Vicus Capital provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
Vicus Capital reports 6,277 clients. They include 3,952 individual clients, 2,218 high-net-worth individuals, and 69 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 95.9% ($2.87B across 9,589 accounts) are managed with discretion; $123M across 349 accounts are not. It advised 316 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 63% | 27% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 35% | 69% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 1% | 1% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | 2% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 3,952 | $823M | 27.5% | $208K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 2,218 | $2.07B | 69.1% | $933K |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 69 | $34.5M | 1.2% | $500K |
| Charitable organizations | 1 | $792K | 0.0% | $792K |
| Corporations and other businesses | 37 | $67.6M | 2.3% | $1.83M |
| Total | 6,277 | $2.99B | 100% | $477K |
- Clients
- 3,952
- Regulatory AUM
- $823M
- AUM share
- 27.5%
- Avg. per client
- $208K
- Clients
- 2,218
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.07B
- AUM share
- 69.1%
- Avg. per client
- $933K
- Clients
- 69
- Regulatory AUM
- $34.5M
- AUM share
- 1.2%
- Avg. per client
- $500K
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $792K
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $792K
- Clients
- 37
- Regulatory AUM
- $67.6M
- AUM share
- 2.3%
- Avg. per client
- $1.83M
Total
- Clients
- 6,277
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.99B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $477K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 316
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 251–500
Vicus Capital is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees); its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
Eric Dare owns 75% or more of Vicus Capital. The leadership team of Vicus Capital includes President Eric Dare, Chief Financial Officer Edward Dare and Chief Compliance Officer Kimberli Casner. It has 84 employees.
Staff
- 84 employees
- 84 in advisory functions
- 84 state-registered reps
- 61 broker-dealer reps
- 68 insurance agents
- 5 soliciting firms
- Owns 75% or more of Vicus Capital, Inc.
Eric Dare
Control person · since January 2010
Vicus Capital’s regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $1.86B (March 2021) to $2.99B (March 2026); clients rose from 4,415 to 6,277 and employees were 84 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $2.99B | 6,277 | 84 | 41 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $2.57B | 6,005 | 89 | 41 |
| Jun 2024June 2024 | $2.25B | 5,698 | 87 | 41 |
| Feb 2023February 2023 | $2.01B | 5,362 | 87 | 41 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $2.32B | 5,142 | 87 | 42 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $1.86B | 4,415 | 87 | 43 |
Besides its headquarters, Vicus Capital has 40 offices (3 private residences, listed without an address), with 23 listed addresses across 7 states.
Pennsylvania · 11 listed addresses
- 476 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 315, State CollegeHQ
- 18 Como Road, Lakewood
- 4177 Wildwood Drive, Mifflinburg
- 4 Village Park Dirve, Grove City
- 1600 Wyoming Ave, Forty-Fort
- 1286 9th Street, Stroudsburg
- 2591 Wexford-Bayne RD., Sewickley
- 210 Grandview Avenue, Camp Hill
- 3101 Emrick BLVD, Bethlehem
- 5006 E. Trindle RD., Mechanicsburg
- 301 York Road, Warminster
Florida · 4 listed addresses
- 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa
- 1700 South Florida Ave., Lakeland
- 5999 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
- 10715 SW 104th St., Miami
New York · 3 listed addresses
- 3313 Chili Avenue, Rochester
- 50 Main Street, White Plains
- 120 Washington St., Watertown
Maryland · 2 listed addresses
- 8850 Columbia 100 Parkway, Columbia
- 10490 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia
Delaware · 1 listed address
- 15 Park DR., Dover
New Jersey · 1 listed address
- 520 US Highway 22 E, Bridgewater
Ohio · 1 listed address
- 6200 Rockside RD., Cleveland
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Vicus Capital, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 476 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 315, State College, PA 16801
- Website
- vicuscapital.com
- Phone
- 855-558-4287
- @vicus-capital
- SEC file
- 801-60628
- Structure
- Pennsylvania corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Vicus Capital’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Fidelity ($2.75B). Vicus Capital does not have custody of client assets.
- FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $2.75B100%
At year end, Vicus Capital’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (86%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.55B across 268 positions; the largest are SPDR Portfolio Large Cap ETF (13.0%), SPDR Port Developed World Ex-us ETF (9.8%) and iShares S&P 500 Index (4.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks6%
- Funds86%
- Cash8%
How many clients does Vicus Capital have?
Vicus Capital has 6,277 clients and manages $2.99 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 3,952 individual clients, 2,218 high-net-worth individuals, and 69 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 20 March 2026
What services does Vicus Capital offer?
Vicus Capital provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Vicus Capital use?
Vicus Capital’s separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $2.75B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 20 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Vicus Capital have?
Vicus Capital has 84 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 84 employees, and 84 perform investment advisory functions. 61 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 68 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 Vicus Capital invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Vicus Capital’s separately managed accounts held 86% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 8% cash and equivalents and 6% exchange-traded equities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Vicus Capital?
Vicus Capital’s direct owner is Eric Dare (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 20 March 2026
How does Vicus Capital get paid?
Vicus 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 Vicus Capital?
Vicus Capital’s main office is at 476 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 315, State College, PA 16801. Its phone number is 855-558-4287. Its website is vicuscapital.com.