Sebold Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, educational seminars, business succession planning, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.
Sebold Capital Management reports 204 clients. They include 119 high-net-worth individuals, 75 individual clients, and 8 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 88.8% ($324M across 841 accounts) are managed with discretion; $40.8M across 48 accounts are not. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 37% | 6% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 58% | 83% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 4% | 12% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 75 | $20.9M | 5.7% | $279K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 119 | $301M | 82.7% | $2.53M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 8 | $42M | 11.5% | $5.24M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $235K | 0.1% | $117K |
| Total | 204 | $364M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 75
- Regulatory AUM
- $20.9M
- AUM share
- 5.7%
- Avg. per client
- $279K
- Clients
- 119
- Regulatory AUM
- $301M
- AUM share
- 82.7%
- Avg. per client
- $2.53M
- Clients
- 8
- Regulatory AUM
- $42M
- AUM share
- 11.5%
- Avg. per client
- $5.24M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $235K
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $117K
Total
- Clients
- 204
- Regulatory AUM
- $364M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 1%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 101–250
Sebold Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning
- Financial planning fees are agreed upfront based on the complexity and scope of the engagement, and range between $20,000 and $50,000 per year, invoiced quarterly in advance.
Sean Sebold owns 75% or more of Sebold Capital Management. The leadership team of Sebold Capital Management includes President Sean Sebold. It has 9 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Sean SeboldPresident/Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Nicholas William Niemi
- Sean Thomas Sebold
Staff
- 9 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Sebold Capital Management, Inc
Sean Sebold
Control person · since April 1998
Sebold Capital Management’s regulatory assets grew from $256M (March 2021) to $364M (March 2026); clients rose from 144 to 204 and employees from 7 to 9.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $364M | 204 | 9 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $331M | 207 | 9 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $304M | 168 | 8 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $259M | 156 | 5 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $306M | 150 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $256M | 144 | 7 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Sebold Capital Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Illinois.
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 150, LisleHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Sebold Capital Management, Inc
- Headquarters
- 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 150, Lisle, IL 60532
- Website
- seboldcapital.com
- Phone
- 630-548-9700
- SEC file
- 801-78616
- Founded
- 1998
- Structure
- Illinois corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Sebold Capital Management uses Charles Schwab ($290M, 99%) and Charles Schwab ($3.12M, 1%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Sebold Capital Management has custody of $163M in client assets for 143 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Orlando, FL · $290M99%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab Trust Bank · Henderson, NV · $3.12M1%
At year end, Sebold Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (87%) and stocks (10%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks10%
- Exchange-traded equities5%
- Non-exchange-traded equities5%
- Funds87%
- Cash3%
How many clients does Sebold Capital Management have?
Sebold Capital Management has 204 clients and manages $364 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 119 high-net-worth individuals, 75 individual clients, and 8 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 23 March 2026
What services does Sebold Capital Management offer?
Sebold Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, educational seminars, business succession planning, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
Which custodians does Sebold Capital Management use?
Sebold Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Orlando, FL), with $290M and Charles Schwab Trust Bank (Henderson, NV), with $3.12M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 23 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Sebold Capital Management have?
Sebold Capital Management has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 9 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 Sebold Capital Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Sebold Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 87% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 5% exchange-traded equities, 5% non-exchange-traded equities and 3% 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 Sebold Capital Management?
Sebold Capital Management’s direct owner is Sean Sebold (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 23 March 2026
How does Sebold Capital Management get paid?
Sebold Capital Management 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
Is Sebold Capital Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Sebold Capital Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 27 September 2013. Its CRD number is 122941 and its SEC file number is 801-78616.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 23 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Sebold Capital Management?
Sebold Capital Management’s main office is at 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 150, Lisle, IL 60532. Its phone number is 630-548-9700. Its website is seboldcapital.com.