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Townsend Asset Management Corp.

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Client assets under management

$473,941,194

Clients

382

31% high-net-worth

Advisors

3

of 7 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

127

Very High

Average account size

$1,240,684

About

Townsend Asset Management Corp. serves individuals (including high-net-worth clients), trusts, partnerships, corporations, non-profits and retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, consulting, and tax preparation services. The firm also offers a bundled "wealth management" service that combines investment management, financial planning, tax preparation and consulting under a single engagement.

Townsend describes a disciplined process that begins with goal-setting and resource review, and employs both fundamental and technical analysis to guide asset allocation, security selection, and ongoing portfolio monitoring; accounts are typically managed on a discretionary basis. Portfolios are generally long-term oriented but may include short-term purchases, limited option strategies, and occasional alternative investments, with quarterly performance and allocation reporting.

Noteworthy for a three-advisor firm, Townsend manages roughly $479.6 million in client assets and explicitly provides in-house tax return preparation and planning, alongside advisors who may be licensed to offer insurance or annuity products—arrangements the brochure identifies as potential conflicts of interest requiring disclosure. The firm, founded in 1982 and principally owner-operated, uses Charles Schwab for custody and also discloses the receipt of Schwab’s institutional support services and the related conflicts in its brokerage relationships.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

General tax planning Life insurance needs analysis Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or project fees may be quoted for consulting, tax preparation, and/or financial planning services

Percentage

$0 - $2 million: 1.00% Over $2 million - $3 million: 0.90% Over $3 million - $4 million: 0.80% Over $4 million - $5 million: 0.70% Over $5 million - $6 million: 0.60% Over $6 million - $7 million: 0.50% Over $7 million - $10 million: 0.40% Over $10 million - $15 million: 0.35% Over $15 million - $20 million: 0.30% Over $20 million+: Quoted

Project-based

Hourly rates for consulting, tax preparation, and/or financial planning services range from $250 to $500 per hour

Subscriptions

Retainer fees may be charged for ongoing consulting or financial planning services

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum fee may be required depending on the value of assets managed; specific amount not stated Fee-only: Investment advisory fees only; no commissions charged by the firm

Main office location

Townsend Asset Management Corp.

3110 Edwards Mill Road, Ste 150

Raleigh NC 27612, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Florida · Louisiana · North Carolina · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Caleb G

CFP®

Raleigh, NC

Townsend Asset Management Corp.

Caleb Griffith is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Townsend Asset Management Corp. in Raleigh, NC. He has been with Townsend since 2006, contributing to a firm that manages a range of clients including individuals, trusts, corporations, and non-profits. Townsend Asset Management Corp. provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and tax preparation services, offering a bundled wealth management approach that integrates these under a single engagement. The firm employs a disciplined, goal-oriented process utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis to manage primarily long-term portfolios, with additional strategies including short-term positions and limited options.

General tax planning Life insurance needs analysis Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James T

CFA®

Raleigh, NC

Townsend Asset Management Corp.

James Tarkenton is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Townsend Asset Management Corp. since 2018 and previously spent nine years at Lateef Investment Management. Townsend Asset Management Corp. serves individuals, trusts, partnerships, corporations, non-profits, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, consulting, and tax preparation services. The firm employs a disciplined process combining fundamental and technical analysis to guide portfolio management and provides both standalone services and bundled wealth management engagements.

General tax planning Life insurance needs analysis Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Arne M

Series 63, Series 65

Raleigh, NC

Townsend Asset Management Corp.

Arne Morris Sr. is a financial advisor at Townsend Asset Management Corp. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Townsend in 2017, he worked at McGladrey Wealth Management LLC for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and managing member of multiple investment-related firms. Townsend Asset Management Corp. serves individuals, trusts, partnerships, corporations, non-profits, and retirement plans with services including investment management, financial planning, consulting, and tax preparation. The firm employs a disciplined approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, managing portfolios primarily on a discretionary, long-term basis with integrated tax and consulting services.

General tax planning Life insurance needs analysis Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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