Alta Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Alta Capital Management reports 1,308 clients. They include 905 individual clients, 288 high-net-worth individuals, and 64 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.6B across 1,295 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $176M. It advised 14 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 69% | 23% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 22% | 40% |
| Pooled investment vehicles | <1% | 4% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 2% | 11% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | 1% |
| Other client typesState or municipal government entities; Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions; Corporations and other businesses; Other | 6% | 21% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 905 | $367M | 23.0% | $405K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 288 | $643M | 40.2% | $2.23M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 2 | $62.3M | 3.9% | $31.2M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 22 | $168M | 10.5% | $7.64M |
| Charitable organizations | 7 | $20.8M | 1.3% | $2.97M |
| State or municipal government entities | Fewer than 5 | $3.24M | 0.2% | — |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | 64 | $285M | 17.9% | $4.46M |
| Other | 20 | $48.9M | 3.1% | $2.45M |
| Total | 1,308 | $1.6B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 905
- Regulatory AUM
- $367M
- AUM share
- 23.0%
- Avg. per client
- $405K
- Clients
- 288
- Regulatory AUM
- $643M
- AUM share
- 40.2%
- Avg. per client
- $2.23M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $62.3M
- AUM share
- 3.9%
- Avg. per client
- $31.2M
- Clients
- 22
- Regulatory AUM
- $168M
- AUM share
- 10.5%
- Avg. per client
- $7.64M
- Clients
- 7
- Regulatory AUM
- $20.8M
- AUM share
- 1.3%
- Avg. per client
- $2.97M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.24M
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 64
- Regulatory AUM
- $285M
- AUM share
- 17.9%
- Avg. per client
- $4.46M
- Clients
- 20
- Regulatory AUM
- $48.9M
- AUM share
- 3.1%
- Avg. per client
- $2.45M
Total
- Clients
- 1,308
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.6B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 14
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
Alta Capital Management charges 0.60%–1.00% a year for its Retail fee schedule, all strategies. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000.
Fee details and sources
Guardian Capital US Asset Management LLC owns 75% or more of Alta Capital Management and is in turn owned by Guardian Innovations Inc. (75% or more). The leadership team of Alta Capital Management includes Chief Investment Officer Casey Nelsen and Chief Compliance Officer Charles Durham. It has 19 employees, 12 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Charles DurhamChief Compliance Officer
- George MavroudisManager
- Casey NelsenChief Investment Officer
Investment adviser representatives
14 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Carter Douglas Allen
- Ruairi Chapman
- James Merlin Francis IV
- Todd Bradford Kearney
- Colin Lake
- Daniel James Lasky
- Curtis Ken Lingren
- Chris Wade Machesney
- Nirvon Ali Mahdavi
- Casey D Nelsen
- Charles Frederick Radtke
- Andrew Harvin Schaffernoth
- Jeremiah Stokka
- Michael Ottosen Tempest
Staff
- 19 employees
- 12 in advisory functions
- 12 state-registered reps
- 2 soliciting firms
- Owns 75% or more of Alta Capital Management LLC
Guardian Capital US Asset Management LLC
Control person · since January 2018
- Owns 75% or more of Guardian Capital US Asset Management LLC
Guardian Innovations Inc.
Control person · since June 2024
- Owns 75% or more of Guardian Innovations Inc.
Guardian Capital Group Limited
Control person · since June 2024
- Owns 75% or more of Guardian Capital Group Limited
Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc
Control person · since March 2026
- Owns 75% or more of Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc
Desjardins Financial Corporation Inc.
Control person · since March 2026
- Owns 75% or more of Desjardins Financial Corporation Inc.
Desjardins Financial Holding Inc
Control person · since March 2026
- Owns 75% or more of Desjardins Financial Holding Inc
Federation Des Caisses Desjardins Du Quebec
Control person · since March 2026
- Owns 75% or more of Alta Capital Management LLC
Guardian Capital US Asset
Control person · since January 2018
Alta Capital Management’s regulatory assets fell from $2.02B (March 2021) to $1.6B (June 2026); clients fell from 2,860 to 1,308 and employees from 23 to 19.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1.6B | 1,308 | 19 | 3 |
| March 2025 | $1.79B | 1,369 | 28 | 7 |
| July 2024 | $1.71B | 1,411 | 28 | 8 |
| June 2023 | $1.47B | 1,586 | 25 | 7 |
| March 2022 | $2.2B | 1,604 | 24 | 7 |
| March 2021 | $2.02B | 2,860 | 23 | 7 |
Besides its headquarters, Alta Capital Management has 2 offices (2 private residences, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in Utah.
Utah · 1 listed address
- 6440 South Wasatch BLVD, Suite 260, Salt Lake CityHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Alta Capital Management LLC
- Headquarters
- 6440 South Wasatch BLVD, Suite 260, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
- Website
- altacapital.com
- Phone
- 801-274-6010
- @alta-capital-management
- SEC file
- 801-50778
- Structure
- Utah LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Alta Capital Management uses Charles Schwab ($922M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Alta Capital Management has custody of $169M in client assets for 128 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $922M100%
At year end, Alta Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (86%) and bonds (12%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.34B across 109 positions; the largest are Alphabet Inc. CL A (7.5%), Nvidia Corp. (7.4%) and Amazon.com Inc. (6.6%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks86%
- Funds1%
- Bonds12%
- Investment grade corporate bonds8%
- State and local bonds4%
- Cash1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $1.34B
- Reported 13F value
- 109
- Positions
- 50.1%
- In the 10 largest
- +4.1%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Alphabet Inc. CL A7.5%
- Nvidia Corp.7.4%
- Amazon.com Inc.6.6%
- Broadcom Inc.5.9%
- Microsoft Corp.5.4%
- Eaton Corp.4.0%
- Amphenol Corp.3.8%
- Meta Platforms Inc.3.8%
- Palo Alto Networks3.0%
- Mastercard Inc.2.7%
Together, the ten largest are 50.1% of reported value.
How many clients does Alta Capital Management have?
Alta Capital Management has 1,308 clients and manages $1.6 billion for them, as of June 2026. They include 905 individual clients, 288 high-net-worth individuals, and 64 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 26 June 2026
What services does Alta Capital Management offer?
Alta Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Alta Capital Management charge?
Alta Capital Management charges 0.60%–1.00% a year for its Retail fee schedule, all strategies. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000.
Which custodians does Alta Capital Management use?
Alta Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $922M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 26 June 2026
How many financial advisors does Alta Capital Management have?
Alta Capital Management has 12 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 19 employees, and 12 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Alta Capital Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Alta Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 86% exchange-traded equities, 8% investment grade corporate bonds, 4% state and local bonds, 1% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 1% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Alta Capital Management have a minimum investment?
Yes, Alta Capital Management’s minimum account size for its Retail fee schedule, all strategies is $250K.
Who owns Alta Capital Management?
Alta Capital Management is owned through a chain of holding companies by Federation Des Caisses Desjardins Du Quebec. Its direct owners are Guardian Capital US Asset Management LLC (75% or more) and Guardian Capital US Asset (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 26 June 2026
How does Alta Capital Management get paid?
Alta Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Alta Capital Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Alta Capital Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 11 December 1995. Its CRD number is 106786 and its SEC file number is 801-50778.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 26 June 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Alta Capital Management?
Alta Capital Management’s main office is at 6440 South Wasatch BLVD, Suite 260, Salt Lake City, UT 84121. Its phone number is 801-274-6010. Its website is altacapital.com.