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ASSET PLANNING CORPORATION

Knoxville, TN SEC Registered Investment Advisor High Net Worth CIK: 0000007773
13F Score ?
8
3Y · Top 10 · Mgr Wt
13F Score ?
7Y · Top 10 · Mgr Wt
S&P 500 ?
80
Benchmark
$211M
AUM
+3.00%
2025 Q3
+6.83%
1-Year Return
+70.27%
Top 10 Concentration
+0.02%
Turnover
+12.18%
AUM Change
Since 2020
First Filing
43
# of Holdings

Fund Overview

13F Filed: 2025-11-06

As of 2025 Q3, Asset Planning Corporation manages $211M in reported 13F assets , holds 43 positions with +70.27% top-10 concentration , and delivered a 1-year return of +6.83% on its disclosed equity portfolio. Filing 13F reports since 2020.

About

Investment Strategy

Analytics Summary

Key Personnel

Jerry Merrifield — President & Chief Executive Officer
Robert Armstrong — Chief Investment Officer
Official 13F Filings — SEC EDGAR Key personnel and Fund Overview may contain mistakes

Activity Summary — 2025 Q3

Q3 2025 13F Filed: Nov 6, 2025 ⚠ 7mo ago

Top Buys

% $
Stock % Impact
+2.60%
Bond/Debt
+1.13%
Bond/Debt
+0.92%
+0.72%
+0.70%
+0.67%

Top Sells

% $
Stock % Impact
-0.01%
-0.01%

Top Holdings

2025 Q3
Stock %
ETF
13.70%
9.98%
Bond/Debt
8.75%
ETF
8.54%
Bond/Debt
6.27%
ETF
5.70%
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Activity Summary

Latest
Market Value $211M
AUM Change +12.18%
New Positions 5
Increased Positions 23
Closed Positions 0
Top 10 Concentration +70.27%
Portfolio Turnover +0.02%
Alt Turnover +5.45%

Sector Allocation Trends

Quarterly History
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Holdings Analysis

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Positions Dynamics

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Portfolio Analytics — Latest

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Underperformance Analysis — Top 10 Holdings vs SPY

Backtesting ASSET PLANNING CORPORATION's top 10 holdings against SPY identified 14 underperformance periods. Worst drawdown: 2023-01 – 2023-08 (-23.2% vs SPY, 8 quarters).

Avg. lag: -8.0% vs SPY Avg. duration: 2.9 quarters
Backtest Snapshot — Top 10 Holdings (Mn-Weighted)

The ticker-level breakdown shows how each of ASSET PLANNING CORPORATION's top holdings contributed to portfolio returns quarter by quarter. Strongest recent contributors inside the last 5 years of the quarterly Top 10 backtest window: BRK/B (2023 Q2 – 2025 Q2, +4.5 pts), VEA (2020 Q4 – 2025 Q1, +3.4 pts), VTV (2021 Q4 – 2025 Q2, +2.8 pts), VOO (2020 Q4 – 2025 Q2, +2.4 pts), VIOV (2020 Q4 – 2025 Q2, +2.3 pts) .

Strategy ann.: 1.7% SPY ann.: 14.7% Period: 2021–2026
Best Recent Contributors — Last 5Y
4 of 5 recent top contributors lagged SPY, which means even some of this fund's best return drivers still failed to beat a simple index over the same window.
2023 Q2 – 2025 Q2 • 9Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
BRK/B
+43%
SPY
+55%
Contrib
+4.5%
2020 Q4 – 2025 Q1 • 18Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
VEA
+35%
SPY
+58%
Contrib
+3.4%
2021 Q4 – 2025 Q2 • 15Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
VTV
+37%
SPY
+68%
Contrib
+2.8%
2020 Q4 – 2025 Q2 • 13Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
VOO
+37%
SPY
+28%
Contrib
+2.4%
2020 Q4 – 2025 Q2 • 19Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
VIOV
+27%
SPY
+68%
Contrib
+2.3%
Stock return (green = beat SPY)   Stock return (red = lagged SPY)   SPY same period   Cumulative contribution during the last 5 years of the quarterly Mn-weighted Top 10 strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Asset Planning Corporation invest in?
Asset Planning Corporation employs a conservative, diversified investment philosophy designed to serve clients with wealth preservation and steady growth objectives. The firm's approach reflects the comprehensive financial planning orientation that characterizes full-service advisory practices, where investment management integrates with retirement planning, tax considerations, and estate planning. This holistic methodology prioritizes risk-appropriate returns aligned with individual client circumstances. The equity portfolio observable through 13F filings demonstrates broad diversification through a combination of individual equity holdings and exchange-traded funds providing efficient market exposure. Holdings span major sectors including technology, healthcare, financials, consumer staples, and industrials, constructed to capture market returns while managing downside risk. This **Sector Allocation History** reveals methodical diversification consistent with prudent wealth management principles rather than concentrated tactical positioning. Asset Planning Corporation's investment style emphasizes a blend approach appropriate for clients across the risk tolerance spectrum. The use of ETFs alongside individual equities suggests efficient portfolio construction that balances cost management with targeted exposure. Security selection favors established, large-cap companies with proven business models and consistent fundamentals. Portfolio turnover remains notably low, reflecting the long-term orientation and tax efficiency considerations central to comprehensive financial planning. INVESTMENT RISK PROFILE The risk characteristics of Asset Planning Corporation's disclosed portfolio reflect its conservative core positioning and emphasis on diversified, large-cap exposure. By maintaining broad diversification across sectors and utilizing ETFs for efficient market participation, the firm constructs portfolios designed to track broad market behavior while minimizing idiosyncratic risks from individual security concentration. The **Volatility Profile** observable through historical 13F replication demonstrates behavior generally aligned with major market indices, given the diversified core equity construction. **Max Drawdown Depth** analysis across the firm's extensive filing history provides insight into portfolio resilience during multiple market stress episodes including the 2008 financial crisis, 2020 pandemic selloff, and 2022 rate-driven correction. The firm's extended operating history spanning multiple decades provides particularly valuable perspective on **Downside Capture Ratio** across varied market environments. Conservative positioning and diversification discipline typically result in favorable downside protection, limiting losses during adverse markets while still participating in long-term equity appreciation. Low portfolio turnover contributes to stability and reduces transaction-related friction for client accounts.
What is Asset Planning Corporation's AUM?
Asset Planning Corporation reported $211M in 13F assets as of 2025 Q3. Note: 13F AUM reflects only long equity positions reported to the SEC and may differ from total assets under management.
How concentrated is Asset Planning Corporation's portfolio?
Asset Planning Corporation holds 43 disclosed positions. The top 10 holdings represent +70.27% of the reported portfolio, indicating a highly concentrated investment approach.
How to track Asset Planning Corporation 13F filings?
Track Asset Planning Corporation's quarterly filings on SEC EDGAR or on this page — data is updated within days of each filing deadline. Subscribe to 13Foresight for position-change alerts.
Who manages Asset Planning Corporation?
Asset Planning Corporation is managed by Jerry Merrifield (President & Chief Executive Officer), Robert Armstrong (Chief Investment Officer).

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