Chase Investment Counsel provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, and portfolio management for institutions. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Chase Investment Counsel reports 132 clients. They include 76 high-net-worth individuals, 54 individual clients and 2 investment companies. Of its assets, 75.7% ($386M across 136 accounts) are managed with discretion; $124M across 1 account is not. It advised 1 client without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 41% | 3% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 58% | 69% |
| Investment companies | 2% | 20% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | 3% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 4% |
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) | 54 | $17.5M | 3.4% | $324K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 76 | $351M | 68.9% | $4.62M |
| Investment companies | 2 | $102M | 19.9% | $50.8M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $17.1M | 3.3% | — |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $22.3M | 4.4% | — |
| Total | 132 | $510M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 54
- Regulatory AUM
- $17.5M
- AUM share
- 3.4%
- Avg. per client
- $324K
- Clients
- 76
- Regulatory AUM
- $351M
- AUM share
- 68.9%
- Avg. per client
- $4.62M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $102M
- AUM share
- 19.9%
- Avg. per client
- $50.8M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $17.1M
- AUM share
- 3.3%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $22.3M
- AUM share
- 4.4%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 132
- Regulatory AUM
- $510M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 1
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 1–10
Chase Investment Counsel charges 0.40%–1.00% a year for its Separately managed accounts. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and has a $10,000 annual minimum. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.00% |
| $1M–$3M | 0.95% |
| $3M–$5M | 0.80% |
| $5M–$10M | 0.60% |
| $10M–$50M | 0.50% |
| $50M and above | 0.40% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning billed separately
- Billed at a flat rate, and only where a client does not use investment management; no rate is stated.
- Other consulting services
- Billed at $500 to $750 an hour depending on the assignment, including private company valuations and one-time portfolio reviews.
Derwood Chase owns 75% or more of Chase Investment Counsel. Jennifer King is CEO; the leadership team includes President Robert Klintworth. It has 7 employees, 6 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Jennifer KingChief Executive Officer, Corporate Secretary, Director, Chief Compliance Officer, Shareholder
Robert KlintworthSenior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Shareholder
Peter TuzPresident, Director, Portfolio Manager, Shareholder- Luis AlvarezDirector
- Edwin BurtonDirector, Shareholder
- D ChaseShareholder
Stuart ChaseChairman of the Board, Director, Shareholder- Derwood ChaseFounder & Chairman Emeritus, Director, Shareholder
- Spencer GarrettJunior Analyst / Assistant Portfolio Manager, Shareholder
- Craig RedingerDirector
Investment adviser representatives
5 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 7 employees
- 6 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Chase Investment Counsel Corporation
Derwood Chase
Control person · since January 2013
- Owns 5% to 10% of Chase Investment Counsel Corporation
Peter Tuz
Control person · since April 2012
Chase Investment Counsel’s regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $316M (April 2021) to $510M (March 2026); clients rose from 74 to 132 and employees were 7 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $510M | 132 | 7 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $452M | 117 | 7 | 1 |
| June 2024 | $355M | 110 | 7 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $295M | 85 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $350M | 77 | 7 | 1 |
| April 2021 | $316M | 74 | 7 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Chase Investment Counsel has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Virginia.
Virginia · 1 listed address
- 350 Old Ivy Way, Suite 100, CharlottesvilleHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Chase Investment Counsel Corporation
- Headquarters
- 350 Old Ivy Way, Suite 100, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4897
- Website
- chasegrowthfund.com
- Phone
- 434-293-9104
- @chase_investment_counsel
- SEC file
- 801-3396
- Structure
- Virginia corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Chase Investment Counsel uses US Bank, N.A. ($213M, 56%) and Charles Schwab ($166M, 44%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Chase Investment Counsel has custody of $14.6M in client assets for 2 clients.
- US Bank, N.A.US Bank, N.A. · Cincinnati, OH · $213M56%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Orlando, FL · $166M44%
At year end, Chase Investment Counsel’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (69%) and bonds (14%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $474K across 138 positions; the largest are Alphabet Inc. (4.5%), Nvidia Corporation (4.1%) and Vertiv Holdings CO (3.7%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks69%
- Funds7%
- Bonds14%
- Cash10%
Reported 13F holdings
- $474K
- Reported 13F value
- 138
- Positions
- 34.3%
- In the 10 largest
- +24.4%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A4.5%
- Nvidia Corporation4.1%
- Vertiv Holdings CO · Com CL A3.7%
- Dell Technologies Inc. · CL C3.7%
- Advanced Micro Devices Inc.3.6%
- Carpenter Technology Corp.3.4%
- Twilio Inc. · CL A2.9%
- Brightspring Health Svcs Inc.2.9%
- Bank OF NY Mellon Corp.2.8%
- Micron Technology Inc.2.8%
Together, the ten largest are 34.3% of reported value.
How many clients does Chase Investment Counsel have?
Chase Investment Counsel has 132 clients and manages $510 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 76 high-net-worth individuals, 54 individual clients and 2 investment companies.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 25 March 2026
What services does Chase Investment Counsel offer?
Chase Investment Counsel provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Chase Investment Counsel charge?
Chase Investment Counsel charges 0.40%–1.00% a year for its Separately managed accounts. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and has a $10,000 annual minimum.
Source: CHASE INVESTMENT COUNSEL ADV PART 2A, filed 25 March 2026
Which custodians does Chase Investment Counsel use?
Chase Investment Counsel’s separately managed account assets are held at US Bank, N.A. (Cincinnati, OH), with $213M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Orlando, FL), with $166M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 25 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Chase Investment Counsel have?
Chase Investment Counsel has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 6 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 Chase Investment Counsel invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Chase Investment Counsel’s separately managed accounts held 69% exchange-traded equities, 14% U.S. government and agency bonds, 10% cash and equivalents and 7% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Chase Investment Counsel?
Chase Investment Counsel’s direct owners are Derwood Chase (75% or more) and Peter Tuz (5% to 10%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 25 March 2026
How does Chase Investment Counsel get paid?
Chase Investment Counsel is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and other compensation. 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 Chase Investment Counsel registered with the SEC?
Yes, Chase Investment Counsel has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 5 March 1964. Its CRD number is 104648 and its SEC file number is 801-3396.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 25 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Chase Investment Counsel?
Chase Investment Counsel’s main office is at 350 Old Ivy Way, Suite 100, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4897. Its phone number is 434-293-9104. Its website is chasegrowthfund.com.