Strategic Equity Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and portfolio management for institutions.
Strategic Equity Management reports 1,990 clients. They include 1,720 individual clients, 260 high-net-worth individuals and 10 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 78.7% ($735M across 3,936 accounts) are managed with discretion; $199M across 129 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 86% | 36% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 13% | 45% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | 19% |
| 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) | 1,720 | $335M | 35.9% | $195K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 260 | $416M | 44.6% | $1.6M |
| Charitable organizations | 10 | $1.55M | 0.2% | $155K |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | $180M | 19.3% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $220K | 0.0% | — |
| Total | 1,990 | $933M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 1,720
- Regulatory AUM
- $335M
- AUM share
- 35.9%
- Avg. per client
- $195K
- Clients
- 260
- Regulatory AUM
- $416M
- AUM share
- 44.6%
- Avg. per client
- $1.6M
- Clients
- 10
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.55M
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- $155K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $180M
- AUM share
- 19.3%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $220K
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 1,990
- Regulatory AUM
- $933M
- 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
Strategic Equity Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning
- Financial planning is billed as a one-time fee of $250 to $25,000, hourly at $35 to $300 per hour, or periodically at $50 to $5,000 per period.
- Non-Discretionary Advisory
- Non-discretionary advisory is charged an annual fee based on assets under management, with a maximum fee of 2.25%.
Richard Gage owns 50% to 75% of Strategic Equity Management. The leadership team of Strategic Equity Management includes President Richard Gage. It has 11 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Richard GagePresident/Chief Compliance Officer/Treasurer
Jeffrey HybiakVice President/Secretary
Investment adviser representatives
8 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 11 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- 12 soliciting firms
- Owns 50% to 75% of Strategic Equity Management, Inc.
Richard Gage
Control person · since July 1992
- Owns 25% to 50% of Strategic Equity Management, Inc.
Jeffrey Hybiak
Control person · since October 2017
Strategic Equity Management’s regulatory assets grew from $683M (March 2021) to $933M (March 2026); clients rose from 1,390 to 1,990 and employees from 10 to 11.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $933M | 1,990 | 11 | 2 |
| March 2025 | $920M | 2,020 | 11 | 2 |
| March 2024 | $584M | 1,660 | 10 | 2 |
| March 2023 | $818M | 1,560 | 11 | 2 |
| March 2022 | $799M | 1,480 | 11 | 2 |
| March 2021 | $683M | 1,390 | 10 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Strategic Equity Management has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Arizona and Virginia.
Arizona · 1 listed address
- 7367 E. Tanque Verde RD, TucsonHQ
Virginia · 1 listed address
- 11815 Aspengraf Lane, New Kent
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Strategic Equity Management, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 7367 E. Tanque Verde RD, Tucson, AZ 85715-3475
- Website
- semwealth.com
- Phone
- 520-749-4580
- @semwealth
- SEC file
- 801-55690
- Structure
- Arizona corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Strategic Equity Management uses Axos Clearing ($735M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Strategic Equity Management does not have custody of client assets.
- Axos ClearingAxos Clearing LLC · Centennial, CO · $735M100%
At year end, Strategic Equity Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (58%) and stocks (40%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $298M across 65 positions; the largest are State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T (8.1%), Northern Lts FD TR IV (7.7%) and Vanguard Index Fds (7.7%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks40%
- Funds58%
- Registered funds57%
- Pooled vehicles1%
- Cash2%
Reported 13F holdings
- $298M
- Reported 13F value
- 65
- Positions
- 64.0%
- In the 10 largest
- +11.9%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T · TR Unit8.1%
- Northern Lts FD TR IV · Inspire 500 ETF7.7%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Large Cap ETF7.7%
- iShares TR · Russell 3000 ETF7.6%
- iShares TR · Core S&P Ttl Stk7.6%
- Strategy Shs · Eventide US Mrkt5.6%
- iShares TR · Rus 2000 Val ETF5.4%
- iShares TR · MSCI Emg Mkt ETF5.2%
- iShares TR · Russell 2000 ETF4.6%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Value ETF4.5%
Together, the ten largest are 64.0% of reported value.
How many clients does Strategic Equity Management have?
Strategic Equity Management has 1,990 clients and manages $933 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 1,720 individual clients, 260 high-net-worth individuals and 10 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 24 March 2026
What services does Strategic Equity Management offer?
Strategic Equity Management provides financial planning, 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 Strategic Equity Management use?
Strategic Equity Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Axos Clearing LLC (Centennial, CO), with $735M. 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 Strategic Equity Management have?
Strategic Equity Management has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 11 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 Strategic Equity Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Strategic Equity Management’s separately managed accounts held 57% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 40% exchange-traded equities, 2% cash and equivalents and 1% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Strategic Equity Management?
Strategic Equity Management’s direct owners are Richard Gage (50% to 75%) and Jeffrey Hybiak (25% to 50%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 24 March 2026
How does Strategic Equity Management get paid?
Strategic Equity Management 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 Strategic Equity Management?
Strategic Equity Management’s main office is at 7367 E. Tanque Verde RD, Tucson, AZ 85715-3475. Its phone number is 520-749-4580. Its website is semwealth.com.