Ironsides Asset Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers.
Ironsides Asset Advisors reports 39 clients. They include 26 high-net-worth individuals, 8 individual clients and 5 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 40.6% ($578M across 237 accounts) are managed with discretion; $846M across 635 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 21% | <1% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 67% | 97% |
| Charitable organizations | 13% | 3% |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
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) | 8 | $1.55M | 0.1% | $194K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 26 | $1.38B | 97.2% | $53.2M |
| Charitable organizations | 5 | $36.3M | 2.6% | $7.27M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $2.4M | 0.2% | — |
| Total | 39 | $1.42B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 8
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.55M
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $194K
- Clients
- 26
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.38B
- AUM share
- 97.2%
- Avg. per client
- $53.2M
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $36.3M
- AUM share
- 2.6%
- Avg. per client
- $7.27M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.4M
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 39
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.42B
- 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
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 0
Ironsides Asset Advisors charges 0.70%–0.85% a year for its Portfolio Management Fees. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and has a $42,500 annual minimum. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning
- Stand-alone financial planning fees are negotiated at the time of engagement and are normally a fixed fee.
- General Consulting
- General consulting fees are negotiated at the time of engagement and are normally hourly or fixed.
Emmett Gibson owns 50% to 75% of Ironsides Asset Advisors. The leadership team of Ironsides Asset Advisors includes Chief Investment Officer Mark Roberts and Chief Compliance Officer Emmett Gibson. It has 3 employees.
Leadership
- Emmett GibsonManaging Member, Chief Compliance Officer
- Mark RobertsManaging Member, Chief Investment Officer
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Emmett Wayne Gibson
- Benjamin Wadsworth Brock Roberts
- Mark Ervin Roberts
Staff
- 3 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- Owns 50% to 75% of Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC
Emmett Gibson
Control person · since November 2009
- Owns 50% to 75% of Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC
Mark Roberts
Control person · since January 2012
Ironsides Asset Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 2.3× from $623M (March 2021) to $1.42B (August 2026); clients rose from 20 to 39 and employees from 2 to 3.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $1.42B | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2025 | $1.26B | 34 | 2 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $827M | 29 | 2 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $742M | 27 | 2 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $866M | 32 | 2 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $623M | 20 | 2 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Ironsides Asset Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in North Carolina.
North Carolina · 1 listed address
- 511 Tarrytown Center, Rocky MountHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC
- Headquarters
- 511 Tarrytown Center, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 252-443-7041
- SEC file
- 801-77838
- Structure
- North Carolina LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Ironsides Asset Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($551M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Ironsides Asset Advisors has custody of $529M in client assets for 25 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $551M100%
At year end, Ironsides Asset Advisors’ separately managed accounts were largely in funds (35%) and stocks (10%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $427M across 83 positions; the largest are Lowes Cos Inc. (23.2%), iShares TR (11.1%) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR (9.1%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks10%
- Funds35%
- Bonds3%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- State and local bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash2%
- Other50%
- Primarily private equity50%
Reported 13F holdings
- $427M
- Reported 13F value
- 83
- Positions
- 71.4%
- In the 10 largest
- +7.1%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Lowes Cos Inc.23.2%
- iShares TR · Core S&P Ttl Stk11.1%
- SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR · TR Unit9.1%
- iShares TR · Core MSCI Eafe7.8%
- Vanguard Index Fds · S&P 500 ETF Shs4.8%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Total Stk Mkt4.2%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Mid Cap ETF3.3%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Growth ETF3.2%
- iShares Inc. · MSCI Emrg Chn2.8%
- iShares Inc. · Core MSCI Emkt2.0%
Together, the ten largest are 71.4% of reported value.
How many clients does Ironsides Asset Advisors have?
Ironsides Asset Advisors has 39 clients and manages $1.42 billion for them, as of August 2026. They include 26 high-net-worth individuals, 8 individual clients and 5 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 11 August 2026
What services does Ironsides Asset Advisors offer?
Ironsides Asset Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Ironsides Asset Advisors charge?
Ironsides Asset Advisors charges 0.70%–0.85% a year for its Portfolio Management Fees. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and has a $42,500 annual minimum.
Which custodians does Ironsides Asset Advisors use?
Ironsides Asset Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $551M. 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 August 2026
How many financial advisors does Ironsides Asset Advisors have?
Ironsides Asset Advisors has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 3 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 Ironsides Asset Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Ironsides Asset Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 50% other, 35% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 10% exchange-traded equities, 2% cash and equivalents, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% state and local bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds. The 50% other category is described as: Primarily Private Equity.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Ironsides Asset Advisors?
Ironsides Asset Advisors’ direct owners are Emmett Gibson (50% to 75%) and Mark Roberts (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 11 August 2026
How does Ironsides Asset Advisors get paid?
Ironsides Asset Advisors 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 Ironsides Asset Advisors registered with the SEC?
Yes, Ironsides Asset Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 9 April 2013. Its CRD number is 161683 and its SEC file number is 801-77838.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 11 August 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Ironsides Asset Advisors?
Ironsides Asset Advisors’ main office is at 511 Tarrytown Center, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Its phone number is 252-443-7041.