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Childress Capital Advisors, LLC

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Client assets under management

$936,501,463

Clients

128

95% high-net worth

Advisors

4

of 9 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

32

Very Low

Average account size

$7,316,418

About

Childress Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing roughly $826 million across about 327 client accounts through a five-advisor team. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning and consulting, retirement planning, performance reporting, and the selection and oversight of independent managers and sub‑advisors for individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, and institutional clients.

The firm combines fundamental, technical, charting and relative‑strength analysis with both active and passive implementation, using frameworks such as Modern Portfolio Theory, tactical asset allocation, trend‑following (including a 200‑day moving‑average discipline), and cash as a strategic asset. Portfolios may include equities, fixed income, ETFs and mutual funds, alternative investments, options and other derivatives, and the firm monitors and integrates third‑party managers where appropriate.

What is distinctive for a team‑sized advisor, according to the brochure, is the explicit use of derivatives and options within separately managed accounts and the availability of margin/leverage strategies for select high‑net‑worth clients—practices that are less common among peers. The firm also discloses that certain supervised persons are licensed insurance agents who may offer commissionable insurance products, a potential conflict the firm notes and says it manages.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Passive / index investing

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees offered for financial planning, consulting, and performance reporting services.

Percentage

Up to 1.0% annually, assessed and charged quarterly in arrears based on daily average balance. Fee structure may be flat percentage, tiered schedule, fixed dollar amount, or linear fee schedule with breakpoint percentage.

Project-based

Hourly charges reported in SEC Part 1 but not specifically detailed in brochure text.

Other

Account minimum: No stated minimum fee or minimum portfolio value required to start or maintain an investment management relationship. Certain Independent Managers may impose more restrictive account requirements. Minimum fee: May include a minimum quarterly fee as stipulated in the Investment Advisory Agreement. Fee-only: Financial planning, consulting, and performance reporting services offered on a fee basis, including fixed fees or fees based on assets under management or advisement.

Main office location

Childress Capital Advisors, LLC

952 Echo Lane, Suite 365

Houston TX 77024, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Louisiana · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Don C

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

Childress Capital Advisors, LLC

Don Childress is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Childress Capital Advisors, LLC since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and Barclays Capital Inc. He serves on the board of the Camp Ozark Foundation, which provides a Christ-centered camp experience and mentoring for children and youth. Childress Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $826 million across about 327 client accounts with a five-advisor team. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutions, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and relative-strength analysis along with both active and passive strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Passive / index investing
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Robert K

CFA®, Series 63

Houston, TX

Childress Capital Advisors, LLC

Robert Koort is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with over 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co for 18 years, followed by three years at Appian Way Asset Management / Koort Research before joining Childress Capital Advisors LLC in 2026. Childress Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $826 million across 327 client accounts with a five-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional clients through discretionary investment management, financial planning, and the oversight of independent managers, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and relative-strength analysis alongside active and passive strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Passive / index investing
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Kelley M

CFP®, Series 66

Houston, TX

Childress Capital Advisors, LLC

Kelley Mckenna is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Childress Capital Advisors, LLC since 2022. Prior to this, she worked for seven years at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated. Childress Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $826 million across 327 client accounts. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional clients using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with active and passive investment strategies, including the use of derivatives and options within separately managed accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Passive / index investing
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Sarah D

CFA®, Series 66

Houston, TX

Childress Capital Advisors, LLC

Sarah Dolan is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Childress Capital Advisors, LLC since 2020 and previously held roles at BBVA Securities Inc. and Compass Bank. Dolan is based in Houston, TX, and holds a Series 66 license. Childress Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $826 million across 327 client accounts with a five-advisor team. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutions, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and relative-strength analysis alongside both active and passive strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Passive / index investing
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