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Trella Wealth

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Client assets under management

$19,222,406

Clients

49

16% high-net worth

Advisors

1

of 1 employees

Firm type

Independent

1 advisor

Clients per advisor

49

High

Average account size

$392,294

About

Trella Wealth serves individuals, families, and businesses by providing discretionary investment management, comprehensive and ongoing financial planning, and referrals for tax preparation. The firm also offers Employee Benefit Plan Services to retirement plan sponsors, advising on plan structure, investment options, and participant education, and includes institutional portfolio management among its client offerings.

Investment recommendations are built around client-specific investment policies and typically implemented with a primarily passive, Modern Portfolio Theory–informed approach supplemented by fundamental analysis. Accounts are managed on a discretionary basis when custodial relationships permit, and financial planning is available as one-time comprehensive plans or ongoing services with quarterly follow-ups; the firm will advise on assets it cannot custody (e.g., 401(k)s, 529s, variable annuities) but cannot trade those holdings.

Compared with many independent solo advisers, Trella Wealth’s provision of ERISA-aware services and acceptance of plan sponsor engagements (acknowledging a Section 3(21) fiduciary role) is a notable institutional capability for a small firm managing roughly $19.2 million for about 49 clients. The firm coordinates with third-party tax preparers (and may occasionally absorb those fees), participates in referral networks, and relies on custodial platforms that provide technology and operational support to its client service model.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Business ownership considerations Entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Comprehensive Financial Plan fees starting at $500, negotiable based on complexity and scope

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.80% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% $5,000,001+: 0.40%

Project-based

$200 per hour (used for early termination of Comprehensive Financial Plan)

Subscriptions

Ongoing Planning fees starting at $250 per month or $750 per quarter ($5,000 annually), negotiable

Other

Minimum fee: Employee Benefit Plan Services minimum annual fee of $1,500 (negotiable)

Main office location

Trella Wealth

Bowling Green KY, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Kentucky · Louisiana · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

PJ G

CFP®

Bowling Green, KY

Trella Wealth

PJ Gibbs, CFP®, is the founder of Trella Wealth, a fee-only financial planning firm that provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management for families, pre-retirees, and retirees. With over six years of experience at a regional Registered Investment Advisor, PJ established Trella Wealth to offer a client-centered approach focusing on personalized, flexible, and actionable strategies. As a Certified Financial Planner™, PJ emphasizes clear and transparent communication, ensuring his clients are well-informed and confident in their financial decisions. He offers services like retirement planning, tax-efficient strategies, and investment management, always prioritizing clients' unique goals. Trella Wealth operates on a fee-only basis, meaning it does not earn commissions from selling products, ensuring that PJ's advice is always in the best interest of his clients. The firm's approach involves creating tailored financial plans that adapt to life's changes, with regular reviews to ensure clients stay on track toward their financial goals. PJ works closely with clients to help them prepare for retirement, manage their investments, and develop strategies for preserving and growing their wealth. When not helping clients simplify their financial lives, you can find PJ spending time with his wonderful wife and four kids, traveling, or looking for his golf ball.

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