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Speece Thorson Capital Group

InstitutionalAsset manager

Minnetonka, MNCRD 106052Updated

Speece Thorson Capital Group is an investment adviser based in Minnetonka, MN, registered with the SEC since 1992. It provides investment management. Its clients include pension and profit-sharing plans, high-net-worth individuals, and pooled investment vehicles. Its regulatory assets under management total $469 million, as filed on 24 March 2026.

30
Clients
Not reported
AUM per individual client
4
Advisory staff
1
Offices

From Form ADV filed 24 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Speece Thorson Capital Group provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and portfolio management for institutions. The firm advises 1 private fund.

Speece Thorson Capital Group reports 30 clients. They include 14 high-net-worth individuals, 9 charitable organizations and 3 individual clients. Of its assets, 100.0% ($469M across 41 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients30 clients
Assets$469M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)10%3%
High-net-worth individuals47%25%
Pooled investment vehicles3%24%
Pension and profit-sharing plans7%25%
Charitable organizations30%23%
Other client typesState or municipal government entities3%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$13M
AUM share
2.8%
Avg. per client
$4.33M
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
14
Regulatory AUM
$116M
AUM share
24.7%
Avg. per client
$8.29M
Pooled investment vehicles
Clients
1
Regulatory AUM
$111M
AUM share
23.7%
Avg. per client
$111M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$119M
AUM share
25.4%
Avg. per client
$59.5M
Charitable organizations
Clients
9
Regulatory AUM
$106M
AUM share
22.6%
Avg. per client
$11.8M
State or municipal government entities
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$4M
AUM share
0.9%
Avg. per client
$4M

Total

Clients
30
Regulatory AUM
$469M
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
1
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
0

Speece Thorson Capital Group fees and minimums

Speece Thorson Capital Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.

Who owns Speece Thorson Capital Group

Fred Speece owns 25% to 50% of Speece Thorson Capital Group. The leadership team of Speece Thorson Capital Group includes Chief Compliance Officer Jason Roeske. It has 4 employees.

Leadership

  • Jason Roeske
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • Benjamin Johnson
    Director, Shareholder
  • Fred Speece
    Director, Shareholder
  • Peter Swanson
    Director, Shareholder
  • Matthew Weight
    Director, Shareholder

Investment adviser representatives

5 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • Benjamin David Johnson
  • Jason William Roeske
  • Fred Howard Speece JR.
  • Peter James Swanson
  • Matthew Jeremy Weight

Staff

  • 4 employees
  • 4 in advisory functions
  • 4 state-registered reps
  • 1 soliciting firm
Ownership chain
Speece Thorson Capital Group Inc· the adviser
  • Fred Speece

    Control person · since March 1992

    Owns 25% to 50% of Speece Thorson Capital Group Inc
  • Benjamin Johnson

    Control person · since January 2007

    Owns 10% to 25% of Speece Thorson Capital Group Inc
  • Matthew Weight

    Control person · since January 2016

    Owns 10% to 25% of Speece Thorson Capital Group Inc
  • Peter Swanson

    Control person · since January 2019

    Owns 10% to 25% of Speece Thorson Capital Group Inc

Growth and acquisitions

Speece Thorson Capital Group’s regulatory assets grew from $421M (May 2021) to $469M (March 2026); clients rose from 26 to 30 and employees were 4 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Speece Thorson Capital Group figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$469M3041
February 2025$522M2841
January 2024$504M2741
January 2023$502M2641
March 2022$501M2641
May 2021$421M2641

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Speece Thorson Capital Group has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Minnesota.

Listed office addresses in Minnesota
Minnetonka

Minnesota · 1 listed address

  • 601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 850, MinnetonkaHQ

Other business names

Speece Thorson Capital Group has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • St Capital

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Speece Thorson Capital Group Inc
Headquarters
601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 850, Minnetonka, MN 55305-5231
SEC file
801-39816
Structure
Minnesota corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Speece Thorson Capital Group uses Trustmark National Bank ($126M, 35%), Northern Trust ($124M, 34%) and US Bank ($110M, 31%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Speece Thorson Capital Group has custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$360M
named custodians
  • US BankUS Bank · Minneapolis, MN · $110M31%
  • Trustmark National BankTrustmark National Bank · Jackson, MS · $126M35%
  • Northern TrustNorthern Trust Co · Chicago, IL · $124M34%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Speece Thorson Capital Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (95%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $468M across 37 positions; the largest are Commerce Bancshares Inc. (4.1%), White Mount Ins Grp Ltd (4.1%) and Mge Energy Inc. (4.0%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks95%
  • Cash5%

Reported 13F holdings

$468M
Reported 13F value
37
Positions
36.9%
In the 10 largest
+106450.2%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Commerce Bancshares Inc.4.1%
  2. White Mount Ins Grp Ltd4.1%
  3. Mge Energy Inc.4.0%
  4. Cass Information Sys Inc.3.8%
  5. Steris PLC Shs Usd3.8%
  6. Sonoco Products3.6%
  7. Msa Safety Inc.3.6%
  8. Rpm Intl Inc.3.4%
  9. Hexcel Corp. New3.3%
  10. Laboratory Corp. Amer Hldgs3.3%

Together, the ten largest are 36.9% of reported value.

The 37 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 4 August 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Speece Thorson Capital Group have?

Speece Thorson Capital Group has 30 clients and manages $469 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 14 high-net-worth individuals, 9 charitable organizations and 3 individual clients.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 24 March 2026

What services does Speece Thorson Capital Group offer?

Speece Thorson Capital Group provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, 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 Speece Thorson Capital Group use?

Speece Thorson Capital Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Trustmark National Bank (Jackson, MS), with $126M, Northern Trust Co (Chicago, IL), with $124M and US Bank (Minneapolis, MN), with $110M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 24 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Speece Thorson Capital Group have?

Speece Thorson Capital Group has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 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 Speece Thorson Capital Group invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Speece Thorson Capital Group’s separately managed accounts held 95% exchange-traded equities and 5% cash and equivalents. It advises 1 private fund.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Speece Thorson Capital Group?

Speece Thorson Capital Group’s direct owners are Fred Speece, Benjamin Johnson, Matthew Weight and Peter Swanson, each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 24 March 2026

How does Speece Thorson Capital Group get paid?

Speece Thorson Capital Group 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 Speece Thorson Capital Group registered with the SEC?

Yes, Speece Thorson Capital Group has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 8 April 1992. Its CRD number is 106052 and its SEC file number is 801-39816.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 24 March 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Speece Thorson Capital Group?

Speece Thorson Capital Group’s main office is at 601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 850, Minnetonka, MN 55305-5231. Its phone number is 612-338-4649. Its website is stcapital.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 24 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 24 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. IAPD firm record, CRD 106052.
  3. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 5 May 2021 to 24 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  4. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  5. Form 13F-HR, filed 4 August 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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