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Colonial River Wealth Management LLC

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Client assets under management

$463,971,233

Clients

1,798

10% high-net-worth

Advisors

8

of 21 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

225

Very High

Average account size

$258,049

About

Colonial River Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages roughly $464 million on a discretionary basis for about 1,798 clients and typically charges percentage‑of‑AUM advisory fees while also offering stand‑alone planning engagements.

Portfolios are constructed from individual stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and select alternative investments and are implemented using both discretionary and non‑discretionary arrangements. The firm relies on proprietary quantitative tools — a tactical allocation algorithm that reallocates opportunistically and a quarterly rebalanced target‑volatility strategy — and supplements implementation with Colonial River Premiere Solutions, Independent Managers, and third‑party access platforms when appropriate.

Compared with many team firms, Colonial River maintains an unusually broad physical footprint for its size (eight offices) and sponsors a wrap fee program that bundles transaction costs into its asset‑based fee. The firm also operates with an institutional relationship with LPL Financial (several advisory persons are registered representatives), which provides platform tools and economic benefits that influence custody and execution arrangements.

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Expertise

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Wealth management

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning negotiated based on expected hours to complete engagement.

Percentage

$25,000 - $249,999: 1.60% $250,000 - $499,999: 1.45% $500,000 - $749,999: 1.30% $750,000 - $1,249,999: 1.15% $1,250,000 - $4,999,999: 0.95% $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 0.75% $10,000,000 - $24,999,999: 0.55% $25,000,000+: 0.35%

Commissions

Certain advisory persons are registered representatives of LPL Financial and may receive commissions for securities transactions outside of Colonial River advisory services; insurance commissions are also earned by some Advisory Persons.

Project-based

Up to $550 per hour for financial planning services.

Subscriptions

Annual retainer fees for financial planning billed quarterly in advance, negotiated based on services.

Other

Fee-only: Investment advisory fees ranging from 0.25% to 1.95% annually depending on relationship size, services, and complexity; fees may be negotiable; Colonial River Premiere Solutions fees range from 0.15% to 1.00% in addition to advisory fees; financial planning fees offered hourly up to $550/hour, fixed fees negotiated based on scope, or annual retainers billed quarterly in advance.

Main office location

Colonial River Wealth Management LLC

340 Browns Hill Court

Midlothian VA 23114, United States

Number of offices

8

Most active in

California · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Maryland · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Virginia · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Devin G

Series 63, Series 65

Midlothian, VA

Colonial River Wealth Management LLC

Devin Garofalo is a financial advisor with Colonial River Wealth Management LLC in Newport News, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Colonial River Investments, LPL Financial, Colonial River Financial Services, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and owns a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Colonial River Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm customizes portfolios using stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative partnerships, employing algorithm-driven tactical and target-volatility strategies alongside its Premier Solutions program.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Alex H

Series 63, Series 66

Midlothian, VA

Colonial River Wealth Management LLC

Alex Hendrickson is a financial advisor with Colonial River Wealth Management LLC in Midlothian, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Colonial River Investment and LPL Financial since 2018 and was previously with Ameriprise Financial Services. Hendrickson is involved in real estate rental activities as a side business. Colonial River Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm uses proprietary quantitative software to implement tactical and strategic allocation strategies and offers customized portfolios using stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative limited partnerships.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Brian W

Series 66

Midlothian, VA

Colonial River Wealth Management LLC

Brian Wotring is a financial advisor with Colonial River Wealth Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and the Supreme Court of Virginia. Outside of finance, he operates Brian Wotring Photography, a personal photography business. Colonial River Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm offers customized portfolios using a mix of individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative partnerships, employing algorithm-driven and target-volatility strategies with a generally long-term investment approach.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Alan D

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Midlothian, VA

Colonial River Wealth Management LLC

Alan Dawkins is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Colonial River Wealth Management LLC in Midlothian, VA. He has worked at Colonial River Investments, LPL Financial LLC, and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Colonial River Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses, utilizing proprietary quantitative software to implement tactical and strategic allocation strategies with a long-term orientation. The firm offers customized portfolios and comprehensive planning support, including discretionary and non-discretionary management and coordination with tax, legal, and insurance specialists.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Merrick B

Series 63, Series 65

Midlothian, VA

Colonial River Wealth Management LLC

Merrick Burleson is a financial advisor with Colonial River Wealth Management LLC in Palmyra, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Reliastar, Voya Financial Advisors, and LPL Financial. He also operates Burleson Financial Strategies Inc., an investment-related business. Colonial River Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm offers customized portfolios using stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative partnerships, employing algorithm-driven and target-volatility strategies with a long-term orientation.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Catherine B

CFP®, Series 66

Midlothian, VA

Colonial River Wealth Management LLC

Catherine Belanger is a financial advisor with Colonial River Wealth Management LLC, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., LPL Financial, and First Choice Financial Services Inc. She is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through Diamond Tax Services, LLC. Colonial River Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm uses proprietary quantitative software to implement tactical and strategic portfolio allocations and offers customized portfolios with a long-term orientation, serving clients through multiple offices and a wrap fee program.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Steven P

Series 63, Series 65

Midlothian, VA

Colonial River Wealth Management LLC

Steven Prestyly is a financial advisor with Colonial River Wealth Management LLC in Midlothian, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Colonial River Investments, LLC since 2017 and has prior experience at The Main Street Group, LTD and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory services, he is a certified tax preparer involved with Newtown Tax Preparation. Colonial River Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement account advice, utilizing proprietary quantitative software and customized portfolios with a long-term orientation and tactical flexibility.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Wealth management
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John R

Series 63, Series 65

Midlothian, VA

Colonial River Wealth Management LLC

John Robertson Jr. is a financial advisor with Colonial River Wealth Management LLC in Midlothian, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors and LPL Financial. He is also involved in non-variable insurance business activities. Colonial River Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm offers customized portfolios with a long-term orientation, employing algorithm-driven tactical and strategic allocation strategies supported by proprietary quantitative software.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Wealth management
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