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FORTY-YEAR legacy.

  BRAND NEW NAME.

What’s in a name? Under the name Longleaf Advisors (and others before that), we’ve spent more than four decades serving with excellence. During that time, we’ve looked after your workforce, your wealth, and your wishes for your estate. 


Now, we’re proud to introduce you to Wingstem, our new name for a new era. 

And yes, in case you’re curious, only the name has changed. We plan to offer the same care, compassion, and dedication we always have—for a long, long time to come. Because no matter what you call us, we know we’ve made our name taking care of our clients and their family businesses… So that’s exactly what we’ll continue to do.

Our Tailored Strategies

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Our experienced advisors manage your hard-earned wealth, creating personalized plans to grow and protect it for you and future generations.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

We create benefit packages that attract and retain the best talent so your family business feels looked after for generations to come.

PAYROLL SERVICES

We meticulously manage your payroll so you can focus on what really matters—running your family business.

401(k) SERVICES

Our retirement specialists manage your plan’s performance and compliance, so you can deliver the long-term benefits your employees deserve.

HRIS TECHNOLOGY

We provide a customizable, all-in-one HR platform—backed by hands-on support from experienced professionals who know your business.

HR CONSULTING

We become your HR department, helping with everything from compliance to employee development, without the overhead of a full internal team.

Common Questions

  • How is Wingstem different from other financial advisory firms?

    We have 45 years of experience (and counting) with serving family businesses. We bring a deep understanding and personal touch that’s hard to find in our industry, combined with forward-thinking solutions for today and tomorrow.

  • Can Wingstem handle all of my family business’s financial needs?

    Yes. From employee benefits and payroll to wealth management and succession planning, we have services that cover every aspect of your family business’s financial health. Best of all, our integrated approach makes sure everything works together.

  • When you say you manage our money, do you mean you’re a fiduciary?

    Yes, as fiduciaries, we are legally and ethically bound to put you first. It’s not just a legal requirement for us—it’s the foundation of the trust we’ve built with our clients over generations.

  • We’ve been in business for three generations. Do you work with family businesses like ours?

    Family businesses are what we do. Whether you’re a first-generation entrepreneur or a century-old company, we understand the dynamics of family businesses. After all, our family has spent decades serving families just like yours, helping them grow across generations.

  • How do you work with new clients? We’d like to know your process.

    We start by listening—really listening—to your family’s goals, values and vision. Then we create a customized plan, just for you. It’s a collaborative journey we’ve honed over more than 40 years, so every aspect of your financial life stays in sync, no matter what challenges you face or opportunities you embrace.

  • Is there a minimum asset requirement for working with Wingstem?

    For our managed accounts, we have a minimum balance of $1,000,000. This allows us to provide the level of service and attention we’ve provided for 45 years and counting. Many of the families we serve have trusted us with $3-$5 million of assets. But our commitment goes beyond numbers. We want to provide exceptional advice and investment management to a limited number of families in our community. If you’re a family business looking for a partner to grow with and you’re approaching our minimum, let’s talk. After all, some of our most valued multi-generational relationships started years ago with forward-thinking entrepreneurs who grew with us.

  • How is Wingstem compensated?

    Transparency has been part of our DNA since day one. We may work on a fee basis, commissions, or a combination of both, depending on your needs. We’ll always be clear about our compensation so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

  • Do you actually hold our investments or just advise on them?

    We advise, we don’t hold. Instead, your assets are held with independent custodians for added security and transparency. We provide the guidance, drawing on four decades of experience, while you maintain ownership and control of your investments. It’s a system of checks and balances we’ve found works for us.

  • How do we get started with Wingstem?

    We’re honored and happy that you’re considering us. Getting started is easy: contact us for an initial conversation. We’ll take the time to understand your needs and answer your questions—and if we’re a good fit, we’ll get started.

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