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Riverwater Partners LLC

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Client assets under management

$479,581,397

Clients

161

54% high-net worth

Advisors

6

of 11 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

27

Very Low

Average account size

$2,978,766

About

Riverwater Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities, managing approximately $660,866,025 in client assets across a six-advisor team and about 161 client relationships. The firm offers wealth management and financial planning, managed model portfolios, and separately managed equity strategies.

The firm’s investment approach centers on a value-oriented, responsible-investing framework called the Three Pillar Approach®, applied to three separate-account equity strategies (Riverwater Sustainable Value, Micro Opportunities and Small Cap) that typically hold 25–45 stocks. For wealth management clients Riverwater combines active external manager selection with passive instruments, provides customized allocations and periodic performance reporting, and engages with portfolio companies on environmental, social and governance issues.

Riverwater’s business model includes several features that are less common among peers: it provides model portfolios to third-party advisors, participates as a wrap-fee program sponsor (receiving a portion of the wrap fee), and maintains a material non-discretionary sleeve of assets (about $226.4 million of the firm’s $660.9 million AUM). The firm also maintains minimum account requirements for its services (Investment Management $1,000,000; Managed Model Portfolios $250,000) and records that proxy voting incorporates environmental and social considerations.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Wealth management

Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning Services fee for Managed Model Portfolio clients varies from $3,000 to $5,000 per plan

Commissions

Commissions charged on insurance products recommended by an associated individual; Riverwater Partners does not charge investment management fees on these products

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 for Investment Management Services; $250,000 for Managed Model Portfolios Minimum fee: $9,000 minimum annual fee for Investment Management Services; $2,500 minimum annual fee for Managed Model Portfolios

Main office location

Riverwater Partners LLC

1433 N. Water Street, Suite 303

Milwaukee WI 53202, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Florida · Illinois · Minnesota · Texas · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Elizabeth G

Series 65

Milwaukee, WI

Riverwater Partners LLC

Elizabeth Gauthier is a financial advisor at Riverwater Partners LLC in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Riverwater Partners, she held various roles in the food and beverage industry, including bartender/server positions at Timbers Bar & Grill and Ohde's Pub & Prime & Tiki Bar. Riverwater Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a value-oriented, research-driven investment approach combined with responsible investing principles, offering wealth management, financial planning, and separately managed equity strategies.

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Nathan F

Series 65

Milwaukee, WI

Riverwater Partners LLC

Nathan Fredrick is a financial advisor at Riverwater Partners LLC in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Riverwater Partners since 2018 and previously worked at BMO Harris Bank from 2012 to 2016. Riverwater Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines a value-oriented, research-driven investment approach with a responsible-investing focus, offering wealth management, financial planning, managed model portfolios, and separately managed equity strategies.

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Wealth management
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John D

Series 65

Milwaukee, WI

Riverwater Partners LLC

John Doak is a financial advisor at Riverwater Partners LLC in Milwaukee, WI, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. He has been with Riverwater Partners since 2021, following three years at U.S. Bank. Riverwater Partners serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering wealth management, financial planning, and managed model portfolios. The firm employs a value-oriented, research-driven stock selection process combined with responsible investing criteria and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets across various equity strategies.

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Brian G

CFP®, Series 63

Milwaukee, WI

Riverwater Partners LLC

Brian Gigl is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Riverwater Partners LLC. He previously worked at Johnson Wealth Inc. and Johnson Bank, with a combined tenure of ten years prior to joining Riverwater Partners. Riverwater Partners serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering wealth management, financial planning, and separately managed equity strategies. The firm employs a value-oriented, research-driven investment process combined with a responsible-investing focus and provides model portfolios to third-party advisers.

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Matthew D

Series 63, Series 65

Milwaukee, WI

Riverwater Partners LLC

Matthew Drvaric is a financial advisor at Riverwater Partners LLC in Milwaukee, WI, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Riverwater Partners since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance activities related to structured settlements through a referral arrangement with Ringler Associates. Riverwater Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines a value-oriented, research-driven stock selection process with a responsible-investing focus and offers wealth management, financial planning, managed model portfolios, and separately managed equity strategies.

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Adam P

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Milwaukee, WI

Riverwater Partners LLC

Adam Peck is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Riverwater Partners LLC since 2016. His prior work history includes a brief period of unemployment in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for 636 Corp, a company involved in thermostat manufacturing, and for Coral Gables Trust, participating in their board meetings and investment committee. He was also a general partner in Arbel Growth Partners, a venture capital fund in the food sector, which is currently in wind down. Riverwater Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a value-oriented, research-driven stock selection process combined with responsible investing principles, offering wealth management, financial planning, managed model portfolios, and separately managed equity strategies.

ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Wealth management
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