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Capital Management

Wealth managementRIA

Greensboro, NCCRD 109416Updated

Capital Management is an investment adviser based in Greensboro, NC, registered with the SEC since 1998. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Its regulatory assets under management total $383 million, as filed on 16 March 2026.

238
Clients
$1.5M
AUM per individual client
2
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.35–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 16 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, and tax planning.

Capital Management reports 238 clients. They include 148 individual clients, 84 high-net-worth individuals, and 2 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 91.1% ($349M across 512 accounts) are managed with discretion; $34M across 4 accounts are not.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients238 clients
Assets$383M
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)62%10%
High-net-worth individuals35%81%
Pension and profit-sharing plans<1%8%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Insurance companies<1%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
148
Regulatory AUM
$37.9M
AUM share
9.9%
Avg. per client
$256K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
84
Regulatory AUM
$310M
AUM share
81.0%
Avg. per client
$3.69M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$32.5M
AUM share
8.5%
Avg. per client
$16.3M
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$1.75M
AUM share
0.5%
Avg. per client
$876K
Insurance companies
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$384K
AUM share
0.1%
Avg. per client
$192K

Total

Clients
238
Regulatory AUM
$383M
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

Capital Management charges 0.35%–1.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial planning
Financial planning is a fixed fee agreed before work starts; half is billed upfront and the rest when the plan is complete.
Retirement plan consulting
Plan consulting uses the same tiers as portfolio management, from 1% down to 35 bps, with a total minimum fee of $1,500 billed to plan sponsors in arrears.

Ownership and people

David Gray owns 75% or more of Capital Management. The leadership team of Capital Management includes Chief Compliance Officer David Gray. It has 3 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.

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Staff

  • 3 employees
  • 2 in advisory functions
  • 2 state-registered reps
  • 3 broker-dealer reps
  • 1 insurance agent
Who owns the firm
Capital Management LLC· the adviser
  • David Gray

    Control person · since March 2009

    Owns 75% or more of Capital Management LLC
  • Joseph Williams

    since May 2022

    Owns 5% to 10% of Capital Management LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Capital Management’s regulatory assets grew from $276M (July 2021) to $383M (March 2026); clients rose from 165 to 238 and employees fell from 4 to 3.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Mar 2026March 2026$383M23831
Mar 2025March 2025$342M23131
Mar 2024March 2024$325M21941
Jun 2023June 2023$286M19841
Mar 2022March 2022$312M19431
Jul 2021July 2021$276M16541

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Capital Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.

Listed office addresses by state

North Carolina · 1 listed address

  • 628 Green Valley Road, Suite 204, GreensboroHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Capital Management LLC
Headquarters
628 Green Valley Road, Suite 204, Greensboro, NC 27408
Website
Not reported
SEC file
801-55753
Founded
1980
Structure
North Carolina LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Capital Management’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are Fidelity ($195M, 51%), Charles Schwab ($158M, 41%) and Ascensus Trust ($30M, 8%). Capital Management has custody of $169M for 104 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$383M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $158M41%
  • FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $195M51%
  • Ascensus TrustAscensus Trust Company · Fargo, ND · $30M8%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (52%) and funds (40%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks52%
  • Funds40%
  • Bonds4%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds3%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds1%
  • Cash4%

Common questions

How many clients does Capital Management have?

Capital Management has 238 clients and manages $383 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 148 individual clients, 84 high-net-worth individuals, and 2 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 16 March 2026

What services does Capital Management offer?

Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, 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 Capital Management charge?

Capital Management charges 0.35%–1.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000.

Source: CAPITAL MANAGEMENT_PART 2 A BROCHURE, filed 16 March 2026

Which custodians does Capital Management use?

Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $195M, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $158M and Ascensus Trust Company (Fargo, ND), with $30M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 16 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Capital Management have?

Capital Management has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. 3 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 Capital Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 52% exchange-traded equities, 40% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 4% cash and equivalents, 3% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% U.S. government and agency bonds.

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

Does Capital Management have a minimum investment?

Yes, Capital Management’s minimum account size for its Portfolio Management Services is $250K.

Source: CAPITAL MANAGEMENT_PART 2 A BROCHURE, filed 16 March 2026

Who owns Capital Management?

Capital Management’s direct owners are David Gray (75% or more) and Joseph Williams (5% to 10%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 16 March 2026

How does Capital Management get paid?

Capital Management 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 Capital Management?

Capital Management’s main office is at 628 Green Valley Road, Suite 204, Greensboro, NC 27408. Its phone number is 336-856-2911.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 16 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 16 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT_PART 2 A BROCHURE, submitted 16 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 109416.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 26 July 2021 to 16 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 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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