Shaffer Capital Advisers provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Shaffer Capital Advisers reports 201 clients. They include 157 individual clients, 31 high-net-worth individuals, and 10 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($211M across 457 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 78% | 17% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 15% | 50% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 5% | 31% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 1% | 3% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 157 | $35.5M | 16.8% | $226K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 31 | $106M | 50.1% | $3.41M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 10 | $64.6M | 30.6% | $6.46M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $5.29M | 2.5% | $1.76M |
| Total | 201 | $211M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 157
- Regulatory AUM
- $35.5M
- AUM share
- 16.8%
- Avg. per client
- $226K
- Clients
- 31
- Regulatory AUM
- $106M
- AUM share
- 50.1%
- Avg. per client
- $3.41M
- Clients
- 10
- Regulatory AUM
- $64.6M
- AUM share
- 30.6%
- Avg. per client
- $6.46M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.29M
- AUM share
- 2.5%
- Avg. per client
- $1.76M
Total
- Clients
- 201
- Regulatory AUM
- $211M
- 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
- 1–10
Shaffer Capital Advisers 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 3 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Monitoring
- Financial plans start at $500 and rise with complexity; optional plan monitoring and maintenance is a monthly fee of 5% of the plan fee.
- Investment Consulting
- Investment consulting is a percentage of account assets, billed quarterly in advance, with annualized fees of 0.10% to 0.70%.
- Retirement Plan Investment Services
- Plan investment services are billed quarterly on plan assets at annualized fees of 0.025% to 0.25%, with participant advisory fees of $0 to $125 a year.
Shaffer Capital Wealth Management, LLC owns 75% or more of Shaffer Capital Advisers and is in turn owned by Shaffer Capital, LLC (75% or more). The leadership team of Shaffer Capital Advisers includes Chief Compliance Officer Matthew Shaffer. It has 7 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Matthew ShafferElected Manager and Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 7 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 75% or more of Shaffer Capital Advisers, LLC
Shaffer Capital Wealth Management, LLC
since July 2014
- Owns 75% or more of Shaffer Capital Wealth Management, LLC
Shaffer Capital, LLC
since July 2014
- Owns 75% or more of Shaffer Capital, LLC
Matthew Edward Shaffer Trust, Dated June 17, 2002, As Amended
Control person · since April 2009
Matthew Shaffer
Trustee · Control person · since April 2009
Shaffer Capital Advisers’ regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $123M (March 2021) to $211M (May 2026); clients rose from 122 to 201 and employees from 5 to 7.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $211M | 201 | 7 | 1 |
| June 2025 | $174M | 199 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $152M | 180 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $132M | 141 | 6 | 1 |
| May 2022 | $125M | 141 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $123M | 122 | 5 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Shaffer Capital Advisers has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Ohio.
Ohio · 1 listed address
- 550 Polaris Parkway, Suite 130, WestervilleHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Shaffer Capital Advisers, LLC
- Headquarters
- 550 Polaris Parkway, Suite 130, Westerville, OH 43082
- Website
- shaffercapital.net
- Phone
- 614-891-1200
- SEC file
- 801-119045
- Structure
- Ohio LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Shaffer Capital Advisers does not have custody of client assets.
At year end, Shaffer Capital Advisers’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (100%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks100%
How many clients does Shaffer Capital Advisers have?
Shaffer Capital Advisers has 201 clients and manages $211 million for them, as of May 2026. They include 157 individual clients, 31 high-net-worth individuals, and 10 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 26 May 2026
What services does Shaffer Capital Advisers offer?
Shaffer Capital Advisers provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How many financial advisors does Shaffer Capital Advisers have?
Shaffer Capital Advisers has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 4 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 Shaffer Capital Advisers invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Shaffer Capital Advisers’ separately managed accounts held 100% exchange-traded equities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Shaffer Capital Advisers?
Shaffer Capital Advisers’ direct owner is Shaffer Capital Wealth Management, LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 26 May 2026
How does Shaffer Capital Advisers get paid?
Shaffer Capital Advisers 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
How do I contact Shaffer Capital Advisers?
Shaffer Capital Advisers’ main office is at 550 Polaris Parkway, Suite 130, Westerville, OH 43082. Its phone number is 614-891-1200. Its website is shaffercapital.net.