Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, and education planning. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.
Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory reports 215 clients. They include 112 individual clients and 103 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($354M across 615 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 5 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 52% | 8% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 48% | 90% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 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) | 112 | $28.6M | 8.1% | $255K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 103 | $319M | 90.1% | $3.1M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $6.36M | 1.8% | — |
| Total | 215 | $354M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 112
- Regulatory AUM
- $28.6M
- AUM share
- 8.1%
- Avg. per client
- $255K
- Clients
- 103
- Regulatory AUM
- $319M
- AUM share
- 90.1%
- Avg. per client
- $3.1M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.36M
- AUM share
- 1.8%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 215
- Regulatory AUM
- $354M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 5
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 101–250
Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning Services
- Stand-alone financial planning fees range from $3,000 to $6,000 annually, based on the nature and complexity of the services.
Douglas Birnie owns 75% or more of Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory. The leadership team of Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory includes Chief Compliance Officer James Sexton. It has 3 employees.
Leadership
- James SextonDirector of Financial Planning and Chief Compliance Officer
- Douglas BirnieFounder and Managing Director
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Douglas Hart Birnie
- Paul Michael Bradley
- James Albert Sexton
Staff
- 3 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory LLC
Douglas Birnie
Control person · since October 2024
Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory’s regulatory assets grew from $268M (March 2025) to $354M (September 2026); clients rose from 201 to 215 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $354M | 215 | 3 | 2 |
| March 2025 | $268M | 201 | 3 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory has 1 office (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in Virginia.
Virginia · 1 listed address
- 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 325, RestonHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory LLC
- Headquarters
- 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 325, Reston, VA 20191
- Website
- piedmontwealthadvisory.com
- Phone
- 571-313-5125
- @piedmont-wealth-advisory
- SEC file
- 801-131508
- Founded
- 2024
- Structure
- Virginia LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory uses Raymond James ($354M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory has custody of $4.49M in client assets for 5 clients.
- Raymond JamesRaymond James Financial Services, Inc. · St. Petersburg, FL · $354M100%
At year end, Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (52%) and funds (46%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $226M across 86 positions; the largest are Putnam ETF Trust (32.5%), iShares TR (11.4%) and J P Morgan Exchange Traded F (5.9%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks52%
- Funds46%
- Cash2%
Reported 13F holdings
- $226M
- Reported 13F value
- 86
- Positions
- 71.5%
- In the 10 largest
- —
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Putnam ETF Trust · Focused Lar Cap32.5%
- iShares TR · Core S&P500 ETF11.4%
- J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · U S Tec Lea ETF5.9%
- Blackrock ETF Trust · Isha I IN TE ETF5.9%
- J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · JPMORGAN Intl VL4.7%
- Goldman Sachs ETF TR · Equal Weight US3.6%
- iShares TR · Global Tech ETF2.5%
- Apple Inc.2.2%
- iShares TR · Core Div Grwth1.5%
- iShares TR · U.S. Tech ETF1.3%
Together, the ten largest are 71.5% of reported value.
How many clients does Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory have?
Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory has 215 clients and manages $354 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 112 individual clients and 103 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 2 September 2026
What services does Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory offer?
Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, and education planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
Which custodians does Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory use?
Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory’s separately managed account assets are held at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL), with $354M. 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 Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory have?
Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory 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 Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory’s separately managed accounts held 52% exchange-traded equities, 46% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 2% 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 Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory?
Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory’s direct owner is Douglas Birnie (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 2 September 2026
How does Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory get paid?
Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory 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 Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory registered with the SEC?
Yes, Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 22 November 2024. Its CRD number is 333693 and its SEC file number is 801-131508.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 2 September 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory?
Oak Barrel Wealth Advisory’s main office is at 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 325, Reston, VA 20191. Its phone number is 571-313-5125. Its website is piedmontwealthadvisory.com.