Smith Salley Wealth Management
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$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
Expertise
Fee options
$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
Additional commissions may be earned from insurance product sales through affiliated insurance sourcing; insurance commissions are separate and in addition to advisory fees
Up to $500 per hour charged for complex tax preparation services when applicable
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
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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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.
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