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Piedmont Wealth Advisory

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Client assets under management

$347,392,643

Clients

215

48% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

72

High

Average account size

$1,615,780

About

Piedmont Wealth Advisory, operating as Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory LLC d/b/a Piedmont Wealth Advisory, provides wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, and estates. Services include discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, standalone or integrated financial planning, and implementation using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third‑party managers.

The firm operates as a fiduciary and builds customized, long‑term oriented portfolios using fundamental analysis and periodic reviews, while allowing client‑imposed restrictions and retention of legacy holdings for tax or fit reasons. Portfolios are constructed from diversified, low‑cost instruments and the adviser may utilize margin/borrowing and alternative investments where appropriate, and may engage unaffiliated independent managers while providing ongoing oversight.

Compared with many supported firms, Piedmont discloses formal affiliations with other investment adviser entities and participates in an institutional platform relationship that provides brokerage, research and technology support. It is also notable for permitting borrowing in separately managed accounts (margin use) and for a small advisory team managing assets at scale, with in‑house professionals holding planning‑focused credentials that support divorce‑related and retirement‑income planning.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Income planning Private / alternative investments

Fee options

Other

Account minimum: $2,500 minimum annual fee Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $2,500 for wealth management services Fee-only: Financial planning fees range from $3,000 to $6,000 annually; wealth management fees up to $45,000 annually based on factors such as scope, complexity, and asset level

Main office location

Piedmont Wealth Advisory

12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 325

Reston VA 20191, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

California · Florida · Maryland · Massachusetts · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Paul B

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Piedmont Wealth Advisory

Paul Bradley is a financial advisor with Piedmont Wealth Advisory in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory LLC, Oakmont Wealth Advisory, LLC, and Vanguard Advisers, Inc. Piedmont Wealth Advisory provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm operates as a fiduciary, constructing customized, long-term portfolios using fundamental analysis and diversified, low-cost instruments, while allowing client-imposed restrictions and retention of legacy holdings.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Income planning Private / alternative investments
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James S

CFP®, Series 63

Reston, VA

Piedmont Wealth Advisory

James Sexton is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Piedmont Wealth Advisory. His prior roles include positions at Oakmont Wealth Advisory, Hayden Royal, Niagara International Capital Limited, and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. Piedmont Wealth Advisory provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm operates as a fiduciary, constructing customized, long-term portfolios using fundamental analysis and diversified, low-cost investment instruments, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with specialized planning services.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Income planning Private / alternative investments
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Douglas B

Series 63, Series 65

Reston, VA

Piedmont Wealth Advisory

Douglas Birnie is a financial advisor at Piedmont Wealth Advisory with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory LLC, Oakmont Wealth Advisory LLC, Hayden Royal, Niagara International Capital Limited, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Piedmont Wealth Advisory provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm operates as a fiduciary, constructing customized portfolios using fundamental analysis, diversified low-cost instruments, and allows client-imposed restrictions and legacy holdings retention.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Income planning Private / alternative investments
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