Keen Capital, Ltd

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Client assets under management

$146,665,402

Clients

50% high-net worth

Advisors

of 11 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

Low

Average account size

$1,527,765

About

Keen Capital advises individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management and combined wealth management services as well as retirement-plan advisory. The firm also offers accounting and tax services — including bookkeeping, general ledger reconciliation and tax planning on a fixed-fee basis — and provides estate-document preparation through an affiliated Encore service.

The firm’s investment approach is long-term and grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, constructing diversified portfolios primarily with low-cost mutual funds and ETFs while using individual equities or retaining legacy positions when appropriate; holdings are typically held more than a year but may be traded short‑term for rebalancing or client needs. Keen manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases, may allocate assets to Independent Managers while performing ongoing oversight, and conducts regular reviews and client reporting.

Keen’s brochure highlights several features that are less common among peers: it discloses in-house accounting/tax offerings and an affiliated estate-document solution that can generate additional fees, and it notes the use of derivative strategies (including the potential for options trading) with attendant risk disclosures. The firm’s disclosures and marketing practices also indicate the use of client testimonials in advertising, a practice that is relatively uncommon among similar supported firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Divorce financial planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Options & derivatives strategies

Fee options

Fixed

Estate planning services through Encore: $750 for Wills-Based Estate Plan, $1,000 for Trust-Based Estate Plan; fixed fees for financial planning determined in advance

Project-based

Hourly fees for financial planning range from $120 to $395 per hour

Subscriptions

Annual retainer program for ongoing financial planning and consulting services, fees charged according to fixed or hourly fee schedules

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning services offered on an hourly basis ($120 to $395 per hour) or fixed fee basis (amounts determined in advance and agreed to in writing; negotiable)

Main office location

Keen Capital, Ltd

510 Lexington Avenue, Suite 101

Chapin SC 29036, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

North Carolina · South Carolina · Texas

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is active or affiliated with:

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.

Fund sponsor

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

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

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Advisors at this firm

Jeremiah B

Series 65

Chapin, SC

Keen Capital, Ltd

Jeremiah Barwick is a financial advisor at Keen Capital, Ltd with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wealth Enhancement Group and TrinityPoint Wealth, LLC, as well as service in the United States Air Force. He has also worked in consulting and insurance prior to his current position. Keen Capital serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, businesses, and charitable organizations by providing comprehensive wealth management that integrates financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers, and also offers accounting and tax-related services on fixed-fee arrangements.

Divorce financial planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Options & derivatives strategies

Thomas G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Chapin, SC

Keen Capital, Ltd

Thomas Gore is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Keen Capital, Ltd and serves as President of Core Advisors, Ltd, a registered investment advisor. His prior work includes roles at Lifemark Securities Corp. since 2005. Keen Capital serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, businesses, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth management that integrates financial planning, investment management, and accounting and tax-related services on fixed-fee arrangements. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, utilizing low-cost diversified funds, individual securities, and independent managers as appropriate.

Divorce financial planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Options & derivatives strategies

Katherine H

CFP®, CFA®

Chapin, SC

Keen Capital, Ltd

Katherine Hollenbeck is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Core Advisors, Ltd. since 2015. She serves as President and CEO of the CFA Society South Carolina, a nonprofit professional organization. Keen Capital, Ltd. provides comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm combines financial planning and investment management with retirement plan advisory and offers accounting and tax-related services on fixed-fee arrangements.

Divorce financial planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Options & derivatives strategies

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