Genesis Investment Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and pension consulting.
Genesis Investment Advisors reports 273 clients. They include 243 individual clients, 19 high-net-worth individuals and 6 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 78.0% ($87.8M across 676 accounts) are managed with discretion; $24.7M across 72 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 89% | 57% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 7% | 38% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 1% | 4% |
| Charitable organizations | 2% | 1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | 0% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 243 | $64.3M | 57.1% | $265K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 19 | $42.5M | 37.8% | $2.24M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $4.1M | 3.6% | $1.37M |
| Charitable organizations | 6 | $1.66M | 1.5% | $276K |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | $0 |
| Total | 273 | $113M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 243
- Regulatory AUM
- $64.3M
- AUM share
- 57.1%
- Avg. per client
- $265K
- Clients
- 19
- Regulatory AUM
- $42.5M
- AUM share
- 37.8%
- Avg. per client
- $2.24M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $4.1M
- AUM share
- 3.6%
- Avg. per client
- $1.37M
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.66M
- AUM share
- 1.5%
- Avg. per client
- $276K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $0
Total
- Clients
- 273
- Regulatory AUM
- $113M
- 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
Genesis Investment Advisors charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Comprehensive Portfolio Management. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Retirement Plan Consulting
- Consulting billed as a percentage of managed plan assets that will not exceed 0.75%, arranged case by case.
James Dees owns 75% or more of Genesis Investment Advisors. The leadership team of Genesis Investment Advisors includes Chief Compliance Officer James Dees. It has 4 employees.
Staff
- 4 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- 3 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Genesis Investment Advisors, LLC
James Dees
Control person · since September 2020
Besides its headquarters, Genesis Investment Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Tennessee · 1 listed address
- 9448 Bradmore LN, Ste 212, OoltewahHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Genesis Investment Advisors, LLC
- Headquarters
- 9448 Bradmore LN, Ste 212, Ooltewah, TN 37363
- Website
- genesis.investments
- Phone
- 423-290-2619
- SEC file
- 801-134325
- Structure
- Tennessee LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Genesis Investment Advisors’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($110M). Genesis Investment Advisors has custody of $51.2M for 174 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $110M100%
At year end, Genesis Investment Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (50%) and stocks (31%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks31%
- Funds50%
- Bonds1%
- Cash18%
How many clients does Genesis Investment Advisors have?
Genesis Investment Advisors has 273 clients and manages $113 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 243 individual clients, 19 high-net-worth individuals and 6 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 19 March 2026
What services does Genesis Investment Advisors offer?
Genesis Investment Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and pension consulting.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Genesis Investment Advisors charge?
Genesis Investment Advisors charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Comprehensive Portfolio Management. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: PART 2A OF FORM ADV: GENESIS INVESTMENTS FIRM BROCHURE, filed 19 March 2026
Which custodians does Genesis Investment Advisors use?
Genesis Investment Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $110M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 19 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Genesis Investment Advisors have?
Genesis Investment Advisors has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 4 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 Genesis Investment Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Genesis Investment Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 50% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 31% exchange-traded equities, 18% cash and equivalents and 1% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Genesis Investment Advisors?
Genesis Investment Advisors’ direct owner is James Dees (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 19 March 2026
How does Genesis Investment Advisors get paid?
Genesis Investment Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management. 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 Genesis Investment Advisors?
Genesis Investment Advisors’ main office is at 9448 Bradmore LN, Ste 212, Ooltewah, TN 37363. Its phone number is 423-290-2619. Its website is genesis.investments.
