Aspire Private Wealth Counsel, LLC logo

Aspire Private Wealth Counsel, LLC

Updated today

Client assets under management

$78,524,332

Clients

47

66% high-net-worth

Advisors

2

of 5 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

24

Low

Average account size

$1,670,730

About

Aspire Private Wealth Counsel, LLC provides individualized portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high‑net‑worth clients, and also offers foundation and endowment planning services. The firm also delivers insurance consultation via a third‑party platform and assists in specialized life‑insurance underwriting for impaired‑risk applicants.

The firm documents client objectives in written investment policy statements and uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to construct tailored portfolios, often managing accounts on a discretionary basis and employing model portfolios. Investment approaches described in the brochure include long‑term trading, the use of margin, and, for certain accounts, the engagement of a third‑party sub‑advisor (Parametric) to implement customized equity, fixed‑income and derivative programs.

Distinctive aspects relative to peers include a small advisor team with roughly $79 million in assets under management for about 47 clients, implying more concentrated advisor–client relationships and larger average account sizes. Other uncommon features for a firm of this scale are formal foundation planning services, a fee‑sharing arrangement with insurance agencies tied to specialized underwriting work (historically under 2% of revenue), and an operational schedule that generally does not schedule client calls or transact portfolios on Fridays.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Business consulting

Expertise

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis

Want help finding the right advisor?

Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed rate for financial plans between $2,500 and $12,000 depending on complexity

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.25% annually $2,000,000+: 1.00% annually

Project-based

$400 per hour for Senior Advisor, $150 for certified professional staff, $75 for other professional staff (highest rate applies: $400 Senior Advisor, $300 business partners, $150 certified professional staff, $75 other staff)

Other

Account minimum: $750,000

Main office location

Aspire Private Wealth Counsel, LLC

8351 E. Walker Springs Ln, Suite 400

Knoxville TN 37923, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Tennessee

Disclosures

Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.

Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

user avatar

Philip D

CFP®, Series 63

Knoxville, TN

Aspire Private Wealth Counsel, LLC

Philip Dortch is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Aspire Private Wealth Counsel, LLC since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Visionary Horizons Wealth Management Group, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Dortch is also the virtual CEO of VMC Facilities, LLC, a general contracting firm, where he oversees strategy and external relationships. Aspire Private Wealth Counsel provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as endowments and foundations. The firm employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, uses model portfolios and a sub-advisor for customized solutions, and maintains a small adviser team with a limited client roster.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
user avatar

Erich V

CFP®

Knoxville, TN

Aspire Private Wealth Counsel, LLC

Erich Von Geis is a CFP® professional with Aspire Private Wealth Counsel, LLC in Knoxville, TN. He is the sole advisor at the firm, which manages approximately $79 million in assets for about 47 clients. Aspire Private Wealth Counsel, LLC offers individualized portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, along with foundation and endowment planning services. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to construct tailored portfolios, often managing accounts on a discretionary basis and employing model portfolios.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
Warmer team member

Not sure where to start?

We'll help you think it through — whether you ultimately need an advisor or not.

Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly — so you can choose with confidence.

Find your advisor
Discover

Compare top advisor firms by metric, firm size, and location.

Warmer provides personalized recommendations and introductions to independent fiduciary advisors. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.

Each advisor listed on our site is an independent fiduciary responsible for their own advice. Warmer may receive fees from advisors for participation or referrals; these fees are paid by advisors and do not affect the fees clients pay for advisory services.

For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before entering into an advisory relationship.

By using our service, you agree to Warmer's Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement and Privacy Policy. Logos provided by Logo.dev

© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")