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Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

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Client assets under management

$3,247,852,910

Clients

10,230

0% high-net-worth

Advisors

11

of 18 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

930

Very High

Average account size

$317,483

About

Tandem provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for equity portfolios to a broad mix of clients including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, banks and other financial institutions, as well as registered investment companies and nonprofit entities. Services are delivered both directly and indirectly through separate accounts, unified managed account/model programs, wrap programs and sub-advisory arrangements.

The firm positions itself as a low-volatility equity manager using a semi-quantitative investment process that screens for consistent earnings, dividend growth, competitive advantage and management quality, with final decisions made by portfolio managers. Portfolios are relatively concentrated (typically 25–45 holdings), follow defined buy/hold/sell disciplines, and the investment team discloses limited use of AI for research summarization that must be validated by staff.

Tandem’s structure and client mix are notable for an investment-manager firm: it reports over 10,000 client relationships managed by a ten-person advisory team and participates as a wrap fee program sponsor and sub-advisor, roles that are uncommon among peers. The firm also serves atypical client segments for its category—banks/thrifts, charitable organizations, corporate clients and investment companies (including direct management of the Tandem mutual fund)—and is 100% employee-owned.

Client services

Portfolio management Uma model provider

Expertise

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.00% annually $2,000,000+: Negotiable (less than 1.00%)

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Direct clients: typically 1.00% on first $2M, negotiable above $2M; Indirect dual contract clients: negotiable, typically up to 0.50%; Sub-advisory relationships: negotiable, typically up to 0.37%; Non-discretionary model programs: negotiable, typically up to 0.35%

Main office location

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

145 King Street, Suite 400

Charleston SC 29401-2229, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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John C

Series 63, Series 65

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

John Carew is a financial advisor at Tandem Investment Advisors Inc with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Tandem Investment Advisors since 1990 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management focused on equity portfolios to a diverse group of institutional and individual clients. The firm uses a proprietary semi-quantitative process to limit volatility and typically manages portfolios consisting of 25–45 securities, serving nearly 10,000 client relationships with a relatively small investment team.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Benjamin C

CFA®, Series 65

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Benjamin Carew is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Tandem Investment Advisors Inc since 2015. Prior to this, he worked in the education sector from 2013 to 2016. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management focused on equity portfolios for institutional and individual clients, including retirement plans, corporations, banks, endowments, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a proprietary semi-quantitative process targeting companies with consistent earnings, dividend growth, competitive advantages, and experienced management, managing over $3.3 billion across nearly 10,000 client relationships.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Jeremy C

Series 66

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Jeremy Cox is a financial advisor at Tandem Investment Advisors Inc with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Truist Investment Services, Suntrust Advisory Services, and BB&T Securities. He has been with Tandem Investment Advisors since 2024. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management focused on equity portfolios to a diverse group of institutional and individual clients. The firm uses a proprietary semi-quantitative process targeting companies with consistent earnings, dividend growth, and competitive advantages, managing over $3.3 billion with a small team while serving nearly 10,000 client relationships.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Alex R

CFP®, Series 66

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Alex Robinette is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Tandem Investment Advisors Inc in Charleston, SC. Prior to joining Tandem, he worked at Raymond James & Associates and Edward Jones, among other roles. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a real estate agent with Palm Paradise Realty Group. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management focused on equity portfolios to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and foundations. The firm employs a proprietary semi-quantitative process emphasizing companies with consistent earnings, dividend growth, and competitive advantages, managing over $3.3 billion with a relatively small team.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Natalia M

Series 65

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Natalia Mattar is a financial advisor at Tandem Investment Advisors Inc with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Iron Rose and Overtime Athletics. She has also worked in educational settings, including the College of Charleston and Rutgers University. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management focused on equity portfolios for a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, banks, endowments, foundations, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a proprietary semi-quantitative process to manage Large Cap Core, Equity, and Mid Cap Core strategies, typically holding 25–45 securities per portfolio.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Jordan W

CFA®, Series 65

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Jordan Watson is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He has been with Tandem Investment Advisors Inc since 2019, following a prior role at Cornerstone Wealth Advisory Group and four years at the College of Charleston. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily focused on equity portfolios for a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses a proprietary semi-quantitative process to manage risk and targets companies with consistent earnings, dividend growth, and competitive advantages.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Charles E

Series 65

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Charles Edwards is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Tandem Investment Advisors since 2024 and previously held roles at several firms including AE Wealth Management, Mobile Bay Financial Solutions, and Florida Financial Advisors. Prior to his financial services career, he spent over a decade in education at Saint James School. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management focused on equity portfolios for a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, banks, endowments, and foundations. The firm uses a proprietary semi-quantitative process to limit volatility and manages over $3.3 billion with a small team while supporting nearly 10,000 client relationships.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Mackenzie F

Series 65

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Mackenzie Ferrell is a Series 65-registered advisor at Tandem Investment Advisors Inc with one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Tandem, Ferrell held roles at Corten Real Estate Partners and Actalent. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for equity portfolios to a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, banks, and nonprofit entities. The firm employs a semi-quantitative, low-volatility equity investment approach with relatively concentrated portfolios and serves over 10,000 client relationships through a ten-person advisory team.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Ariel D

Series 66

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Ariel Davis is a financial advisor at Tandem Investment Advisors Inc with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James & Associates and Lakeview Capital Partners, among other firms. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management focused on equity portfolios for a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, banks, endowments, foundations, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a proprietary semi-quantitative process to target companies with consistent earnings and competitive advantages, managing over $3.3 billion with a small team while supporting nearly 10,000 client relationships.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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William L

CFA®, Series 66

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

William Little Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with over 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Tandem Investment Advisors Inc. since 2006. Tandem Investment Advisors manages discretionary equity portfolios for a diverse clientele that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, banks, endowments, foundations, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a proprietary semi-quantitative process to limit volatility by focusing on companies with consistent earnings, dividend growth, competitive advantages, and experienced management.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Elaine N

Series 65

Charleston, SC

Tandem Investment Advisors Inc

Elaine Natoli is a financial advisor at Tandem Investment Advisors Inc with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Tandem Investment Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at the College of Charleston from 2012 to 2016. Tandem Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management focused on equity portfolios for a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm uses a proprietary semi-quantitative process to target companies with consistent earnings and dividend growth, managing over $3.3 billion with a small team while supporting nearly 10,000 client relationships.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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