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Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors

Wealth managementRIA

Thomasville, GACRD 113106Updated

Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors is an investment adviser based in Thomasville, GA, registered with the SEC since 2001. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and state or municipal government entities. Its regulatory assets under management total $1.07 billion, as filed on 2 September 2026.

920
Clients
$996K
AUM per individual client
15
Advisory staff
4
Offices
2.50%
Fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 2 September 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, insurance, and tax planning.

Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors reports 920 clients. They include 703 individual clients, 175 high-net-worth individuals, and 24 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.07B across 1,157 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients920 clients
Assets$1.07B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)76%39%
High-net-worth individuals19%42%
Pension and profit-sharing plans<1%<1%
Charitable organizations1%4%
State or municipal government entities<1%8%
Other client typesInsurance companies; Corporations and other businesses3%7%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
703
Regulatory AUM
$422M
AUM share
39.3%
Avg. per client
$600K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
175
Regulatory AUM
$452M
AUM share
42.1%
Avg. per client
$2.59M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$722K
AUM share
0.1%
Avg. per client
$722K
Charitable organizations
Clients
12
Regulatory AUM
$38.8M
AUM share
3.6%
Avg. per client
$3.23M
State or municipal government entities
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$82.6M
AUM share
7.7%
Avg. per client
$20.7M
Insurance companies
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$9.63M
AUM share
0.9%
Avg. per client
$9.63M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
24
Regulatory AUM
$68.5M
AUM share
6.4%
Avg. per client
$2.85M

Total

Clients
920
Regulatory AUM
$1.07B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
0

Fees and minimums

Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors charges up to 2.50% for its Investment management fee. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $25,000. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning and Consulting
The fee is set by a written agreement based on the scope and complexity of the engagement; it is invoiced and paid by check to AMB Wealth LLC.

Ownership and people

Faim Investments, LLC owns 75% or more of Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors and is in turn owned by Gordon Maner (25–50%). Gordon Maner is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Financial Officer Heather Strickland and Chief Compliance Officer Brent Nicks. It has 23 employees, 15 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Gordon Maner
    Chief Executive Officer
  • Heather Strickland
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Brent Nicks
    Chief Compliance Officer / Head of Strategic Growth
  • Mark Davis
    Partner

Investment adviser representatives

17 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • Miron Herbert Allen JR
  • Kathy Bennett Bartlett
  • Brewer Pope Bentley
  • Mark Eric Davis
  • Matthew Jacob Davis
  • Crystal Lee Godbee
  • John Michael William Hall
  • Lillie Dianne Hall
  • Nathan Todd Lowther
  • Gordon Daniel Macquirter
  • Richard Gordon Mooney III
  • Brent Patrick Nicks

Staff

  • 23 employees
  • 15 in advisory functions
  • 18 state-registered reps
  • 18 broker-dealer reps
  • 12 insurance agents
  • 9 soliciting firms
Who owns the firm
Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors, LLC· the adviser
  • Faim Investments, LLC

    Control person · since January 2001

    Owns 75% or more of Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors, LLC
    • Gordon Maner

      Control person · since March 2015

      Owns 25% to 50% of Faim Investments, LLC
    • Miron Allen

      Chairman of the board · Control person · since January 2001

Growth and acquisitions

Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 2.2× from $490M (March 2021) to $1.07B (September 2026); clients rose from 612 to 920 and employees from 17 to 23.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
September 2026$1.07B920234
April 2025$1.01B991223
March 2024$848M937224
July 2023$860M1,130213
June 2022$680M658173
March 2021$490M612172

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors has 3 offices, with 4 listed addresses in Georgia and South Carolina.

Listed office addresses by state

Georgia · 3 listed addresses

  • 135 South Madison Street, ThomasvilleHQ
  • 60 Cinema Lane, St Simons Island
  • 116 South Main Street, Moultrie

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors, LLC
Headquarters
135 South Madison Street, Thomasville, GA 31792
LinkedIn
View profile
SEC file
801-60350
Founded
2001
Structure
Georgia LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors uses Wells Fargo Clearing Services ($825M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors has custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$825M
named custodians
  • Wells Fargo Clearing ServicesWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC · St. Louis, MO · $825M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (52%) and bonds (29%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $658M across 152 positions; the largest are Apple Inc. (5.3%), Alphabet Inc. Cap Stk CL A (3.4%) and Abbvie Inc. (3.1%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks52%
    • Exchange-traded equities50%
    • Non-exchange-traded equities2%
  • Funds12%
    • Registered funds11%
    • Pooled vehicles1%
  • Bonds29%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds20%
    • State and local bonds5%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds4%
  • Cash6%
  • Other1%
    • Annuities1%

Reported 13F holdings

$658M
Reported 13F value
152
Positions
31.7%
In the 10 largest
−5.4%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Apple Inc.5.3%
  2. Alphabet Inc. Cap Stk CL A3.4%
  3. Abbvie Inc.3.1%
  4. Unitedhealth Group Inc.3.1%
  5. Cummins Inc.3.0%
  6. American Elec Pwr CO Inc.3.0%
  7. JPMORGAN Chase & CO2.9%
  8. Elevance Health Inc. Formerly A2.7%
  9. iShares Semiconductor ETFETF2.7%
  10. Enterprise Prods Partners L P2.6%

Together, the ten largest are 31.7% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 13 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors have?

Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors has 920 clients and manages $1.07 billion for them, as of September 2026. They include 703 individual clients, 175 high-net-worth individuals, and 24 corporations and other businesses.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 2 September 2026

What services does Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors offer?

Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, insurance, and tax planning.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4

How much does Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors charge?

Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors charges up to 2.50% for its Investment management fee. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $25,000.

Source: AMB WEALTH LLC FIRM BROCHURE 07.29.2026, filed 30 July 2026

Which custodians does Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors use?

Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC (St. Louis, MO), with $825M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 2 September 2026

How many financial advisors does Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors have?

Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors has 18 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 23 employees, and 15 perform investment advisory functions. 18 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 12 employees are licensed insurance agents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

What does Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 50% exchange-traded equities, 20% U.S. government and agency bonds, 11% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 6% cash and equivalents, 5% state and local bonds, 4% investment grade corporate bonds, 2% non-exchange-traded equities, 1% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar) and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Annuities.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Does Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors have a minimum investment?

Yes, Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors’ minimum account size for its Investment management fee is $25K.

Source: AMB WEALTH LLC FIRM BROCHURE 07.29.2026, filed 30 July 2026

Who owns Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors?

Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors is owned through a holding company by Gordon Maner. Its direct owner is Faim Investments, LLC (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 2 September 2026

How does Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors get paid?

Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How do I contact Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors?

Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors’ main office is at 135 South Madison Street, Thomasville, GA 31792. Its phone number is 866-277-1500. Its website is ambwealth.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 2 September 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 2 September 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. AMB WEALTH LLC FIRM BROCHURE 07.29.2026, submitted 30 July 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 113106.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 23 March 2021 to 2 September 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 13 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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