Aspire Private Wealth Counsel, LLC logo

Aspire Private Wealth Counsel, LLC

Updated today

Client AUM

$78,524,332

Clients

47

Advisors

2

of 5 employees

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

8351 E. Walker Springs Ln, Suite 400

Knoxville TN 37923

Advisors at this office

2

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 and has been with Aspire Private Wealth Counsel, LLC since 2016. He also serves as the virtual CEO of VMC Facilities, LLC, a general contracting business where he manages strategy, legal, accounting, and insurance relationships. Aspire Private Wealth Counsel, LLC provides 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 create tailored portfolios and often manages accounts on a discretionary basis, offering specialized insurance consultation and a focused client-advisor relationship.

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 at Aspire Private Wealth Counsel, LLC with four years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at the Y-12 National Security Complex and Oak Ridge National Laboratories. Aspire Private Wealth Counsel serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, offering personalized portfolio management, financial planning, and foundation and endowment planning services. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to create tailored portfolios, often managing accounts on a discretionary basis and incorporating specialized insurance underwriting for impaired-risk applicants.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis
View complete list of advisors at this firm
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

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. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor’s Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.

Advisor matching and introductions are provided by FinanceHQ LLC (“FHQ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment advisor. We receive compensation from certain participating advisors for introductions or referrals. This creates a conflict of interest because we have an incentive to recommend advisors who compensate us, including those who pay us more. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral or introduction. We do not review the ongoing performance of advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.

By using our service, you agree to our Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ’s ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev

© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. (“Warmer”)