James River Asset Management, LLC
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$269,321,216
Clients
411
Advisors
4
of 9 employees
About
James River Asset Management serves individual and high‑net‑worth clients alongside institutional clients such as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, managing about $273.8 million for roughly 411 clients through a five‑adviser team. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning (standard planning is included with management), and pension consulting to employee benefit plans.
Investment management is delivered via proprietary model portfolios overseen by an internal investment committee, with methods that include fundamental analysis and a long‑term purchase orientation across a risk spectrum from capital preservation to aggressive growth. Accounts are custodied primarily at Charles Schwab or held through American Funds or Mutual Securities, and the firm conducts ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews with client reporting.
Distinctive aspects of the firm include a formal pension consulting program that provides participant education and enrollment meetings and the delivery of investment‑related seminars, services the firm highlights in its brochure. Advisors are licensed insurance agents, the firm acts as a Fiduciary Advisor in Mutual Securities’ Evolve program and receives a portion of trail compensation from that brokerage business, and it is affiliated with Guidewater LLC, which provides special‑needs resource coordination — arrangements that broaden its service mix beyond typical retail wealth management.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
Negotiable flat AUM fee not to exceed 1.5% for investment management services
$0 - $300,000: 1.25% $300,000 - $1,000,000: 0.90% $1,000,000 - $3,000,000: 0.70% $3,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.50% $5,000,000+: 0.35%
Insurance product commissions earned by licensed insurance agents affiliated with the firm
Financial consulting hourly fee: $250 per hour
Fee-only: Fixed fee for financial planning: $1,500 to $5,000 depending on scope and complexity
Main office
15521 Midlothian Tnpk., Suite 100
Midlothian VA 23113
Advisors at this office
4
Most active in
Florida · Maryland · North Carolina · South Carolina · Virginia
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Advisors at this firm
Grant T
Series 65
Midlothian, VA
James River Asset Management, LLC
Grant Thigpen is a financial advisor with James River Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked with Pathfinder Wealth Partners and served four years at the International Mission Board. His background includes roles in education and nonprofit organizations. James River Asset Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, managing approximately $273.8 million across about 411 clients with a five-advisor team. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and pension consulting, utilizing proprietary model portfolios overseen by an internal investment committee.
Lucas S
Series 63, Series 66
Midlothian, VA
James River Asset Management, LLC
Lucas Swygard is a financial advisor at James River Asset Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Virginia Commercial Finance. Swygard is part of a five-advisor team serving clients from Midlothian, VA. James River Asset Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses proprietary model portfolios with a long-term investment approach and provides participant education and investment seminars as part of its services.
Kelly G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Midlothian, VA
James River Asset Management, LLC
Kelly Gannon is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with James River Asset Management, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., Cetera Investment Services, and Foresters Financial Services. James River Asset Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, providing discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios overseen by an internal investment committee, using fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach across various risk levels.
Alvin M
Series 63, Series 65
Midlothian, VA
James River Asset Management, LLC
Alvin Miller Jr. is a financial advisor with James River Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with James River Asset Management and its affiliated James River Wealth Advisors since 1995. Prior to this, he worked at Valmark Securities, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. James River Asset Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, managing approximately $273.8 million across 411 clients with a team of five advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and pension consulting, utilizing proprietary model portfolios with a fundamental and long-term investment approach.
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