Arbor Investment Advisors

Retirement Plan Advisor

Winston-Salem, NC

About Arbor Investment Advisors

<p>Founded in 1998 with a privately owned, independent structure, Arbor Investment Advisors works as a fiduciary RIA focused on long-term planning and disciplined portfolio management. The firm reported $1.1B in AUM in 2026.</p> <p>Headquartered in Winston-Salem in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad, Arbor serves clients across the Greensboro–Winston-Salem–High Point metro area and beyond, including individuals, families, business owners, and nonprofit organizations. Its team includes credentialed professionals, including CFA&reg; charterholders and CFP&reg; certificants.</p> <p>Arbor’s work includes investment management and financial planning with an emphasis on tax-aware decisions. The firm also provides 3(21) fiduciary support for retirement plans, aligning with its focus on clear guidance and ongoing oversight.</p> <p>One differentiator is the firm’s niche planning work for business owners and executives, multi-generational families, women, and clients going through major life transitions.</p> <ul> <li>Registered investment advisor and <a href="/plan-advisors">plan advisor</a></li> <li>3(21) fiduciary services for retirement plans</li> <li>Tax-efficient investment management</li> <li>Financial planning for families, nonprofits, and business owners</li> <li>Specialties: executives, life transitions, multi-generational planning, and women</li> </ul>

Website: https://www.arborinvest.com/

Founded: 1998

Office Locations

  • Winston-Salem, NC (Headquarters)

Services Offered

  • 3(21) Investment Advisor

Client Statistics (2026)

  • Total Clients: 0
  • Total AUM: $1.1B

Plans Serviced (2024)

Largest plans where this firm is listed as a service provider (Schedule C) or IQPA (Schedule H) on the most recent filings (From Form 5500).

PlanSponsorAssetsParticipants
DELTA 401(K) RETIREMENT PLANDELTA AIR LINES, INC., GA$19.0B89,993
DELTA 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN FOR PILOTSDELTA AIR LINES, INC., GA$15.9B14,981

Team Members

  • William Hollan III, Principal
  • Erika Mielke, Principal & CGO
  • Houston Hough, Investment Associate
  • Paige Birchfield, Principal & COO
  • Scott Cawood, Principal, CEO & CIO
  • Scott Jones, Principal, President & CFO

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