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Foster & Motley Inc

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Client AUM

$2,887,274,033

Clients

919

Advisors

29

of 51 employees

About

Foster & Motley provides fee-only wealth management and financial planning to individuals and families, and also delivers institutional investment management to endowments, foundations, charities and corporations. The firm offers bundled investment management and financial planning, standalone consulting, and access to alternative and private investments for clients who meet regulatory qualifications; its ADV notes it managed over $2.88 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2025.

The firm follows a bottom-up, core equity approach that blends valuation, dividend yield and dividend-growth characteristics with quality metrics, using a proprietary quantitative “expert system” to screen and discipline selections; fixed income, mutual funds and ETFs are used for diversification while alternatives and private funds are recommended where appropriate. Portfolios are managed on a largely discretionary basis with a tax-sensitive, long-hold orientation and an explicit sell discipline, and small accounts may be constructed primarily with funds and ETFs for diversification.

Distinctive features include a long operating history (registered with the SEC since the 1990s) and a multi-shareholder ownership structure, which the brochure describes as fourteen shareholders with no majority owner; the firm also documents client communications electronically (website, My Holdings client vault) and produces periodic client communications, and it discloses the use of client testimonials in its advertising. Foster & Motley also discloses its relationship with Schwab Advisor Services for custody and trading support and describes internal controls—such as a written Code of Ethics, trade aggregation policies, and periodic account reviews—used to manage conflicts and oversight.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting

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Percentage

$0 - $2 million: 1.00% $2 million - $5 million: 0.75% $5 million - $10 million: 0.50% $10 million+: 0.25%

Other

Account minimum: $2 million Minimum fee: $2,500 per quarter minimum fee Fee-only: Fee-only firm; no commissions or other third-party payments

Main office

7755 Montgomery Road, Suite 100

Cincinnati OH 45236

Advisors at this office

29

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Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Kentucky · Massachusetts · Michigan · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia

Also doing business as

Foster & Motley Inc · Foster & Motley, Inc.

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Advisors at this firm

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Megan L

CFP®

Cincinnati, OH

Foster & Motley Inc

Megan Lyons is a CFP® professional with five years at Foster & Motley Inc and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at CETERA Financial Specialists LLC, Artisan Square Financial Group, and six years with GE Aviation. Foster & Motley provides advisory services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, combining financial planning with investment management. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity investment approach supported by proprietary quantitative screening and fundamental analysis, alongside fixed income and alternative investment strategies.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Emily D

CFP®, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Foster & Motley Inc

Emily Diaz is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Foster & Motley Inc since 2017. Prior to joining Foster & Motley, she worked at Plante Moran for three years. Foster & Motley provides advisory services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity investment approach supported by a proprietary quantitative system, combining financial planning with ongoing investment management and access to private investment funds for qualified clients.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Elizabeth G

CFA®

Cincinnati, OH

Foster & Motley Inc

Elizabeth Green is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of experience in the financial industry, all of which she has spent at Foster & Motley, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. She has been with the firm since 2003. Foster & Motley provides advisory services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity investment approach supported by a proprietary quantitative system, combining financial planning with ongoing investment management and offering access to private investment funds for qualified clients.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Allison K

CFP®

Cincinnati, OH

Foster & Motley Inc

Allison Koenig is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Foster & Motley Inc. Prior to joining Foster & Motley, she worked at PNC and has experience in education through roles at The Children's House, University of Cincinnati, and McAuley High School. Foster & Motley provides advisory services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, offering bundled wealth management that integrates financial planning with investment management. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity investment approach combined with proprietary quantitative screening and fundamental analysis.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Nathaniel G

CFP®

Cincinnati, OH

Foster & Motley Inc

Nathaniel Green is a CFP® with Foster & Motley Inc in Cincinnati, OH, and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KPMG and Lowe’s, as well as academic experience at the University of Cincinnati. Foster & Motley provides advisory services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, combining financial planning with investment management. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity investment approach supported by a proprietary quantitative system and emphasizes tax-sensitive strategies and formal client communications.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Zachary H

CFP®

Cincinnati, OH

Foster & Motley Inc

Zachary Horn is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Foster & Motley Inc in Cincinnati, OH since 2014. Foster & Motley provides advisory services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, offering bundled wealth management that includes financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity approach supported by proprietary quantitative screening alongside fundamental analysis, and it implements fixed income, international, and alternative exposures through a combination of funds and private investments.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Irene Ay Luen T

CFP®, CFA®, ChFC®, Series 63

Cincinnati, OH

Foster & Motley Inc

Irene Ay Luen Tsai is a CFP®, CFA®, and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She currently works at Foster & Motley Inc, where she has been since 2026, and previously held roles at Touchstone Securities, Fort Washington Investment Advisors, and Johnson Investment Counsel. Outside of her advisory work, she is the founder of MemoRenes LLC, a custom music and art business, and serves on the investment committee for Life Enriching Communities, a senior living organization. Foster & Motley provides fee-only wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, and institutional clients including endowments and foundations. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity investment approach combined with diversified fixed income and alternatives, managing over $2.88 billion in discretionary assets.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Bradley S

CFA®, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Foster & Motley Inc

Bradley Soper is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Foster & Motley, Inc. since 2014. Foster & Motley provides advisory services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, offering bundled wealth management and separate institutional investment management. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity investment approach supported by a proprietary quantitative system alongside fundamental analysis.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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David F

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Foster & Motley Inc

David Foster is a financial advisor at Foster & Motley Inc in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Foster & Motley since 1997. Foster & Motley provides advisory services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, offering bundled wealth management that integrates financial planning with investment management. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity investment approach supported by a proprietary quantitative system, alongside fixed income and alternative investment strategies.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Amina A

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Foster & Motley Inc

Amina Addington is a financial advisor at Foster & Motley Inc. with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Foster & Motley, she held various roles including positions at the University of Kentucky and Hamilton County. Foster & Motley provides fee-only wealth management and financial planning to individuals and families, as well as institutional investment management to endowments, foundations, charities, and corporations. The firm applies a bottom-up, core equity investment approach combined with diversification through fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, managing over $2.88 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2025.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Anthony L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Foster & Motley Inc

Anthony Luckhardt is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience and has been with Foster & Motley, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has spent the majority of his career at the same firm. Foster & Motley provides advisory services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, offering bundled wealth management as well as separate institutional investment management. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity investment approach supported by a proprietary quantitative system, and utilizes a mix of fixed income, international, and alternative investments tailored to client qualifications.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Andrew M

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Foster & Motley Inc

Andrew Montanus is a financial advisor at Foster & Motley Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Columbus Radio Group and Ohio State University. Foster & Motley provides fee-only wealth management and financial planning to individuals, families, and institutional clients such as endowments and foundations. The firm manages discretionary assets using a bottom-up, core equity approach combined with diversification across fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, alternatives, and private investments.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Sarah B

CFA®, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Foster & Motley Inc

Sarah Browne is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Foster & Motley, Inc. since 2021 and previously held roles at F/M Acceleration, LLC, F/M Investments, LLC, Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, and Clear Arc Capital, Inc. Foster & Motley provides fee-only wealth management and financial planning for individuals and families, as well as institutional investment management for endowments, foundations, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity approach supported by a proprietary quantitative system, manages over $2.88 billion in discretionary assets, and offers a mix of discretionary portfolio management and diversified investment options.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Nathan L

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Foster & Motley Inc

Nathan Lorenz is a financial advisor at Foster & Motley Inc. based in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of experience. His prior work includes positions at the University of Cincinnati and Anthem Insurance. Foster & Motley provides fee-only wealth management and financial planning services to individuals and families, along with institutional investment management for endowments, foundations, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity investment approach supported by a proprietary quantitative system, managing discretionary portfolios with a tax-sensitive, long-term orientation.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Zachary B

CFP®, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Foster & Motley Inc

Zachary Binzer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Foster & Motley Inc. since 2016. He holds the Series 65 designation and is based in Cincinnati, OH. Foster & Motley provides fee-only wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, and institutional clients including endowments and foundations. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity investment approach combined with diversification through fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, managing over $2.88 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2025.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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