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S.F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc..

CRANFORD, NJCRD 121356Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since July 26, 2018SEC # 801-113687Latest ADV February 19, 2026

S.F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a corporation with a primary office location in Cranford, NJ.

Assets Under Management
$186M
Employees
2
Offices
1 office
Total Clients
117

Associated firm names

1 name listed
  • S.F. EHRLICH ASSOCIATES, INC.

Leadership

1 roles identified
CCOJohn C. Zeltmann

Advisory services offered

2 types reported
Financial Planning Services
Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses

Fee models offered

2 types reported
Asset based fees
Fixed fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

CRANFORD, New Jersey, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

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New Jersey

CRANFORDPrimary office

1 office records listed · 1 total offices reported. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

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Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$186Mas of February 19, 2026
Discretionary100.0%
$186M
100% of total RAUM100.0%
Non-discretionary0.0%
$0
0% of total RAUM0.0%
All regulatory assets under management are discretionary.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentIndividuals represent 53.0% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Individuals
53.0%
62
2
HNWI
47.0%
55

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$186M
Total Accounts385
10Y AUM Change+$75M (+68.1%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by S.F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc..

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees2
Clients per Employee59:1
10Y Employee Change0 (0.0%)

Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.

This firm has a multi year gap in available SEC ADV filing history between 2012 and 2018. Charts show the most recent available filing segment under this CRD.


Ownership

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Reported ownership ranges

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JOHN CRAIG ZELTMANNDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in S.F. EHRLICH ASSOCIATES, INC.
75%+

Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to S.F. Ehrlich Associates, Inc...

No indirect ownership information reported in the source’s Schedule B.

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-02-19 · Schedules A and B

1 entry
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1JOHN CRAIG ZELTMANNPRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER (12/2023) AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualS.F. EHRLICH ASSOCIATES, INC.75% or moreCode EYesPRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER (12/2023) AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER07/2017Schedule APDF page 19

Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.

Compliance & Disclosures

Filing dated 2/19/2026 5:05:25 PM

Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that one or more events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseYes
AFelonies2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
  • A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
  • B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions5 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?No
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?No
DOther regulatory actions2 Yes3 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions4 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?No
  • E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
  • FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
  • GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No

(1) Court actions

Has a domestic or foreign court:

  • H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
  • H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No

(2) Pending civil proceedings

  • H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 2 source blocks

Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.

regulatory · block 1PDF pages 19–21
Regulator name — filed text
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND SECURITIES, BUREAU OF SECURITIES, COMPLIANCE AND EXAMINATIONS
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 85,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Consent

Action status / disposition — filed text

S.F. EHRLICH ASSOCIATES, INC. ENTERED INTO CONSENT AGREEMENT AND ORDER WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND SECURITIES, BUREAU OF SECURITIES, COMPLIANCE AND EXAMINATIONS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE MATTER IS RESOLVED.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

FROM APRIL 2012 UNTIL THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE "CONSENT AGREEMENT AND ORDER," S.F. EHRLICH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TRANSACTED BUSINESS AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISER IN PENNSYLVANIA IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 301(C) OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES ACT OF 1972, BY FAILING TO REGISTER AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISER.

Sanction detail — filed text

NOT APPLICABLE
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action

Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with
a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same
event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4),
and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed
in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the
IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND SECURITIES, BUREAU OF SECURITIES, COMPLIANCE AND EXAMINATIONS
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES ACT OF 1972 AND RELATED REGULATIONS INCLUDING SECTION 301(C).
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
05/16/2017
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
170023(SEC-CAO)
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
S.F. EHRLICH ASSOCIATES, INC.
6.
Principal Product Type:

No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
FROM APRIL 2012 UNTIL THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE "CONSENT AGREEMENT AND ORDER," S.F. EHRLICH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TRANSACTED BUSINESS
AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISER IN PENNSYLVANIA IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 301(C) OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES ACT OF 1972, BY FAILING TO
REGISTER AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISER.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/16/2017
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 85,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES ACT OF 1972 AND RELATED REGULATIONS INCLUDING SECTION 301(C).
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived: 
NOT APPLICABLE
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
S.F. EHRLICH ASSOCIATES, INC. ENTERED INTO CONSENT AGREEMENT AND ORDER WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF
BANKING AND SECURITIES, BUREAU OF SECURITIES, COMPLIANCE AND EXAMINATIONS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE MATTER IS RESOLVED.
civil judicial · block 1PDF pages 21–23
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Item 11.H. of Part 1A
or Item 2.F. of Part 1B of Form ADV.
Civil Judicial
Check Part 1A item(s) being responded to:
11.H(1)(a)
11.H(1)(b)
11.H(1)(c)
11.H(2)
Check Part 1B item(s) being responded to:
2.F(1)
2.F(2)
2.F(3)
2.F(4)
2.F(5)
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with
a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. Unrelated civil judicial actions must be reported on separate DRPs.
PART I

A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.H.(1)
(a), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event
listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the
IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Court Action initiated by: (Name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, SRO, commodities exchange, agency, firm, private plaintiff, etc.) 
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND SECURITIES, BUREAU OF SECURITIES, COMPLIANCE AND EXAMINATIONS
2.
Principal Relief Sought:
Civil Penalty(ies)/Fine(s)
Other Relief Sought: 
ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES ACT OF 1972 AND RELATED REGULATIONS INCLUDING SECTION 301(C)
3.
Filing Date of Court Action (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/16/2017
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
5.
Formal Action was brought in (include name of Federal, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case
Number): 
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND SECURITIES 170023 (SEC-CAO)
6.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the civil judicial action (if applicable): 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this civil action (your response must fit within the space provided): 
FROM APRIL 2012 UNTIL THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE "CONSENT AGREEMENT AND ORDER," S.F. EHRLICH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TRANSACTED BUSINESS
AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISER IN PENNSYLVANIA IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 301(C) OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES ACT OF 1972, BY FAILING TO
REGISTER AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISER.
8.
Current Status? 
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, action appealed to (provide name of court) and Date Appeal Filed (MM/DD/YYYY): 
10. If pending, date notice/process was served (MM/DD/YYYY):
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:

If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 14 only.
11. How was matter resolved:
Consent
12. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 
05/16/2017
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
13. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered or Relief Granted(check appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 85,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions:
ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES ACT OF 1972 AND RELATED REGULATIONS INCLUDING SECTION 301(C).
C.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement, or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of
penalty was waived:
NOT APPLICABLE
14. Provide a brief summary of circumstances related to the action(s), allegation(s), disposition(s) and/or finding(s) disclosed above (your response must fit
within the space provided). 
S.F. EHRLICH ASSOCIATES, INC. ENTERED INTO CONSENT AGREEMENT AND ORDER WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF
BANKING AND SECURITIES, BUREAU OF SECURITIES, COMPLIANCE AND EXAMINATIONS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE MATTER IS RESOLVED.

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