Leading Edge Financial Planning provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Leading Edge Financial Planning reports 302 clients. They include 193 high-net-worth individuals and 109 individual clients. Of its assets, 100.0% ($522M across 1,678 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 36% | 20% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 64% | 80% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 109 | $102M | 19.5% | $935K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 193 | $420M | 80.5% | $2.18M |
| Total | 302 | $522M | 100% | $1.73M |
- Clients
- 109
- Regulatory AUM
- $102M
- AUM share
- 19.5%
- Avg. per client
- $935K
- Clients
- 193
- Regulatory AUM
- $420M
- AUM share
- 80.5%
- Avg. per client
- $2.18M
Total
- Clients
- 302
- Regulatory AUM
- $522M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.73M
- 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
- 51–100
Leading Edge Financial Planning charges 0.55%–1.00% a year for its Wealth Management Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Kevin Gormley owns 25% to 50% of Leading Edge Financial Planning. Charles Mattingly is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Investment Officer Andrew Christopher, Chief Operating Officer Lisa Rosenthal and Chief Financial Officer Kevin Gormley. It has 15 employees, 9 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 15 employees
- 9 in advisory functions
- 9 state-registered reps
- Owns 25% to 50% of Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC
Kevin Gormley
Control person · since June 2015
- Owns 25% to 50% of Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC
Charles Mattingly
Control person · since June 2015
- Owns 5% to 10% of Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC
Lisa Rosenthal
Control person · since July 2026
- Owns 5% to 10% of Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC
Andrew Christopher
Control person · since July 2026
Leading Edge Financial Planning’s regulatory assets grew 3.9× from $135M (January 2021) to $522M (September 2026); clients rose from 183 to 302 and employees from 7 to 15.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026September 2026 | $522M | 302 | 15 | 10 |
| Jun 2025June 2025 | $360M | 457 | 13 | 8 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $274M | 311 | 12 | 9 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $193M | 258 | 10 | 7 |
| Jun 2022June 2022 | $174M | 217 | 10 | 6 |
| Jan 2021January 2021 | $135M | 183 | 7 | 4 |
Besides its headquarters, Leading Edge Financial Planning has 9 offices (9 private residences, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Tennessee · 1 listed address
- 6921 Office Park Circle, KnoxvilleHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC
- Headquarters
- 6921 Office Park Circle, Knoxville, TN 37909
- Website
- leadingedgeplanning.com
- Phone
- 865-240-2292
- @leadingedgeplanning
- SEC file
- 801-120413
- Founded
- 2015
- Structure
- Tennessee LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Leading Edge Financial Planning’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($510M). Leading Edge Financial Planning has custody of $70.1M for 244 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $510M100%
At year end, Leading Edge Financial Planning’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (97%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $562M across 78 positions; the largest are SPDR Series Trust (15.4%), Dimensional ETF Trust (14.3%) and Dimensional ETF Trust (9.6%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks97%
- Exchange-traded equities96%
- Non-exchange-traded equities1%
- Funds1%
- Bonds1%
- Cash1%
How many clients does Leading Edge Financial Planning have?
Leading Edge Financial Planning has 302 clients and manages $522 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 193 high-net-worth individuals and 109 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 2 September 2026
What services does Leading Edge Financial Planning offer?
Leading Edge Financial Planning provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, 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 Leading Edge Financial Planning charge?
Leading Edge Financial Planning charges 0.55%–1.00% a year for its Wealth Management Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: FORM ADV2A - DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 20 July 2026
Which custodians does Leading Edge Financial Planning use?
Leading Edge Financial Planning’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $510M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 2 September 2026
How many financial advisors does Leading Edge Financial Planning have?
Leading Edge Financial Planning has 9 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 15 employees, and 9 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 Leading Edge Financial Planning invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Leading Edge Financial Planning’s separately managed accounts held 96% exchange-traded equities, 1% non-exchange-traded equities, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) 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 Leading Edge Financial Planning?
Leading Edge Financial Planning’s direct owners are Kevin Gormley, Charles Mattingly, Lisa Rosenthal and Andrew Christopher, each holding 50% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 2 September 2026
How does Leading Edge Financial Planning get paid?
Leading Edge Financial Planning 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 Leading Edge Financial Planning?
Leading Edge Financial Planning’s main office is at 6921 Office Park Circle, Knoxville, TN 37909. Its phone number is 865-240-2292. Its website is leadingedgeplanning.com.