About Us

We are Raleigh Financial Advisors that design and implement strategies to create, grow and conserve wealth, while delivering an unprecedented level of personalized service and expertise.

Our Process

As a firm, our focus is to understand your goals and develop a plan to reach them. We listen to you and develop a concrete course of action. Together, we work with you to implement those recommendations and monitor the progress.

Our Philosophy

We believe investment strategy must be based on your unique goals. In the course of achieving reasonable income or growth, your risk tolerance, financial circumstances, and time horizon must also be taken into consideration.

Who We Are

For over forty years, Townsend’s Partners have provided advisory services to individual and institutional investors including family offices, executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, foundations, endowments, and pension plans. With our long-standing experience in wealth management, our focus is helping our clients build and maintain their estates and guiding them through generational wealth transitions. In addition, Townsend’s leadership experience successfully building, buying, and selling businesses assists our clients on strategic business initiatives.

 

 

 

Our Team

Learn more about our amazing team of professionals.

James Tarkenton CFA®, CFP®

President
Chief Investment Officer

James Tarkenton is the President & Chief Investment Officer for Townsend Asset Management Corp.

James has been...

Caleb Griffith CFP®

Chief Operating Officer/Chief Compliance Officer

Caleb Griffith is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Townsend Asset Management Corp and has...

Ryan Willson

Chief Commercial Officer

In October of 2024, Ryan Willson joined Townsend Asset Management as their Chief Commercial Officer. Ryan is responsible...

Arne Morris CPA/PFS

Wealth Advisor

Arne Morris is a Wealth Advisor at Townsend Asset Management Corp.

Arne Morris joined Townsend in 2017 as a seasoned...

Michele Stewart

Tax Accountant

Michele Stewart has joined Townsend Asset Management Corp. as a Tax Accountant.  Michele is from Raleigh, NC and...

Tracey Ellis

Client Service and Communications Manager

Tracey Ellis is Client Service and Communications Manager at Townsend Asset Management Corp.  A native of North Carolina...

Becky Gifford

Client Relationship Associate

Becky recently joined Townsend Asset Management Corp as a Client Relationship Associate. A native of Snow Hill, NC, she...

Our Services

 

Wealth Management

Wealth Management is our most comprehensive service, through which we provide guidance and assistance to our clients and their families in personal financial matters.
 

Financial Planning

With the understanding that each client's situation is unique, Financial Planning provides in-depth analysis, guidance, and recommendations in areas such as: Family goals and life issues Investment analysis and asset allocation decisions Education cost funding Tax reduction strategies and cash flow...
 

Tax Planning & Preparation

Our staff of professionals is experienced in preparing tax returns for individuals, trusts, estates and businesses. In addition, we provide tax planning and tax reduction strategies in areas such as: Capital gains and losses Stock option exercise planning Alternative minimum tax Retirement income...

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Financial Insights

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How Hindsight Bias Hurts Investors

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Investments
wealth building
retirement goals
How many of your financial choices are based purely on logic? It could be fewer than you think. That’s because most of us make money decisions with our emotions in play. 1 With that, certain biases can follow. When they do, those biases can lead even the smartest, best-intentioned investors astray. Here’s how to recognize three common biases - hindsight bias, fear of missing out (FOMO), and survivorship bias - and avoid their traps. The...
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7 Effective Tax Optimization Strategies for High-Net-Worth Individuals

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Tax Planning
Investments
Retirement
Estate Planning
Real Estate
What does it take to minimize your tax bill, not just this year but in the years to come? The answer varies for each individual. Tax optimization strategies depend heavily on personal assets and financial goals, which are unique to everyone. However, nearly all high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) share one common objective: reducing their tax obligations to the absolute minimum allowed by law. Achieving this often involves leveraging specific strategies and tools that can work together...
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Why Sticking to a Long-Term Investment Strategy Pays Off in Market Downturns

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Investments
Finance
Risk Management
Watching your portfolio take a hit can be unsettling, but staying focused on the long game is crucial. Even in uncertain times, a long-term strategy helps you navigate market ups and downs more effectively. Here, we’ll explore why market corrections are normal, how understanding historical trends can offer reassurance, and why sticking with your strategy benefits your financial future. Understanding Market Corrections: How Common Are They? Market corrections—typically defined as a drop of 10% or...

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