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Family Wealth Partners

Wealth managementRIA

Matthews, NCCRD 317764Updated

Family Wealth Partners is an investment adviser based in Matthews, NC, registered with the SEC since 2022. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and charitable organizations. Its regulatory assets under management total $392 million, as filed on 11 May 2026.

266
Clients
$1.37M
AUM per individual client
6
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.50–1.75%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 11 May 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Family Wealth Partners provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.

Family Wealth Partners reports 266 clients. They include 206 individual clients and 60 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($392M across 1,020 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 17 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients266 clients reported
Assets$392M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)77%17%
High-net-worth individuals23%76%
Pension and profit-sharing plansFewer than 5<1%
Charitable organizationsFewer than 56%
Corporations and other businessesFewer than 5<1%

Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.

Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
206
Regulatory AUM
$65.1M
AUM share
16.6%
Avg. per client
$316K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
60
Regulatory AUM
$299M
AUM share
76.2%
Avg. per client
$4.98M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$1.41M
AUM share
0.4%
Avg. per client
—
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$24.5M
AUM share
6.2%
Avg. per client
—
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$2.42M
AUM share
0.6%
Avg. per client
—

Total

Clients
266
Regulatory AUM
$392M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
17
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
51–100

Family Wealth Partners fees and minimums

Family Wealth Partners charges 0.50%–1.75% a year for its Asset-Based Fees. The fee is billed in advance. The brochure also prices 3 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Estate Plan Coordination
Flat fee for estate plan coordination services, not to exceed $500.
Financial Planning and Consulting
Stand-alone planning or consulting: flat fees generally $2,500 to $15,000, or $200 an hour billed monthly in arrears.
Pension Consulting
Asset-based pension consulting fees, negotiated with the plan sponsor, do not exceed 2.00% a year.

Who owns Family Wealth Partners

Thomas Dundorf owns 50% to 75% of Family Wealth Partners. The leadership team of Family Wealth Partners includes Chief Compliance Officer Robert Dye. It has 11 employees, 6 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Robert Dye
    Chief Compliance Officer, Managing Member, Stewardship Coach
  • Thomas Dundorf
    Founding Member, Stewardship Coach
  • Nathan Fulks
    Managing Member, Stewardship Coach

Investment adviser representatives

6 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • Brian Matthew Baum
  • Thomas Edward Dundorf
  • Robert Samuel Dye
  • Nathan Aaron Fulks
  • Blake Lee Hedrick
  • Ryan R Knight

Staff

  • 11 employees
  • 6 in advisory functions
  • 6 state-registered reps
  • 1 insurance agent
  • 1 soliciting firm
Ownership chain
Family Wealth Partners, LLC· the adviser
  • Thomas Dundorf

    Control person · since January 2003

    Owns 50% to 75% of Family Wealth Partners, LLC
  • Robert Dye

    Control person · since January 2019

    Owns 10% to 25% of Family Wealth Partners, LLC
  • Nathan Fulks

    Control person · since January 2019

    Owns 10% to 25% of Family Wealth Partners, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Family Wealth Partners’ regulatory assets grew 3.0× from $131M (May 2022) to $392M (May 2026); clients rose from 146 to 266 and employees from 8 to 11.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Family Wealth Partners figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
May 2026$392M266111
April 2025$312M24491
May 2024$210M213101
June 2023$159M18271
May 2022$131M14681

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Family Wealth Partners has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in North Carolina.

Listed office addresses in North Carolina
Matthews

North Carolina · 1 listed address

  • 2518 Plantation Center Drive, MatthewsHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Family Wealth Partners, LLC
Headquarters
2518 Plantation Center Drive, Matthews, NC 28105
Website
fwpnc.com
LinkedIn
@69389212
SEC file
801-123089
Founded
2022
Structure
North Carolina LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Family Wealth Partners uses Charles Schwab ($389M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Family Wealth Partners does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$389M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $389M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Family Wealth Partners’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (91%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $326M across 109 positions; the largest are iShares TR (15.8%), Lpl Finl Hldgs Inc. (6.0%) and Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (5.9%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks6%
    • Exchange-traded equities4%
    • Non-exchange-traded equities2%
  • Funds91%
  • Bonds2%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds1%
    • State and local bonds1%
  • Cash1%

Reported 13F holdings

$326M
Reported 13F value
109
Positions
56.0%
In the 10 largest
+11.3%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. iShares TR · Core S&P Ttl Stk15.8%
  2. Lpl Finl Hldgs Inc.6.0%
  3. Vanguard Scottsdale Fds · Inter Term Treas5.9%
  4. Dimensional ETF Trust · Emerging Mkts CO4.4%
  5. American Centy ETF TR · Intl Smcp Vlu4.3%
  6. American Centy ETF TR · US Sml CP Valu4.2%
  7. Dimensional ETF Trust · US High Prof ETF4.1%
  8. Dimensional ETF Trust · Intl High Profit4.0%
  9. iShares TR · Core MSCI Intl3.9%
  10. Vanguard Index Fds · SM CP Val ETF3.5%

Together, the ten largest are 56.0% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 10 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Family Wealth Partners have?

Family Wealth Partners has 266 clients and manages $392 million for them, as of May 2026. They include 206 individual clients and 60 high-net-worth individuals.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 11 May 2026

What services does Family Wealth Partners offer?

Family Wealth Partners provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, 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 Family Wealth Partners charge?

Family Wealth Partners charges 0.50%–1.75% a year for its Asset-Based Fees. The fee is billed in advance.

Source: 2026-05-11 FAMILY WEALTH PARTNERS FORM ADV PART 2A, filed 11 May 2026

Which custodians does Family Wealth Partners use?

Family Wealth Partners’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $389M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 11 May 2026

How many financial advisors does Family Wealth Partners have?

Family Wealth Partners has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 11 employees, and 6 perform investment advisory functions. 0 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 Family Wealth Partners invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Family Wealth Partners’ separately managed accounts held 91% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 4% exchange-traded equities, 2% non-exchange-traded equities, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% 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 Family Wealth Partners?

Family Wealth Partners’ direct owners are Thomas Dundorf (50% to 75%), Robert Dye (10% to 25%) and Nathan Fulks (10% to 25%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 11 May 2026

How does Family Wealth Partners get paid?

Family Wealth 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

Is Family Wealth Partners registered with the SEC?

Yes, Family Wealth Partners has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 21 January 2022. Its CRD number is 317764 and its SEC file number is 801-123089.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 11 May 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Family Wealth Partners?

Family Wealth Partners’ main office is at 2518 Plantation Center Drive, Matthews, NC 28105. Its phone number is 704-321-0152. Its website is fwpnc.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 11 May 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 11 May 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. 2026-05-11 FAMILY WEALTH PARTNERS FORM ADV PART 2A, submitted 11 May 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 317764.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 13 May 2022 to 11 May 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 10 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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