Schwartz Investment Counsel provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, and portfolio management for institutions.
Schwartz Investment Counsel reports 32 clients. They include 19 high-net-worth individuals, 6 pension and profit-sharing plans, and 6 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($3.74B across 74 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 59% | 2% |
| Investment companies | 3% | 97% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 19% | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | 19% | <1% |
| Other client typesCorporations and other businesses | Not reported | <1% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | Fewer than 5 | $175K | 0.0% | — |
| High-net-worth individuals | 19 | $58.9M | 1.6% | $3.1M |
| Investment companies | 1 | $3.64B | 97.3% | $3.64B |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 6 | $21.1M | 0.6% | $3.52M |
| Charitable organizations | 6 | $3.94M | 0.1% | $656K |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $17.7M | 0.5% | — |
| Total | 32 | $3.74B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $175K
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 19
- Regulatory AUM
- $58.9M
- AUM share
- 1.6%
- Avg. per client
- $3.1M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.64B
- AUM share
- 97.3%
- Avg. per client
- $3.64B
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $21.1M
- AUM share
- 0.6%
- Avg. per client
- $3.52M
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.94M
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $656K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $17.7M
- AUM share
- 0.5%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 32
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.74B
- 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
- 0
Schwartz Investment Counsel is paid through a percentage of assets under management; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
The leadership team of Schwartz Investment Counsel includes President Brandon Scheitler and Chief Financial Officer Cathy Stoner. It has 20 employees, 11 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Brandon ScheitlerSenior Vice President
- Robert SchwartzSenior Vice President
- Michael SchwartzExecutive Vice President
- Timothy SchwartzPresident, CEO
- Cathy StonerChief Compliance Officer, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
- Edward FarragherDirector
- John GibbonsDirector
- Patrick NolanDirector
- George SchwartzExecutive Chairman
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Brandon Scott Scheitler
- George Peter Schwartz
- Robert Christopher Schwartz
Staff
- 20 employees
- 11 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 2 broker-dealer reps
- Owns 10% to 25% of Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc
Timothy Schwartz
Control person · since January 2024
- Owns 10% to 25% of Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc
Michael Schwartz
Control person · since March 2020
- Owns 10% to 25% of Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc
Robert Schwartz
Control person · since January 2018
Schwartz Investment Counsel’s regulatory assets grew from $2.79B (March 2021) to $3.74B (September 2026); clients rose from 28 to 32 and employees were 20 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $3.74B | 32 | 20 | 2 |
| May 2025 | $3.65B | 31 | 20 | 2 |
| March 2024 | $3.26B | 32 | 20 | 2 |
| March 2023 | $2.87B | 31 | 20 | 2 |
| March 2022 | $3.23B | 30 | 20 | 2 |
| March 2021 | $2.79B | 28 | 20 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Schwartz Investment Counsel has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Florida and Michigan.
Florida · 1 listed address
- 5060 Annunciation Circle, Ave Maria
Michigan · 1 listed address
- 801 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Ste 244, PlymouthHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc
- Headquarters
- 801 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Ste 244, Plymouth, MI 48170
- Website
- schwartzinvest.com
- Phone
- 734-455-7777
- SEC file
- 801-32773
- Structure
- Michigan corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Schwartz Investment Counsel uses Charles Schwab ($85.1M, 84%) and Comerica Bank ($16.7M, 16%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Schwartz Investment Counsel does not have custody of client assets.
- Comerica BankComerica Bank · Dallas, TX · $16.7M16%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Fransisco, CA · $85.1M84%
At year end, Schwartz Investment Counsel’s separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (40%) and bonds (29%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $3.01B across 138 positions; the largest are Texas Pacific Land Corporati (6.0%), Texas Instrs Inc. (4.6%) and Nvidia Corporation (4.6%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks40%
- Funds21%
- Bonds29%
- Cash10%
Reported 13F holdings
- $3.01B
- Reported 13F value
- 138
- Positions
- 37.4%
- In the 10 largest
- +7.1%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Texas Pacific Land Corporati6.0%
- Texas Instrs Inc.4.6%
- Nvidia Corporation4.6%
- Heico Corp. New · CL A3.8%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufac · Sponsored ADS3.7%
- Mastercard Incorporated · CL A3.1%
- Verisign Inc.3.1%
- Silicon Motion Technology CO · Sponsored ADR3.0%
- S&P Global Inc.2.8%
- Api Group Corp. · Com Stk2.6%
Together, the ten largest are 37.4% of reported value.
How many clients does Schwartz Investment Counsel have?
Schwartz Investment Counsel has 32 clients and manages $3.74 billion for them, as of September 2026. They include 19 high-net-worth individuals, 6 pension and profit-sharing plans, and 6 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 21 September 2026
What services does Schwartz Investment Counsel offer?
Schwartz Investment Counsel provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Schwartz Investment Counsel use?
Schwartz Investment Counsel’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Fransisco, CA), with $85.1M and Comerica Bank (Dallas, TX), with $16.7M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 21 September 2026
How many financial advisors does Schwartz Investment Counsel have?
Schwartz Investment Counsel has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 20 employees, and 11 perform investment advisory functions. 2 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 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 Schwartz Investment Counsel invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Schwartz Investment Counsel’s separately managed accounts held 40% exchange-traded equities, 29% investment grade corporate bonds, 21% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 10% 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 Schwartz Investment Counsel?
Schwartz Investment Counsel’s direct owners are Timothy Schwartz, Michael Schwartz and Robert Schwartz, each holding 25% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 21 September 2026
How does Schwartz Investment Counsel get paid?
Schwartz Investment Counsel 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
How do I contact Schwartz Investment Counsel?
Schwartz Investment Counsel’s main office is at 801 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Ste 244, Plymouth, MI 48170. Its phone number is 734-455-7777. Its website is schwartzinvest.com.