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Highland Investment Advisors LLC

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Client assets under management

$346,174,837

Clients

593

10% high-net worth

Advisors

10

of 11 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

59

Typical

Average account size

$583,769

About

Highland Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals (including high net worth clients), trusts, estates, and non-profit organizations. The firm also offers subscription-based financial planning and acts as a third‑party manager for broker‑dealer customers, and it manages held‑away defined‑contribution participant accounts via a third‑party platform.

Its investment approach is organized around a “GRIP” framework (Growth, Risk Reduction, Inflation Protection) and relies on model portfolios informed by academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory, with a noted tilt toward small‑cap and value equities. Portfolio construction may include Dimensional Fund Advisors funds, direct indexing, option‑based hedging (covered calls and collars), tax‑aware trading, and the use of sub‑advisors when appropriate; accounts are reviewed at least quarterly.

Several operational features distinguish Highland from many peers: access to DFA funds that are generally unavailable through retail channels and the addition of direct indexing; a Professional Reimbursement Option that provides management‑fee credits for qualified outside tax or estate planning professionals based on asset tiers; and a lower‑cost subscription planning offering (starting at $175/month). The brochure discloses $367,287,227 in discretionary assets and $980,633 in non‑discretionary assets under management as of December 31, 2025, and notes fee‑sharing referral arrangements with broker‑dealers (commonly split about 70/30 in favor of the broker‑dealer) when serving brokerage customers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,001 - $2,500,000: 1.00% $2,500,001 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,001+: 0.50% Charitable/Non-profit Organizations+: 0.45%

Subscriptions

Starting at $175/month

Other

Account minimum: $500,000

Main office location

Highland Investment Advisors LLC

466 Town Plaza Ave, Ste 330

Ponte Vedra FL 32081, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Arizona · California · Florida · Illinois · Minnesota · North Carolina · North Dakota · Oklahoma · Oregon · Texas · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Ryan M

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63

Brookfield, WI

Highland Investment Advisors LLC

Ryan Moran is a CFP® and CFA® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Highland Investment Advisors LLC. His prior roles include positions at Gresham Partners LLC, JMG Financial Group, Ltd., JPMorgan Securities LLC, and the Stark Family Office. Highland Investment Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a GRIP framework focused on growth, risk reduction, and inflation protection, utilizing model portfolios informed by academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy
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Robert D

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Brookfield, WI

Highland Investment Advisors LLC

Robert Dignan is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an independent Investment Advisor Representative at Highland Investment Advisors LLC and owner of Next Chapter Financial Planning, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Midland Financial Advisors. He is an elected member of the East Troy Community School District School Board. Highland Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a “GRIP” framework focused on growth, risk reduction, and inflation protection, utilizing model portfolios informed by academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy
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Adam D

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Ponte Vedra, FL

Highland Investment Advisors LLC

Adam Drake is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Highland Investment Advisors LLC since 2009. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and non-profit organizations. Highland Investment Advisors employs a “GRIP” investment framework focused on growth, risk reduction, and inflation protection, utilizing model portfolios informed by academic research and incorporating strategies such as direct indexing and option-based hedging.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy
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William M

Series 65

Brookfield, WI

Highland Investment Advisors LLC

William Morrison is a financial advisor at Highland Investment Advisors LLC in Brookfield, WI, holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Highland Investment Advisors since 2013. Highland Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a “GRIP” investment framework centered on Growth, Risk Reduction, and Inflation Protection, utilizing model portfolios influenced by academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory, with a focus on small-cap and value equities.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy
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Anastasiya K

Series 65

Ponte Vedra, FL

Highland Investment Advisors LLC

Anastasiya Kolodiy is a financial advisor at Highland Investment Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Clark Capital Management, Pershing LLC, Archer IMS, and Comcast. Highland Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a “GRIP” framework focused on growth, risk reduction, and inflation protection, utilizing model portfolios based on academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy
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Adam S

CFP®, Series 65

Brookfield, WI

Highland Investment Advisors LLC

Adam Stoeckler is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Highland Investment Advisors LLC since 2022 and previously operated Stoeckler Financial Advisory Services, LLC for 13 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Deacon of Finance and member of the Finance Committee at Lakewood Baptist Church in Pewaukee, WI. Highland Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a “GRIP” investment framework focused on growth, risk reduction, and inflation protection, utilizing model portfolios informed by academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy
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Beverly W

CFP®, Series 63

Ponte Vedra, FL

Highland Investment Advisors LLC

Beverly Whitman is a CFP® and CPA with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Highland Investment Advisors LLC since 2020 and previously worked at HD Vest in various capacities from 2014 to 2020. In addition to her advisory role, she operates a sole proprietorship focused on income tax preparation and planning. Highland Investment Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and non-profits, using a model portfolio approach based on academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm emphasizes growth, risk reduction, and inflation protection, and offers unique features such as access to Dimensional Fund Advisors funds, direct indexing, and a subscription-based financial planning option.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy
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Mark W

CFP®

Ponte Vedra, FL

Highland Investment Advisors LLC

Mark Whitman is a CFP® professional at Highland Investment Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Sony Electronics for 15 years and concurrently operates Beverly Whitman CPA, where he serves as an enrolled agent. Highland Investment Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a “GRIP” investment framework focused on growth, risk reduction, and inflation protection, utilizing model portfolios based on academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy
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Kenneth K

Series 63, Series 65

Bellingham, WA

Highland Investment Advisors LLC

Kenneth Karr is a financial advisor with Highland Investment Advisors LLC in Bellingham, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Highland Investment Advisors and its affiliate Fund Management Corp since 2006. Additionally, he is a co-owner of Playroom Properties LLC, a short-term rental business focused on design, marketing, development, and management of rental properties. Highland Investment Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and non-profit organizations. The firm uses a "GRIP" framework emphasizing growth, risk reduction, and inflation protection, with investment strategies that include model portfolios, direct indexing, and option-based hedging.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy
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Scott K

PFS™

Brookfield, WI

Highland Investment Advisors LLC

Scott Keipper is a PFS™ credentialed advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Highland Investment Advisors LLC and previously worked for Professional Management of Milwaukee, Inc. for over 18 years. Highland Investment Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and non-profit organizations. The firm utilizes a “GRIP” framework focused on growth, risk reduction, and inflation protection, employing model portfolios informed by academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy
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