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Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

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Client AUM

$3,247,852,910

Clients

10,230

Advisors

12

of 18 employees

About

Tandem Investment Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to a broad set of clients including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, banks, endowments and registered investment companies, serving over 10,000 client accounts through direct engagements, independent financial advisors, and wrap/model programs. The firm delivers manager-traded separate accounts and model-provided UMAs/SMAs and does not consider its services to be financial planning or general financial advice.

Tandem’s investment process is a proprietary, semi-quantitative, low-volatility equity approach that prioritizes companies with consistent earnings and cash flow, dividend growth, competitive advantages, and experienced management; portfolios are typically concentrated (about 25–45 holdings) and managed with generally low turnover. The firm also offers ETF-based tactical allocation strategies and newer model strategies (e.g., Quality Momentum, Low Beta Anchored series) that were recently seeded with firm funds and have limited track records, and it restricts AI use to summarizing public research with mandatory human review.

Distinctive features include an unusually high client-to-advisor ratio (11 advisors supporting roughly 10,230 client accounts), and a client mix that notably includes banks/thrift institutions and investment company clients while Tandem also serves as adviser to the Tandem Fund. Operationally, the firm reports material use of “step-out” trades (about 35.7% of trades in 2025) and a proxy-voting policy that abstains from voting until reaching SEC-defined beneficial ownership thresholds.

Client services

Portfolio management Uma model provider

Expertise

Concentrated stock management Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.00% annually above $2,000,000+: Negotiable (less than 1.00%)

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 for direct clients; $100,000 for indirect clients; $15,000 for Conservative, Balanced, and Aggressive ETF Models Fee-only: Direct clients typically 1.00% annually on first $2M; Conservative, Balanced, Aggressive ETF Models at 1.15% annually; indirect clients fees negotiable, typically ≤0.50%, sub-advisory ≤0.37%, model program ≤0.35%

Main office

145 King Street, Suite 400

Charleston SC 29401

Advisors at this office

12

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Advisors at this firm

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John C

Series 63, Series 65

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

John Carew is a financial advisor at Tandem Investment Advisors Inc with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Tandem Investment Advisors since 1990 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management focused on equity portfolios to a diverse group of institutional and individual clients. The firm uses a proprietary semi-quantitative process to limit volatility and typically manages portfolios consisting of 25–45 securities, serving nearly 10,000 client relationships with a relatively small investment team.

Concentrated stock management Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments
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Benjamin C

CFA®, Series 65

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Benjamin Carew is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Tandem Investment Advisors Inc since 2015. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, banks, endowments, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a proprietary, semi-quantitative, low-volatility equity strategy focusing on companies with consistent earnings, cash flow, dividend growth, and competitive advantages while maintaining generally low portfolio turnover.

Concentrated stock management Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments
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Jeremy C

Series 66

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Jeremy Cox is a financial advisor at Tandem Investment Advisors Inc with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Truist Investment Services, Suntrust Advisory Services, and BB&T Securities. He has been with Tandem Investment Advisors since 2024. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management focused on equity portfolios to a diverse group of institutional and individual clients. The firm uses a proprietary semi-quantitative process targeting companies with consistent earnings, dividend growth, and competitive advantages, managing over $3.3 billion with a small team while serving nearly 10,000 client relationships.

Concentrated stock management Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments
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Alex R

CFP®, Series 66

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Alex Robinette is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Tandem Investment Advisors Inc. Prior to joining Tandem, he worked at Raymond James & Associates and held real estate agent roles at Palm Paradise Realty and Charles Rutenberg Realty. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, utilizing a proprietary, semi-quantitative, low-volatility equity approach focused on companies with consistent earnings and cash flow. The firm serves over 10,000 client accounts through direct engagements, independent advisors, and wrap/model programs.

Concentrated stock management Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments
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Natalia M

Series 65

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Natalia Mattar is a financial advisor at Tandem Investment Advisors Inc with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Iron Rose and Overtime Athletics. She has also worked in educational settings, including the College of Charleston and Rutgers University. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management focused on equity portfolios for a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, banks, endowments, foundations, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a proprietary semi-quantitative process to manage Large Cap Core, Equity, and Mid Cap Core strategies, typically holding 25–45 securities per portfolio.

Concentrated stock management Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments
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Jordan W

CFA®, Series 65

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Jordan Watson is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He has been with Tandem Investment Advisors Inc since 2019, following a prior role at Cornerstone Wealth Advisory Group and four years at the College of Charleston. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily focused on equity portfolios for a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses a proprietary semi-quantitative process to manage risk and targets companies with consistent earnings, dividend growth, and competitive advantages.

Concentrated stock management Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments
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Charles E

Series 65

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Charles Edwards is a financial advisor at Tandem Investment Advisors Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Conrex Property Management, AE Wealth Management, Mobile Bay Financial Solutions, and Florida Financial Advisors. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs a proprietary, semi-quantitative, low-volatility equity investment approach focused on companies with consistent earnings and competitive advantages.

Concentrated stock management Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments
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Mackenzie F

Series 65

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Mackenzie Ferrell is a financial advisor at Tandem Investment Advisors Inc and holds a Series 65 designation. Ferrell has one year of experience in the industry, including prior roles at Corten Real Estate Partners and Actalent. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, banks, endowments, and registered investment companies, serving over 10,000 client accounts. The firm employs a proprietary, semi-quantitative, low-volatility equity investment approach focused on companies with consistent earnings, cash flow, and dividend growth, managing generally concentrated portfolios with low turnover.

Concentrated stock management Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments
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Ariel D

Series 66

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Ariel Davis is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Tandem Investment Advisors Inc with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Tandem in 2022, Ariel worked at Raymond James & Associates and Lakeview Capital Partners. Ariel also spent several years at the College of Charleston in various roles between 2014 and 2018. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, banks, endowments, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a proprietary, semi-quantitative, low-volatility equity investment approach focused on companies with consistent earnings, dividend growth, and strong management.

Concentrated stock management Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments
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William L

CFA®, Series 66

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

William Little Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with over 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Tandem Investment Advisors Inc. since 2006. Tandem Investment Advisors manages discretionary equity portfolios for a diverse clientele that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, banks, endowments, foundations, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a proprietary semi-quantitative process to limit volatility by focusing on companies with consistent earnings, dividend growth, competitive advantages, and experienced management.

Concentrated stock management Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments
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Elaine N

Series 65

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Elaine Natoli is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Tandem Investment Advisors Inc in Charleston, SC, where she has worked since 2016. She has four years of industry experience. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, banks, endowments, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a proprietary, semi-quantitative, low-volatility equity investment approach focused on companies with consistent earnings, cash flow, and dividend growth, managing relatively concentrated portfolios with low turnover.

Concentrated stock management Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments
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Charlotte W

Series 65

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Charlotte Woodham is a financial advisor with Tandem Investment Advisors Inc in Charleston, SC. She holds a Series 65 credential and has been in the industry since 2024 with prior experience at Willow Partner Advisors and Phaidon International, Larson Maddox. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, banks, endowments, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a proprietary, semi-quantitative, low-volatility equity strategy and manages concentrated portfolios with generally low turnover.

Concentrated stock management Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments
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