Aspire Private Capital provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, educational seminars, insurance, and tax planning.
Aspire Private Capital reports 709 clients. They include 507 individual clients and 202 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 99.1% ($505M across 1,675 accounts) are managed with discretion; $4.84M across 28 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 72% | 45% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 28% | 55% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 507 | $231M | 45.4% | $456K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 202 | $278M | 54.6% | $1.38M |
| Total | 709 | $510M | 100% | $719K |
- Clients
- 507
- Regulatory AUM
- $231M
- AUM share
- 45.4%
- Avg. per client
- $456K
- Clients
- 202
- Regulatory AUM
- $278M
- AUM share
- 54.6%
- Avg. per client
- $1.38M
Total
- Clients
- 709
- Regulatory AUM
- $510M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $719K
- 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
Aspire Private Capital charges up to 1.90% a year for its Investment Management and Third-Party Managed Programs. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
John Philpott owns 50% to 75% of Aspire Private Capital. It has 9 employees.
Leadership
- Tina Armada-EynardCCO
- Thomas KellyMember
- John PhilpottManaging Member
Investment adviser representatives
8 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Antonio Montez Burkett
- Trenton Alexander Derrick
- Thomas James Farrell
- Jaime Luis Guevara
- Thomas Keith Kelly
- Gregory Garrard Padgitt
- John Bryan Philpott
- Wesley C Taylor
Staff
- 9 employees
- 9 in advisory functions
- 8 state-registered reps
- 6 insurance agents
- Owns 50% to 75% of Aspire Private Capital, LLC
John Philpott
Control person · since May 2010
- Owns 25% to 50% of Aspire Private Capital, LLC
Thomas Kelly
Control person · since January 2014
Aspire Private Capital’s regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $299M (May 2021) to $510M (August 2026); clients rose from 628 to 709 and employees fell from 12 to 9.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026August 2026 | $510M | 709 | 9 | 2 |
| Jun 2025June 2025 | $456M | 711 | 9 | 2 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $388M | 703 | 8 | 2 |
| Jul 2023July 2023 | $296M | 677 | 11 | 2 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $339M | 662 | 12 | 2 |
| May 2021May 2021 | $299M | 628 | 12 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Aspire Private Capital has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in 1 state.
North Carolina · 2 listed addresses
- 19410 Jetton Road, Suite 110, CorneliusHQ
- 1333 Ne 2nd Street, Suite 310, Hickory
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Aspire Private Capital, LLC
- Headquarters
- 19410 Jetton Road, Suite 110, Cornelius, NC 28031
- Website
- aspireadvisors.com
- Phone
- 704-237-9927
- SEC file
- 801-113754
- Founded
- 2010
- Structure
- North Carolina LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Aspire Private Capital’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Fidelity ($474M). Aspire Private Capital has custody of $70M for 122 clients.
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $474M100%
At year end, Aspire Private Capital’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (74%) and stocks (19%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $484M across 175 positions; the largest are State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T (5.1%), Vanguard Tax-managed Fds (4.8%) and Vanguard Index Fds (4.5%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks19%
- Funds74%
- Cash3%
- Other4%
- Annuity index strategy4%
Reported 13F holdings
- $484M
- Reported 13F value
- 175
- Positions
- 37.9%
- In the 10 largest
- +9.2%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T · TR Unit5.1%
- Vanguard Tax-managed Fds · Van FTSE Dev Mkt4.8%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Growth ETF4.5%
- Ssga Active TR · State Street Fix4.5%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Value ETF4.3%
- SPDR Series Trust · State Street Spd4.2%
- Vanguard Mun BD Fds · Intermediate Trm2.9%
- Ssga Active TR · State Street US2.8%
- SPDR Index Shs Fds · State Street Spd2.6%
- Vanguard Charlotte Fds · Total Int BD ETF2.3%
Together, the ten largest are 37.9% of reported value.
How many clients does Aspire Private Capital have?
Aspire Private Capital has 709 clients and manages $510 million for them, as of August 2026. They include 507 individual clients and 202 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 20 August 2026
What services does Aspire Private Capital offer?
Aspire Private Capital provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, educational seminars, 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 Aspire Private Capital charge?
Aspire Private Capital charges up to 1.90% a year for its Investment Management and Third-Party Managed Programs. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: ASPIRE PRIVATE CAPITAL ADV PART 2A, filed 20 August 2026
Which custodians does Aspire Private Capital use?
Aspire Private Capital’s separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $474M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 20 August 2026
How many financial advisors does Aspire Private Capital have?
Aspire Private Capital has 8 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 9 employees, and 9 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 6 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 Aspire Private Capital invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Aspire Private Capital’s separately managed accounts held 74% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 19% exchange-traded equities, 4% other and 3% cash and equivalents. The 4% other category is described as: Annuity Index Strategy.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Aspire Private Capital?
Aspire Private Capital’s direct owners are John Philpott (50% to 75%) and Thomas Kelly (25% to 50%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 20 August 2026
How does Aspire Private Capital get paid?
Aspire Private Capital is paid through a percentage of assets under management. 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 Aspire Private Capital?
Aspire Private Capital’s main office is at 19410 Jetton Road, Suite 110, Cornelius, NC 28031. Its phone number is 704-237-9927. Its website is aspireadvisors.com.