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PORTER WHITE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

SEC Registered

Providing Expert Advice and Guidance Since 1975

BIRMINGHAM, ALhttps://pwco.com205-252-3681
Assets Under Management
$500M–$1B
Year Founded
1975
Employees
7
Office Locations
1 office
Total Accounts
329

About the firm

Porter White & Company traces its roots to January 1975, when Jim White founded 'White & Company' to focus on municipal and middle market corporate finance. The firm has evolved from a municipal bond advisory and underwriting focus to one that helps clients address a broad range of complex financial problems as well as manage and invest capital.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/Municipal

Areas of expertise

Wealth ManagementInvestment ManagementMunicipal AdvisoryInvestment BankingM&a AdvisoryCapital AdvisoryDistressed SituationsCommunity BankingValuationRetirement PlansRegistered Investment Advisor+1 more

Services

The firm offers wealth management, investment management, investment consulting, municipal advisory, investment banking, M&A advisory, capital advisory, distressed situations advisory, community banking advisory, and valuation services. General advisory services are offered by Porter White Capital Advisors, Inc.; investment advisory services by Porter White Investment Advisors, Inc.; and municipal advisory services by Porter White & Company, Inc.

Who they serve

Businesses and professionals, nonprofits and governments (including higher education, government, and not-for-profit entities), and individuals and families.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)10$1.5M
High Net Worth Individuals80$504M
Charitable Organizations8$99M
State/Municipal Entities12

0 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

James Herbert White
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Inc. Porter White Companies
CORPORATION
James Herbert White
STOCKHOLDER
Goodloe Herr White
PRESIDENT AND CCO

Office locations

1 office in 1 state
AL
BIRMINGHAMHQ

Advisors at this firm

5 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#110876
SEC Number
801-48755
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Hourly / Flat Fee
Minimum: $1,000,000 (waivable)
Asset tierAnnual rate
Wealth Management - First $2M1.00%
Wealth Management - Next $3M0.60%
Wealth Management - Next $5M0.50%
Wealth Management - Next $5M0.40%
Wealth Management - Over $15M0.30%
Institutional/Retirement - First $1M0.95%
Institutional/Retirement - Next $4M0.50%
Institutional/Retirement - Next $5M0.40%
Institutional/Retirement - Next $5M0.30%
Institutional/Retirement - Over $15M0.20%

Data as of April 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

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Editorial disclosure

This profile was compiled and published by AdvisorFinder as editorial content using publicly available information from the SEC's IAPD database and FINRA BrokerCheck. PORTER WHITE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. has not reviewed, approved, or endorsed this profile and is not responsible for its accuracy. Regulatory records change over time — always verify the current record directly on the SEC or FINRA websites before making any decision.

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