One-time financial plan fees quoted up to $10,000 max.

Main office location

Vertical Wealth, LLC

6402 Corporate Drive, Suite 102

Indianapolis IN 46278, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

Indiana

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

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

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Is not active or affiliated with:

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.

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

Quick links

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Advisors at this firm

Christopher H

Series 63, Series 65

Indianapolis, IN

Vertical Wealth, LLC

Christopher Herrmann is a financial advisor at Vertical Wealth, LLC in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Legacy Practice Management for ten years and spent one year at First Trust. Vertical Wealth serves individuals, trusts, foundations, corporate retirement plans, and other private clients, including both high-net-worth and non-HNW households. The firm provides continuous investment advisory services and ongoing financial planning, managing discretionary portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs under individualized investment policy statements.

Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting

Brian W

Series 63, Series 65

Indianapolis, IN

Vertical Wealth, LLC

Brian Wheeler is a financial advisor at Vertical Wealth, LLC in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Legacy Practice Management, LLC since 2011. Vertical Wealth serves individuals, trusts, foundations, corporate retirement plans, and other private clients, including both high-net-worth and non-HNW households. The firm provides continuous investment advisory services and ongoing financial planning, managing discretionary portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, with an investment process that combines fundamental and technical analysis within a modern portfolio theory framework.

Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting

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