# Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc.

> Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Chapel Hill, NC, registered since 2009, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 30, 2026.

- CRD: 150641
- Filed as: WOODWARD FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Chapel Hill, NC
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: April 30, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/150641
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/woodward-financial-advisors-inc-chapel-hill-nc-150641

## Quick answers

**How is Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**How much does Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc. charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated April 30, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $250 to $300 an hour (Educational Seminars). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc. located?**
Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc.'s principal office is in Chapel Hill, NC, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2009. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 150641.

**How much does Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc. manage?**
Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc. reports $641,480,000 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 30, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $470,928,308 in the October 2021 data and $641,480,000 in the October 2026 data, up 36%. Total employees: 8 in October 2021 and 10 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (197); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (6).

**Which custodians does Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc. use?**
Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc.'s most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Woodward Financial Advisors, 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/150641

**Does Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc. state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated April 30, 2026 says: "WFA generally does not impose a minimum relationship size."

**What changed in Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 6 to 7. Regulatory assets under management went from $574,323,013 to $641,480,000 (+12%).

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated April 30, 2026)

- Account minimum: None

> WFA generally does not impose a minimum relationship size.

- Hourly rate: $250 to $300 an hour (Educational Seminars)

> Fees for educational seminars are collected on an hourly basis ranging from $250 to $300 per hour pursuant to an engagement letter.

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

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

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: $641,480,000
- Discretionary: $641,480,000
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 6 | $2,500,000 |
| High net worth individuals | 197 | $638,980,000 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Educational seminars/workshops

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2009 (17 years)
- Employees: 10 total, 7 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: LA, NC, NJ, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- woodwardadvisors.com
- Facebook @WOODWARDFINANCIALADVISORS.COM
- Instagram @wfa_woodward
- LinkedIn @3268598
- X @WFA_Woodward

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $470,928,308 | 8 | April 1, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $511,250,999 | 11 | April 1, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $455,320,900 | 6 | March 29, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $511,205,897 | 6 | September 3, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $574,323,013 | 11 | May 22, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $641,480,000 | 10 | April 30, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $470,928,308 in the October 2021 data and $641,480,000 in the October 2026 data, up 36%.
Total employees: 8 in October 2021 and 10 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 6 to 7.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $574,323,013 to $641,480,000 (+12%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc. (CRD 150641): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.