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Whelan Financial

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Client assets under management

$631,060,681

Clients

470

47% high-net worth

Advisors

7

of 9 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

67

Typical

Average account size

$1,342,682

About

Whelan Financial is an SEC‑registered advisory firm that provides wealth management, financial planning, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients) and to institutional clients such as 401(k) plans, defined‑benefit plans, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm also offers retirement‑plan services including participant education and acts as a 3(38) fiduciary for certain employee benefit plans.

The firm integrates financial planning and investment management through a client‑approved Investment Policy Statement, with portfolios monitored daily and reviewed at least quarterly by advisors and the Investment Committee. Investment offerings range from diversified WF Portfolios and an actively managed Quality Stock Sleeve to direct indexing for taxable accounts and a laddered cash management approach, with portfolio construction informed by proprietary research and third‑party analysis.

Distinctive features include two thematic, actively managed AI strategies — the WF AI Infrastructure Strategy and the WF AI Aggressive Growth Strategy — which apply defined selection criteria (e.g., meaningful AI revenue exposure, a typical market‑cap screening near $5 billion), position caps around 5%, and quarterly rebalancing and are intended for investors with higher risk tolerance. The firm also emphasizes tax‑aware investing (direct indexing and tax‑efficient rebalancing), provides ERISA 3(38) plan management, and disclosed a material change in ownership effective January 1, 2026.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy Wealth management

Fee options

Percentage

$500,000+: 1.00% annually $250,000 - $500,000: 1.5% annually plus $1,000 annual financial planning fee $0 - $250,000: 1.5% annually plus $1,000 annual financial planning fee

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Fixed fee for financial planning only services, amount outlined in letter of engagement

Main office location

Whelan Financial

7700 North Palm Ave. #201

Fresno CA 93711-5780, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

California · Idaho · Illinois · Massachusetts · Nevada · Oregon · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Portia W

CFP®, Series 65

Fresno, CA

Whelan Financial

Portia White is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Whelan Financial since 2004. Whelan Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm offering wealth management, financial planning, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as 401(k) plans, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm integrates financial planning and investment management through client-approved Investment Policy Statements, employing a range of strategies including thematic AI-focused portfolios and tax-aware investing.

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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Taylor W

CFP®, CFA®, Series 65

Fresno, CA

Whelan Financial

Taylor Whelan is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65-licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Whelan Financial since 2014. The firm serves both individual and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, and discretionary portfolio management. Whelan Financial integrates financial planning and investment management through client-approved Investment Policy Statements, with a focus on tax-aware investing and actively managed portfolios including thematic AI strategies.

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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Stephen D

CFP®, Series 65

Fresno, CA

Whelan Financial

Stephen Detweiler is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Whelan Financial in Fresno, CA since 2010. Whelan Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as 401(k) plans, defined-benefit plans, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm integrates financial planning and investment management through client-approved Investment Policy Statements and offers a range of investment strategies, including thematic AI-focused portfolios and tax-aware investing.

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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Michael M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Fresno, CA

Whelan Financial

Michael Manjarrez is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Whelan Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bolt Wealth Management, Carmax, Citibank, and JP Marketing. Whelan Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides wealth management, financial planning, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as 401(k) plans and nonprofits. The firm integrates financial planning with investment management through client-approved Investment Policy Statements and offers a range of investment strategies, including thematic AI-focused portfolios and tax-aware investing.

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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Lori O

CFP®

Fresno, CA

Whelan Financial

Lori Ong is a CFP® professional with four years of experience currently serving at Whelan Financial since 2017. Prior to joining Whelan Financial, she worked at Fresno Unified School District and Crown Capital Securities. Whelan Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides wealth management, financial planning, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as 401(k) plans, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm integrates financial planning with investment management, offering a range of portfolios and actively managed AI strategies, alongside tax-aware investing and ERISA 3(38) plan management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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Vincent W

CFP®, Series 63

Fresno, CA

Whelan Financial

Vincent Whelan is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience and is affiliated with Whelan Financial in Fresno, CA. He has been with Whelan Financial since 1991, contributing to the firm for over three decades. Whelan Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as 401(k) plans, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm offers integrated financial planning and investment management, featuring thematic AI investment strategies and a focus on tax-aware portfolio construction.

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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Michael R

CFP®

Fresno, CA

Whelan Financial

Michael Ryan V is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Whelan Financial since 2021 and previously spent nine years at Sierra Asset Management. Whelan Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as 401(k) plans, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm integrates financial planning and investment management using client-approved Investment Policy Statements and offers a range of strategies including thematic AI-focused portfolios and tax-aware investing.

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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