Schnieders Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and portfolio management for institutions. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.
Schnieders Capital Management reports 481 clients. They include 276 individual clients, 183 high-net-worth individuals, and 8 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 95.5% ($1.01B across 1,102 accounts) are managed with discretion; $47.9M across 53 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 57% | 9% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 38% | 82% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 1% | 2% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 2% | <1% |
| Other client typesOther | 1% | 7% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 276 | $101M | 9.5% | $365K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 183 | $867M | 81.7% | $4.74M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 5 | $17M | 1.6% | $3.4M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $2.09M | 0.2% | $698K |
| Corporations and other businesses | 8 | $4.82M | 0.5% | $603K |
| Other | 6 | $70.2M | 6.6% | $11.7M |
| Total | 481 | $1.06B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 276
- Regulatory AUM
- $101M
- AUM share
- 9.5%
- Avg. per client
- $365K
- Clients
- 183
- Regulatory AUM
- $867M
- AUM share
- 81.7%
- Avg. per client
- $4.74M
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $17M
- AUM share
- 1.6%
- Avg. per client
- $3.4M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.09M
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- $698K
- Clients
- 8
- Regulatory AUM
- $4.82M
- AUM share
- 0.5%
- Avg. per client
- $603K
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $70.2M
- AUM share
- 6.6%
- Avg. per client
- $11.7M
Total
- Clients
- 481
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.06B
- 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
- 11–25
Schnieders Capital Management charges 0.50%–1.50% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
The leadership team of Schnieders Capital Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Sue Bryant. It has 8 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Sue BryantChief Compliance Officer
- James SchniedersPrincipal
- John SchniedersPrincipal
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Jason Kalman
- Shea Ogara
- James Francis Schnieders
- John Carter Schnieders
Staff
- 8 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 10% to 25% of Schnieders Capital Management, LLC.
James Schnieders
Control person · since July 2002
- Owns 10% to 25% of Schnieders Capital Management, LLC.
John Schnieders
Control person · since July 2006
- Owns 10% to 25% of Schnieders Capital Management, LLC.
Straight Arrow Private Investments LP
since June 2026
- Owns 75% or more of Straight Arrow Private Investments LP
David S. Traitel 2007 Irrevocable Trust
since May 2026
- Owns 75% or more of David S. Traitel 2007 Irrevocable Trust
David Traitel II
Control person · since April 2022
Nevada First Trust Company
Corporate co- trustee · Control person · since May 2024
Straight Arrow Capital Management, LLC
General partner · Control person · since May 2026
- Owns 50% to 75% of Straight Arrow Capital Management, LLC
Shea Ogara
since May 2024
- Owns 10% to 25% of Schnieders Capital Management, LLC.
Straight Arrow Private Investments
since June 2026
- Owns 10% to 25% of Schnieders Capital Management, LLC.
DST II Sav, LLC
since June 2026
- Owns 75% or more of DST II Sav, LLC
David S Traitel II Trust
Control person · since May 2026
- Owns 10% to 25% of Schnieders Capital Management, LLC.
DTT II Sav, LLC
since June 2026
- Owns 10% to 25% of Schnieders Capital Management, LLC.
SNT Sav, LLC
since June 2026
- Owns 75% or more of SNT Sav, LLC
Shelby N. Traitel Family Trust
Control person · since May 2026
Shelby Traitel
Trustee · Control person · since February 2025
Schnieders Capital Management’s regulatory assets went from $1.03B (March 2021) to $1.06B (August 2026); clients rose from 309 to 481 and employees from 7 to 8.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $1.06B | 481 | 8 | 2 |
| June 2025 | $864M | 467 | 8 | 2 |
| April 2024 | $725M | 377 | 7 | 2 |
| March 2023 | $1.08B | 371 | 8 | 2 |
| July 2022 | $1.29B | 329 | 8 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $1.03B | 309 | 7 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Schnieders Capital Management has 1 office (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 200 South Los Robles Avenue, Suite 510, PasadenaHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Schnieders Capital Management, LLC.
- Headquarters
- 200 South Los Robles Avenue, Suite 510, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Website
- schniederscapital.com
- Phone
- 626-584-6168
- SEC file
- 801-61219
- Founded
- 2002
- Structure
- California LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Schnieders Capital Management uses Pershing ($672M, 65%), Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith ($231M, 22%) and Charles Schwab ($135M, 13%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Schnieders Capital Management does not have custody of client assets.
- PershingPershing Advisor Solutions LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $672M65%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · El Paso, TX · $135M13%
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & SmithMerrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated · New York, NY · $231M22%
At year end, Schnieders Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (57%) and bonds (25%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $762M across 246 positions; the largest are Apple Inc. (5.6%), iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (5.4%) and Alphabet Inc. Cap Stk CL A (5.3%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks57%
- Funds13%
- Bonds25%
- Investment grade corporate bonds17%
- State and local bonds4%
- High-yield corporate bonds3%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Cash5%
Reported 13F holdings
- $762M
- Reported 13F value
- 246
- Positions
- 41.9%
- In the 10 largest
- +21.1%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Apple Inc.5.6%
- iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETFETF5.4%
- Alphabet Inc. Cap Stk CL A5.3%
- Microsoft Corp.5.3%
- Amazon Com Inc.4.2%
- Alphabet Inc. Cap Stk CL C4.0%
- Nvidia Corp.3.5%
- Powershares Qqq Trust, Series 1ETF3.4%
- Technology Select Sector SPDR FundETF2.6%
- Johnson & Johnson2.6%
Together, the ten largest are 41.9% of reported value.
How many clients does Schnieders Capital Management have?
Schnieders Capital Management has 481 clients and manages $1.06 billion for them, as of August 2026. They include 276 individual clients, 183 high-net-worth individuals, and 8 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 17 August 2026
What services does Schnieders Capital Management offer?
Schnieders Capital Management 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 Schnieders Capital Management charge?
Schnieders Capital Management charges 0.50%–1.50% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: SCHNIEDERS CAP MGMT - ADV PART 2A, filed 16 July 2026
Which custodians does Schnieders Capital Management use?
Schnieders Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $672M, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (New York, NY), with $231M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (El Paso, TX), with $135M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 17 August 2026
How many financial advisors does Schnieders Capital Management have?
Schnieders Capital Management has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 8 employees, and 2 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 Schnieders Capital Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Schnieders Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 57% exchange-traded equities, 17% investment grade corporate bonds, 13% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 5% cash and equivalents, 4% state and local bonds, 3% high-yield corporate bonds and 1% 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 Schnieders Capital Management?
Schnieders Capital Management is owned through a chain of holding companies by David Traitel II, Shea Ogara and David S Traitel II Trust. Its direct owners are James Schnieders, John Schnieders, Straight Arrow Private Investments LP, Straight Arrow Private Investments, DST II Sav, LLC, DTT II Sav, LLC and SNT Sav, LLC, each holding 25% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 17 August 2026
How does Schnieders Capital Management get paid?
Schnieders Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management. 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 Schnieders Capital Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Schnieders Capital Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 31 May 2002. Its CRD number is 120952 and its SEC file number is 801-61219.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 17 August 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Schnieders Capital Management?
Schnieders Capital Management’s main office is at 200 South Los Robles Avenue, Suite 510, Pasadena, CA 91101. Its phone number is 626-584-6168. Its website is schniederscapital.com.