William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$80,360,807

Clients

35% high-net-worth

Advisors

of 4 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

Very Low

Average account size

$1,575,702

About

William B. Walkup & Associates provides discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities and pooled investment vehicles. The firm manages individual portfolios and stock investment partnerships and coordinates reporting and custody through third‑party custodians.

The adviser employs fundamental and technical analysis and asset‑allocation strategies with a medium‑to‑long‑term, generally low‑turnover approach, permitting clients to impose reasonable account restrictions and receiving at least quarterly reviews. For pooled vehicles the firm provides portfolio selection, oversight, accounting, tax reporting and audited financial statements to investors.

What is distinctive about the firm is its role as sponsor and manager of multiple private investment partnerships—including Columbia Cash Reserves, which represents investments by a meaningful portion of clients—and its practice of creating and administering affiliated entities (Walkup Management Inc.) to market and service loans and provide accounting support. The firm also discloses use of borrowing/margin in accounts and investments in promissory notes and other illiquid assets, and it accepts clients on a selective basis (requiring that clients be known and trusted by the firm’s principals).

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies

Fee options

Percentage

$0+: 1.0% annually for individual portfolios $0+: 0.9% annually for stock investment partnerships

Other

Minimum fee: $500 annual minimum fee if the total basic fee for an annual period is less than $500.00 Fee-only: Advisory fees charged as a percentage of assets under management; no commissions charged by the firm (fees are negotiable).

Main office location

William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc.

142 Atrium Way

Columbia SC 29223-6301, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

South Carolina

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is active or affiliated with:

Fund sponsor

They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.

Is not active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.

Broker-dealer / trader

They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Bank

They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.

Trust company

They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.

Lawyer

They provide legal services, typically billed separately.

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Other specialized services

They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.

Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure Form ADV Part 3: Client Relationship

Quick links

803-462-9395

Advisors at this firm

Richard N

CFP®, Series 65

Columbia, SC

William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc.

Richard Newsome is a CFP® certificant with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. since 2004. William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and pooled investment vehicles, managing approximately $159 million for around 50 clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with asset-allocation strategies and maintains a medium-to-long-term investment orientation while offering related accounting, tax-preparation, and estate-administration services through affiliated entities.

Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies

William W

Series 65

Columbia, SC

William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc.

William Walkup is a Series 65-licensed advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. since 1992. William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and pooled investment vehicles, managing approximately $159 million for about 50 clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with asset-allocation strategies and a medium-to-long-term orientation, and offers related accounting, tax-preparation, and estate-administration services through affiliated entities.

Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies

Christopher W

CFA®, Series 65

Columbia, SC

William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc.

Christopher Walkup is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. since 1996. William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and pooled investment vehicles, managing approximately $159 million for roughly 50 clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with asset-allocation strategies and manages stock investment partnerships, offering related accounting, tax-preparation, and estate-administration services through affiliated entities.

Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies

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