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Compton Wealth Advisory Group

Wealth managementRIA

Virginia Beach, VACRD 281732Updated

Compton Wealth Advisory Group is an investment adviser based in Virginia Beach, VA, registered with the SEC since 2016. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $800 million, as filed on 30 June 2026.

232
Clients
$3.67M
AUM per individual client
3
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.70–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 30 June 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Compton Wealth Advisory Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, publishing newsletters, educational seminars, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.

Compton Wealth Advisory Group reports 232 clients. They include 112 high-net-worth individuals, 92 individual clients, and 20 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 81.2% ($650M across 455 accounts) are managed with discretion; $151M across 50 accounts are not. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients232 clients
Assets$800M
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)40%3%
High-net-worth individuals48%90%
Charitable organizations3%6%
Corporations and other businesses9%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
92
Regulatory AUM
$25.8M
AUM share
3.2%
Avg. per client
$280K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
112
Regulatory AUM
$723M
AUM share
90.3%
Avg. per client
$6.45M
Charitable organizations
Clients
8
Regulatory AUM
$49.1M
AUM share
6.1%
Avg. per client
$6.14M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
20
Regulatory AUM
$2.89M
AUM share
0.4%
Avg. per client
$144K

Total

Clients
232
Regulatory AUM
$800M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$3.45M
Clients outside the U.S.
1%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
51–100

Fees and minimums

Compton Wealth Advisory Group charges 0.70%–1.00% a year for its Investment Advisory and Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Family Office Services
Family office services are charged under a separate written agreement at a tiered 0.20% to 0.65% of average daily assets under management during the previous quarter.
Stand-Alone Financial Planning and Consulting
Stand-alone financial planning and consulting is billed at $150 to $450 an hour, negotiable depending on the scope and complexity of the service.

Ownership and people

Mark Compton owns 75% or more of Compton Wealth Advisory Group. The leadership team of Compton Wealth Advisory Group includes Chief Financial Officer Shannon Geyer and Chief Compliance Officer Nancy Renshaw. It has 10 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.

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Staff

  • 10 employees
  • 3 in advisory functions
  • 3 state-registered reps
  • 3 insurance agents
Who owns the firm
Compton Wealth Advisory Group, LLC· the adviser
  • Mark Compton

    Control person · since February 2009

    Owns 75% or more of Compton Wealth Advisory Group, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Compton Wealth Advisory Group’s regulatory assets grew 1.5× from $531M (March 2021) to $800M (June 2026); clients rose from 134 to 232 and employees from 6 to 10.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Jun 2026June 2026$800M232101
Mar 2025March 2025$720M23191
Mar 2024March 2024$637M19491
Mar 2023March 2023$507M18881
Mar 2022March 2022$578M16581
Mar 2021March 2021$531M13461

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Compton Wealth Advisory Group has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.

Listed office addresses by state

Virginia · 1 listed address

  • 1 Columbus Center, 283 Constitution Drive, Suite 100, Virginia BeachHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Compton Wealth Advisory Group, LLC
Headquarters
1 Columbus Center, 283 Constitution Drive, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
SEC file
801-107239
Founded
2009
Structure
Virginia LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Compton Wealth Advisory Group’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($786M). Compton Wealth Advisory Group has custody of $283M for 88 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$786M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $786M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Compton Wealth Advisory Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (54%) and stocks (32%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $495M across 83 positions; the largest are Vanguard Intl Equity Index F (12.2%), iShares TR (6.8%) and Vanguard Specialized Funds (5.9%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks32%
    • Exchange-traded equities31%
    • Non-exchange-traded equities1%
  • Funds54%
    • Registered funds47%
    • Pooled vehicles7%
  • Bonds5%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds2%
    • State and local bonds2%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds1%
  • Cash8%
  • Other1%
    • Annuity products1%
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Common questions

How many clients does Compton Wealth Advisory Group have?

Compton Wealth Advisory Group has 232 clients and manages $800 million for them, as of June 2026. They include 112 high-net-worth individuals, 92 individual clients, and 20 corporations and other businesses.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 June 2026

What services does Compton Wealth Advisory Group offer?

Compton Wealth Advisory Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, publishing newsletters, educational seminars, education planning, estate planning, 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 Compton Wealth Advisory Group charge?

Compton Wealth Advisory Group charges 0.70%–1.00% a year for its Investment Advisory and Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

Source: COMPTON WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP ADV PART 2A 3.26.25, filed 24 March 2026

Which custodians does Compton Wealth Advisory Group use?

Compton Wealth Advisory Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $786M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 30 June 2026

How many financial advisors does Compton Wealth Advisory Group have?

Compton Wealth Advisory Group has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 10 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 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 Compton Wealth Advisory Group invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Compton Wealth Advisory Group’s separately managed accounts held 47% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 31% exchange-traded equities, 8% cash and equivalents, 7% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% state and local bonds, 1% non-exchange-traded equities, 1% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Annuity Products.

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

Who owns Compton Wealth Advisory Group?

Compton Wealth Advisory Group’s direct owner is Mark Compton (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 June 2026

How does Compton Wealth Advisory Group get paid?

Compton Wealth Advisory 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 Compton Wealth Advisory Group?

Compton Wealth Advisory Group’s main office is at 1 Columbus Center, 283 Constitution Drive, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Its phone number is 757-351-0741. Its website is comptonwealth.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 30 June 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 30 June 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. COMPTON WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP ADV PART 2A 3.26.25, submitted 24 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 281732.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 25 March 2021 to 30 June 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 21 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 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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