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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","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"What does Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel invest in?","answer":"At the end of its last fiscal year, Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel’s separately managed accounts held 80% exchange-traded equities, 12% cash and equivalents, 4% U.S. government and agency bonds, 4% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) 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","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Who owns Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel?","answer":"Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel’s direct owners are Bradley Benz, Thomas Rippl, Christi Salm, Anthony Seashore and Kimberly Petersen, each holding 25% or less.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 9 July 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"scheduleA"}},{"question":"How does Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel get paid?","answer":"Schaper Benz & Wise Investment Counsel is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. 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