Strathmore Capital Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, estate planning, insurance, tax planning, and tax preparation. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.
Strathmore Capital Advisors reports 501 clients. They include 256 individual clients, 237 high-net-worth individuals, and 8 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 98.1% ($790M across 1,560 accounts) are managed with discretion; $15.2M across 34 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 51% | 13% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 47% | 82% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 2% | 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) | 256 | $107M | 13.3% | $420K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 237 | $663M | 82.3% | $2.8M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $7.64M | 0.9% | — |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $9M | 1.1% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | 8 | $18.3M | 2.3% | $2.29M |
| Total | 501 | $805M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 256
- Regulatory AUM
- $107M
- AUM share
- 13.3%
- Avg. per client
- $420K
- Clients
- 237
- Regulatory AUM
- $663M
- AUM share
- 82.3%
- Avg. per client
- $2.8M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $7.64M
- AUM share
- 0.9%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $9M
- AUM share
- 1.1%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 8
- Regulatory AUM
- $18.3M
- AUM share
- 2.3%
- Avg. per client
- $2.29M
Total
- Clients
- 501
- Regulatory AUM
- $805M
- 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
- 101–250
Strathmore Capital Advisors charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Portfolio Management Fees. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $4,000 annual minimum. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$2.5M | 1.25% |
| $2.5M–$5M | 0.85% |
| $5M–$10M | 0.70% |
| $10M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Tax preparation and consulting
- Tax preparation and consulting fees vary with the complexity and scope of the engagement, with a minimum annual fee of $500.
John Kernodle owns 75% or more of Strathmore Capital Advisors. The leadership team of Strathmore Capital Advisors includes President John Kernodle, Chief Investment Officer Zachary Huneycutt and Chief Compliance Officer Taylor Faw. It has 17 employees, 11 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- John KernodlePresident
- Taylor FawChief Compliance Officer
Zachary HuneycuttChief Investment Officer- Jennifer LuzzattoDirector of Trading
Investment adviser representatives
11 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- David Lawrence Straus
Staff
- 17 employees
- 11 in advisory functions
- 11 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Strathmore Capital Advisors, Inc.
John Kernodle
Control person · since February 2005
- Owns 5% to 10% of Strathmore Capital Advisors, Inc.
Taylor Faw
Control person · since January 2021
- Owns 5% to 10% of Strathmore Capital Advisors, Inc.
Zachary Huneycutt
Control person · since January 2024
Strathmore Capital Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 2.7× from $298M (April 2021) to $805M (September 2026); clients rose from 199 to 501 and employees from 7 to 17. In 2025, 2 advisory firms joined it. The largest by last filed assets were New Potomac Partners ($211M, June 2025) and Summit Financial Partners ($125M, October 2025, the most recent).
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $805M | 501 | 17 | 8 |
| July 2025 | $456M | 288 | 9 | 4 |
| June 2024 | $391M | 278 | 8 | 4 |
| March 2023 | $343M | 275 | 7 | 4 |
| March 2022 | $368M | 253 | 7 | 4 |
| April 2021 | $298M | 199 | 7 | 4 |
Firms that joined
20252 joined
- Summit Financial PartnersLast filed AUM $125M
- New Potomac PartnersLast filed AUM $211M
Firms whose SEC withdrawal reports a sale to this firm, and deals reported in the press. Teams that moved without selling a registered firm may not appear.
Besides its headquarters, Strathmore Capital Advisors has 7 offices (2 private residences, listed without an address), with 6 listed addresses across 4 states.
North Carolina · 3 listed addresses
- 2825 South BLVD., Suite 350, CharlotteHQ
- 114 N. Center Street, Statesville
- 109 E. Front Street, Burlington
District of Columbia · 1 listed address
- 1200 G Street, NW, Washington
Georgia · 1 listed address
- 1145 US Hwy 80, Pooler
Virginia · 1 listed address
- 5231 Hickory Park Drive, Glen Allen
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Strathmore Capital Advisors, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 2825 South BLVD., Suite 350, Charlotte, NC 28209
- Website
- strathmorecapadv.com
- Phone
- 704-364-4241
- @strathmore-capital-advisors
- SEC file
- 801-106984
- Founded
- 2005
- Structure
- North Carolina corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Strathmore Capital Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($417M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Strathmore Capital Advisors has custody of $156M in client assets for 149 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $417M100%
At year end, Strathmore Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (90%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $371M across 142 positions; the largest are Dimensional ETF Trust (18.2%), Dimensional ETF Trust (14.7%) and Dimensional ETF Trust (14.1%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks6%
- Funds90%
- Cash3%
- Other1%
- Annuities1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $371M
- Reported 13F value
- 142
- Positions
- 65.8%
- In the 10 largest
- +5.0%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Dimensional ETF Trust · US Cor Equ 2 ETF18.2%
- Dimensional ETF Trust · World EX US Core14.7%
- Dimensional ETF Trust · Core Fixe IN ETF14.1%
- Dimensional ETF Trust · Intl Cor Fix ETF3.7%
- Dimensional ETF Trust · Natl Mun BD ETF3.3%
- iShares TR · Core S&P500 ETF2.9%
- Dimensional ETF Trust · World Equity ETF2.5%
- Dimensional ETF Trust · US Mktwide Value2.4%
- Dimensional ETF Trust · US Small Cap ETF2.2%
- Dimensional ETF Trust · US High Prof ETF1.7%
Together, the ten largest are 65.8% of reported value.
How many clients does Strathmore Capital Advisors have?
Strathmore Capital Advisors has 501 clients and manages $805 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 256 individual clients, 237 high-net-worth individuals, and 8 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 28 September 2026
What services does Strathmore Capital Advisors offer?
Strathmore Capital Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, estate planning, insurance, tax planning, and tax preparation.
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 Strathmore Capital Advisors charge?
Strathmore Capital Advisors charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Portfolio Management Fees. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $4,000 annual minimum.
Source: STRATHMORE CAPITAL ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A, filed 26 March 2026
Which custodians does Strathmore Capital Advisors use?
Strathmore Capital Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $417M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 28 September 2026
How many financial advisors does Strathmore Capital Advisors have?
Strathmore Capital Advisors has 11 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 17 employees, and 11 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 Strathmore Capital Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Strathmore Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 90% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 6% exchange-traded equities, 3% cash and equivalents and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Annuities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Strathmore Capital Advisors?
Strathmore Capital Advisors’ direct owners are John Kernodle (75% or more), Taylor Faw (5% to 10%) and Zachary Huneycutt (5% to 10%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 28 September 2026
How does Strathmore Capital Advisors get paid?
Strathmore Capital Advisors 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 Strathmore Capital Advisors registered with the SEC?
Yes, Strathmore Capital Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 4 January 2016. Its CRD number is 135008 and its SEC file number is 801-106984.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 28 September 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Strathmore Capital Advisors?
Strathmore Capital Advisors’ main office is at 2825 South BLVD., Suite 350, Charlotte, NC 28209. Its phone number is 704-364-4241. Its website is strathmorecapadv.com.