Stegner Investment Associates provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Stegner Investment Associates reports 235 clients. They include 101 individual clients, 101 high-net-worth individuals and 19 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 79.5% ($2.2B across 774 accounts) are managed with discretion; $568M across 46 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 43% | 3% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 43% | 21% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 6% | 70% |
| Charitable organizations | 8% | 6% |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | <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) | 101 | $82.3M | 3.0% | $814K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 101 | $572M | 20.6% | $5.66M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 14 | $1.95B | 70.2% | $139M |
| Charitable organizations | 19 | $167M | 6.0% | $8.79M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $2.98M | 0.1% | — |
| Total | 235 | $2.77B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 101
- Regulatory AUM
- $82.3M
- AUM share
- 3.0%
- Avg. per client
- $814K
- Clients
- 101
- Regulatory AUM
- $572M
- AUM share
- 20.6%
- Avg. per client
- $5.66M
- Clients
- 14
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.95B
- AUM share
- 70.2%
- Avg. per client
- $139M
- Clients
- 19
- Regulatory AUM
- $167M
- AUM share
- 6.0%
- Avg. per client
- $8.79M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.98M
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 235
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.77B
- 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
Stegner Investment Associates is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees (other than subscription fees); its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
Elizabeth Peabody owns 50% to 75% of Stegner Investment Associates. Elizabeth Peabody is CEO; the leadership team includes President Douglas Peabody. It has 10 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 10 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- Owns 50% to 75% of Stegner Investment Associates Inc
Elizabeth Peabody
Control person · since January 1994
- Owns 10% to 25% of Stegner Investment Associates Inc
Ruth Trautwein
since January 2023
- Owns 5% to 10% of Stegner Investment Associates Inc
John Evers
since January 2023
Stegner Investment Associates’ regulatory assets grew 1.9× from $1.46B (March 2021) to $2.77B (September 2026); clients rose from 172 to 235 and employees were 10 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026September 2026 | $2.77B | 235 | 10 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $2.41B | 233 | 11 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $2.12B | 224 | 11 | 1 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $1.73B | 228 | 10 | 1 |
| May 2022May 2022 | $1.71B | 238 | 12 | 1 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $1.46B | 172 | 10 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Stegner Investment Associates has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Kentucky · 1 listed address
- 233 Breckenridge Lane, LouisvilleHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Stegner Investment Associates Inc
- Headquarters
- 233 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 502-895-0122
- SEC file
- 801-46803
- Structure
- Kentucky other (specify)
- Fiscal year end
- December
Stegner Investment Associates’ named custodians for separately managed accounts are Lincoln Financial Group Trust ($1.06B, 45%), Charles Schwab ($796M, 34%) and T Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services ($482M, 21%). Stegner Investment Associates has custody of $185M for 85 clients.
- Lincoln Financial Group TrustLincoln Financial Group Trust Company · FT. Wayne, IN · $1.06B45%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $796M34%
- T Rowe Price Retirement Plan ServicesT Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services, Inc · Baltimore, MD · $482M21%
At year end, Stegner Investment Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (92%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $210M across 31 positions; the largest are iShares TR (39.8%), iShares TR (21.4%) and Vanguard Scottsdale Fds (10.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Funds92%
- Bonds3%
- Investment grade corporate bonds2%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Cash3%
- Other2%
- 401k stable value funds2%
How many clients does Stegner Investment Associates have?
Stegner Investment Associates has 235 clients and manages $2.77 billion for them, as of September 2026. They include 101 individual clients, 101 high-net-worth individuals and 19 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 21 September 2026
What services does Stegner Investment Associates offer?
Stegner Investment Associates provides 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
Which custodians does Stegner Investment Associates use?
Stegner Investment Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at Lincoln Financial Group Trust Company (FT. Wayne, IN), with $1.06B, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $796M and T Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services, Inc (Baltimore, MD), with $482M. 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 Stegner Investment Associates have?
Stegner Investment Associates has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 10 employees, and 5 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 Stegner Investment Associates invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Stegner Investment Associates’ separately managed accounts held 92% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 3% cash and equivalents, 2% investment grade corporate bonds, 2% other and 1% U.S. government and agency bonds. The 2% other category is described as: 401k Stable Value Funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Stegner Investment Associates?
Stegner Investment Associates’ direct owners are Elizabeth Peabody (50% to 75%), Ruth Trautwein (10% to 25%) and John Evers (5% to 10%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 21 September 2026
How does Stegner Investment Associates get paid?
Stegner Investment Associates is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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 Stegner Investment Associates?
Stegner Investment Associates’ main office is at 233 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40207. Its phone number is 502-895-0122.