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Smith Salley Wealth Management

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Client AUM

$2,680,561,986

Clients

1,093

Advisors

17

of 18 employees

About

Smith Salley Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm that provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, corporations, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $2.9 billion on a discretionary basis and serves roughly 1,000 client relationships through a team of 17 advisors.

The firm follows a bottom‑up, fundamental investment approach that emphasizes individual equity selection and fixed‑income analysis while using asset allocation and diversification to shape portfolios; it also employs ETFs, REITs, and alternative or private funds for qualified clients. Portfolios are typically managed on a discretionary basis, and the firm may use separate account managers, options trading, and tax‑advantaged long/short strategies in particular situations such as concentrated positions or tax management.

Several operational and business features distinguish Smith Salley from many peers: it explicitly lists banks among its client types, operates as a licensed insurance producer with disclosed commission‑sharing referrals, and serves as a Trust Representative Office for National Advisors Trust Company under a bifurcated trust model. The brochure also discloses participation in custodial referral programs (including Fidelity WAS and Schwab) and in‑house tax preparation by Enrolled Agents, all of which the firm identifies as potential conflicts of interest and addresses through disclosure and policies.

Client services

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Expertise

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies

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Fee options

Percentage

$0+: Up to a maximum of 1.00% annually; tiered fee schedule may apply but specific tiers not detailed $0 - $500,000: Not specifically detailed, but legacy fee schedules may differ $500,000+: Up to 1.00% annually as maximum; fee negotiable based on various factors

Commissions

Additional commissions may be earned from insurance product sales through affiliated insurance sourcing; insurance commissions are separate and in addition to advisory fees

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour charged for complex tax preparation services when applicable

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 for conventional investment advisory services; $1,000,000 for individual bond portfolio management (negotiable under certain circumstances) Minimum fee: No minimum annual fee for any account Fee-only: Investment advisory fees; financial planning included at no separate fee; separate fees may apply for tax preparation complexity and separate account manager fees

Main office

324 West Wendover Avenue, Suite 301

Greensboro NC 27408

Advisors at this office

17

Most active in

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

Also doing business as

Smith Salley Private Trust · Smith Salley Wealth Management · Smith, Salley & Associates, LLC

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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William D

CFP®, Series 65

Greensboro, NC

Smith Salley Wealth Management

William Donovan is a CFP® and Series 65 registered financial advisor with 11 years of experience, currently working at Smith Salley Wealth Management since 2015. He serves as part of a 17-advisor team based in Greensboro, NC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Greenbrier Partnership II, LLC, a real estate investment venture. Smith Salley Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $2.9 billion on a discretionary basis, employing a bottom-up fundamental investment approach with an emphasis on individual equity selection and fixed-income analysis.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Hugo M

Series 65

Greensboro, NC

Smith Salley Wealth Management

Hugo May is a financial advisor at Smith Salley Wealth Management in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Smith, Salley & Associates, LLC since 2009. Smith Salley Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $2.9 billion on a discretionary basis, employing a bottom-up, fundamental investment approach focused on equity selection, fixed-income analysis, and diversified portfolios using ETFs, REITs, and alternative funds.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Pasquale E

CFP®, Series 66

Greensboro, NC

Smith Salley Wealth Management

Pasquale Errichiello is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Smith Salley Wealth Management and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Errichiello serves as a finance committee member for the Women's Resource Center and is a commission member of the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Commission. Smith Salley Wealth Management is a team-based firm that provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $2.9 billion on a discretionary basis and emphasizes a bottom-up investment approach focusing on individual equity selection and fixed-income analysis.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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George W

Series 65

Greensboro, NC

Smith Salley Wealth Management

George Wyatt is a financial advisor at Smith Salley Wealth Management in Greensboro, NC, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Smith, Salley & Associates since 2013. Smith Salley Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $2.9 billion using a bottom-up, fundamental investment approach that incorporates equity selection, fixed-income analysis, and diversified strategies including ETFs, REITs, and alternative funds.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Andrew C

CFP®

Greensboro, NC

Smith Salley Wealth Management

Andrew Clark is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Smith Salley Wealth Management since 2018 and previously spent two years at Stearns Financial Group. Smith Salley Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm managing approximately $2.9 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a bottom-up investment approach focused on individual equity selection, fixed-income analysis, and diversification, utilizing various strategies including ETFs, REITs, and alternative funds for qualified clients.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Edmund B

CFP®, Series 65

Greensboro, NC

Smith Salley Wealth Management

Edmund Batchelor Jr. is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience and has been with Smith Salley Wealth Management since 2006. He is based in Greensboro, NC, and holds a Series 65 license. Smith Salley Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $2.9 billion on a discretionary basis, employing a bottom-up investment approach focused on equity selection and fixed-income analysis, with diversified portfolios that include ETFs, REITs, and alternative funds.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Bradley B

CFP®, Series 65

Greensboro, NC

Smith Salley Wealth Management

Bradley Burk is a CFP® with five years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Smith Salley Wealth Management and has prior experience at Modera Wealth Management, Parsec Financial Management, First Citizens Bank & Trust Company, and in legal roles at Campbell University School of Law and with an attorney. Smith Salley Wealth Management is a team-based firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a bottom-up investment approach focusing on equity selection and fixed-income analysis while incorporating asset allocation, diversification, and alternative investment strategies.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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George S

Series 65

Greenboro, NC

Smith Salley Wealth Management

George Smith Jr. is a financial advisor at Smith Salley Wealth Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Smith Salley since 2003, following a one-year tenure at Franklin Street Advisors Inc. Smith Salley Wealth Management is a team-based firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $2.9 billion on a discretionary basis, employing a bottom-up, fundamental investment approach that includes individual equity selection, fixed-income analysis, and diversification across various asset classes.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Robert B

Series 63, Series 65

Greensboro, NC

Smith Salley Wealth Management

Robert Boulton is a financial advisor at Smith Salley Wealth Management in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Smith Salley, he worked at First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Investor Services. Smith Salley Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $2.9 billion primarily through a bottom-up, fundamental investment approach emphasizing equity selection, fixed-income analysis, and diversified portfolios.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Jacob C

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63

Greensboro, NC

Smith Salley Wealth Management

Jacob Collinsworth is a CFP® and CFA® certificant with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Smith Salley Wealth Management. He worked previously at Personal Capital for eight years before joining his current firm. Smith Salley Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm managing approximately $2.9 billion for individual, high-net-worth, corporate, banking, trust, and charitable clients. The firm uses a bottom-up, fundamental investment approach emphasizing equity selection and fixed-income analysis, and employs diversified strategies including ETFs, REITs, alternative funds, and tax-advantaged techniques.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Eric B

CFP®

Greensboro, NC

Smith Salley Wealth Management

Eric Barnett is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Smith Salley Wealth Management since 2026 and previously held advisory roles at Aprio Advisory Group LLC and a position at Surry Chemicals Co Inc. Smith Salley Wealth Management is a team-based firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm applies a bottom-up, fundamental approach to investment management, emphasizing equity selection and fixed-income analysis, and manages portfolios on a discretionary basis.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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James G

CFA®

Greensboro, NC

Smith Salley Wealth Management

James Guyler is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Smith Salley Wealth Management since 2014 and previously held roles at Wallington Asset Management, Bb&T Asset Management, Inc., and Dean Financial Services. He is based in Greensboro, NC. Smith Salley Wealth Management is a team-based firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $2.9 billion using a bottom-up, fundamental investment approach with an emphasis on equity selection and fixed-income analysis.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Benjamin B

CFP®, Series 66

Greensboro, NC

Smith Salley Wealth Management

Benjamin Bailey is a financial advisor at Smith Salley Wealth Management in Greensboro, NC, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Integrated Tax Solutions, Fund Direct Advisors Inc., Beacon Pointe Advisors, DMJ Wealth Advisors, Edward Jones Investments, and Genworth Financial. Smith Salley Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach focusing on equity selection and fixed-income analysis, managing approximately $2.9 billion across around 1,000 client relationships.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Erin F

Series 65

Greensboro, NC

Smith Salley Wealth Management

Erin Fowlkes is a financial advisor at Smith Salley Wealth Management in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. She has served at Smith Salley Wealth Management since 2022 and previously worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors and DMJ Wealth Advisors. Smith Salley Wealth Management is a team-based firm providing comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $2.9 billion on a discretionary basis and employs a bottom-up, fundamental investment approach with an emphasis on individual equity selection and fixed-income analysis.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Allen R

CFP®

Greensboro, NC

Smith Salley Wealth Management

Allen Ropp is a CFP® certificant with eight years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Smith Salley Wealth Management since 2017 and was previously with Keystone Asset Management. He is based in Greensboro, NC. Smith Salley Wealth Management is a team-based firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, banks, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $2.9 billion using a bottom-up investment approach focused on equity selection and fixed-income analysis, employing diversification and a range of investment vehicles tailored to client needs.

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