Stokes Capital Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Stokes Capital Advisors reports 289 clients. They include 167 individual clients, 110 high-net-worth individuals, and 7 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($499M across 750 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 58% | 13% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 38% | 78% |
| Charitable organizations | 2% | 6% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 2% | 3% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 167 | $65.8M | 13.2% | $394K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 110 | $389M | 77.8% | $3.53M |
| Charitable organizations | 5 | $30.3M | 6.1% | $6.05M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 7 | $14.7M | 2.9% | $2.1M |
| Total | 289 | $499M | 100% | $1.73M |
- Clients
- 167
- Regulatory AUM
- $65.8M
- AUM share
- 13.2%
- Avg. per client
- $394K
- Clients
- 110
- Regulatory AUM
- $389M
- AUM share
- 77.8%
- Avg. per client
- $3.53M
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $30.3M
- AUM share
- 6.1%
- Avg. per client
- $6.05M
- Clients
- 7
- Regulatory AUM
- $14.7M
- AUM share
- 2.9%
- Avg. per client
- $2.1M
Total
- Clients
- 289
- Regulatory AUM
- $499M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.73M
- 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
- 0
Stokes Capital Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Comprehensive Portfolio Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and has a $2,000 annual minimum.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.00% |
| $1M–$2M | 0.85% |
| $2M–$3M | 0.65% |
| $3M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Taylor Stokes owns 75% or more of Stokes Capital Advisors. The leadership team of Stokes Capital Advisors includes Chief Compliance Officer Taylor Stokes. It has 2 employees, 1 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Taylor StokesManaging Member and Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
1 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 2 employees
- 1 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- Owns 75% or more of Stokes Capital Advisors, LLC
Taylor Stokes
Control person · since October 2015
Stokes Capital Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $304M (February 2021) to $499M (February 2026); clients rose from 254 to 289 and employees were 2 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | $499M | 289 | 2 | 1 |
| January 2025 | $470M | 286 | 2 | 1 |
| January 2024 | $409M | 276 | 2 | 1 |
| February 2023 | $363M | 273 | 2 | 1 |
| January 2022 | $383M | 431 | 2 | 1 |
| February 2021 | $304M | 254 | 2 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Stokes Capital Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in South Carolina.
South Carolina · 1 listed address
- 101 Venture Court, GreenwoodHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Stokes Capital Advisors, LLC
- Headquarters
- 101 Venture Court, Greenwood, SC 29649
- Website
- stokescapitaladvisors.com
- Phone
- 864-450-9051
- SEC file
- 801-106810
- Founded
- 2015
- Structure
- South Carolina LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Stokes Capital Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($499M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Stokes Capital Advisors has custody of $214M in client assets for 191 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $499M100%
At year end, Stokes Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (82%) and funds (10%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $467M across 118 positions; the largest are Broadcom Inc. (4.2%), Pimco ETF TR (4.0%) and Microsoft Corp. (3.6%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks82%
- Funds10%
- Bonds6%
- U.S. government and agency bonds3%
- Investment grade corporate bonds2%
- State and local bonds1%
- Cash2%
Reported 13F holdings
- $467M
- Reported 13F value
- 118
- Positions
- 30.9%
- In the 10 largest
- +4.7%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Broadcom Inc.4.2%
- Pimco ETF TR · Multisector BD4.0%
- Microsoft Corp.3.6%
- JPMORGAN Chase & CO3.2%
- TJX Cos Inc. New2.9%
- Apple Inc.2.9%
- Pimco ETF TR · Enhan Shrt MA AC2.8%
- Eli Lilly & CO2.5%
- Texas Instrs Inc.2.5%
- Visa Inc. · Com CL A2.4%
Together, the ten largest are 30.9% of reported value.
How many clients does Stokes Capital Advisors have?
Stokes Capital Advisors has 289 clients and manages $499 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 167 individual clients, 110 high-net-worth individuals, and 7 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 18 February 2026
What services does Stokes Capital Advisors offer?
Stokes Capital Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Stokes Capital Advisors charge?
Stokes Capital Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Comprehensive Portfolio Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and has a $2,000 annual minimum.
Source: FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE - STOKES CAPITAL ADVISORS, filed 18 February 2026
Which custodians does Stokes Capital Advisors use?
Stokes Capital Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $499M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 18 February 2026
How many financial advisors does Stokes Capital Advisors have?
Stokes Capital Advisors has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 1 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 Stokes Capital Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Stokes Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 82% exchange-traded equities, 10% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 3% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% investment grade corporate bonds, 2% cash and equivalents and 1% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Stokes Capital Advisors?
Stokes Capital Advisors’ direct owner is Taylor Stokes (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 18 February 2026
How does Stokes Capital Advisors get paid?
Stokes Capital Advisors 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
Is Stokes Capital Advisors registered with the SEC?
Yes, Stokes Capital Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 2 November 2015. Its CRD number is 281278 and its SEC file number is 801-106810.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 18 February 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Stokes Capital Advisors?
Stokes Capital Advisors’ main office is at 101 Venture Court, Greenwood, SC 29649. Its phone number is 864-450-9051. Its website is stokescapitaladvisors.com.