R. Kent Harris and Associates, Ltd.

R. Kent Harris and Associates, Ltd. is a state‑registered independent advisory firm led by a single licensed adviser that provides portfolio management and fee‑based financial planning to individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The brochure reports roughly $62.5 million in assets under management across about 337 clients and notes that the firm commonly implements solutions through third‑party managers.

The firm emphasizes a long‑term investment approach (generally five years or more) and constructs individualized management plans following a face‑to‑face fact‑finding process; discretionary authority over client assets is used when clients agree. Implementation frequently uses third‑party managers such as SEI, Brinker Capital, AssetMark and Envestnet, and financial planning recommendations may include traditional securities as well as bonds, private placements, REITs or limited partnerships when suitable.

Noteworthy distinctions relative to many solo independent advisers include the adviser’s registered‑representative relationship with Kestra Investment Services and active licensure as an insurance producer, arrangements the brochure discloses as sources of commissions and solicitor compensation and that are managed as potential conflicts. The firm also highlights serving charitable organizations (an uncommon client type among peers) and discloses supervisory arrangements with Kestra and insurance carriers while reporting no disciplinary history.