Smith Salley Wealth Management

RIASEC Registered

Total AUM

$2.9B

Discretionary

$2.9B

100% of AUM

Avg account

$903K

Accounts

3,203

Employees

Advisory reps

Firm details

Headquarters: Greensboro, North Carolina
CRD number: 129614
Registered since: December 18, 2003
Website: smith-salley.com
Custodians: CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC., NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Fee structure: Percentage of AUM
Client types: HNWI86.43%
Individuals6.21%
Corporations / Businesses5.91%
Charitable Organizations1.36%
Banking / Thrift Institutions0.09%
Services: Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for IndividualsPortfolio Management for Institutional ClientsSelection of Other Advisers

Firm profile

FINTRX

Overview

Smith Salley Wealth Management is an independent registered investment adviser organized as an LLC and owned by an individual. The firm is registered with the SEC (initial registration year 2003) and operates as a capital allocator for both high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. Its advisory services include financial planning, portfolio management for individuals, small businesses and institutions, and the selection of third‑party managers. The firm also operates as an insurance broker and bills clients on a percentage-of-AUM basis. Smith Salley identifies a preference for equity-oriented solutions and does not list ESG investing as an active focus. The firm has been recognized in trade publications, including FA Magazine (Top RIA Firms, 2020) and CNBC (Top 100 Financial Advisory Firms, 2025).