Allison Investment Management provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Allison Investment Management reports 100 clients. They include 78 high-net-worth individuals and 22 individual clients. Of its assets, 91.7% ($156M across 251 accounts) are managed with discretion; $14.1M across 40 accounts are not. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $65.1M.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 22% | 4% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 78% | 92% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | 2% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | 2% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 22 | $6.62M | 3.9% | $301K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 78 | $157M | 92.4% | $2.02M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $2.63M | 1.5% | — |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $817K | 0.5% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $2.96M | 1.7% | — |
| Total | 100 | $170M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 22
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.62M
- AUM share
- 3.9%
- Avg. per client
- $301K
- Clients
- 78
- Regulatory AUM
- $157M
- AUM share
- 92.4%
- Avg. per client
- $2.02M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.63M
- AUM share
- 1.5%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $817K
- AUM share
- 0.5%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.96M
- AUM share
- 1.7%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 100
- Regulatory AUM
- $170M
- 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
- 1–10
Allison Investment Management charges 0.60%–1.50% a year for its Asset Management. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000.
Fee details and sources
John Allison owns 75% or more of Allison Investment Management. The leadership team of Allison Investment Management includes President John Allison. It has 2 employees.
Staff
- 2 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- 2 broker-dealer reps
- 1 insurance agent
- Owns 75% or more of Allison Investment Management, LLC
John Allison
Control person · since December 2002
- Owns 10% to 25% of Allison Investment Management, LLC
David Allison
Control person · since December 2002
Allison Investment Management’s regulatory assets grew from $115M (May 2022) to $170M (July 2026); clients fell from 111 to 100 and employees were 2 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026July 2026 | $170M | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $138M | 97 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $122M | 93 | 2 | 2 |
| Feb 2023February 2023 | $104M | 92 | 2 | 2 |
| May 2022May 2022 | $115M | 111 | 2 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Allison Investment Management has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses across 2 states.
North Carolina · 1 listed address
- 10 Marina St., Wrightsville Beach
South Carolina · 1 listed address
- 1201 Lincoln Street, Suite 301, ColumbiaHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Allison Investment Management, LLC
- Headquarters
- 1201 Lincoln Street, Suite 301, Columbia, SC 29201
- Website
- allinvmgt.com
- Phone
- 803-806-8400
- SEC file
- 801-125959
- Structure
- South Carolina LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Allison Investment Management’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are Charles Schwab ($84.1M, 51%) and Fidelity ($81M, 49%). Allison Investment Management does not have custody of client assets.
- FidelityFidelity Investments · Cincinnati, OH · $81M49%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab · San Francisco, CA · $84.1M51%
At year end, Allison Investment Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (61%) and bonds (18%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks61%
- Funds11%
- Bonds18%
- U.S. government and agency bonds17%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash10%
How many clients does Allison Investment Management have?
Allison Investment Management has 100 clients and manages $170 million for them, as of July 2026. They include 78 high-net-worth individuals and 22 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 9 July 2026
What services does Allison Investment Management offer?
Allison Investment Management provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Allison Investment Management charge?
Allison Investment Management charges 0.60%–1.50% a year for its Asset Management. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000.
Which custodians does Allison Investment Management use?
Allison Investment Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab (San Francisco, CA), with $84.1M and Fidelity Investments (Cincinnati, OH), with $81M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 9 July 2026
How many financial advisors does Allison Investment Management have?
Allison Investment Management has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. 2 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Allison Investment Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Allison Investment Management’s separately managed accounts held 61% exchange-traded equities, 17% U.S. government and agency bonds, 11% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 10% cash and equivalents and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Allison Investment Management have a minimum investment?
Yes, Allison Investment Management’s minimum account size for its Asset Management is $500K.
Who owns Allison Investment Management?
Allison Investment Management’s direct owners are John Allison (75% or more) and David Allison (10% to 25%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 9 July 2026
How does Allison Investment Management get paid?
Allison Investment Management 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 Allison Investment Management?
Allison Investment Management’s main office is at 1201 Lincoln Street, Suite 301, Columbia, SC 29201. Its phone number is 803-806-8400. Its website is allinvmgt.com.