William B. Walkup & Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and portfolio management for pooled vehicles. The firm advises 13 private funds.
William B. Walkup & Associates reports 65 clients. They include 33 individual clients, 18 high-net-worth individuals and 13 pooled investment vehicles. Of its assets, 100.0% ($178M across 65 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 51% | 8% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 28% | 37% |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 20% | 50% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 2% | 5% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 33 | $13.9M | 7.8% | $421K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 18 | $66.5M | 37.3% | $3.69M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 13 | $89.4M | 50.2% | $6.88M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 1 | $8.5M | 4.8% | $8.5M |
| Total | 65 | $178M | 100% | $2.74M |
- Clients
- 33
- Regulatory AUM
- $13.9M
- AUM share
- 7.8%
- Avg. per client
- $421K
- Clients
- 18
- Regulatory AUM
- $66.5M
- AUM share
- 37.3%
- Avg. per client
- $3.69M
- Clients
- 13
- Regulatory AUM
- $89.4M
- AUM share
- 50.2%
- Avg. per client
- $6.88M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $8.5M
- AUM share
- 4.8%
- Avg. per client
- $8.5M
Total
- Clients
- 65
- Regulatory AUM
- $178M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $2.74M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 13
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 0
William B. Walkup & Associates is paid through a percentage of assets under management; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
William Walkup owns 75% or more of William B. Walkup & Associates. The leadership team of William B. Walkup & Associates includes Chief Compliance Officer Richard Newsome. It has 5 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Richard NewsomeChief Compliance Officer
- William WalkupOwner/Investment Advisor Representative
- Christopher WalkupCFO
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- candra susanto chahyadi
- Richard Brantley Newsome
- Christopher Joel Walkup
- William Baskin Walkup
Staff
- 5 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc.
William Walkup
Control person · since September 1992
William B. Walkup & Associates’ regulatory assets grew from $141M (March 2023) to $178M (August 2026); clients fell from 73 to 65 and employees rose from 4 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026August 2026 | $178M | 65 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $159M | 64 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $152M | 64 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $141M | 73 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, William B. Walkup & Associates has 1 office (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in 1 state.
South Carolina · 1 listed address
- 142 Atrium Way, ColumbiaHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 142 Atrium Way, Columbia, SC 29223-6301
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 803-462-9395
- SEC file
- 801-126904
- Structure
- South Carolina corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
William B. Walkup & Associates’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Interactive Brokers ($147M). William B. Walkup & Associates has custody of client assets.
- Interactive BrokersInteractive Brokers LLC · Greenwich, CT · $147M100%
At year end, William B. Walkup & Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (99%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $208M across 258 positions; the largest are Autozone Inc. (9.6%), Valero Energy Corp. New (9.4%) and Intel Corp. (4.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks99%
- Cash1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $208M
- Reported 13F value
- 258
- Positions
- 48.2%
- In the 10 largest
- +24.0%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Autozone Inc.9.6%
- Valero Energy Corp. New9.4%
- Intel Corp.4.8%
- JPMORGAN Chase & CO4.8%
- Capital One Finl Corp.4.0%
- Wal-mart Stores Inc.4.0%
- Home Depot Inc.3.3%
- Abbvie Inc.3.1%
- Allstate Corp.2.8%
- Mckesson Corp.2.4%
Together, the ten largest are 48.2% of reported value.
How many clients does William B. Walkup & Associates have?
William B. Walkup & Associates has 65 clients and manages $178 million for them, as of August 2026. They include 33 individual clients, 18 high-net-worth individuals and 13 pooled investment vehicles.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 13 August 2026
What services does William B. Walkup & Associates offer?
William B. Walkup & Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and portfolio management for pooled vehicles.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does William B. Walkup & Associates use?
William B. Walkup & Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at Interactive Brokers LLC (Greenwich, CT), with $147M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 13 August 2026
How many financial advisors does William B. Walkup & Associates have?
William B. Walkup & Associates has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 4 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 William B. Walkup & Associates invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, William B. Walkup & Associates’ separately managed accounts held 99% exchange-traded equities and 1% cash and equivalents. It advises 13 private funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns William B. Walkup & Associates?
William B. Walkup & Associates’ direct owner is William Walkup (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 13 August 2026
How does William B. Walkup & Associates get paid?
William B. Walkup & Associates 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
How do I contact William B. Walkup & Associates?
William B. Walkup & Associates’ main office is at 142 Atrium Way, Columbia, SC 29223-6301. Its phone number is 803-462-9395.