JMS Capital Group Wealth Services provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and publishing newsletters. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
JMS Capital Group Wealth Services reports 419 clients. They include 265 individual clients, 150 high-net-worth individuals, and 3 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 77.9% ($136M across 413 accounts) are managed with discretion; $38.4M across 6 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 63% | 28% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 36% | 50% |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0% | 0% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | 22% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| Other client typesState or municipal government entities; Other investment advisers; Insurance companies; Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions; Corporations and other businesses | 0% | 0% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 265 | $48.1M | 27.6% | $181K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 150 | $86.3M | 49.6% | $575K |
| Banking or thrift institutions | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 3 | $38.4M | 22.1% | $12.8M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $1.25M | 0.7% | $1.25M |
| State or municipal government entities | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Insurance companies | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $0 | 0.0% | — |
| Total | 419 | $174M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 265
- Regulatory AUM
- $48.1M
- AUM share
- 27.6%
- Avg. per client
- $181K
- Clients
- 150
- Regulatory AUM
- $86.3M
- AUM share
- 49.6%
- Avg. per client
- $575K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 3
- Regulatory AUM
- $38.4M
- AUM share
- 22.1%
- Avg. per client
- $12.8M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.25M
- AUM share
- 0.7%
- Avg. per client
- $1.25M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 419
- Regulatory AUM
- $174M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 1–10
JMS Capital Group Wealth Services charges 0.65%–1.25% a year for its Individual Portfolio Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$500K | 1.25% |
| $500K–$1M | 1.00% |
| $1M–$1.5M | 0.75% |
| $1.5M and above | 0.65% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning Fees
- Financial planning is a fixed fee, typically $500 to $5,000, and is included with investment supervisory services for most clients.
- Pension Consulting Fees
- Pension consulting is an annual fee of 0.20% to 1.25% of plan assets, billed in arrears or in advance.
JMS Capital Group, LLC owns 75% or more of JMS Capital Group Wealth Services and is in turn owned by John Schneider (75% or more). The leadership team of JMS Capital Group Wealth Services includes President John Schneider and Chief Compliance Officer Melissa Corso. It has 4 employees.
Staff
- 4 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 2 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of JMS Capital Group Wealth Services, LLC
JMS Capital Group, LLC
Control person · since July 2015
- Owns 75% or more of JMS Capital Group, LLC
John Schneider
Control person · since July 2015
JMS Capital Group Wealth Services’ regulatory assets grew from $145M (May 2021) to $174M (March 2026); clients were 419 in both filings and employees were 4 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $174M | 419 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $161M | 415 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $144M | 407 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $142M | 429 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $161M | 440 | 4 | 1 |
| May 2021May 2021 | $145M | 408 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, JMS Capital Group Wealth Services has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Pennsylvania · 1 listed address
- 417 Thorn Street, Suite 300, SewickleyHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- JMS Capital Group Wealth Services, LLC
- Headquarters
- 417 Thorn Street, Suite 300, Sewickley, PA 15143
- Website
- jmscapitalgroup.com
- Phone
- 412-415-1177
- @jms-capital-group
- SEC file
- 801-106661
- Structure
- Pennsylvania LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
JMS Capital Group Wealth Services’ named custodians for separately managed accounts are Charles Schwab ($129M, 75%), Empower ($38.4M, 22%) and Capital Client Group ($4.59M, 3%). JMS Capital Group Wealth Services has custody of $11.4M for 10 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Orlando, FL · $129M75%
- EmpowerEmpower Financial Services, Inc. · Greenwood Village, CO · $38.4M22%
- Capital Client GroupCapital Client Group, Inc. · Los Angeles, CA · $4.59M3%
At year end, JMS Capital Group Wealth Services’ separately managed accounts were largely in funds (45%) and stocks (41%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks41%
- Funds45%
- Bonds2%
- Cash12%
How many clients does JMS Capital Group Wealth Services have?
JMS Capital Group Wealth Services has 419 clients and manages $174 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 265 individual clients, 150 high-net-worth individuals, and 3 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 27 March 2026
What services does JMS Capital Group Wealth Services offer?
JMS Capital Group Wealth Services provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and publishing newsletters.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does JMS Capital Group Wealth Services charge?
JMS Capital Group Wealth Services charges 0.65%–1.25% a year for its Individual Portfolio Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: JMS - 2026 ADV PART 2A - 3.26.26, filed 27 March 2026
Which custodians does JMS Capital Group Wealth Services use?
JMS Capital Group Wealth Services’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Orlando, FL), with $129M, Empower Financial Services, Inc. (Greenwood Village, CO), with $38.4M and Capital Client Group, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA), with $4.59M. 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 March 2026
How many financial advisors does JMS Capital Group Wealth Services have?
JMS Capital Group Wealth Services has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 4 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 JMS Capital Group Wealth Services invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, JMS Capital Group Wealth Services’ separately managed accounts held 45% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 41% exchange-traded equities, 12% cash and equivalents and 2% U.S. government and agency bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns JMS Capital Group Wealth Services?
JMS Capital Group Wealth Services is owned through a holding company by John Schneider. Its direct owner is JMS Capital Group, LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 27 March 2026
How does JMS Capital Group Wealth Services get paid?
JMS Capital Group Wealth Services is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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
How do I contact JMS Capital Group Wealth Services?
JMS Capital Group Wealth Services’ main office is at 417 Thorn Street, Suite 300, Sewickley, PA 15143. Its phone number is 412-415-1177. Its website is jmscapitalgroup.com.


