Darden Wealth Group fees and pricing

Financial planner in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Registered with the SEC.

According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 5, 2026, Darden Wealth Group charges $400 an hour, a quarterly fee of $1,500⁠-⁠$25,000, and an annual fee of $5,000 for financial planning.

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed March 5, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate
$400/hr
“Hourly We charge $400 an hour for hourly work.”
Quarterly fee
$1,500⁠-⁠$25,000/qtr
“The flat fee can range from $1,500 to $25,000 per quarter, depending on the complexity of planning needs and services required.”
Annual fee
$5,000/yr
“Minimum fee of $5,000 annually.”

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How Darden Wealth Group bills

Payment and refund terms, quoted from the fee section of the brochure.

  • “However, payment by check can be arranged under special circumstances upon request.”
  • “Fees are negotiable under special circumstances.”
  • “Fees are paid in arrears via AdvicePay or check.”

How Darden Wealth Group’s fees compare

  • Its hourly rate of $400 is above the Michigan median of $250. 85% of the 170 other Michigan planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
  • 9 of the 10 other planners in Ann Arbor that publish an hourly rate charge less.
  • Its annual fee of $5,000 is below the Michigan median of $6,000. 32% of the 37 other Michigan planners that publish an annual fee charge less.

About Darden Wealth Group

“Additionally, specialized wealth management focus”
From the firm's description of its advisory business in its Form ADV brochure.
  • Firm size: 5 employees.
  • Registered as an adviser: 2021 (5 years).

Planning areas mentioned in the brochure

  • Retirement planning
  • Tax planning
  • Estate planning
  • College planning
  • Business owners
  • Cash flow and budgeting

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid
Hourly fees, fixed or flat fees, percentage of assets under management
Charges a % of assets
Yes
Highest asset based fee in brochure
2% a year
Minimum
$200 minimum fee (stated in brochure)
Clients
264
Employees
5
Works with
Individuals, high net worth individuals, charities, and businesses
Services reported to regulators
Financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and educational seminars and workshops
Assets managed
$379,556,400
Registered with
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Disciplinary disclosures
None reported
SEC CRD number
294926
Website
dardenwealth.com (opens in new tab)
Phone
(734) 294-0100

Can advise clients in 12 states: Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Texas

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