Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
4 advisors
Number of Clients
119 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$6.0M average
Assets Under Management
$712.1M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$1M
AUM-Based Fees (Tiered)
Assets Under ManagementAnnual Fee
Up to $2.0M1.00%
$2.0M - $5.0M0.60%
$5.0M - $10.0M0.50%
$10.0M - $15.0M0.40%
$15M+0.30%
Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
$0$500K$1M$5M$20M
Estimated Annual Fee
Minimum Annual Fee:$2,000
Financial Plan Fee:$750 - $1,250
Hourly Rate:$150 - $460/hr

For wealth management, fees are based on a percentage of assets managed. The minimum quarterly fee for wealth management is $2,000. For stand-alone financial planning, hourly fees range from $150 to $460, and flat fees range from $750 to $1,250, depending on the scope of services. Fees are negotiable based on complexity and scope of services.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate PlanningFinancial Planning & CoachingHigh Net Worth
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Advisor Information

Office location

1927 1st Avenue North, 10th Floor, Birmingham, AL, 35203-4103

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Regulatory History (2)
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Regulatory
April 1987
Final
Regulatory
December 1985
Final
Other Business Activities

James is the Chairman of multiple companies including PW Management Co., Inc., Porter White Capital Advisors, Inc., Porter, White & Company, Inc., Porter White Investment Advisors, Inc., and Porter White Companies, Inc. He also serves as a Limited Partner in PW Investment Company, LP and a Shareholder in White Family Corporation, Inc.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Porter White Investment Advisors, INC.
September 1995 - Present · 30 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Porter White Capital, LLCBroker
January 2018 - August 2023 · 5 yrs 7 mos
Spearhead Capital, LLCBroker
September 2016 - January 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos
Porter, White & Company, INC.Broker
July 1979 - November 2014 · 35 yrs 4 mos
J. H. Shannon & CO.Broker
May 1973 - October 1977 · 4 yrs 5 mos
State Registrations1 state
AL
Advisor
Exams
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