ARK Advisors LLC

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Client assets under management

$174,499,352

Clients

325

37% high-net-worth

Advisors

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

163

Very High

Average account size

$536,921

About

Ark Advisors, LLC serves individual investors (including high-net-worth clients), pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing ongoing portfolio management, fixed-fee financial planning, fiduciary consulting for retirement plans (401k), and 529-plan advisory services. The firm charges asset-based advisory fees for investment supervisory and retirement plan services and fixed fees for financial planning.

Ark structures client relationships around a personalized Investment Policy Statement for each client, generally operates with discretionary authority for investment supervisory services, and conducts account reviews at least quarterly; investment methods include fundamental analysis and a mix of long-term, income-oriented, growth, and asset-allocation strategies. Retirement plan services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis and the firm documents client objectives, risk tolerance, and monitoring procedures as part of its process.

Noteworthy aspects include a small adviser team managing roughly $195.6 million across about 325 clients and recent SEC registration accepted in February 2025, which distinguishes its scale and regulatory status among similarly sized firms. The firm’s representatives are also licensed insurance agents who may receive commissions for insurance products (with disclosure and documented conflict-mitigation procedures), and Ark maintains a NIST-aligned cybersecurity program and cyber insurance.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services from $500 to $20,000

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.50% $3,000,001+: 0.25%

Commissions

Commission-based compensation received by certain representatives for insurance product sales

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fixed fees ranging from $500 to $20,000

Main office location

ARK Advisors LLC

205 N. Williamsburg Drive, Suite E

Bloomington IL 61704, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

Illinois · 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

Website (309) 661-2000

Advisors at this firm

Patrick V

Series 66

Bloomington, IL

ARK Advisors LLC

Patrick Vance is a financial advisor with ARK Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with ARK Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Two Farm Boys, a business that sells crafts through Etsy. ARK Advisors LLC serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, fiduciary consulting for retirement plans, and 529-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes personalized investment strategies through Investment Policy Statements and employs a combination of fundamental analysis and diversified investment approaches.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management

Brad M

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Bloomington, IL

ARK Advisors LLC

Brad Metz is a financial advisor with ARK Advisors LLC in Bloomington, IL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience, including four years at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments prior to joining ARK Advisors in 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance sales. ARK Advisors LLC serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, fiduciary consulting for retirement plans, and 529-plan advisory services. The firm uses a personalized Investment Policy Statement for each client and employs a combination of fundamental analysis and various investment strategies, managing approximately $195.6 million for about 325 clients.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management

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