WATTS GWILLIAM & COMPANY, LLC

Thesis

Watts Gwilliam & Company, LLC is a fee-only, fiduciary financial advisory firm established in May 2004 and headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona. The firm provides comprehensive investment supervisory services through ongoing portfolio management and oversight, focusing on personalized strategies based on client needs, goals, risk appetite, and time horizon. Their investment thesis is rooted in providing independent, conflict-free advice, a departure from traditional Wall Street practices. They generally invest in diversified holdings including equities, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, fixed income, hedge funds, REITs, private placements, government securities, and options, employing tax-aware strategies like tax-loss harvesting. A key differentiator is their development of sophisticated investment strategies typically reserved for institutional investors, such as their "Options for Income Creation" (OPTIC) program for income generation and concentrated stock management, and access to alternative investments to reduce volatility. As of January 2026, their AUM was approximately $1.1 billion, showing significant growth. While not managing traditional VC or PE funds, they manage pooled investment vehicles and private placements.