Holt Capital Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers. The firm advises 1 private fund.
Holt Capital Advisors reports 142 clients. They include 90 high-net-worth individuals, 35 individual clients and 13 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 73.1% ($797M across 138 accounts) are managed with discretion; $294M across 4 accounts are not. It advised 142 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 25% | 1% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 63% | 88% |
| Pooled investment vehicles | <1% | 3% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | 9% | 8% |
| Other client typesCorporations and other businesses | 1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 35 | $15.9M | 1.5% | $455K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 90 | $955M | 87.5% | $10.6M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 1 | $28.2M | 2.6% | $28.2M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 1 | $5.41M | 0.5% | $5.41M |
| Charitable organizations | 13 | $82M | 7.5% | $6.31M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 2 | $4.23M | 0.4% | $2.11M |
| Total | 142 | $1.09B | 100% | $7.68M |
- Clients
- 35
- Regulatory AUM
- $15.9M
- AUM share
- 1.5%
- Avg. per client
- $455K
- Clients
- 90
- Regulatory AUM
- $955M
- AUM share
- 87.5%
- Avg. per client
- $10.6M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $28.2M
- AUM share
- 2.6%
- Avg. per client
- $28.2M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.41M
- AUM share
- 0.5%
- Avg. per client
- $5.41M
- Clients
- 13
- Regulatory AUM
- $82M
- AUM share
- 7.5%
- Avg. per client
- $6.31M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $4.23M
- AUM share
- 0.4%
- Avg. per client
- $2.11M
Total
- Clients
- 142
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.09B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $7.68M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 142
- Private funds advised
- 1
Holt Capital Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure.
Robert Holt owns 75% or more of Holt Capital Advisors. The leadership team of Holt Capital Advisors includes Chief Compliance Officer Robert Holt. It has 6 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Robert HoltChief Compliance Officer and Limited Partner
- Charles ScarbroughLimited Partner
Investment adviser representatives
1 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Robert Mackinley Holt, JR. JR.
Staff
- 6 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- Owns 75% or more of Holt Capital Advisors, L.L.C.
Robert Holt
Control person · since September 2001
- Owns 25% to 50% of Holt Capital Advisors, L.L.C.
Charles Scarbrough
Control person · since April 2026
Holt Capital Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $703M (March 2021) to $1.09B (May 2026); clients rose from 117 to 142 and employees from 4 to 6.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1.09B | 142 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $1B | 130 | 5 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $884M | 130 | 5 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $780M | 129 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $862M | 124 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $703M | 117 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Holt Capital Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Texas.
Texas · 1 listed address
- 301 Commerce Street, Suite 1430, Fort WorthHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Holt Capital Advisors, L.L.C.
- Headquarters
- 301 Commerce Street, Suite 1430, Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Website
- holtcap.com
- Phone
- 817-877-1430
- SEC file
- 801-78012
- Structure
- Texas LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Holt Capital Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($612M, 85%) and Plainscapital Bank ($106M, 15%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Holt Capital Advisors has custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Southlake, TX · $612M85%
- Plainscapital BankPlainscapital Bank · Dallas, TX · $106M15%
At year end, Holt Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (95%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $849M across 165 positions; the largest are Invesco Exchange Traded FD T (8.8%), Select Sector SPDR TR (8.3%) and Invesco Exchange Traded FD T (5.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks95%
- Exchange-traded equities94%
- Non-exchange-traded equities1%
- Bonds4%
- U.S. government and agency bonds3%
- State and local bonds1%
- Cash1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $849M
- Reported 13F value
- 165
- Positions
- 49.6%
- In the 10 largest
- +14.4%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Invesco Exchange Traded FD T · S&P500 Eql Wgt8.8%
- Select Sector SPDR TR · ST Str Techn ETF8.3%
- Invesco Exchange Traded FD T · Rafi US 1000 ETF5.8%
- Invesco Qqq TR · Unit Ser 15.6%
- iShares TR · MSCI USA Qlt Fct4.4%
- SPDR Series Trust · ST Shor Corp. ETF4.3%
- State Str SPDR S&P Midcap 40 · Utser1 S&pdcrp3.6%
- Vanguard Whitehall Fds · High Div Yld3.3%
- Apple Inc.3.0%
- Select Sector SPDR TR · ST Str Care ETF2.5%
Together, the ten largest are 49.6% of reported value.
How many clients does Holt Capital Advisors have?
Holt Capital Advisors has 142 clients and manages $1.09 billion for them, as of May 2026. They include 90 high-net-worth individuals, 35 individual clients and 13 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 27 May 2026
What services does Holt Capital Advisors offer?
Holt Capital Advisors provides 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
Which custodians does Holt Capital Advisors use?
Holt Capital Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Southlake, TX), with $612M and Plainscapital Bank (Dallas, TX), with $106M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 27 May 2026
How many financial advisors does Holt Capital Advisors have?
Holt Capital Advisors has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 3 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 Holt Capital Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Holt Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 94% exchange-traded equities, 3% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% non-exchange-traded equities, 1% state and local bonds and 1% cash and equivalents. 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 Holt Capital Advisors?
Holt Capital Advisors’ direct owners are Robert Holt (75% or more) and Charles Scarbrough (25% to 50%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 27 May 2026
How does Holt Capital Advisors get paid?
Holt Capital Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. 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 Holt Capital Advisors registered with the SEC?
Yes, Holt Capital Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 18 June 2013. Its CRD number is 117863 and its SEC file number is 801-78012.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 27 May 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Holt Capital Advisors?
Holt Capital Advisors’ main office is at 301 Commerce Street, Suite 1430, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Its phone number is 817-877-1430. Its website is holtcap.com.