Cassia Capital Partners provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, education planning, and estate planning. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Cassia Capital Partners reports 186 clients. They include 96 individual clients, 82 high-net-worth individuals and 8 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($251M across 573 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 52% | 15% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 44% | 76% |
| Charitable organizations | 4% | 5% |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | 4% |
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) | 96 | $38.8M | 15.4% | $404K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 82 | $191M | 76.0% | $2.33M |
| Charitable organizations | 8 | $11.9M | 4.7% | $1.49M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $9.65M | 3.8% | — |
| Total | 186 | $251M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 96
- Regulatory AUM
- $38.8M
- AUM share
- 15.4%
- Avg. per client
- $404K
- Clients
- 82
- Regulatory AUM
- $191M
- AUM share
- 76.0%
- Avg. per client
- $2.33M
- Clients
- 8
- Regulatory AUM
- $11.9M
- AUM share
- 4.7%
- Avg. per client
- $1.49M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $9.65M
- AUM share
- 3.8%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 186
- Regulatory AUM
- $251M
- 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
Cassia Capital Partners charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.00% |
| $1M–$3M | 0.75% |
| $3M–$5M | 0.60% |
| $5M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Consulting Services
- Financial consulting is billed at $325 an hour or as a fixed fee per engagement, payable in arrears; fees may be negotiable.
James R Helvey III LLC owns 75% or more of Cassia Capital Partners and is in turn owned by James Helvey (75% or more). The leadership team of Cassia Capital Partners includes Chief Investment Officer James Helvey and Chief Compliance Officer Charles Barham. It has 5 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Charles BarhamManaging Partner and Chief Compliance Officer
- James HelveyManaging Partner and Chief Investment Officer
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Charles Dewey Barham III
- Benjamin Parker Haynes
- James Releford Helvey
- Andrew Robert Miller
Staff
- 5 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Cassia Capital Partners LLC
James R Helvey III LLC
Control person · since April 2014
- Owns 75% or more of James R Helvey III LLC
James Helvey
Control person · since February 2014
- Owns 25% to 50% of Cassia Capital Partners LLC
Charles Barham
Control person · since July 2013
Cassia Capital Partners’ regulatory assets grew 1.9× from $133M (May 2021) to $251M (February 2026); clients rose from 130 to 186 and employees from 4 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026February 2026 | $251M | 186 | 5 | 1 |
| Jul 2025July 2025 | $206M | 174 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb 2024February 2024 | $194M | 176 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb 2023February 2023 | $184M | 169 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb 2022February 2022 | $164M | 148 | 4 | 1 |
| May 2021May 2021 | $133M | 130 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Cassia Capital Partners has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
North Carolina · 1 listed address
- 1144 West Fourth Street, Suite 200, Winston SalemHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Cassia Capital Partners LLC
- Headquarters
- 1144 West Fourth Street, Suite 200, Winston Salem, NC 27101
- Website
- cassiacapitalpartners.com
- Phone
- 336-723-4585
- @28129151
- SEC file
- 801-119057
- Founded
- 2011
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Cassia Capital Partners’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Pershing ($247M). Cassia Capital Partners does not have custody of client assets.
- PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $247M100%
At year end, Cassia Capital Partners’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (83%) and funds (10%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $206M across 69 positions; the largest are iShares TR (11.1%), SPDR Gold TR (8.2%) and Wisdomtree TR (6.6%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks83%
- Exchange-traded equities81%
- Non-exchange-traded equities2%
- Funds10%
- Bonds6%
- U.S. government and agency bonds4%
- State and local bonds2%
- Cash1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $206M
- Reported 13F value
- 69
- Positions
- 61.5%
- In the 10 largest
- +6.1%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- iShares TR · MSCI USA Min ETF11.1%
- SPDR Gold TR · Gold Shs8.2%
- Wisdomtree TR · Floatng Rat Trea6.6%
- iShares TR · MSCI Acwi EX US6.1%
- First TR Exchange-traded FD · US Eqty Oppt ETF5.9%
- J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · US Momentum5.7%
- J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · Equity Premium5.1%
- First TR Exchange-traded FD · First TR Enh New4.8%
- Goldman Sachs ETF TR · Ultr Shor BD ETF4.6%
- iShares TR · Core S&P500 ETF3.6%
Together, the ten largest are 61.5% of reported value.
How many clients does Cassia Capital Partners have?
Cassia Capital Partners has 186 clients and manages $251 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 96 individual clients, 82 high-net-worth individuals and 8 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 13 February 2026
What services does Cassia Capital Partners offer?
Cassia Capital Partners provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, education planning, and estate 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 Cassia Capital Partners charge?
Cassia Capital Partners charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Cassia Capital Partners use?
Cassia Capital Partners’ separately managed account assets are held at Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $247M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 13 February 2026
How many financial advisors does Cassia Capital Partners have?
Cassia Capital Partners has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or 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 Cassia Capital Partners invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Cassia Capital Partners’ separately managed accounts held 81% exchange-traded equities, 10% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 4% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% non-exchange-traded equities, 2% state and local bonds and 1% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Cassia Capital Partners?
Cassia Capital Partners is owned through a holding company by James Helvey. Its direct owners are Charles Barham (25% to 50%) and James R Helvey III LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 13 February 2026
How does Cassia Capital Partners get paid?
Cassia Capital Partners 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 Cassia Capital Partners?
Cassia Capital Partners’ main office is at 1144 West Fourth Street, Suite 200, Winston Salem, NC 27101. Its phone number is 336-723-4585. Its website is cassiacapitalpartners.com.