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Tolley Financial Group

Wealth managementRIA

Raleigh, NCCRD 302115Updated

Tolley Financial Group is an investment adviser based in Raleigh, NC, registered with the SEC since 2026. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Its regulatory assets under management total $122 million, as filed on 11 August 2026.

192
Clients
$627K
AUM per individual client
1
Advisory staff
1
Offices
0.25–1.25%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 11 August 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Tolley Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.

Tolley Financial Group reports 192 clients. They include 139 individual clients, 31 high-net-worth individuals, and 15 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($122M across 448 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 77 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients192 clients
Assets$122M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)72%44%
High-net-worth individuals16%44%
Pension and profit-sharing plans8%8%
Insurance companies4%5%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
139
Regulatory AUM
$53.5M
AUM share
43.9%
Avg. per client
$385K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
31
Regulatory AUM
$53M
AUM share
43.5%
Avg. per client
$1.71M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
15
Regulatory AUM
$9.57M
AUM share
7.9%
Avg. per client
$638K
Insurance companies
Clients
7
Regulatory AUM
$5.73M
AUM share
4.7%
Avg. per client
$819K

Total

Clients
192
Regulatory AUM
$122M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$635K
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
77
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
11–25

Fees and minimums

Tolley Financial Group charges 0.25%–1.25% a year for its Investment Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 3 other services, listed under fee details.

$0–$1M1.25%
$1M–$2.5M1.00%
$2.5M–$5M0.75%
$5M–$10M0.50%
$10M and above0.25%
Fee details and sources

Other fees

DST and 1031 Planning
Planning for DST investments in 1031 exchanges carries a maximum fixed fee of 0.80%, negotiable with each client.
Financial Planning Fixed Fee
Financial planning is offered on a negotiable fixed fee of $1,500 to $4,000, with half due at the start of the work.
Retirement Plan Consulting Fee
401(k) plan investment advisory fee is an annual rate by asset band, from 0.85% up to $1,000,000 down to 0.25% above $20,000,000, negotiable, with a $850 minimum annual fee.

Ownership and people

Thomas Tolley owns 75% or more of Tolley Financial Group. It has 1 employee.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

1 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

Staff

  • 1 employee
  • 1 in advisory functions
  • 1 state-registered rep
  • 1 insurance agent
Who owns the firm
Tolley Financial Group, LLC· the adviser
  • Thomas Tolley

    Control person · since April 2019

    Owns 75% or more of Tolley Financial Group, LLC

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Tolley Financial Group has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in North Carolina.

Listed office addresses in North Carolina
Raleigh

North Carolina · 1 listed address

  • 7101 Creedmoor Road, Suite 123, RaleighHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Tolley Financial Group, LLC
Headquarters
7101 Creedmoor Road, Suite 123, Raleigh, NC 27613
SEC file
801-136207
Structure
North Carolina LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Tolley Financial Group uses Charles Schwab ($114M, 94%) and Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel ($7.81M, 6%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Tolley Financial Group does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$122M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $114M94%
  • Dunham & Associates Investment CounselDunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. · San Diego, CA · $7.81M6%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Tolley Financial Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (87%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks9%
  • Funds87%
  • Cash4%

Common questions

How many clients does Tolley Financial Group have?

Tolley Financial Group has 192 clients and manages $122 million for them, as of August 2026. They include 139 individual clients, 31 high-net-worth individuals, and 15 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 11 August 2026

What services does Tolley Financial Group offer?

Tolley Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Tolley Financial Group charge?

Tolley Financial Group charges 0.25%–1.25% a year for its Investment Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

Source: FORM ADV PART 2, filed 11 August 2026

Which custodians does Tolley Financial Group use?

Tolley Financial Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $114M and Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. (San Diego, CA), with $7.81M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 11 August 2026

How many financial advisors does Tolley Financial Group have?

Tolley Financial Group has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 1 employees, and 1 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

What does Tolley Financial Group invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Tolley Financial Group’s separately managed accounts held 87% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 9% exchange-traded equities and 4% 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 Tolley Financial Group?

Tolley Financial Group’s direct owner is Thomas Tolley (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 11 August 2026

How does Tolley Financial Group get paid?

Tolley Financial Group 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

How do I contact Tolley Financial Group?

Tolley Financial Group’s main office is at 7101 Creedmoor Road, Suite 123, Raleigh, NC 27613. Its phone number is 919-747-9698. Its website is tolleyfinancialgroup.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 11 August 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 11 August 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. FORM ADV PART 2, submitted 11 August 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 302115.
  4. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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