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Vista Investment Partners

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Client assets under management

$375,607,628

Clients

491

19% high-net-worth

Advisors

7

of 12 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

70

High

Average account size

$764,985

About

Vista Investment Partners serves individuals, retirement and profit‑sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates and charitable organizations, generally working with clients who meet its typical investable‑asset threshold (though it may negotiate exceptions). The firm provides financial planning and both discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, and can implement strategies through separate account managers and custodial platforms.

Vista develops a Financial Profile and individualized Investment Plan for each client and emphasizes asset allocation and manager selection using mean‑variance optimization, fundamental analysis and a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities and fixed income. The firm offers multiple proprietary strategies — including growth, income, balanced and market‑rotation approaches — and may use covered‑call overlays and bitcoin either as a long‑term holding or as a target allocation within a client’s portfolio.

Several features distinguish Vista from many peer team firms: it conducts educational seminars and workshops (with occasional sponsor support), provides managed “held‑away” account services for 401(k)s and HSAs using an order‑management approach for tax‑aware allocation and rebalancing, and facilitates bitcoin trading and custody through third‑party crypto providers (including BitGo/BitGo Prime). The brochure also discloses that some staff are dual‑registered to sell insurance or act as registered representatives and that the firm participates in broker‑dealer platform programs, with associated disclosures of conflicts of interest.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.50% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.00% $2,000,001+: Negotiable

Commissions

Certain employees are licensed insurance agents and may receive commissions for selling insurance products; also some employees are registered representatives entitled to brokerage commissions.

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Financial planning services provided at no additional fee when assets under management are at least $500,000; standalone financial planning fees apply when assets are below $500,000, details in separate agreement.

Main office location

Vista Investment Partners

One Woodside Drive

Richmond IN 47374, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

California · Colorado · Florida · Illinois · Indiana · Minnesota · Missouri · North Carolina · Ohio · Tennessee · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Matthew G

Series 63, Series 66

Richmond, IN

Vista Investment Partners

Matthew Golliher is a financial advisor at Vista Investment Partners with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Cantella & Co., Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Cetera Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a bitcoin consultant and is a partner in entities focused on bitcoin wealth management. Vista Investment Partners serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, typically working with clients who meet its investable-asset threshold. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management, emphasizing asset allocation and manager selection through various proprietary strategies, including the use of bitcoin as a long-term holding or target allocation.

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Peter B

Series 63, Series 65

Wilmington, NC

Vista Investment Partners

Peter Bartel is a financial advisor at Vista Investment Partners with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Cantella & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a short-term rental property in Carolina Beach, NC. Vista Investment Partners serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, typically working with clients who meet certain investable-asset thresholds. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management, emphasizing asset allocation and manager selection through a combination of fundamental analysis and mean-variance optimization, and offers proprietary strategies including growth, income, balanced, and market-rotation approaches.

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Brett G

CFP®, Series 66

Richmond, IN

Vista Investment Partners

Brett Guiley is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vista Investment Partners. His career includes roles at Raymond James & Associates, Cantella & Co., and Level Four Financial. He is involved in several nonprofit organizations, including serving as board president of the Triangle Therapy Association, which supports scholarships for disabled children. Vista Investment Partners serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, focusing on clients who meet its investable-asset threshold. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management using asset allocation, manager selection, and proprietary strategies that include growth, income, balanced, and market-rotation approaches, with capabilities in bitcoin trading and custody.

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Sarah P

Series 66

Richmond, IN

Vista Investment Partners

Sarah Peacock is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Vista Investment Partners. Her career includes roles at Level Four Financial, Cantella & Co., Inc., Raymond James & Associates, and Boston Bever Klinge Cross & Chidester. She is a minority owner and active administrator for Orange Horizon Wealth, LLC, and BTC Advisor, LLC. Vista Investment Partners serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, typically working with clients who meet its investable-asset threshold. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management, emphasizing asset allocation and manager selection through a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative methods, with proprietary strategies that include growth, income, balanced, and market-rotation approaches.

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Jeffrey A

Series 63, Series 65

Rockford, IL

Vista Investment Partners

Jeffrey Aurand is a financial advisor at Vista Investment Partners with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at PNC Investments and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages bitcoin mining operations through 815 Bitcoin, LLC. Vista Investment Partners serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, typically working with clients who meet an investable-asset threshold. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management, emphasizing asset allocation and manager selection through fundamental analysis and proprietary strategies, including the use of bitcoin as part of client portfolios.

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William H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Richmond, IN

Vista Investment Partners

William Harmon is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vista Investment Partners. His prior roles include positions at Level Four Financial, Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, and The Vanguard Group. He serves on the board of directors for the United Way of Whitewater Valley and participates on the finance committee and board of Girls Inc., providing mentoring and support to girls in grades K-10. Vista Investment Partners serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, typically working with clients who meet its investable-asset threshold. The firm provides financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, using asset allocation and manager selection strategies that incorporate proprietary approaches and may include covered-call overlays and bitcoin holdings.

Options & derivatives strategies Annuities
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Stasia V

Series 63, Series 65

Richmond, IN

Vista Investment Partners

Stasia Veramallay is a financial advisor at Vista Investment Partners with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Cantella & Co., Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in multiple community and nonprofit organizations, serving as a troop leader for the Girl Scouts and holding board positions with local educational, philanthropic, and civic groups. Vista Investment Partners serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management, emphasizing asset allocation and manager selection through a variety of proprietary strategies and investment vehicles, including the use of bitcoin and covered-call overlays.

Options & derivatives strategies Annuities
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