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Hamilton Capital

Wealth managementRIA

Columbus, OHCRD 109116Updated

Hamilton Capital is an investment adviser based in Columbus, OH, registered with the SEC since 1997. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, investment companies and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $4.94 billion, as filed on 21 April 2026.

2,963
Clients
$1.43M
AUM per individual client
45
Advisory staff
2
Offices
0.55–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 21 April 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Hamilton Capital provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 2,000 clients last fiscal year. The firm advises 2 private funds.

Hamilton Capital reports 2,963 clients. They include 1,403 individual clients, 1,341 high-net-worth individuals, and 127 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 98.3% ($4.85B across 9,462 accounts) are managed with discretion; $83.5M across 100 accounts are not. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S. It advised 8 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients2,963 clients
Assets$4.94B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)47%7%
High-net-worth individuals45%73%
Investment companies<1%8%
Pooled investment vehicles<1%5%
Pension and profit-sharing plans4%2%
Other client typesCharitable organizations; Corporations and other businesses3%5%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
1,403
Regulatory AUM
$339M
AUM share
6.9%
Avg. per client
$241K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
1,341
Regulatory AUM
$3.59B
AUM share
72.7%
Avg. per client
$2.68M
Investment companies
Clients
1
Regulatory AUM
$379M
AUM share
7.7%
Avg. per client
$379M
Pooled investment vehicles
Clients
6
Regulatory AUM
$268M
AUM share
5.4%
Avg. per client
$44.6M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
127
Regulatory AUM
$95.3M
AUM share
1.9%
Avg. per client
$750K
Charitable organizations
Clients
47
Regulatory AUM
$85.4M
AUM share
1.7%
Avg. per client
$1.82M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
38
Regulatory AUM
$182M
AUM share
3.7%
Avg. per client
$4.79M

Total

Clients
2,963
Regulatory AUM
$4.94B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.67M
Clients outside the U.S.
1%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
8
Private funds advised
2
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
2000

Hamilton Capital fees and minimums

Hamilton Capital charges 0.55%–1.00% a year for its Wealth & Investment Management Fees. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $5,000 annual minimum. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

$0–$2M1.00%
$2M–$4M0.75%
$4M and above0.55%
Fee details and sources

Other fees

Planning and advisory services
Hourly charges from $60 to $500 per hour depending on the professional, or a pre-established fixed fee; a retainer may be requested.

Who owns Hamilton Capital

Robert Hamilton owns 50% to 75% of Hamilton Capital. The leadership team of Hamilton Capital includes President Jeffrey Loehnis, Chief Investment Officer Elias Caleshu and Chief Compliance Officer William Leuby. It has 90 employees, 45 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Jeffrey Loehnis
    President
  • William Leuby
    Senior V.P./Gen Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer
  • Elias Caleshu
    Co-Chief Investment Officer, Principal
  • Antonio Caxide
    Chairman of the Senior Investment Council
  • Michael Faieta
    Managing Director, Principal
  • Peter Geldis
    Managing Director, Principal
  • Robert Hamilton
    Chairman/CEO/Assistant Secretary
  • Matthew Kirby
    Managing Director, Principal
  • Jeffrey Wilkins
    Co-Chief Investment Officer, Principal

Investment adviser representatives

60 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • Aaron Brandon Adkins
  • Matthew Scott Backiewicz
  • Emmett Roberts Bahnson
  • Matthew Justin Bartley
  • Reece Allan Bogan
  • Benjamin Jospeh Borkosky
  • Conolly Boughner
  • Eric Christian Brehm
  • Michael Bussdieker
  • Elias James Caleshu
  • Anna Janel Carpenter
  • John Ryan Chambers

Staff

  • 90 employees
  • 45 in advisory functions
  • 45 state-registered reps
  • 5 soliciting firms
Ownership chain
Hamilton Capital, LLC· the adviser
  • Robert Hamilton

    Control person · since March 1997

    Owns 50% to 75% of Hamilton Capital, LLC
  • Jeffrey Loehnis

    Control person · since April 2001

    Owns 10% to 25% of Hamilton Capital, LLC
  • Peter Geldis

    since July 2019

    Owns 5% to 10% of Hamilton Capital, LLC
  • Matthew Kirby

    since July 2019

    Owns 5% to 10% of Hamilton Capital, LLC
  • Michael Faieta

    since July 2019

    Owns 5% to 10% of Hamilton Capital, LLC
  • Hamilton Capital

    since July 2019

    Owns 5% to 10% of Hamilton Capital, LLC
  • Jeffrey Wilkins

    since January 2012

    Owns 5% to 10% of Hamilton Capital, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Hamilton Capital’s regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $2.91B (March 2021) to $4.94B (April 2026); clients rose from 2,344 to 2,963 and employees from 60 to 90.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Hamilton Capital figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
April 2026$4.94B2,963902
April 2025$4.38B2,872932
July 2024$4.22B2,796792
August 2023$3.76B2,678692
June 2022$3.63B2,510622
March 2021$2.91B2,344602

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Hamilton Capital has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Florida and Ohio.

Listed office addresses by state

Ohio · 1 listed address

  • 5025 Arlington Centre BLVD, Suite 300, ColumbusHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Hamilton Capital, LLC
Headquarters
5025 Arlington Centre BLVD, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43220
SEC file
801-54611
Structure
Ohio LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Hamilton Capital uses Charles Schwab ($4.48B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Hamilton Capital has custody of $1.68B in client assets for 1,466 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$4.48B
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $4.48B100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Hamilton Capital’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (73%) and bonds (20%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $2.02B across 159 positions; the largest are Wisdomtree TR (34.1%), Select Sector SPDR TR (11.6%) and J P Morgan Exchange Traded F (9.6%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks3%
  • Funds73%
    • Registered funds67%
    • Pooled vehicles6%
  • Bonds20%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds19%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds1%
  • Cash5%

Reported 13F holdings

$2.02B
Reported 13F value
159
Positions
90.1%
In the 10 largest
+4.6%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Wisdomtree TR · US Qtly Div Grt34.1%
  2. Select Sector SPDR TR · ST Str Energ ETF11.6%
  3. J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · Mortgage Backed9.6%
  4. iShares TR · Eafe Value ETF9.0%
  5. iShares TR · JPMORGAN Usd Emg7.6%
  6. iShares TR · Core S&P Mcp ETF7.0%
  7. Janus Detroit Str TR · Henderson Mtg4.5%
  8. J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · Equity Premium4.1%
  9. SPDR Series Trust · ST Str P500val1.5%
  10. Vanguard Scottsdale Fds · Mtg-bkd Secs ETF1.1%

Together, the ten largest are 90.1% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 17 August 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Hamilton Capital have?

Hamilton Capital has 2,963 clients and manages $4.94 billion for them, as of April 2026. They include 1,403 individual clients, 1,341 high-net-worth individuals, and 127 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 21 April 2026

What services does Hamilton Capital offer?

Hamilton Capital provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.

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

How much does Hamilton Capital charge?

Hamilton Capital charges 0.55%–1.00% a year for its Wealth & Investment Management Fees. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $5,000 annual minimum.

Source: HAMILTON CAPITAL PART 2A BROCHURE - WEALTH MANAGEMENT, filed 31 March 2026

Which custodians does Hamilton Capital use?

Hamilton Capital’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $4.48B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 21 April 2026

How many financial advisors does Hamilton Capital have?

Hamilton Capital has 45 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 90 employees, and 45 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 Hamilton Capital invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Hamilton Capital’s separately managed accounts held 67% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 19% U.S. government and agency bonds, 6% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 5% cash and equivalents, 3% exchange-traded equities and 1% investment grade corporate bonds. It advises 2 private funds.

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

Who owns Hamilton Capital?

Hamilton Capital’s direct owners are Robert Hamilton (50% to 75%), Jeffrey Loehnis (10% to 25%), Peter Geldis (5% to 10%), Matthew Kirby (5% to 10%), Michael Faieta (5% to 10%), Hamilton Capital (5% to 10%) and Jeffrey Wilkins (5% to 10%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 21 April 2026

How does Hamilton Capital get paid?

Hamilton Capital is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. 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 Hamilton Capital registered with the SEC?

Yes, Hamilton Capital has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 17 June 1997. Its CRD number is 109116 and its SEC file number is 801-54611.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 21 April 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Hamilton Capital?

Hamilton Capital’s main office is at 5025 Arlington Centre BLVD, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43220. Its phone number is 614-273-1000. Its website is hamiltoncapital.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 21 April 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 21 April 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. HAMILTON CAPITAL PART 2A BROCHURE - WEALTH MANAGEMENT, submitted 31 March 2026.
  3. SEC-filed document.
  4. IAPD firm record, CRD 109116.
  5. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 31 March 2021 to 21 April 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  6. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  7. Form 13F-HR, filed 17 August 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. The logo is reproduced for identification from Hamilton Capital, website.

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