Counterweight Ventures provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, tax planning, and tax preparation. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Counterweight Ventures reports 87 clients. They include 57 high-net-worth individuals and 30 individual clients. Of its assets, 100.0% ($207M across 417 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 1 client without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 34% | 4% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 66% | 96% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 30 | $7.76M | 3.7% | $259K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 57 | $199M | 96.3% | $3.5M |
| Total | 87 | $207M | 100% | $2.38M |
- Clients
- 30
- Regulatory AUM
- $7.76M
- AUM share
- 3.7%
- Avg. per client
- $259K
- Clients
- 57
- Regulatory AUM
- $199M
- AUM share
- 96.3%
- Avg. per client
- $3.5M
Total
- Clients
- 87
- Regulatory AUM
- $207M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $2.38M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 1
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
Counterweight Ventures charges 0.50%–1.40% a year for its Asset Management Fee Schedule. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000. The brochure also prices 3 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting
- Included with asset management for relationships of at least $1,000,000; otherwise a fixed fee from $2,500 to $50,000, with 50% due on signing.
- Retirement Plan Services
- ERISA section 3(21) fiduciary services for retirement plans: fee up to 0.50% of plan assets, on a tiered schedule down to 0.05% above $100,000,000.
- Tax Preparation
- Tax preparation fees depend on the scope and complexity of the client's tax situation and are billed through the firm; no rate is stated.
Nicholas Murphy owns 75% or more of Counterweight Ventures. The leadership team of Counterweight Ventures includes President Nicholas Murphy and Chief Compliance Officer Kyle Koch. It has 3 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Nicholas MurphyPresident
Kyle KochChief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 75% or more of Counterweight Ventures, LLC
Nicholas Murphy
Control person · since July 2023
Counterweight Ventures’ regulatory assets grew 1.5× from $137M (March 2024) to $207M (March 2026); clients rose from 81 to 87 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $207M | 87 | 3 | 3 |
| March 2025 | $168M | 81 | 3 | 3 |
| March 2024 | $137M | 81 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Counterweight Ventures has 2 offices (2 private residences, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in North Carolina.
North Carolina · 1 listed address
- 404 N. 3rd Street, Suite 107, WilmingtonHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Counterweight Ventures, LLC
- Headquarters
- 404 N. 3rd Street, Suite 107, Wilmington, NC 28401
- Website
- counterweightpw.com
- Phone
- 919-726-6124
- @counterweightpw
- SEC file
- 801-128694
- Founded
- 2023
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Counterweight Ventures uses Fidelity ($207M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Counterweight Ventures does not have custody of client assets.
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $207M100%
At year end, Counterweight Ventures’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (86%) and funds (12%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $201M across 81 positions; the largest are iShares TR (4.5%), iShares TR (4.5%) and Nvidia Corporation (3.9%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks86%
- Funds12%
- Cash2%
Reported 13F holdings
- $201M
- Reported 13F value
- 81
- Positions
- 36.4%
- In the 10 largest
- +12.6%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- iShares TR · Rus 1000 Grw ETF4.5%
- iShares TR · Core S&P Scp ETF4.5%
- Nvidia Corporation3.9%
- Apple Inc.3.9%
- Royal BK Cda3.7%
- iShares TR · Core US Aggbd ET3.6%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL C3.5%
- Palo Alto Networks Inc.3.1%
- Vanguard Scottsdale Fds · Int-term Corp.2.9%
- J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · Ultra Shrt ETF2.7%
Together, the ten largest are 36.4% of reported value.
How many clients does Counterweight Ventures have?
Counterweight Ventures has 87 clients and manages $207 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 57 high-net-worth individuals and 30 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 March 2026
What services does Counterweight Ventures offer?
Counterweight Ventures provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, tax planning, and tax preparation.
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 Counterweight Ventures charge?
Counterweight Ventures charges 0.50%–1.40% a year for its Asset Management Fee Schedule. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.
Source: COUNTERWEIGHT PRIVATE WEALTH ADV 2A, filed 30 March 2026
Which custodians does Counterweight Ventures use?
Counterweight Ventures’ separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $207M. 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 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Counterweight Ventures have?
Counterweight Ventures has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 2 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 Counterweight Ventures invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Counterweight Ventures’ separately managed accounts held 86% exchange-traded equities, 12% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 2% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Counterweight Ventures have a minimum investment?
Yes, Counterweight Ventures’ minimum account size for its Asset Management Fee Schedule is $1M.
Source: COUNTERWEIGHT PRIVATE WEALTH ADV 2A, filed 30 March 2026
Who owns Counterweight Ventures?
Counterweight Ventures’ direct owner is Nicholas Murphy (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026
How does Counterweight Ventures get paid?
Counterweight Ventures is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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 Counterweight Ventures?
Counterweight Ventures’ main office is at 404 N. 3rd Street, Suite 107, Wilmington, NC 28401. Its phone number is 919-726-6124. Its website is counterweightpw.com.