Van Diest Capital provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
Van Diest Capital reports 467 clients. They include 359 individual clients, 70 high-net-worth individuals, and 35 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($144M across 985 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S. It advised 10 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 77% | 34% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 15% | 63% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 7% | 3% |
| 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) | 359 | $49.6M | 34.4% | $138K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 70 | $90.6M | 62.9% | $1.29M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 35 | $3.72M | 2.6% | $106K |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $242K | 0.2% | $80.7K |
| Total | 467 | $144M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 359
- Regulatory AUM
- $49.6M
- AUM share
- 34.4%
- Avg. per client
- $138K
- Clients
- 70
- Regulatory AUM
- $90.6M
- AUM share
- 62.9%
- Avg. per client
- $1.29M
- Clients
- 35
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.72M
- AUM share
- 2.6%
- Avg. per client
- $106K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $242K
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- $80.7K
Total
- Clients
- 467
- Regulatory AUM
- $144M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 1%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 10
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 251–500
Van Diest Capital charges 0.25%–1.35% a year for its Portfolio Management Fees. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning Fees
- Financial planning is a negotiated fixed fee of $1,500 to $10,000 for individuals, or hourly at $150 to $5,000; households under $150,000 pay a $1,500 fee.
- Retirement Planning Services
- Retirement planning is billed at 1.00% of plan account assets, or at a negotiated fixed rate of $2,000 to $100,000.
Van Diest Capital Enterprises, LLC owns 75% or more of Van Diest Capital and is in turn owned by Van Diest Capital Management, LLC (50–75%). The leadership team of Van Diest Capital includes Chief Financial Officer Bryce Littler. It has 8 employees.
Staff
- 8 employees
- 8 in advisory functions
- 8 state-registered reps
- 1 broker-dealer rep
- 7 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Van Diest Capital, LLC
Van Diest Capital Enterprises, LLC
Control person · since November 2025
- Owns 50% to 75% of Van Diest Capital Enterprises, LLC
Van Diest Capital Management, LLC
Control person · since November 2025
- Owns 75% or more of Van Diest Capital Management, LLC
James Van Diest
Control person · since November 2025
Besides its headquarters, Van Diest Capital has 2 offices, with 3 listed addresses in 1 state.
Iowa · 3 listed addresses
- 302 West Broadway, Suite 9, Polk CityHQ
- 522 2nd St., Webster City
- 6165 NW 86th St., Johnston
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Van Diest Capital, LLC
- Headquarters
- 302 West Broadway, Suite 9, Polk City, IA 50226
- Website
- vandiestcapital.com
- Phone
- 515-620-2085
- @vandiestcapital
- SEC file
- 801-135478
- Structure
- Iowa LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Van Diest Capital’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are Altruist ($126M, 87%) and Charles Schwab ($18M, 13%). Van Diest Capital has custody of $127M for 456 clients.
- AltruistAltruist Financial LLC · Dallas, TX · $126M87%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $18M13%
At year end, Van Diest Capital’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (56%) and funds (42%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $112M across 176 positions; the largest are Nvidia Corporation (3.8%), iShares TR (3.7%) and Applied Matls Inc. (3.4%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks56%
- Exchange-traded equities55%
- Non-exchange-traded equities1%
- Funds42%
- Bonds2%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash4%
How many clients does Van Diest Capital have?
Van Diest Capital has 467 clients and manages $144 million for them, as of August 2026. They include 359 individual clients, 70 high-net-worth individuals, and 35 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 25 August 2026
What services does Van Diest Capital offer?
Van Diest Capital provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Van Diest Capital charge?
Van Diest Capital charges 0.25%–1.35% a year for its Portfolio Management Fees. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: FORM ADV PART 2A + 2B - VAN DIEST CAPITAL, filed 8 October 2026
Which custodians does Van Diest Capital use?
Van Diest Capital’s separately managed account assets are held at Altruist Financial LLC (Dallas, TX), with $126M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $18M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 25 August 2026
How many financial advisors does Van Diest Capital have?
Van Diest Capital has 8 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 8 employees, and 8 perform investment advisory functions. 1 employee is a registered representative of a broker-dealer and 7 employees are 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 Van Diest Capital invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Van Diest Capital’s separately managed accounts held 55% exchange-traded equities, 42% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 4% cash and equivalents, 1% non-exchange-traded equities, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Van Diest Capital?
Van Diest Capital is owned through a chain of holding companies by James Van Diest. Its direct owner is Van Diest Capital Enterprises, LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 25 August 2026
How does Van Diest Capital get paid?
Van Diest Capital 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 Van Diest Capital?
Van Diest Capital’s main office is at 302 West Broadway, Suite 9, Polk City, IA 50226. Its phone number is 515-620-2085. Its website is vandiestcapital.com.
