# The Pines Wealth Management, LLC

> The Pines Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Southern Pines, NC, registered since 2024, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 20, 2026.

- CRD: 326353
- Filed as: THE PINES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Southern Pines, NC
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: July 20, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/326353
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/the-pines-wealth-management-llc-southern-pines-nc-326353

## Quick answers

**How is The Pines Wealth Management, LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), The Pines Wealth Management, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure.

**Where is The Pines Wealth Management, LLC located?**
The Pines Wealth Management, LLC's principal office is in Southern Pines, NC, according to its Form ADV.

**Is The Pines Wealth Management, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
The Pines Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2024. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 326353.

**How much does The Pines Wealth Management, LLC manage?**
The Pines Wealth Management, LLC reports $485,880,113 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 20, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have The Pines Wealth Management, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2024?**
In the Form ADV data for The Pines Wealth Management, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $338,117,570 in the October 2024 data and $485,880,113 in the October 2026 data, up 44%. Total employees: 4 in October 2024 and 4 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does The Pines Wealth Management, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (144); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (118).

**Which custodians does The Pines Wealth Management, LLC use?**
The Pines Wealth Management, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (affiliated with the firm) as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does The Pines Wealth Management, LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/326353

**What changed in The Pines Wealth Management, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $419,546,459 to $485,880,113 (+16%).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (affiliated with the firm)

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $485,880,113
- Discretionary: $485,730,808
- Non-discretionary: $149,305

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 118 | $34,975,056 |
| High net worth individuals | 144 | $439,735,686 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | Fewer than 5 | $11,169,371 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2024 (2 years)
- Employees: 4 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: Yes
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, FL, MD, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [thepineswealth.com](https://thepineswealth.com)
- LinkedIn @the-pines-wealth-management

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2024 | $338,117,570 | 4 | July 26, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $419,546,459 | 4 | May 21, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $485,880,113 | 4 | July 20, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $338,117,570 in the October 2024 data and $485,880,113 in the October 2026 data, up 44%.
Total employees: 4 in October 2024 and 4 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $419,546,459 to $485,880,113 (+16%).

### December 2025
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 3 to 2.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. The Pines Wealth Management, LLC (CRD 326353): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.