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® charterholders and CFP® 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).
| Plan | Sponsor | Assets | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELTA 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN | DELTA AIR LINES, INC., GA | $19.0B | 89,993 |
| DELTA 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN FOR PILOTS | DELTA AIR LINES, INC., GA | $15.9B | 14,981 |
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