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Diversified Investment Strategies

Wealth managementRIA

Baton Rouge, LACRD 142202Updated

Diversified Investment Strategies is an investment adviser based in Baton Rouge, LA, registered with the SEC since 2006. It provides investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $199 million, as filed on 20 February 2026.

168
Clients
$1.19M
AUM per individual client
3
Advisory staff
8
Offices
0.35–1.35%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 20 February 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Diversified Investment Strategies provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, publishing newsletters, and educational seminars. The firm advises 1 private fund.

Diversified Investment Strategies reports 168 clients. They include 89 individual clients and 79 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 93.0% ($185M across 266 accounts) are managed with discretion; $14M across 50 accounts are not.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients168 clients
Assets$199M
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)53%21%
High-net-worth individuals47%79%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
89
Regulatory AUM
$42.6M
AUM share
21.4%
Avg. per client
$479K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
79
Regulatory AUM
$157M
AUM share
78.6%
Avg. per client
$1.98M

Total

Clients
168
Regulatory AUM
$199M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.19M
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
1

Fees and minimums

Diversified Investment Strategies charges 0.35%–1.35% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Tax Preparation Services
Tax preparation for a simple return is $250 per return, more for complex returns, under a separate engagement letter.

Ownership and people

Shane Haag owns 50% to 75% of Diversified Investment Strategies. The leadership team of Diversified Investment Strategies includes Chief Compliance Officer Shane Haag. It has 6 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.

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Staff

  • 6 employees
  • 3 in advisory functions
  • 3 state-registered reps
  • 2 insurance agents
Who owns the firm
Diversified Investment Strategies, LLC· the adviser
  • Shane Haag

    Control person · since February 2011

    Owns 50% to 75% of Diversified Investment Strategies, LLC
  • James Pope

    Control person · since February 2011

    Owns 50% to 75% of Diversified Investment Strategies, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Diversified Investment Strategies’ regulatory assets grew from $162M (March 2021) to $199M (February 2026); clients fell from 194 to 168 and employees rose from 5 to 6.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Feb 2026February 2026$199M16868
Jan 2025January 2025$195M17068
Feb 2024February 2024$186M17452
Jul 2023July 2023$179M18652
Mar 2022March 2022$194M36952
Mar 2021March 2021$162M19452

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Diversified Investment Strategies has 7 offices (6 private residences, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses in 1 state.

Listed office addresses by state

Louisiana · 2 listed addresses

  • 4870 Bluebonnet BLVD., Suite B, Baton RougeHQ
  • 405 West Main Street, Suite 107, Lafayette

Other business names

Diversified Investment Strategies has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • Advisor.investments

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Diversified Investment Strategies, LLC
Headquarters
4870 Bluebonnet BLVD., Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
SEC file
801-67260
Structure
Louisiana LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Diversified Investment Strategies’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($199M). Diversified Investment Strategies has custody of $116M for 116 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$199M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $199M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Diversified Investment Strategies’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (75%) and bonds (13%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $155M across 52 positions; the largest are Exxon Mobil Corp. (17.6%), ST Joe CO (10.5%) and Dicks Sporting Goods Inc. (6.1%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks75%
  • Bonds13%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds11%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds2%
  • Cash12%
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Common questions

How many clients does Diversified Investment Strategies have?

Diversified Investment Strategies has 168 clients and manages $199 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 89 individual clients and 79 high-net-worth individuals.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 20 February 2026

What services does Diversified Investment Strategies offer?

Diversified Investment Strategies provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, publishing newsletters, and educational seminars.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Diversified Investment Strategies charge?

Diversified Investment Strategies charges 0.35%–1.35% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

Source: ADV PART 2A, filed 20 February 2026

Which custodians does Diversified Investment Strategies use?

Diversified Investment Strategies’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $199M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 20 February 2026

How many financial advisors does Diversified Investment Strategies have?

Diversified Investment Strategies has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 2 employees are 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 Diversified Investment Strategies invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Diversified Investment Strategies’ separately managed accounts held 75% exchange-traded equities, 12% cash and equivalents, 11% U.S. government and agency bonds and 2% investment grade corporate bonds. It advises 1 private fund.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Diversified Investment Strategies?

Diversified Investment Strategies’ direct owners are Shane Haag (50% to 75%) and James Pope (50% to 75%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 20 February 2026

How does Diversified Investment Strategies get paid?

Diversified Investment Strategies is paid through a percentage of assets under management, commissions, performance-based fees and other compensation.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How do I contact Diversified Investment Strategies?

Diversified Investment Strategies’ main office is at 4870 Bluebonnet BLVD., Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Its phone number is 225-292-0687. Its website is advisor.investments.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 20 February 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 20 February 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. ADV PART 2A, submitted 20 February 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 142202.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 23 March 2021 to 20 February 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 27 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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