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Granite Equity Partners

Private funds

St. Cloud, MNCRD 158378Updated

Granite Equity Partners is an investment adviser based in St. Cloud, MN, registered with the SEC since 2012. It provides investment management. Its clients include pooled investment vehicles. Its regulatory assets under management total $1.89 billion, as filed on 31 March 2026.

3
Clients
Not reported
AUM per individual client
9
Advisory staff
2
Offices

From Form ADV filed 31 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Granite Equity Partners provides portfolio management for pooled vehicles. The firm advises 3 private funds.

Granite Equity Partners reports 3 pooled investment vehicles. These counts refer to investment vehicles, rather than the individual investors in them. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.89B across 3 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients3 clients
Assets$1.89B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Pooled investment vehicles100%100%
Client breakdown and activity details
Pooled investment vehicles
Clients
3
Regulatory AUM
$1.89B
AUM share
100.0%
Avg. per client
$629M

Total

Clients
3
Regulatory AUM
$1.89B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$629M
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
3
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
0

Granite Equity Partners fees and minimums

Granite Equity Partners is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.

Who owns Granite Equity Partners

Richard Bauerly owns 25% to 50% of Granite Equity Partners. It has 34 employees, 9 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Richard Bauerly
    Partner, CEO
  • Michelle Bauerly-Kopel
    Partner
  • Gregory Schumacher
    Partner
  • Carrie Willis
    COO
  • Carrie Willis
    CCO

Staff

  • 34 employees
  • 9 in advisory functions
Ownership chain
Granite Equity Partners LLC· the adviser
  • Richard Bauerly

    Control person · since July 2002

    Owns 25% to 50% of Granite Equity Partners LLC
  • Michelle Bauerly-Kopel

    Control person · since July 2012

    Owns 25% to 50% of Granite Equity Partners LLC
  • Gregory Schumacher

    Control person · since July 2012

    Owns 25% to 50% of Granite Equity Partners LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Granite Equity Partners’ regulatory assets grew 2.3× from $816M (March 2021) to $1.89B (March 2026); clients fell from 5 to 3 and employees rose from 16 to 34.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Granite Equity Partners figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$1.89B3342
July 2025$1.56B3323
March 2024$1.38B3303
March 2023$1.24B4293
March 2022$1.03B5233
March 2021$816M5163

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Granite Equity Partners has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Minnesota.

Listed office addresses in Minnesota
St. CloudSt. Louis Park

Minnesota · 2 listed addresses

  • 1100 W. Saint Germain Street, St. CloudHQ
  • 1600 Utica Avenue South, St. Louis Park

Other business names

Granite Equity Partners has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • Granite Partners

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Granite Equity Partners LLC
Headquarters
1100 W. Saint Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN 56301
SEC file
801-73392
Structure
Delaware LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Granite Equity Partners has custody of $1.89B in client assets for 3 clients.

Common questions

How many clients does Granite Equity Partners have?

Granite Equity Partners has 3 clients and manages $1.89 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 3 pooled investment vehicles.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026

What services does Granite Equity Partners offer?

Granite Equity Partners provides portfolio management for pooled vehicles.

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

How many financial advisors does Granite Equity Partners have?

Granite Equity Partners has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 34 employees, and 9 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

Who owns Granite Equity Partners?

Granite Equity Partners’ direct owners are Richard Bauerly, Michelle Bauerly-Kopel and Gregory Schumacher, each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026

How does Granite Equity Partners get paid?

Granite Equity Partners is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions among how it is paid.

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

Is Granite Equity Partners registered with the SEC?

Yes, Granite Equity Partners has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 29 March 2012. Its CRD number is 158378 and its SEC file number is 801-73392.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 31 March 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Granite Equity Partners?

Granite Equity Partners’ main office is at 1100 W. Saint Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN 56301. Its phone number is 320-251-1800. Its website is granite.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 31 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 31 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. IAPD firm record, CRD 158378.
  3. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 30 March 2021 to 31 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.

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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