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Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

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Client assets under management

$378,371,022

Clients

1,213

31% high-net worth

Advisors

61

of 61 employees

Firm type

Multi Team

Clients per advisor

20

Very Low

Average account size

$311,930

About

Realta provides ongoing investment advice and managed-account services through its Financial Advisors to a broad client base that includes individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations, trusts and other institutional clients. Services described in the brochure include portfolio management (implemented by Realta or by third‑party money managers), financial and estate planning, retirement‑plan consulting, and access to alternative investments via advisor‑directed and third‑party platforms.

Advisors develop recommendations through client interviews and an asset‑allocation framework and may manage accounts on either a discretionary or non‑discretionary basis; the firm’s NOVA platform includes advisor‑directed programs (APM‑Tickets and APM‑Wrap) and third‑party manager options (UMA and SMA). Realta describes use of multiple analysis methods (charting, fundamental, technical, cyclical), the ability to implement strategies such as options writing and margin, and a process for selecting and monitoring third‑party managers for which the firm acts as a liaison and receives a portion of TPM fees.

A number of features in Realta’s brochure are less typical for large enterprises: it notes relationships with other investment advisers (including situations where independent advisers engage Realta advisors), serves a range of institutional clients (the brochure’s client list and services indicate arrangements with institutions such as banks/thrifts and other institutional investors), and discloses handling of specialized held‑away assets via a third‑party Pontera platform. The firm also documents client education and reporting practices (including printed participant materials, performance reports and other client communications) and outlines affiliations with an affiliated broker‑dealer (REI), insurance agencies, and Madison Capital Group, with related conflicts addressed through disclosure and supervisory procedures.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services, typically ranging from $500 to $5,000 or more

Percentage

$0+: Up to 2.50% annually (APM programs maximum) $0+: Total annual fee (RIA + Third Party Platform) shall not exceed 3.00% $0+: Up to 2.00% annually for retirement plans and plan participants

Commissions

Advisors also registered representatives may earn commissions on securities and insurance sales; conflicts disclosed

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees range from $60 to $400 per hour, billed in 15-minute increments

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fees negotiated case-by-case; hourly rates $60 to $400 per hour; fixed fees typically $500 to $5,000 or more

Main office location

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

1201 N. Orange Street, Suite 729

Wilmington DE 19801, United States

Number of offices

29

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Vincent T

Series 66

Philadelphia, PA

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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James V

Series 63, Series 65

Reno, NV

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

James Van Meter is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Center Street Advisors, Inc., Center Street Securities, Inc., and Cabin Securities, Inc. Van Meter is also the president and owner of Tahoe Financial Planning LLC, where he provides financial planning and related services. Realta Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered enterprise managing approximately $343 million in client assets through a team of 54 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial and estate planning, retirement-plan advisory, and access to a diverse range of investment products, serving a broad client base including institutional and individual investors.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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Logan S

Series 63, Series 66

New York, NY

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

Logan Snodgrass is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at firms including Slack, Peacock, and Hulu. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in executive support and operations at a private equity firm and participates in digital marketing consultancy and retail advisory consulting. Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise firm managing approximately $343 million in assets for about 1,900 clients. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with individualized asset allocation and access to a wide range of investment products.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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Matthew C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Winter Park, FL

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

Matthew Chancey is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC, Claraphi Advisory Network, LLC, and Retirement Wealth Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in general contracting businesses as a license holder and board member, and hosts a podcast interviewing industry professionals. Realta Investment Advisors manages approximately $343 million in client assets through a team of 54 advisors, serving about 1,900 clients. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a platform that supports both advisor-directed and third-party manager accounts with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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Sam S

Series 63, Series 66

Buffalo, NY

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

Sam Steffan is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior work experience at Almaden Genomics, Basepair, and AXA Distributors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Winding Bay Capital, a business that connects investors with real estate-backed investment products. Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise firm managing approximately $343 million in client assets through a team of 54 advisors. The firm serves around 1,900 clients, offering portfolio management, financial and estate planning, retirement-plan advisory, and access to a wide range of investment products, utilizing both advisor-directed and third-party manager programs.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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Nancy H

Series 63, Series 65

Austin, TX

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

Nancy Hoang is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Realta Investment Advisors and Realta Equities since 2018 and previously at Cary Street Partners from 2013 to 2018. Outside of advisory work, she is an investor and member of PHO Real Enterprises, an LLC created to hold private shares of a beverage business. Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing approximately $343 million in assets for about 1,900 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a platform that supports both advisor-directed and third-party manager accounts with a focus on individualized asset allocation and due diligence for complex investments.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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James N

CFP®, Series 63

Lake Wales, FL

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

James Nelson is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor representative at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. He has held roles at several firms, including Kalos Management and Family Financial Services of Florida. Outside of his advisory work, Nelson is involved in a family-operated home repair and remodeling business and serves on the board of directors for Advent Health Central Florida Polk Region. Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise firm managing approximately $343 million in client assets through a team of 54 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial and estate planning, retirement-plan advisory, and access to a broad range of investments, utilizing a platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with individualized asset allocation and ongoing account monitoring.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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Dan H

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

Dan Holzer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2022 and is also the CEO of Alternative Investment, Inc., where he focuses on real estate investing. Prior to that, he was with Emerson Equity LLC from 2013 to 2022. Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise firm managing approximately $343 million in client assets through a team of 54 advisors. The firm serves roughly 1,900 clients, providing portfolio management, financial and estate planning, retirement-plan advisory, and access to a wide range of investments, emphasizing individualized asset allocation and oversight for complex products.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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Daniel F

Series 63, Series 65

Wilmington, DE

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

Daniel Foraker is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC and Capital One Investing, LLC prior to joining Realta in 2020. Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing approximately $343 million in client assets across 54 financial advisors. The firm serves around 1,900 clients, offering portfolio management, financial and estate planning, retirement-plan advisory, and access to a broad range of investment products through a combination of advisor-directed and third-party manager accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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Zachary W

Series 63, Series 65

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

Zachary Waldon is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, Waldon is president and CEO of Fortify, Inc., a management company. Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise firm managing approximately $343 million in client assets through a team of 54 advisors. The firm serves about 1,900 clients with portfolio management, financial and estate planning, retirement-plan advisory, and access to a broad range of investments, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account arrangements.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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Amy W

Series 63, Series 65

Bristol, VA

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

Amy Widener is a financial advisor with Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. in Bristol, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Center Street Securities and Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC. In addition to her advisory work, she is a 50% owner of WL Financial Advisors, where she is involved in annuities, life, and long-term care insurance sales. Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing approximately $343 million in client assets through a team of 54 financial advisors. The firm serves around 1,900 clients with portfolio management, financial and estate planning, retirement-plan advisory, and access to a wide range of investments, delivering advice through its NOVA platform and both discretionary and non-discretionary account arrangements.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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Stanley S

Series 66

Dallas, TX

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

Stanley Smrke is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. based in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Realta, he worked at International Assets Advisory, LLC and several other firms. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Executive Vice President of Montego Minerals LLC, which raises capital for investment funds in the oil and gas sector. Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing approximately $343 million in client assets through a team of about 54 financial advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base, including sovereign wealth funds and banking institutions, offering portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and access to a wide range of investment products through personalized asset-allocation strategies and a mix of advisor-directed and third-party manager accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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Donald W

Series 63, Series 65

Seattle, WA

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

Donald Wells is a financial advisor with Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Realta in 2023, he worked for Titan Securities from 2010 to 2023 and has served as a flight attendant for Alaska Airlines since 1990. Wells is also licensed in insurance sales and has engaged in selling fixed, term, and equity index insurance products. Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing approximately $343 million in client assets through a team of about 54 financial advisors. The firm serves roughly 1,900 clients with portfolio management, financial and estate planning, retirement-plan advisory, and access to a broad range of investments, utilizing a mix of advisor-directed accounts and third-party manager programs.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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Ross B

Series 63, Series 65

Tallahassee, FL

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

Ross Brannon is a financial advisor with Realta Investment Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Park Avenue Securities for 12 years and has been associated with Guardian Life Insurance Company for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in entrepreneurial activities including owning Brannon Equipment Rental, LLC and serving as Managing Director of Tax Alpha Title, LLC, which provides education to CPAs, tax and real estate attorneys, and investment clients. Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing approximately $343 million in client assets with a team of 54 financial advisors serving around 1,900 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial and estate planning, retirement-plan advisory, and access to a broad range of investment products through a platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and includes services for institutional and specialty clients.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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Skip M

Series 63, Series 66

Haverford, PA

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc

Skip Massengill is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. and is a minority owner of the Retirement Educational Institute. Massengill serves as co-chair of the Ethics Committee for the Philadelphia Estate Planning Council and holds board positions with youth football and nursing home organizations. He is also an author of a retirement education book and founder of SecureUS, a firm focused on FDIC cash and CD investment management. Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing approximately $343 million in client assets through a team of 54 financial advisors serving around 1,900 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial and estate planning, retirement-plan advisory, and access to a broad range of investments, utilizing a combination of advisor-directed and third-party manager programs tailored to individual client needs.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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