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U.S. Private Wealth
Michael D. Wall founded U.S. Private Wealth in 2012, converting media credibility into a Palm Beach Gardens RIA that blends equities with off-market alts.
U.S. Private Wealth
U.S. Private Wealth opened in 2012, launched by Michael D. Wall after he spent six years as a regular guest on CNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg. Wall monetized that media presence by authoring a book, contributing to Forbes, and hosting the Invest Well Show podcast — all of which the firm now packages as an "instant credibility" recruiting hook for other advisors. The firm's Palm Beach Gardens office sits in one of Florida's densest wealth corridors. The firm divides its investment strategy into two lanes. The first is a fundamental public-equity sleeve that targets companies with consistent earnings growth, proven management, and sustainable competitive advantages. The second — the differentiator Wall emphasizes when pitching advisors — is an alternative-investment allocation filled with off-market deals vetted through on-site visits and management meetings. The website does not name specific fund structures or portfolio companies, but its "dynamic deal flow" pitch to recruiting advisors cites "consistent access to new and attractive alternative deals with proven track records of mitigating market volatility." The geographic footprint is not itemized, though the firm's advisor-recruitment language implies a national client base. Seven named professionals appear on the website: Wall as founder and CEO; Dalton Helvey as portfolio manager; Steven Snowden as director of strategic relationships; plus a senior organizational consultant, a strategic tax director, and a director of operations. No AUM or advisor-count figure is published, and the firm does not disclose the total capital it deploys. The website lists a dedicated phone line — (561) 855-4635 — and a contact form, but no additional offices. Adjacent vehicles, such as a philanthropic foundation or real-asset arm, are not mentioned beyond a stated commitment to "key relationships with charities and non-profits." The firm's architecture blurs the line between a registered investment advisor managing client assets and a platform business that recruits other advisors. U.S. Private Wealth promises those recruits simplified compliance, improved fee structures, and marketing training — essentially acting as a franchisor of Wall's personal brand. This platform-RIA hybrid is the structural differentiator: it allows the firm to scale through affiliated advisors while centralizing deal flow and investment philosophy under a single media-tested name.
General information
Firm type
Bank / Wealth / Trust
Year founded
2012
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Palm Beach Gardens
Corporate office
Palm Beach Gardens, FL, United States
Principals
Michael D. Wall
Founder / CEO
Dalton Helvey
Portfolio Manager / Advisor
Steven Snowden
Director of Strategic Relationships
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at U.S. Private Wealth?
Founder and CEO Michael D. Wall sets the investment philosophy, which emphasizes fundamental public-equity analysis alongside off-market alternative investments. Dalton Helvey is listed as the firm's portfolio manager and advisor, suggesting he handles day-to-day implementation. The firm has not disclosed the size of the investment team beyond these two individuals.
Is U.S. Private Wealth a single family office?
No. U.S. Private Wealth is a registered investment advisor and wealth manager serving individuals, small businesses, and other entities. It also actively recruits external financial advisors to join its platform, distinguishing it from a traditional single-family office.
Does U.S. Private Wealth disclose its AUM?
No. The firm does not publish assets under management or total assets under advisement on its website, in regulatory filings, or in any other public source reviewed. Its AUM remains undisclosed.
What kind of alternative investments does U.S. Private Wealth access?
The firm describes its alternative investments as "well-vetted, off-market" deals sourced through on-site visits and meetings with company management. It does not specify asset classes, fund structures, or named managers, but the recruiting pitch to advisors highlights "consistent access to new and attractive alternative deals with proven track records of mitigating market volatility."
How does U.S. Private Wealth recruit financial advisors?
The firm markets a package that includes Wall's media credibility (CNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg appearances), his author and Forbes contributor status, compliance support, marketing training, and access to exclusive alternative-investment deal flow. The pitch is framed as a way for advisors to gain "instant credibility" and improve their fee structures by joining the platform.
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