Holderness Investments provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, and insurance. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year.
Holderness Investments reports 339 clients. They include 231 individual clients, 93 high-net-worth individuals, and 10 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 97.1% ($642M across 756 accounts) are managed with discretion; $19.1M across 22 accounts are not. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 68% | 17% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 27% | 75% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 3% | 3% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 3% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 1% | 2% |
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) | 231 | $115M | 17.4% | $499K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 93 | $498M | 75.4% | $5.36M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 10 | $18.1M | 2.7% | $1.81M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $19.4M | 2.9% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | 5 | $9.92M | 1.5% | $1.98M |
| Total | 339 | $661M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 231
- Regulatory AUM
- $115M
- AUM share
- 17.4%
- Avg. per client
- $499K
- Clients
- 93
- Regulatory AUM
- $498M
- AUM share
- 75.4%
- Avg. per client
- $5.36M
- Clients
- 10
- Regulatory AUM
- $18.1M
- AUM share
- 2.7%
- Avg. per client
- $1.81M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $19.4M
- AUM share
- 2.9%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $9.92M
- AUM share
- 1.5%
- Avg. per client
- $1.98M
Total
- Clients
- 339
- Regulatory AUM
- $661M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- 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
- 26–50
Holderness Investments charges up to 1.00% for its Portfolio Management. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Richard Holderness owns 75% or more of Holderness Investments. The leadership team of Holderness Investments includes President Kim Eder. It has 8 employees, 6 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 8 employees
- 6 in advisory functions
- 6 state-registered reps
- 2 insurance agents
- 2 soliciting firms
- Owns 75% or more of Holderness Investments Co
Richard Holderness
Control person · since August 1995
- Owns 25% to 50% of Holderness Investments Co
Kim Eder
Control person · since March 2004
Holderness Investments’ regulatory assets grew 1.9× from $347M (March 2021) to $661M (March 2026); clients rose from 228 to 339 and employees from 6 to 8.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $661M | 339 | 8 | 4 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $621M | 337 | 8 | 4 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $511M | 304 | 6 | 4 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $347M | 235 | 6 | 2 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $434M | 231 | 6 | 2 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $347M | 228 | 6 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Holderness Investments has 3 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 3 listed addresses in 1 state.
North Carolina · 3 listed addresses
- 2102 N. Elm Street, Suite C, GreensboroHQ
- 2102 N. Elm Street, Greensboro
- 5960 Fairview Road, Charlotte
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Holderness Investments Co
- Headquarters
- 2102 N. Elm Street, Suite C, Greensboro, NC 27408
- Website
- holdernessinvestments.com
- Phone
- 336-574-1400
- SEC file
- 801-49875
- Founded
- 1995
- Structure
- North Carolina corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Holderness Investments’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($661M). Holderness Investments has custody of $273M for 139 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $661M100%
At year end, Holderness Investments’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (67%) and cash (15%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $600M across 261 positions; the largest are Applied Matls Inc. (7.3%), Apple Inc. (5.6%) and Nvidia Corporation (5.0%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks67%
- Funds12%
- Bonds5%
- Cash15%
Filed values cover 99%. The neutral 1% gap has no reported category.
How many clients does Holderness Investments have?
Holderness Investments has 339 clients and manages $661 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 231 individual clients, 93 high-net-worth individuals, and 10 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 March 2026
What services does Holderness Investments offer?
Holderness Investments provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, and insurance.
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 Holderness Investments charge?
Holderness Investments charges up to 1.00% for its Portfolio Management. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: HOLDERNESS FORM ADV PART 2A 2022, filed 6 October 2026
Which custodians does Holderness Investments use?
Holderness Investments’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $661M. 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 Holderness Investments have?
Holderness Investments has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 8 employees, and 6 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 2 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 Holderness Investments invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Holderness Investments’ separately managed accounts held 67% exchange-traded equities, 15% cash and equivalents, 12% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 5% U.S. government and agency bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Holderness Investments?
Holderness Investments’ direct owners are Richard Holderness (75% or more) and Kim Eder (25% to 50%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026
How does Holderness Investments get paid?
Holderness Investments 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 Holderness Investments?
Holderness Investments’ main office is at 2102 N. Elm Street, Suite C, Greensboro, NC 27408. Its phone number is 336-574-1400. Its website is holdernessinvestments.com.