WealthTrust Asset Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, business succession planning, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning.
WealthTrust Asset Management reports 256 clients. They include 182 individual clients, 61 high-net-worth individuals and 6 other investment advisers. Of its assets, 78.1% ($170M across 434 accounts) are managed with discretion; $47.7M across 119 accounts are not. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $217M. It advised 600 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 71% | 26% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 24% | 68% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| Other investment advisers | 2% | 3% |
| Other client typesCorporations and other businesses | 1% | 2% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 182 | $56.7M | 26.1% | $312K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 61 | $149M | 68.5% | $2.44M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $426K | 0.2% | $213K |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $1.59M | 0.7% | $793K |
| Other investment advisers | 6 | $5.9M | 2.7% | $983K |
| Corporations and other businesses | 3 | $3.86M | 1.8% | $1.29M |
| Total | 256 | $217M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 182
- Regulatory AUM
- $56.7M
- AUM share
- 26.1%
- Avg. per client
- $312K
- Clients
- 61
- Regulatory AUM
- $149M
- AUM share
- 68.5%
- Avg. per client
- $2.44M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $426K
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- $213K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.59M
- AUM share
- 0.7%
- Avg. per client
- $793K
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.9M
- AUM share
- 2.7%
- Avg. per client
- $983K
- Clients
- 3
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.86M
- AUM share
- 1.8%
- Avg. per client
- $1.29M
Total
- Clients
- 256
- Regulatory AUM
- $217M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 600
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 0
WealthTrust Asset Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges 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 3 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Consulting Services for Wealth Management
- Charged 1% of the assets; for variable life and annuity products held outside the custodian, no more than 1% of AUM under a signed client agreement.
- Financial Planning
- Hourly rate of $150 to $250, or a fixed flat fee of $1,000 to $5,000; 50% of the estimated fee due when the agreement is signed.
- Retirement Plan Advisory Services
- Annual fee negotiated with the plan sponsor and set in the Investment Advisory Agreement-Plan Sponsor Agreement, billed in arrears.
John McHugh owns 75% or more of WealthTrust Asset Management. The leadership team of WealthTrust Asset Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Shawn McHugh. It has 7 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 7 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- 4 insurance agents
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 75% or more of Wealthtrust Asset Management, LLC
John McHugh
Control person · since December 2014
WealthTrust Asset Management’s regulatory assets grew from $155M (June 2021) to $217M (September 2026); clients were 256 in both filings and employees were 7 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026September 2026 | $217M | 256 | 7 | 3 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $183M | 250 | 7 | 3 |
| Jul 2024July 2024 | $180M | 285 | 8 | 3 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $154M | 282 | 9 | 5 |
| May 2022May 2022 | $189M | 279 | 8 | 6 |
| Jun 2021June 2021 | $155M | 249 | 7 | 5 |
Besides its headquarters, WealthTrust Asset Management has 2 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses across 2 states.
Florida · 1 listed address
- 4458 Legendary DR., Suite 140, DestinHQ
Texas · 1 listed address
- 101 E. Park BLVD, Plano
Other business names
WealthTrust Asset Management has reported 4 other business names to the SEC.
- 925 Advisory
- Canyon Creek Capital LLC
- Tamp Advisory Solutions
- Wealthtrust Asset Management
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Wealthtrust Asset Management, LLC
- Headquarters
- 4458 Legendary DR., Suite 140, Destin, FL 32541
- Website
- wealthtrustam.com
- Phone
- 850-460-8444
- SEC file
- 801-80938
- Founded
- 2014
- Structure
- Missouri LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
WealthTrust Asset Management’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($204M). WealthTrust Asset Management has custody of $38.6M for 44 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $204M100%
At year end, WealthTrust Asset Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (50%) and stocks (39%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $185M across 111 positions; the largest are ETF Opportunities Trust (27.1%), C H Robinson Worldwide IN (6.7%) and iShares TR (3.9%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks39%
- Exchange-traded equities38%
- Non-exchange-traded equities1%
- Funds50%
- Bonds2%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash8%
- Other1%
- Variable annuities1%
How many clients does WealthTrust Asset Management have?
WealthTrust Asset Management has 256 clients and manages $217 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 182 individual clients, 61 high-net-worth individuals and 6 other investment advisers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 3 September 2026
What services does WealthTrust Asset Management offer?
WealthTrust Asset Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, business succession planning, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, 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
Which custodians does WealthTrust Asset Management use?
WealthTrust Asset Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $204M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 3 September 2026
How many financial advisors does WealthTrust Asset Management have?
WealthTrust Asset Management has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 4 employees are 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 WealthTrust Asset Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, WealthTrust Asset Management’s separately managed accounts held 50% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 38% exchange-traded equities, 8% cash and equivalents, 1% non-exchange-traded equities, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Variable Annuities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns WealthTrust Asset Management?
WealthTrust Asset Management’s direct owner is John McHugh (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 3 September 2026
How does WealthTrust Asset Management get paid?
WealthTrust Asset Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges 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 WealthTrust Asset Management?
WealthTrust Asset Management’s main office is at 4458 Legendary DR., Suite 140, Destin, FL 32541. Its phone number is 850-460-8444. Its website is wealthtrustam.com.
