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Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC

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Client assets under management

$369,815,126

Clients

469

20% high-net-worth

Advisors

5

of 9 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

94

High

Average account size

$788,518

About

Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC is a registered investment adviser that manages about $401 million for a mix of individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations and corporations; the firm operates as a team of five advisors serving roughly 469 client relationships. Services described in the brochure include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning and consulting, retirement-plan consulting, sub-advisory arrangements with intermediaries, and recommendations of certain insurance products.

The firm’s investment process emphasizes fundamental analysis and a committee-reviewed investment universe, with portfolio managers constructing client-specific asset allocations using equities, ETFs, bonds, structured products and other securities. Tar River provides ongoing monitoring, periodic client reports and education, and conducts regular reviews (including annual meetings) to assess asset allocation and progress toward client objectives.

Tar River’s operations include some features that are less common among similar team firms: it sponsors a wrap-fee program and provides the associated Wrap Fee Program Brochure to prospective participants, and it also serves as a discretionary sub-advisor to unaffiliated advisers. The brochure also notes operational distinctions such as the firm’s use of standing letters of authorization (resulting in custody of certain client accounts) and an explicit statement that it does not currently receive soft-dollar research arrangements, which can affect how services and execution are delivered compared with many peers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Newsletters or periodicals

Expertise

Wealth management Annuities

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Fee options

Fixed

Negotiated flat fees for financial planning and consulting services based on scope of engagement

Percentage

Up to 1.35% annually

Main office location

Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC

109 N Main St

Louisburg NC 27549-9998, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

California · Florida · Georgia · Maryland · North Carolina · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Reed W

Series 65

Louisburg, NC

Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC

Reed Wheless is a financial advisor at Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC in Louisburg, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Lumpkin Group and Westrock Company, and he attended North Carolina State University. Tar River Wealth Planning manages approximately $401 million for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a fundamental analysis investment process with committee-reviewed portfolios and offers services such as discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting.

Wealth management Annuities
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Arturo L

Series 66

Louisburg, NC

Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC

Arturo Lumpkin is a financial advisor with Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Lumpkin Group and J. Parker Lumpkin Financial Consultants. Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC manages approximately $401 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a committee-reviewed investment process focused on fundamental analysis and provides customized asset allocations, ongoing monitoring, and regular client reviews.

Wealth management Annuities
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James "Tripp" L

Series 65, Series 66

Louisburg, NC

Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC

James "Tripp" Lumpkin is a financial advisor at Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Lumpkin Group and J. Parker Lumpkin Financial Consultants. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC manages approximately $401 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team approach with five advisors and focuses on fundamental analysis and committee-reviewed investments to develop client-specific asset allocations across various securities.

Wealth management Annuities
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Louis W

Series 63, Series 65

Louisburg, NC

Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC

Louis Wheless III is a financial advisor at Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Union Bank, Resource Management Associates, and Raymond James Financial. He has also been involved with Crosscreek Charter School. Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC manages approximately $401 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team approach with five advisors and focuses on fundamental analysis and committee-reviewed investment strategies to create client-specific portfolios.

Wealth management Annuities
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James L

Series 63

Louisburg, NC

Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC

James Lumpkin II is a financial advisor at Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Lumpkin Group and J. Parker Lumpkin Financial Consultants. He holds a Series 63 designation. Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $401 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team approach, using fundamental analysis and committee-reviewed investment selections to create client-specific portfolios across various asset classes, while providing ongoing monitoring and regular client reviews.

Wealth management Annuities
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