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Private Client Services, LLC

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Client AUM

$1,375,122,171

Clients

8,723

Advisors

58

across 31 offices

About

Private Client Services (PCS) is an SEC‑registered independent investment adviser serving a broad mix of individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), families, trusts, pension plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management delivered through a network of investment adviser representatives and multiple advisory platforms.

PCS uses a discovery‑driven process that emphasizes risk profiling and tailored platform selection; IARs recommend and implement strategies across proprietary Private Wealth Management, Advisor Model Portfolios, an Investment Model marketplace, directly held American Funds F2 share accounts, and third‑party asset manager (TPAM) programs. Unlike many large peers, a majority of PCS’s AUM was managed on a non‑discretionary basis in 2025 (59.39% non‑discretionary vs. 40.61% discretionary), so many clients retain prior approval over individual trades or allocation changes.

What differentiates PCS from many enterprise‑scale firms is its combination of broker‑dealer activity and an adviser model: PCS is also a FINRA‑member broker/dealer and its supervised persons may provide commission‑based brokerage in addition to advisory services, a structural feature that is relatively uncommon among peers. The firm also maintains an employee ownership component, leverages third‑party model and OCIO relationships (including automated model implementation via Orion and OCIO oversight), and offers held‑away management tools (e.g., Pontera) for non‑custodied retirement assets, giving clients a wide set of implementation options.

Client services

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

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning fixed fees typically range from $250 to $25,000; Consulting Services fixed fees typically range from $250 to $5,000

Percentage

$25,000 - $249,999: 2.00% $250,000 - $499,999: 1.75% $500,000 - $999,999: 1.50% $1,000,000+: 1.25%

Commissions

Separate commission-based arrangement available through supervised persons registered as registered representatives of PCS broker-dealer

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting Services hourly fees range from $100 to $500 per hour

Subscriptions

Consulting Services may be offered on subscription basis with fees varying depending on subscription selected

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Fee-only: Financial Planning fees: $100 to $500 per hour; fixed fees $250 to $25,000; Consulting Services fees: $100 to $500 per hour; fixed fees $250 to $5,000; some consulting services on subscription basis with fees varying by subscription

Main office

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2225 Lexington Rd

Louisville KY 40206

Advisors at this office

18

Most active in

North Dakota

Also doing business as

Affiance Financial · Blue Ocean Global Wealth · Brightline Financial · Burke Financial Services · Dugan Financial Services · Duncan And Hardin Financial · Entheos Financial · Evergreen Strategic Wealth · Financial Consultants Group · Fiori Financial · Hafele Investments · Heritage Wealth Group · Iarann Wealth · Impact Wealth Group · J&G Financial · Kentucky Financial Group · Kfg Private Client Services, LLC · Lindle Hennessey Group · Marion Investment Advisors · Mcgill Financial Ensemble · Pcs Advisors · Private Client Services, LLC · Silverleaf Wealth Advisory · The Wealth Planning Company · Twenty Four Wealth · Udell Associates, LLC · Us Planning Group · Wealthhyve Advisors

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Paul B

Series 66

Louisville, KY

Private Client Services, LLC

Paul Burke is a financial advisor with Private Client Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Private Client Services in 2022, he worked at Merck & Co., Inc. from 2010 to 2019 in various capacities. He is also the owner of Burke Financial Advisors, a financial advising business. Private Client Services is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm that serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and other businesses. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management through a network of approximately 50 advisors and manages over $1 billion in client assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Todd O

Series 66

Louisville, KY

Private Client Services, LLC

Todd Oberhausen is a financial advisor with Private Client Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated and JJB Hilliard W.L. Lyons LLC. He has been with Private Client Services since 2019. Private Client Services is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and businesses. The firm employs a structured discovery and risk-profiling process to develop investment strategies and offers multiple implementation platforms, managing approximately $1.05 billion across more than 3,200 client accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Beth M

Series 63, Series 65

Appleton, WI

Private Client Services, LLC

Beth Mengert is a financial advisor at Private Client Services, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. and SII Investments, Inc. Private Client Services is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm that serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and other businesses. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management through a network of approximately 50 advisors and manages about $1.05 billion across over 3,200 client accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Bruce U

ChFC®, Series 63

Sarasota, FL

Private Client Services, LLC

Bruce Udell is a financial advisor with Private Client Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 44 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, Retirement Wealth Specialists, Securities America, and First Financial Resources. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Udell Associates, which specializes in life settlements and the sale of fixed life insurance and annuity products. Private Client Services is an independent investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, pension plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes a discovery-driven process with tailored platform selection and offers both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary portfolio management, combining advisory services with broker-dealer activity.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Ronald V

Series 63

Raritan, NJ

Private Client Services, LLC

Ronald Vanhorn is a financial advisor with Private Client Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Client Services since 2010, following roles at Woodbury Financial Services and 1717 Capital Management Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in community organizations such as the Flemington Lions Club and serves on the board of a local homeowners association, in addition to teaching racquetball and working as a hospitality consultant. Private Client Services is an SEC-registered independent investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discovery-driven process focused on risk profiling and platform selection and offers a blend of advisory and broker-dealer services with a wide range of portfolio management options.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Jason L

Series 63, Series 66

Louisville, KY

Private Client Services, LLC

Jason Langley is a financial advisor at Private Client Services, LLC in Louisville, KY, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Private Client Services since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Langley is involved in tax preparation through Langley Capital Management LLC and works with RE Pierce & Associates during tax season. Private Client Services is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and businesses. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management through a network of approximately 50 advisors and manages over $1 billion in assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Theodore G

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Middletown, CT

Private Client Services, LLC

Theodore Greggis is a financial advisor with Private Client Services, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Blackridge Asset Management, Peak Brokerage Services, and SS&C Technologies. Private Client Services is a multi-team advisory firm that serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and other businesses. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management through a network of approximately 50 advisors and manages over $1 billion in client assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Leanne S

Series 66

Spokane, WA

Private Client Services, LLC

Leanne Smith is a financial advisor with Private Client Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked with Columbia Advisory Partners LLC and Ascend Financials LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she provides consulting and education to small business owners focused on optimizing cash flow and profit. Private Client Services is an independent investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, pension plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discovery-driven process emphasizing risk profiling and tailored platform selection, offering a mix of advisory and brokerage services through multiple platforms.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Richard R

Series 63, Series 66

Louisville, KY

Private Client Services, LLC

Richard Robinson is a financial advisor with Private Client Services, LLC in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Client Services since 2008. Robinson is also a licensed insurance agent and a 10% passive owner of State Street Partners LLC. Private Client Services is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and businesses. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management through a network of approximately 50 advisors, managing over $1 billion in client assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Connor L

Series 63, Series 65

Durham, NC

Private Client Services, LLC

Connor Low is a financial advisor at Private Client Services, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Private Client Services in 2025, he worked for Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2022 to 2025. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a residential and commercial cleaning business and real estate renovation and development ventures. Private Client Services is an independent SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discovery-driven approach that focuses on risk profiling and tailored investment platform selection, offering a range of advisory options including proprietary wealth management and third-party asset manager programs.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Robert S

Series 63, Series 65

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Private Client Services, LLC

Robert Sutherland is a financial advisor with Private Client Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Client Services since 2010. Outside of advising, he serves as the board president of Spirito, a 501(c)(3) choral organization in Oakbrook, Illinois. Private Client Services is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.05 billion across over 3,200 client accounts and offers financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management through various implementation platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Peter T

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Private Client Services, LLC

Peter Topping is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Client Services, LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in marketing securities-based and non-securities-based financial products through Crystal Wealth Management, Inc, and also engages in insurance sales. Private Client Services is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and businesses. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management, managing approximately $1.05 billion across more than 3,200 client accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Jeremy B

Series 63, Series 66

Colorado Springs, CO

Private Client Services, LLC

Jeremy Burton is a financial advisor at Private Client Services, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services and SII Investments. Private Client Services is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and other businesses. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management through a network of approximately 50 advisors and manages over $1 billion in client assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Thomas D

CFP®, Series 63

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Private Client Services, LLC

Thomas Davy is a CFP® with 56 years of industry experience, currently serving at Private Client Services, LLC since 2010. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Private Client Services is an SEC-registered independent investment adviser that serves individuals, families, trusts, pension plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a discovery-driven process focusing on risk profiling and tailored platform selection, offering a range of advisory services across multiple investment platforms.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Cindy L

Series 66

Louisville, KY

Private Client Services, LLC

Cindy Lindle is a financial advisor with Private Client Services, LLC in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Private Client Services since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, Lindle assists with tax return preparation and financial statement typing during peak months and is licensed to sell non-securities-based insurance products. Private Client Services is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and businesses. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management through a network of approximately 50 advisors and manages about $1.05 billion across more than 3,200 client accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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