# William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc.

> William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Columbia, SC, registered since 2022, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 13, 2026.

- CRD: 135533
- Filed as: WILLIAM B. WALKUP & ASSOCIATES, INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Columbia, SC
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: August 13, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/135533
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/william-b-walkup-and-associates-inc-columbia-sc-135533

## Quick answers

**How is William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management.

**Where is William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. located?**
William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc.'s principal office is in Columbia, SC, according to its Form ADV.

**Is William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2022. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 135533.

**How much does William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. manage?**
William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. reports $178,309,872 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 13, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2023?**
In the Form ADV data for William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $141,443,263 in the October 2023 data and $178,309,872 in the October 2026 data, up 26%. Total employees: 4 in October 2023 and 5 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (33); high net worth individuals (18); pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) (13).

**Which custodians does William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. use?**
William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc.'s most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Interactive Brokers LLC as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. 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/135533

**Does William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 16, 2026 says: "William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. does not have any account minimum and there is no investment required for general financial consultation."

**What changed in William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the September 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 3 to 4. Registered or notice-filed in IL.

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 16, 2026)

- Account minimum: None

> William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. does not have any account minimum and there is no investment required for general financial consultation.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Interactive Brokers LLC

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: $178,309,872
- Discretionary: $178,309,872
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 33 | $13,885,154 |
| High net worth individuals | 18 | $66,475,653 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 13 | $89,444,426 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 1 | $8,504,639 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2022 (3 years)
- Employees: 5 total, 4 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: IL, SC
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2023 | $141,443,263 | 4 | March 31, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $152,212,270 | 4 | March 28, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $158,986,862 | 4 | March 19, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $178,309,872 | 5 | August 13, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $141,443,263 in the October 2023 data and $178,309,872 in the October 2026 data, up 26%.
Total employees: 4 in October 2023 and 5 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### September 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 3 to 4.
- Registered or notice-filed in IL.

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $158,986,862 to $178,309,872 (+12%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. (CRD 135533): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.