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Bellwether Investment Group, LLC

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Client assets under management

$153,570,527

Clients

313

13% high-net-worth

Advisors

6

of 6 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

52

Typical

Average account size

$490,641

About

Bellwether serves individual and high‑net‑worth clients as well as businesses, trusts and retirement plans, providing discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm reports about $155 million in assets under management across roughly 313 client relationships and generally charges advisory fees based on a percentage of assets under management.

The firm’s investment process combines fundamental and technical analysis and can include allocations to individual equities, ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income and unaffiliated independent managers; it also offers stand‑alone financial planning and implementation consulting. Bellwether discloses use of margin, option strategies, structured notes and Buffer ETFs when appropriate, participates in third‑party managed programs (including AMS sub‑advised programs) and uses reporting tools (Advyzon), and it has an AI policy governing use of AI in research and client reporting.

Several operational and business practices distinguish Bellwether from many peers: it maintains six offices, which is uncommon for a team of its size, and multiple representatives are licensed insurance agents who may receive commissions for insurance product sales (a disclosed conflict of interest). The adviser’s team includes professionals with a range of credentials and technical backgrounds (including CPA and CFP credentials), and the brochure provides specific disclosures on margin use, cash‑sweep handling, cybersecurity/privacy controls and related-party service arrangements.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional

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Fee options

Fixed

$1,000 to $15,000 on a fixed fee basis for financial planning and consulting services

Percentage

Negotiable up to 2.00% annually

Project-based

$75 to $400 per hour depending on service and professional

Main office location

Bellwether Investment Group, LLC

5502 Hixson Pike, Suite G

Hixson TN 37343, United States

Number of offices

6

Most active in

Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Michigan · North Carolina · Ohio · Tennessee · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Lance R

CFP®, Series 63

Holly Springs, NC

Bellwether Investment Group, LLC

Lance Ray is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bellwether Investment Group, LLC since 2016. Prior to joining Bellwether, he worked at Cantella & Co., Inc. for a decade and has been self-employed as a fixed insurance sales agent since 1998. Bellwether Investment Group provides advisory services to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including equities, bonds, ETFs, and managed programs, and is noted for its multi-office presence relative to team size and its use of leverage and structured strategies where appropriate.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Charles T

Series 65

Hixson, TN

Bellwether Investment Group, LLC

Charles Trew is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Bellwether Investment Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. He has two years of industry experience and also manages tax preparation and insurance services through Trew Tax & Insurance LLC, as well as bookkeeping and tax services at Trew Income Tax & Bookkeeping Service. Additionally, he is a partner in C&T Investments Partnership LLC, a real estate management business. Bellwether Investment Group provides advisory services to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including equities, bonds, derivatives, and managed programs, and operates across multiple offices with a team of six advisors.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Connie W

Series 63, Series 65

Hixson, TN

Bellwether Investment Group, LLC

Connie West is a financial advisor with Bellwether Investment Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Bellwether since 2008. Bellwether Investment Group serves individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a range of investment strategies, including equities, bonds, independent managers, and managed programs, and is notable for its multi-office structure and use of leverage and structured strategies when appropriate.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Martin S

Series 63, Series 65

Hixson, TN

Bellwether Investment Group, LLC

Martin Summitt is a financial advisor with Bellwether Investment Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Bellwether since 2008. Bellwether Investment Group provides advisory services to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including equities, ETFs, bonds, independent managers, and managed programs, with tailored monitoring and rebalancing to meet client objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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John L

Series 63, Series 65

Hixson, TN

Bellwether Investment Group, LLC

John Lindsey is a financial advisor at Bellwether Investment Group, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Bellwether since 2008. Bellwether Investment Group provides advisory services to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including equities, ETFs, bonds, and managed programs, and is notable for its multi-office team structure and willingness to use leverage and structured strategies where appropriate.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Adivaraha J

Series 65

Naperville, IL

Bellwether Investment Group, LLC

Adivaraha Jayasankar is a financial advisor at Bellwether Investment Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Bellwether since 2023, following roles at Mainstay Capital Advisors and Wealth Foundations Solutions, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Jayasankar is involved in insurance sales through Wealth Foundation Solutions and provides tax preparation and review services at Zoller, Swanson and Company. Bellwether Investment Group offers advisory services to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors, delivering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including equities, ETFs, bonds, and managed programs, and is notable for its multi-office team structure and use of leverage and structured strategies.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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