Duncan Williams Asset Management, Llc
SEC-registered
Institutional / Pension Advisor · Mid-sized ($1B–$10B)
CRD 174809
· SEC file 801-81015
· Memphis, TN
· WWW.LINKEDIN.COM
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ADV data as of Mar 25, 2026
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.7B
- Discretionary
- $2.2B
- Clients
- 2,238
- Avg AUM / client
- $1.2M
- Accounts
- 2,238
- Employees
- 21
AUM over time
$0
$2.7B
Dec 2014
Dec 2025
Annual snapshots from Form ADV filings · as of Mar 25, 2026
Who they serve
| Client type | Clients | AUM | % of AUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (non-high net worth) | 1,604 | $318M | 11.8% |
| High net worth individuals | 397 | $482M | 17.9% |
| Pension and profit sharing plans | 140 | $1.6B | 60.6% |
| Charitable organizations | 63 | $139M | 5.16% |
| State or municipal government entities | 2 | $11.7M | 0.43% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 32 | $109M | 4.06% |
Retirement plan clients
Plans that reported this firm as an investment service provider on Form 5500 Schedule C.
People (19)
roster as of Jul 20, 2026| Name | Role / title | Credentials | With firm since | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hammett Gowen | Chief Investment Officer | CFP CFA | Mar 2015 (11y) | Less than 5% |
| Burnett, Patrick, Thompson | Member Of Board Of Managers | Apr 2015 (11y) | Less than 5% | |
| Williams, Duncan, Franklin | Member; Chairman Of Board Of Managers | Apr 2015 (11y) | 75% or more | |
| David Nicholas Scully | Manager; President | CFP CFA | Feb 2017 (10y) | Less than 5% |
| Reid, Franklin, Farley | Member Of Board Of Managers | Jul 2017 (9y) | Less than 5% | |
| Goforth, Sonia, Ann | Chief Compliance Officer | Aug 2023 (3y) | Less than 5% | |
| Peyton Chandler Wade | Registered representative | CFP | Jan 2020 (7y) | |
| William Allan Hensley | Registered representative | Oct 2020 (6y) | ||
| Robert Hudson Atkins | Registered representative | Mar 2021 (5y) | ||
| Edwin Lyles Bennett | Registered representative | Mar 2023 (3y) | ||
| Jackson Wyatt Greer | Registered representative | Dec 2023 (3y) | ||
| James Allen Chaney | Registered representative | Apr 2024 (2y) | ||
| Amy Koch | Registered representative | Jun 2024 (2y) | ||
| Alexander Harrison Snyder | Registered representative | Jun 2024 (2y) | ||
| James Walker Hays | Registered representative | Jun 2024 (2y) | ||
| Jacob Graham Eason | Registered representative | CFA | Nov 2024 (2y) | |
| Savannah Claire Stovall | Registered representative | Dec 2024 (2y) | ||
| Wesley David Mims | Registered representative | Jun 2025 (1y) | ||
| Colby H Ring | Registered representative | Jun 2026 (0y) |
Undisclosed: 0% – 25% of the firm is not attributable from the filed Schedule A bands.
Roster from the IAPD representatives feed; ownership and acquisition dates from Form ADV Schedule A/B. "Since" is the earliest filed registration or acquisition date.
Retirement plans served (20)
| Plan | Sponsor | Participants | Plan assets | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexair, Llc Profit Sharing And 401(k) Plan | Nexair, Llc | 884 | $164M | 07/01/2024 |
| Adams Keegan Retirement Savings Plan | Adams Keegan Inc. | 24,235 | $415M | 01/01/2024 |
| Building Plastics, Inc. Profit Sharing Plan | Building Plastics, Inc. | 454 | $35.8M | 01/01/2024 |
| Evolve Bancorp 401(k) Plan | Evolve Bancorp, Inc. | 433 | $21.5M | 01/01/2024 |
| Wepfer Marine, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Wepfer Marine, Inc. | 272 | $5.6M | 01/01/2024 |
| Van Zyverden, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan | Van Zyverden, Inc. | 266 | $18.4M | 01/01/2024 |
| National Guard Products 401(k) Plan | National Guard Products, Inc. | 400 | $19.0M | 01/01/2024 |
| American Contract Bridge League 401(k) Retirement Plan | American Contract Bridge League Inc. | 85 | $13.7M | 01/01/2024 |
| Helix Traffic Solutions 401(k) Plan | Helix Traffic Solutions, Llc | 2,386 | $16.5M | 01/01/2024 |
| Huey's Investment Plan | Uncle Donald's Restaurants, Llc | 369 | $10.5M | 01/01/2024 |
| Lrk Inc. 401(k) Plan | Lrk Inc. | 119 | $25.6M | 01/01/2024 |
| Christ Community Health Services 401(k) Plan | Christ Community Health Services | 434 | $8.4M | 01/01/2024 |
| Valor Hospitality Partners 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan | Valor Hospitality Partners, Llc | 1,681 | $11.5M | 01/01/2024 |
| Agape Child & Family Services, Inc. Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan | Agape Child & Family Services, Inc. | 104 | $1.9M | 01/01/2024 |
| Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. & Affiliates 401(k) Plan | Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. | 393 | $15.2M | 01/01/2024 |
| Standard Construction Co., Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan | Standard Construction Company, Inc. | 156 | $17.1M | 01/01/2024 |
| Tennessee Association Of Independent Schools Multiple Employer Plan | Tennessee Association Of Independent Schools | 894 | $98.4M | 01/01/2024 |
| Clk Multi Family Management Employee Savings Plan | Clk Multi Family Management, Llc | 307 | $6.3M | 01/01/2024 |
| Ssi Fire & Life Safety 401(k) Plan | Ssi Fire & Life Safety Holdings Llc | 549 | $9.8M | 01/01/2024 |
| Hollywood Feed 401(k) Plan | Hollywood Feed, Llc | 1,134 | $6.7M | 01/01/2024 |
From Form 5500 service-provider disclosures.
Documents (1 archived)
| Form | Period | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form ADV (full filing) | 03/25/2026 | 920 KB | View · PDF · Source ↗ |
Archived copies of the firm's regulatory filings, versioned by content hash.
Disciplinary disclosures
No disciplinary events reported on the firm's latest Form ADV filing.
How they charge
- • Percentage of assets under management
- • Hourly charges
- • Fixed fees
Services
- • Financial planning services
- • Portfolio management for individuals/small businesses
- • Portfolio management for businesses/institutional clients
- • Pension consulting services
- • Selection of other advisers
- • Educational seminars/workshops
Custody
Reported custodians
- Fidelity Brokerage Services $1.0B (100% of AUM) Apr 2024
- Charles Schwab & Co. $757M (28% of AUM) Mar 2026
Amounts as reported in ADV Item 5.K.(3) (custodians holding 10%+ of SMA assets).
Firm reports having custody of client funds or securities (Item 9.A).
Source
All data on this page comes from this firm's Form ADV filings, reproduced without modification. Latest filing: Mar 25, 2026.
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