Optimus Capital Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and portfolio management for institutions. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Optimus Capital Advisors reports 194 clients. They include 147 individual clients, 44 high-net-worth individuals and 2 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 99.6% ($263M across 515 accounts) are managed with discretion; $1.01M across 18 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 76% | 14% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 23% | 61% |
| Charitable organizations | 1% | 2% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | 23% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 147 | $37.8M | 14.3% | $257K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 44 | $160M | 60.6% | $3.63M |
| Charitable organizations | 2 | $5.65M | 2.1% | $2.83M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 1 | $60.8M | 23.0% | $60.8M |
| Total | 194 | $264M | 100% | $1.36M |
- Clients
- 147
- Regulatory AUM
- $37.8M
- AUM share
- 14.3%
- Avg. per client
- $257K
- Clients
- 44
- Regulatory AUM
- $160M
- AUM share
- 60.6%
- Avg. per client
- $3.63M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.65M
- AUM share
- 2.1%
- Avg. per client
- $2.83M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $60.8M
- AUM share
- 23.0%
- Avg. per client
- $60.8M
Total
- Clients
- 194
- Regulatory AUM
- $264M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.36M
- 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
Optimus Capital Advisors charges up to 1.00% a year for its Portfolio management services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning and consulting
- A fixed fee typically $1,000 to $10,000, or $250 an hour, depending on the complexity of the client's circumstances; negotiable.
John Gesek owns 75% or more of Optimus Capital Advisors. The leadership team of Optimus Capital Advisors includes Chief Compliance Officer John Gesek. It has 4 employees.
Staff
- 4 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- 2 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Optimus Capital Advisors, LLC
John Gesek
Control person · since April 2008
Optimus Capital Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 2.2× from $119M (August 2023) to $264M (March 2026); clients rose from 164 to 194 and employees from 3 to 4.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $264M | 194 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $245M | 168 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $129M | 191 | 4 | 1 |
| Aug 2023August 2023 | $119M | 164 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Optimus Capital Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Texas · 1 listed address
- 743 W. Main Street, CoppellHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Optimus Capital Advisors, LLC
- Headquarters
- 743 W. Main Street, Coppell, TX 75019
- Website
- optimusca.com
- Phone
- 972-745-7704
- @optimus-capital-advisors-dfw
- SEC file
- 801-128467
- Structure
- Texas LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Optimus Capital Advisors’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($251M). Optimus Capital Advisors does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $251M100%
At year end, Optimus Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (87%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $186M across 43 positions; the largest are Dimensional ETF Trust (14.3%), Dimensional ETF Trust (13.7%) and EA Series Trust (9.5%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks2%
- Funds87%
- Registered funds85%
- Pooled vehicles2%
- Bonds7%
- State and local bonds6%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash4%
How many clients does Optimus Capital Advisors have?
Optimus Capital Advisors has 194 clients and manages $264 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 147 individual clients, 44 high-net-worth individuals and 2 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 13 March 2026
What services does Optimus Capital Advisors offer?
Optimus Capital Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Optimus Capital Advisors charge?
Optimus Capital Advisors charges up to 1.00% a year for its Portfolio management services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: OPTIMUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC FORM ADV PART 2 BROCHURE, filed 13 March 2026
Which custodians does Optimus Capital Advisors use?
Optimus Capital Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $251M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 13 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Optimus Capital Advisors have?
Optimus Capital Advisors has 4 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 Optimus Capital Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Optimus Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 85% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 6% state and local bonds, 4% cash and equivalents, 2% exchange-traded equities, 2% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar) and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Optimus Capital Advisors?
Optimus Capital Advisors’ direct owner is John Gesek (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 13 March 2026
How does Optimus Capital Advisors get paid?
Optimus Capital Advisors 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
How do I contact Optimus Capital Advisors?
Optimus Capital Advisors’ main office is at 743 W. Main Street, Coppell, TX 75019. Its phone number is 972-745-7704. Its website is optimusca.com.