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PYA Waltman Capital, LLC

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Client assets under management

$681,499,154

Clients

398

48% high-net-worth

Advisors

9

of 17 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

44

Low

Average account size

$1,712,309

About

PYA Waltman Capital, LLC provides financial planning, investment supervisory and investment management services, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates and charitable organizations. The firm manages accounts on both discretionary and non‑discretionary bases and provides portfolio management for individuals as well as plan sponsor consulting and participant education.

The firm describes a tactical investment approach that emphasizes fundamental‑value analysis supplemented by technical analysis for timing, and it uses a mix of no‑load and load‑waived mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, and may recommend ETFs with cryptocurrency exposure. Accounts are managed on an individualized basis with regular reviews, and the brochure notes a typical $1,000,000 account minimum for advisory services (subject to waiver).

PYA Waltman departs from many peers by offering performance‑based fee arrangements to qualified clients—typically 33% of appreciation above a 6% hurdle, subject to a high‑water mark and adjusted for cash flows, with fees that may be based on unrealized as well as realized gains. The brochure also discloses additional industry relationships and potential conflicts (for example, an advisory representative is independently registered to sell insurance) and indicates the firm advertises performance results and uses client testimonials in its marketing, practices that are less common among similar team firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

General retirement planning Wealth management

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Fee options

Fixed

Up to $30,000 for financial planning or retirement plan services

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.50% annually $1,000,000 - $2,500,000: 1.25% annually $2,500,000+: 0.80% annually

Project-based

Up to $400 per hour

Performance-based

33% of account appreciation above a 6% hurdle rate, subject to a high-water mark

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000

Main office location

PYA Waltman Capital, LLC

1402 Ebenezer Road

Knoxville TN 37922, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Georgia · Indiana · Louisiana · New Hampshire · North Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Aaron S

CFA®

Knoxville, TN

PYA Waltman Capital, LLC

Aaron Sams is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with PYA Waltman Capital, LLC since 2011, working as part of a nine-advisor team based in Knoxville, TN. PYA Waltman Capital provides financial planning, investment supervisory and management services, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical investment approach focused on fundamental-value analysis with supplemental technical analysis for timing, managing portfolios on an individualized basis.

General retirement planning Wealth management
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Melissa B

CFP®, Series 65

Knoxville, TN

PYA Waltman Capital, LLC

Melissa Ballard is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with PYA Waltman Capital, LLC since 2008. PYA Waltman Capital, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical investment approach combining fundamental-value and technical analysis and manages accounts on an individualized basis with regular reviews.

General retirement planning Wealth management
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Claire K

CFP®

Knoxville, TN

PYA Waltman Capital, LLC

Claire Kluth is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at PYA Waltman Capital, LLC since 2022. Her prior work includes positions at Liberty University and Ronald Blue Trust. PYA Waltman Capital, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical investment approach combining fundamental-value and technical analysis and offers individualized portfolio management with performance-based fee arrangements for qualified clients.

General retirement planning Wealth management
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Eric F

CFP®, Series 63

Knoxville, TN

PYA Waltman Capital, LLC

Eric Foster is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at PYA Waltman Capital, LLC since 2005. He also works as an independent insurance agent for various insurance companies. PYA Waltman Capital, LLC offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical investment approach combining fundamental-value and technical analysis, managing accounts on an individualized basis with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

General retirement planning Wealth management
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Austin K

Series 65

Knoxville, TN

PYA Waltman Capital, LLC

Austin Koplan is a financial advisor with PYA Waltman Capital, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at PYA Waltman Capital since 2020 and previously spent three years at RSM US LLP. PYA Waltman Capital, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical investment approach combining fundamental-value and technical analysis, managing accounts on a personalized basis and offering performance-based fee arrangements to qualified clients.

General retirement planning Wealth management
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Aaron N

CFP®

Salem, VA

PYA Waltman Capital, LLC

Aaron Nolan is a CFP® professional with four years of experience, currently serving at PYA Waltman Capital, LLC since 2019 with some interruptions. His prior experience includes roles at Liberty University and Horizon Financial Solutions as well as a long tenure at Cross Lanes Christian. PYA Waltman Capital, LLC offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a tactical investment approach combining fundamental-value and technical analysis and manages accounts on an individualized basis with regular reviews.

General retirement planning Wealth management
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Jack W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Knoxville, TN

PYA Waltman Capital, LLC

Jack Waltman Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with PYA Waltman Capital, LLC since 2005, where he is part of a nine-advisor team based in Knoxville, TN. PYA Waltman Capital, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical investment approach combining fundamental-value and technical analysis, managing accounts on an individualized basis with regular reviews.

General retirement planning Wealth management
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Douglas Y

Series 65

Knoxville, TN

PYA Waltman Capital, LLC

Douglas Yoakley is a financial advisor at PYA Waltman Capital, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at PYA Waltman Capital since 2014, concurrently maintaining roles in tax planning and as a director and treasurer for several local organizations, including a professional hockey team and medical research entities. Additionally, he serves as a director on the board of Mountain Commerce Bankshares. PYA Waltman Capital provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical investment approach focused on fundamental-value analysis with technical analysis for timing and manages accounts individually across a range of securities, including mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds.

General retirement planning Wealth management
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Caden M

CFP®

Knoxville, TN

PYA Waltman Capital, LLC

Caden Mumford is a CFP® professional at PYA Waltman Capital, LLC with two years of experience. Prior to joining PYA Waltman Capital, he worked at HSC Wealth Advisors and has a background in education, including four years at Liberty University and four years at Cambridge Springs Jr/Sr High School. PYA Waltman Capital, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical investment approach combining fundamental-value and technical analysis, managing accounts on an individualized basis and offering performance-based fee arrangements to qualified clients.

General retirement planning Wealth management
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