Schmitz Capital Partners provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and publishing newsletters. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Schmitz Capital Partners reports 223 clients. They include 207 high-net-worth individuals and 16 individual clients. Of its assets, 100.0% ($132M across 288 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 223 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 7% | 21% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 93% | 79% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 16 | $27.9M | 21.1% | $1.74M |
| High-net-worth individuals | 207 | $104M | 78.9% | $503K |
| Total | 223 | $132M | 100% | $592K |
- Clients
- 16
- Regulatory AUM
- $27.9M
- AUM share
- 21.1%
- Avg. per client
- $1.74M
- Clients
- 207
- Regulatory AUM
- $104M
- AUM share
- 78.9%
- Avg. per client
- $503K
Total
- Clients
- 223
- Regulatory AUM
- $132M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $592K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 223
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 1–10
Schmitz Capital Partners charges 0.65%–1.50% a year for its Vision 2020 Wealth Management Program. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is not negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$500K | 1.50% |
| $500K–$1M | 1.15% |
| $1M–$2M | 1.00% |
| $2M–$5M | 0.80% |
| $5M and above | 0.65% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning and consulting
- Hourly fees are $525 for financial advisors; flat fees generally range from $1,500 to $10,000, with a 50% retainer.
- Pension consulting
- Flat fees generally range from $1,500 to $10,000, charged annually for ongoing pension consulting and billed directly to the client.
Steven Schmitz owns 75% or more of Schmitz Capital Partners. The leadership team of Schmitz Capital Partners includes Chief Compliance Officer Steven Schmitz. It has 2 employees.
Leadership
- Steven SchmitzManaging Member/Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 2 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- 2 broker-dealer reps
- 2 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Schmitz Capital Partners, LLC
Steven Schmitz
Control person · since April 2015
Schmitz Capital Partners’ regulatory assets grew from $106M (March 2021) to $132M (April 2026); clients rose from 114 to 223 and employees were 2 in both filings. In 2014, Rayner & Haynor joined it.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $132M | 223 | 2 | 1 |
| April 2025 | $125M | 103 | 2 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $115M | 103 | 2 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $106M | 112 | 2 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $145M | 118 | 2 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $106M | 114 | 2 | 1 |
Firms that joined
20141 joined
- Rayner & HaynorNo filed AUM
Firms whose SEC withdrawal reports a sale to this firm, and deals reported in the press. Teams that moved without selling a registered firm may not appear.
Besides its headquarters, Schmitz Capital Partners has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 655 Redwood Hwy, Ste 109, Mill ValleyHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Schmitz Capital Partners, LLC
- Headquarters
- 655 Redwood Hwy, Ste 109, Mill Valley, CA 94941
- Website
- schmitzcapital.com
- Phone
- 415-381-9075
- SEC file
- 801-33527
- Structure
- California LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Schmitz Capital Partners does not have custody of client assets.
At year end, Schmitz Capital Partners’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (74%) and stocks (22%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks22%
- Funds74%
- Cash6%
How many clients does Schmitz Capital Partners have?
Schmitz Capital Partners has 223 clients and manages $132 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 207 high-net-worth individuals and 16 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 2 April 2026
What services does Schmitz Capital Partners offer?
Schmitz Capital Partners provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and publishing newsletters.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Schmitz Capital Partners charge?
Schmitz Capital Partners charges 0.65%–1.50% a year for its Vision 2020 Wealth Management Program. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is not negotiable.
How many financial advisors does Schmitz Capital Partners have?
Schmitz Capital Partners has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. 2 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 Schmitz Capital Partners invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Schmitz Capital Partners’ separately managed accounts held 74% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 22% exchange-traded equities and 6% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Schmitz Capital Partners?
Schmitz Capital Partners’ direct owner is Steven Schmitz (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 2 April 2026
How does Schmitz Capital Partners get paid?
Schmitz Capital Partners is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees and commissions. Its Form ADV lists no 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 Schmitz Capital Partners?
Schmitz Capital Partners’ main office is at 655 Redwood Hwy, Ste 109, Mill Valley, CA 94941. Its phone number is 415-381-9075. Its website is schmitzcapital.com.