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Versant Capital Management

Wealth managementRIA

Phoenix, AZCRD 131692Updated

Versant Capital Management is an investment adviser based in Phoenix, AZ, registered with the SEC since 2004. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, corporations and other businesses, and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $1.81 billion, as filed on 31 March 2026.

521
Clients
$3.11M
AUM per individual client
14
Advisory staff
2
Offices
1.00%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 31 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Versant Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 500 clients last fiscal year.

Versant Capital Management reports 521 clients. They include 310 high-net-worth individuals, 156 individual clients and 25 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 83.4% ($1.51B across 1,512 accounts) are managed with discretion; $301M across 166 accounts are not. It advised 9 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients521 clients
Assets$1.81B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)30%5%
High-net-worth individuals60%75%
Pension and profit-sharing plans<1%1%
Charitable organizations5%1%
Corporations and other businesses5%17%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
156
Regulatory AUM
$89.8M
AUM share
5.0%
Avg. per client
$576K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
310
Regulatory AUM
$1.36B
AUM share
75.0%
Avg. per client
$4.38M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
5
Regulatory AUM
$24.4M
AUM share
1.3%
Avg. per client
$4.88M
Charitable organizations
Clients
25
Regulatory AUM
$26.9M
AUM share
1.5%
Avg. per client
$1.08M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
25
Regulatory AUM
$313M
AUM share
17.3%
Avg. per client
$12.5M

Total

Clients
521
Regulatory AUM
$1.81B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$3.48M
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
9
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
500

Versant Capital Management fees and minimums

Versant Capital Management charges up to 1.00% a year for its Wealth Management. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and has a $40,000 annual minimum. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning and Consulting Services (Stand-Alone)
Stand-alone planning and consulting fees are negotiable, generally $400 to $800 an hour depending on the service and professional; a fixed fee may also be agreed.

Who owns Versant Capital Management

Elizabeth Shabaker owns 25% to 50% of Versant Capital Management. Royce Ramey is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Kirksey and Chief Compliance Officer Elizabeth Shabaker. It has 26 employees, 14 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Royce Ramey
    Co-Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer
  • Elizabeth Shabaker
    Co-Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer
  • Jennifer Kirksey
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Thomas Connelly
    Chairman Emeritus, Investment Committee
  • Aimee Williams-Ramey
    Chief Legal Officer

Investment adviser representatives

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

  • Benjamin Scott Barchilon
  • Brittyn Russell Brender
  • Kenneth Chavis IV
  • Thomas Joseph Connelly
  • Nicholas Hamrick Hayes
  • William Moore
  • Royce Creighton Ramey
  • Elizabeth Mollie Shabaker
  • Hayley Singleton
  • Justin Thien Smiley
  • Brandon John Yee

Staff

  • 26 employees
  • 14 in advisory functions
  • 8 state-registered reps
Ownership chain
Versant Capital Management, Inc.· the adviser
  • Elizabeth Shabaker

    Control person · since April 2012

    Owns 25% to 50% of Versant Capital Management, Inc.
  • Elizabeth M. Shabaker Revocable Trust U/A DTD 07/19/2013

    Control person · since July 2013

    Owns 25% to 50% of Versant Capital Management, Inc.
  • Elizabeth M. Shabaker Revocable

    Control person · since July 2013

    Owns 25% to 50% of Versant Capital Management, Inc.
  • Remington Revocable Trust U/A DTD 3/28/2014

    Control person · since July 2023

    Owns 25% to 50% of Versant Capital Management, Inc.
    • Aimee Williams-Ramey

      Trustee · Control person · since March 2014

  • Remington Revocable Trust U/A

    Control person · since July 2023

    Owns 25% to 50% of Versant Capital Management, Inc.
  • Royce Ramey

    Control person · since July 2023

    Owns 25% to 50% of Versant Capital Management, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

Versant Capital Management’s regulatory assets grew 2.3× from $796M (March 2021) to $1.81B (March 2026); clients rose from 442 to 521 and employees from 13 to 26.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Versant Capital Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$1.81B521262
July 2025$1.24B540173
March 2024$900M485152
July 2023$864M478182
March 2022$850M437141
March 2021$796M442131

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Versant Capital Management has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Arizona and Texas.

Listed office addresses by state

Arizona · 1 listed address

  • 2394 East Camelback Road, Suite 100, PhoenixHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Versant Capital Management, Inc.
Headquarters
2394 East Camelback Road, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016-9260
SEC file
801-63192
Structure
Arizona corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Versant Capital Management uses Charles Schwab ($1.18B, 74%) and Pershing ($418M, 26%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Versant Capital Management has custody of $211M in client assets for 60 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$1.6B
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $1.18B74%
  • PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $418M26%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Versant Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (57%) and stocks (26%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.12B across 2,745 positions; the largest are Microsoft (6.2%), Avantis International Equity ETF (4.7%) and Flexshares TR Mornstar Upstr (3.9%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks26%
  • Funds57%
    • Registered funds48%
    • Pooled vehicles9%
  • Bonds7%
  • Cash10%

Reported 13F holdings

$1.12B
Reported 13F value
2,745
Positions
31.6%
In the 10 largest
+10.0%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Microsoft6.2%
  2. Avantis International Equity ETFETF4.7%
  3. Flexshares TR Mornstar UpstrETF3.9%
  4. Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETFETF3.8%
  5. Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETFETF3.2%
  6. iShares S&P Global EnergyETF2.2%
  7. Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETFETF2.0%
  8. Vaneck Gold Miners ETFETF1.9%
  9. Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETFETF1.8%
  10. Avago Technologies Ltd1.8%

Together, the ten largest are 31.6% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 2 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Versant Capital Management have?

Versant Capital Management has 521 clients and manages $1.81 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 310 high-net-worth individuals, 156 individual clients and 25 charitable organizations.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026

What services does Versant Capital Management offer?

Versant Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Versant Capital Management charge?

Versant Capital Management charges up to 1.00% a year for its Wealth Management. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and has a $40,000 annual minimum.

Source: PART 2A BROCHURE, filed 31 March 2026

Which custodians does Versant Capital Management use?

Versant Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $1.18B and Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $418M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 31 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Versant Capital Management have?

Versant Capital Management has 8 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 26 employees, and 14 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 Versant Capital Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Versant Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 48% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 26% exchange-traded equities, 10% cash and equivalents, 9% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar) and 7% state and local bonds.

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

Who owns Versant Capital Management?

Versant Capital Management’s direct owners are Elizabeth Shabaker, Elizabeth M. Shabaker Revocable Trust U/A DTD 07/19/2013, Elizabeth M. Shabaker Revocable, Remington Revocable Trust U/A DTD 3/28/2014, Remington Revocable Trust U/A and Royce Ramey, each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026

How does Versant Capital Management get paid?

Versant Capital Management 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

Is Versant Capital Management registered with the SEC?

Yes, Versant Capital Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 21 May 2004. Its CRD number is 131692 and its SEC file number is 801-63192.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 31 March 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Versant Capital Management?

Versant Capital Management’s main office is at 2394 East Camelback Road, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016-9260. Its phone number is 602-635-3760. Its website is versantcm.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 31 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 31 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. PART 2A BROCHURE, submitted 31 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 131692.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 29 March 2021 to 31 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 2 July 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. The logo is reproduced for identification from Versant Capital Management, Inc., website.

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