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Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC

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Client AUM

$285,890,064

Clients

597

Advisors

7

of 8 employees

About

Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning to individuals (including both non‑HNW and high‑net‑worth clients) as well as institutional and organizational clients. The firm offers individual portfolio management on both discretionary and non‑discretionary bases, written financial plans, and program‑based portfolio management implemented through third‑party LPL programs.

The firm structures advice around documented client objectives, risk tolerance and liquidity needs, using fundamental, technical and cyclical analysis to build portfolios that may include equities, fixed income, options and alternative investments, with periodic monitoring and typically annual rebalancing. For program accounts APEX uses LPL model portfolios (static and dynamic), provides ongoing oversight of model performance, and delivers quarterly reporting to clients.

Notable aspects include participation in multiple LPL advisory and wrap‑style programs (Manager Access Select, OMP, PWP, MWP, SMS and GWP) and a Small Market Solution offering that provides plan sponsor consulting, record‑keeper support and participant education. The firm and some personnel are also licensed insurance agents and a licensed insurance agency that may receive commissions separate from advisory fees, and APEX hosts educational seminars and workshops for clients and prospects (which may carry a modest attendee charge).

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Wealth management General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Initial financial plan fee is 0.20% of assets covered with a minimum of $1,000, and annual update fee of 0.05% of assets covered; fixed fees may be charged for consultative financial planning.

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 2.25% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.80% $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 1.55% $5,000,000 - $25,000,000: 1.00% $25,000,000 - $50,000,000: 0.90% $50,000,000+: 0.80%

Commissions

Insurance commissions earned separately from advisory fees by licensed insurance agents within the firm.

Project-based

Financial planning consultative services may be charged on a negotiable hourly basis.

Other

Account minimum: $2,000 minimum annual fee per household for portfolio management services; specific program minimums include $5,000 for Guided Wealth Portfolios, $10,000 for Optimum Market Portfolios, $25,000 for Model WealthPortfolios minimum per portfolio, $50,000 for Manager Access Select, $100,000 for LPL ManagerAccessSelect (may vary), $100,000 for LPL Model WealthPortfolios, $250,000 for Personal WealthPortfolios Minimum fee: $2,000 minimum annual fee per household for portfolio management services Fee-only: Fees are negotiable; hourly or fixed fees may apply for consultative financial planning.

Main office

3800 St. Elmo Ave., Suite 305

Chattanooga TN 37409

Advisors at this office

7

Most active in

Alabama · California · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Louisiana · Ohio · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Washington

Also doing business as

Apex Private Wealth, LLC · Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC · Bridgetown Investment Counsel · Cleartrac Wealth Advisors · Solomonwood, LLC

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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William W

CFP®, Series 63

Chattanooga, TN

Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC

William Wood is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Innovative Advisory Partners, LPL Financial, Franklin Wealth Management, and Solomonwood, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Navy Reserve Officer and is involved in managing a rally sport business. Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, offering portfolio management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. The firm structures advice around client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing various investment analyses and participating in multiple LPL advisory and wrap-style programs.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Wealth management General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher T

CFP®, Series 66

Chattanooga, TN

Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC

Christopher Taylor is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Innovative Advisory Partners, LLC, SolomonWood Financial Advisors, LPL Financial, and Osaic FA, Inc. Taylor also serves as an agent for fixed insurance products including life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm uses a disciplined investment approach based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs, offering portfolio management and financial planning alongside participation in multiple LPL advisory and wrap-style programs.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Wealth management General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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John G

Series 63, Series 65

Chattanooga, TN

Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC

John Garmany Jr. is a financial advisor with Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Apex Strategic Wealth since 2020 and previously held roles with Innovative Advisory Partners and LPL Financial. Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, written financial plans, and program-based portfolio solutions. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios tailored to documented client objectives and risk profiles.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Wealth management General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Charles E

Series 63, Series 66

Chattanooga, TN

Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC

Charles Emanuel is a financial advisor at Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC in Chattanooga, TN, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Innovative Advisory Partners, LLC, Barnett & Co Inc, and Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC. Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, using a range of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, options, and alternative investments. The firm structures advice based on client objectives and risk tolerance and participates in multiple LPL advisory and wrap-style programs, offering portfolio management and educational seminars.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Wealth management General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Robert P

Series 63, Series 65

Chattanooga, TN

Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC

Robert Pragnell V is a financial advisor with Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Innovative Advisory Partners, LLC and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he is also a musician involved with the McGee Pragnell Band. Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial plans, and program-based management primarily through LPL programs. The firm tailors advice to client objectives and risk tolerance using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and participates in multiple LPL advisory and wrap-style programs.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Wealth management General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Noah W

Series 66

Chattanooga, TN

Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC

Noah Wood is a financial advisor with Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC in Chattanooga, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Solomonwood LLC and LPL Financial LLC. Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, offering portfolio management and financial plans tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, with investment approaches that incorporate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis. The firm participates in multiple LPL advisory programs and offers educational seminars and plan sponsor consulting.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Wealth management General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Josiah M

Series 66

Chattanooga, TN

Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC

Josiah Mc Daniel is a financial advisor with Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, SolomonWood LLC, Innovative Advisory Partners, and Covenant College. Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm uses a structured investment approach based on client objectives and risk tolerance, employing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage diversified portfolios and offers participation in multiple LPL advisory and wrap-style programs.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Wealth management General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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