Kanawha Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and portfolio management for institutions. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year.
Kanawha Capital Management reports 572 clients. They include 407 high-net-worth individuals, 153 individual clients and 10 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 98.3% ($1.81B across 1,467 accounts) are managed with discretion; $30.9M across 17 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 27% | 5% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 71% | 92% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | 2% | 2% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | 1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 153 | $83.1M | 4.5% | $543K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 407 | $1.68B | 91.6% | $4.14M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 1 | $11.9M | 0.6% | $11.9M |
| Charitable organizations | 10 | $36.7M | 2.0% | $3.67M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 1 | $23.4M | 1.3% | $23.4M |
| Total | 572 | $1.84B | 100% | $3.22M |
- Clients
- 153
- Regulatory AUM
- $83.1M
- AUM share
- 4.5%
- Avg. per client
- $543K
- Clients
- 407
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.68B
- AUM share
- 91.6%
- Avg. per client
- $4.14M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $11.9M
- AUM share
- 0.6%
- Avg. per client
- $11.9M
- Clients
- 10
- Regulatory AUM
- $36.7M
- AUM share
- 2.0%
- Avg. per client
- $3.67M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $23.4M
- AUM share
- 1.3%
- Avg. per client
- $23.4M
Total
- Clients
- 572
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.84B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $3.22M
- 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
- 26–50
Kanawha Capital Management charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Standard fee schedule. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.00% |
| $1M–$5M | 0.75% |
| $5M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
WT Acquisition, LLC owns 75% or more of Kanawha Capital Management and is in turn owned by Hightower Holding, LLC (75% or more). The leadership team of Kanawha Capital Management includes President Thomas Garner, Chief Investment Officer Christopher Singleton and Chief Compliance Officer Kevin Seay. It has 11 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Thomas GarnerPresident
- Kevin SeayChief Compliance Officer
- James PickertManaging Director
- Christopher SingletonChief Investment Officer
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Thomas Kirby Garner
- James D Pickert
- Kevin Scott Seay
- Christopher Jerome Singleton
Staff
- 11 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 75% or more of Kanawha Capital Management, LLC
WT Acquisition, LLC
Control person · since May 2017
- Owns 75% or more of WT Acquisition, LLC
Hightower Holding, LLC
Control person · since May 2017
- Owns 25% to 50% of Hightower Holding, LLC
THL HT SPV, L.P.
Control person · since December 2020
Kanawha Capital Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.5× from $1.23B (April 2021) to $1.84B (September 2026); clients rose from 434 to 572 and employees from 10 to 11.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $1.84B | 572 | 11 | 1 |
| July 2025 | $1.64B | 530 | 10 | 1 |
| April 2024 | $1.56B | 502 | 10 | 1 |
| May 2023 | $1.28B | 478 | 11 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $1.42B | 456 | 10 | 1 |
| April 2021 | $1.23B | 434 | 10 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Kanawha Capital Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Virginia.
Virginia · 1 listed address
- 7201 Glen Forest Drive, Suite 200, RichmondHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Kanawha Capital Management, LLC
- Headquarters
- 7201 Glen Forest Drive, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23226-3759
- Website
- kancap.com
- Phone
- 804-359-3900
- @kanawha-capital-management-inc
- SEC file
- 801-60800
- Founded
- 1989
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Kanawha Capital Management uses Charles Schwab ($1.78B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Kanawha Capital Management has custody of $645M in client assets for 236 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $1.78B100%
At year end, Kanawha Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (70%) and funds (13%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.54B across 228 positions; the largest are Apple Inc. (5.8%), Microsoft Corp. (5.0%) and Alphabet Inc. (3.6%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks70%
- Funds13%
- Bonds12%
- Investment grade corporate bonds5%
- State and local bonds4%
- U.S. government and agency bonds3%
- Cash5%
Reported 13F holdings
- $1.54B
- Reported 13F value
- 228
- Positions
- 31.7%
- In the 10 largest
- +8.2%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Apple Inc.5.8%
- Microsoft Corp.5.0%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A3.6%
- JPMORGAN Chase & CO2.9%
- iShares TR · Core S&P500 ETF2.5%
- Johnson & Johnson2.5%
- Cisco Sys Inc.2.4%
- Lowes Cos Inc.2.4%
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Del · CL B New2.4%
- Abbvie Inc.2.3%
Together, the ten largest are 31.7% of reported value.
How many clients does Kanawha Capital Management have?
Kanawha Capital Management has 572 clients and manages $1.84 billion for them, as of September 2026. They include 407 high-net-worth individuals, 153 individual clients and 10 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 4 September 2026
What services does Kanawha Capital Management offer?
Kanawha Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Kanawha Capital Management charge?
Kanawha Capital Management charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Standard fee schedule. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Kanawha Capital Management use?
Kanawha Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $1.78B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 4 September 2026
How many financial advisors does Kanawha Capital Management have?
Kanawha Capital Management has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 11 employees, and 4 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 Kanawha Capital Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Kanawha Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 70% exchange-traded equities, 13% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 5% investment grade corporate bonds, 5% cash and equivalents, 4% state and local bonds and 3% 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 Kanawha Capital Management?
Kanawha Capital Management is owned through a chain of holding companies by THL HT SPV, L.P. Its direct owner is WT Acquisition, LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 4 September 2026
How does Kanawha Capital Management get paid?
Kanawha Capital Management 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
Is Kanawha Capital Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Kanawha Capital Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 15 November 2001. Its CRD number is 118458 and its SEC file number is 801-60800.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 4 September 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Kanawha Capital Management?
Kanawha Capital Management’s main office is at 7201 Glen Forest Drive, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23226-3759. Its phone number is 804-359-3900. Its website is kancap.com.