Bellwether Investment Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.
Bellwether Investment Group reports 313 clients. They include 271 individual clients and 42 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($155M across 670 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S. It advised 11 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 87% | 35% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 13% | 64% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
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) | 271 | $54.6M | 35.2% | $202K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 42 | $98.9M | 63.8% | $2.36M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $602K | 0.4% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $928K | 0.6% | — |
| Total | 313 | $155M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 271
- Regulatory AUM
- $54.6M
- AUM share
- 35.2%
- Avg. per client
- $202K
- Clients
- 42
- Regulatory AUM
- $98.9M
- AUM share
- 63.8%
- Avg. per client
- $2.36M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $602K
- AUM share
- 0.4%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $928K
- AUM share
- 0.6%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 313
- Regulatory AUM
- $155M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 1%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 11
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 11–25
Bellwether Investment Group charges up to 2.00% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting (Stand-Alone)
- Stand-alone planning is negotiable, generally $1,000 to $15,000 on a fixed fee basis or $75 to $400 an hour.
- Retirement Plan Consulting
- Monitoring of plan investment alternatives for self-directed retirement plans; annual fee negotiable, up to 2.00% of plan assets.
Martin Summitt owns 25% to 50% of Bellwether Investment Group. The leadership team of Bellwether Investment Group includes Chief Compliance Officer John Lindsey. It has 6 employees.
Leadership
- John LindseyMember Chief Compliance Officer
- Lance RayMember
- Martin SummittManaging Member
- Connie WestMember
Investment adviser representatives
6 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 6 employees
- 6 in advisory functions
- 6 state-registered reps
- 5 insurance agents
- Owns 25% to 50% of Bellwether Investment Group, LLC
Martin Summitt
Control person · since August 2008
- Owns 25% to 50% of Bellwether Investment Group, LLC
Connie West
Control person · since August 2008
- Owns 25% to 50% of Bellwether Investment Group, LLC
John Lindsey
Control person · since August 2008
- Owns 25% to 50% of Bellwether Investment Group, LLC
Lance Ray
Control person · since January 2017
Bellwether Investment Group’s regulatory assets grew from $122M (February 2021) to $155M (February 2026); clients fell from 558 to 313 and employees rose from 4 to 6.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | $155M | 313 | 6 | 6 |
| February 2025 | $137M | 301 | 6 | 5 |
| February 2024 | $124M | 314 | 6 | 5 |
| July 2023 | $119M | 251 | 5 | 4 |
| February 2022 | $140M | 299 | 4 | 3 |
| February 2021 | $122M | 558 | 4 | 3 |
Besides its headquarters, Bellwether Investment Group has 5 offices (3 private residences, listed without an address), with 3 listed addresses in Georgia and Tennessee.
Tennessee · 2 listed addresses
- 5502 Hixson Pike, Suite G, HixsonHQ
- 633 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga
Georgia · 1 listed address
- 1287 Dawnville RD Ne, Dalton
Other business names
Bellwether Investment Group has reported 2 other business names to the SEC.
- Focus Pointe Financial
- Wealth Foundation Solutions, LLC
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Bellwether Investment Group, LLC
- Headquarters
- 5502 Hixson Pike, Suite G, Hixson, TN 37343
- Website
- bellwetherinv.com
- Phone
- 423-698-6256
- SEC file
- 801-69529
- Structure
- Tennessee LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Bellwether Investment Group uses Raymond James ($155M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Bellwether Investment Group has custody of $968K in client assets for 2 clients.
- Raymond JamesRaymond James & Associates, Inc. · St. Petersburg, FL · $155M100%
At year end, Bellwether Investment Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (50%) and stocks (36%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks36%
- Funds50%
- Bonds4%
- State and local bonds2%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash9%
- Other1%
- Fee based variable annuities; non-investment grade bonds1%
How many clients does Bellwether Investment Group have?
Bellwether Investment Group has 313 clients and manages $155 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 271 individual clients and 42 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 10 February 2026
What services does Bellwether Investment Group offer?
Bellwether Investment Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Bellwether Investment Group charge?
Bellwether Investment Group charges up to 2.00% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Bellwether Investment Group use?
Bellwether Investment Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL), with $155M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 10 February 2026
How many financial advisors does Bellwether Investment Group have?
Bellwether Investment Group has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 6 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 5 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 Bellwether Investment Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Bellwether Investment Group’s separately managed accounts held 50% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 36% exchange-traded equities, 9% cash and equivalents, 2% state and local bonds, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Fee Based Variable Annuities; Non-Investment Grade Bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Bellwether Investment Group?
Bellwether Investment Group’s direct owners are Martin Summitt, Connie West, John Lindsey and Lance Ray, each holding 50% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 10 February 2026
How does Bellwether Investment Group get paid?
Bellwether Investment Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges 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 Bellwether Investment Group?
Bellwether Investment Group’s main office is at 5502 Hixson Pike, Suite G, Hixson, TN 37343. Its phone number is 423-698-6256. Its website is bellwetherinv.com.