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Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC

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Client assets under management

$655,822,914

Clients

346

52% high-net worth

Advisors

10

of 18 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

35

Low

Average account size

$1,895,442

About

Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, retirement plans and other institutions. The firm manages roughly $725 million in client assets across a team of ten advisors and serves both individual and plan‑sponsor clients, including education and participant support for employer plans.

CGFA structures client relationships around a Financial Profile and Investment Plan, using strategic asset allocation implemented through a mix of passive and active managers, separate account managers and, when appropriate, private placements and alternative strategies. The firm maintains an investment committee, produces custom performance reports and benchmarks portfolios to industry data, and uses tools such as Monte Carlo simulations, Bloomberg and Morningstar in its analysis.

Compared with many peer team firms, CGFA discloses and uses performance information — including hypothetical performance and performance results — and incorporates testimonials, endorsements and third‑party ratings in its external materials, practices that are statistically uncommon for firms of this type. The firm also operates related businesses, including an affiliated insurance agency and a retirement plan advisory subsidiary, and provides ancillary services such as third‑party class‑action claim processing for client assets.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers
Qualified retirement plan and/or non-qualified deferred compensation plan consulting and insurance consulting.

Expertise

General retirement planning Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning Services standalone fees typically between $7,500 and $12,000 per year (negotiable); Retirement Plan Consulting Services charged on a flat-fee basis or up to 0.75% per year of plan assets.

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 0.99% $1,000,001 - $2,500,000: 0.87% $2,500,001 - $5,000,000: 0.76% $5,000,001 - $7,500,000: 0.56% $7,500,001 - $10,000,000: 0.46% $10,000,001+: 0.31%

Commissions

Commissions on insurance products sold by licensed employees, separate from advisory fees.

Subscriptions

Annual Financial Planning Services fees charged monthly in advance; recurring monthly charges to credit card or debit to account.

Main office location

Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC

1127 B Hendersonville Road

Asheville NC 28803, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Florida · Georgia · New Hampshire · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Todd B

CFP®, Series 66

Asheville, NC

Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC

Todd Burkhalter is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Edward Jones and Pfizer Inc. Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach combining passive and active managers, supported by various analytical tools and an Investment Committee that reviews alternative investments when appropriate.

General retirement planning Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Donald R

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Greenville, SC

Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC

Donald Reichert is a financial advisor at Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at ValMark Advisers, Inc., The Reichert Company, Inc., and Capital Design Associates/CDA Group. Outside of advising, he is president of The Reichert Company, Inc., providing business exit planning services, and serves as Chair of the Development Committee at Saint Joseph's Catholic School in Greenville, SC. Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using a blend of passive and active managers and utilizes advanced analytical tools to support its portfolio management and planning services.

General retirement planning Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Taylor P

CFP®, Series 65

Asheville, NC

Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC

Taylor Poteat is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC since 2016 and previously spent 13 years with MCS Defense. Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using both passive and active managers, supported by various analytical tools and an Investment Committee that oversees private placements and alternative investments.

General retirement planning Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Stacey A

Series 66

Asheville, NC

Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC

Stacey Anderson is a financial advisor with Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Valmark Securities, Wells Fargo Advisors, LPL Financial, and McQuilling Financial Services. Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using both passive and active managers and incorporates advanced analytical tools in its portfolio management.

General retirement planning Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Matthew G

CFP®, Series 66

Asheville, NC

Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC

Matthew Groome is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is a founding advisor at Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2010. Groome also serves as CFO of LifeTrust 3D, LLC, a life insurance policy management company, and holds leadership roles on several nonprofit boards, including chairing the WNC Bridge Foundation and serving as president of Ramblers Sports Club Inc. Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using a combination of passive and active managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside tiered financial planning and retirement plan education.

General retirement planning Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robin B

Series 65

Asheville, NC

Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC

Robin Barber is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Boys Arnold & Company. Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach combining passive and active managers and employs various analytical tools and an Investment Committee to oversee alternative investments.

General retirement planning Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jay R

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Asheville, NC

Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC

Jay Reese is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC since 2020 and previously worked for Boys, Arnold & Company, Inc. for 15 years. Reese holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with both passive and active management, utilizing tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Modern Portfolio Theory.

General retirement planning Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kyle G

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Atlanta, GA

Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC

Kyle Grandstaff is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at firms including IFG Advisory, LPL Financial, and Truist Advisory Services. Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with both passive and active managers and employs various analytical tools and an Investment Committee to oversee alternative investments.

General retirement planning Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David N

Series 63, Series 65

Asheville, NC

Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC

David Nelson is a financial advisor at Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC in Asheville, NC, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Colton Groome Financial Advisors since 2017, as well as with ValMark Securities, Inc. since 2015. Colton Groome Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using both passive and active managers, supported by tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Modern Portfolio Theory.

General retirement planning Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Matthew D

CFP®, CFA®, Series 66

Asheville, NC

Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC

Matthew Donohue is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC since 2018, following prior roles at Valmark Securities, Inc., Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., and Webb Investment Services, Inc. Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using both passive and active managers and utilizes tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Modern Portfolio Theory to support portfolio management.

General retirement planning Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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