Winebrenner Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year. The firm advises 4 private funds.
Winebrenner Capital Management reports 459 clients. They include 309 individual clients, 127 high-net-worth individuals, and 19 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($260M across 1,042 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 14 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 67% | 20% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 28% | 49% |
| Pooled investment vehicles | <1% | 28% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Insurance companies | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Other client typesCorporations and other businesses | 4% | 2% |
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) | 309 | $52.5M | 20.1% | $170K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 127 | $128M | 49.1% | $1.01M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 4 | $73.7M | 28.3% | $18.4M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $144K | 0.1% | — |
| Insurance companies | Fewer than 5 | $1.07M | 0.4% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | 19 | $5.04M | 1.9% | $265K |
| Total | 459 | $260M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 309
- Regulatory AUM
- $52.5M
- AUM share
- 20.1%
- Avg. per client
- $170K
- Clients
- 127
- Regulatory AUM
- $128M
- AUM share
- 49.1%
- Avg. per client
- $1.01M
- Clients
- 4
- Regulatory AUM
- $73.7M
- AUM share
- 28.3%
- Avg. per client
- $18.4M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $144K
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.07M
- AUM share
- 0.4%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 19
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.04M
- AUM share
- 1.9%
- Avg. per client
- $265K
Total
- Clients
- 459
- Regulatory AUM
- $260M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 14
- Private funds advised
- 4
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 1–10
Winebrenner Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure.
Earl Winebrenner owns 75% or more of Winebrenner Capital Management. The leadership team of Winebrenner Capital Management includes Chief Financial Officer Rebekah Ellis and Chief Compliance Officer Krista Thompson. It has 9 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 9 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 7 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Winebrenner Capital Management LLC
Earl Winebrenner
Control person · since July 2010
Winebrenner Capital Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $152M (June 2021) to $260M (March 2026); clients rose from 337 to 459 and employees from 8 to 9.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $260M | 459 | 9 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $243M | 436 | 9 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $220M | 409 | 10 | 1 |
| Feb 2023February 2023 | $192M | 373 | 10 | 1 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $179M | 354 | 11 | 1 |
| Jun 2021June 2021 | $152M | 337 | 8 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Winebrenner Capital Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Kentucky · 1 listed address
- 10602 Timberwood Circle, Suite 13, LouisvilleHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Winebrenner Capital Management LLC
- Headquarters
- 10602 Timberwood Circle, Suite 13, Louisville, KY 40223-5367
- Website
- wcmria.com
- Phone
- 502-671-0015
- SEC file
- 801-115158
- Structure
- Kentucky LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Winebrenner Capital Management’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are Charles Schwab ($158M, 86%) and Stonex Securities ($26.7M, 14%). Winebrenner Capital Management has custody of $82.3M for 27 clients.
- Stonex SecuritiesStonex Securities Inc. · Birmingham, AL · $26.7M14%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $158M86%
At year end, Winebrenner Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (78%) and stocks (17%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $164M across 153 positions; the largest are J P Morgan Exchange Traded F (6.5%), Janus Detroit Str TR (4.5%) and Dimensional ETF Trust (3.5%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks17%
- Funds78%
- Bonds3%
- State and local bonds2%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Cash2%
How many clients does Winebrenner Capital Management have?
Winebrenner Capital Management has 459 clients and manages $260 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 309 individual clients, 127 high-net-worth individuals, and 19 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 5 March 2026
What services does Winebrenner Capital Management offer?
Winebrenner Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Winebrenner Capital Management use?
Winebrenner Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $158M and Stonex Securities Inc. (Birmingham, AL), with $26.7M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 5 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Winebrenner Capital Management have?
Winebrenner Capital Management has 7 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 9 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 Winebrenner Capital Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Winebrenner Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 78% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 17% exchange-traded equities, 2% state and local bonds, 2% cash and equivalents and 1% U.S. government and agency bonds. It advises 4 private funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Winebrenner Capital Management?
Winebrenner Capital Management’s direct owner is Earl Winebrenner (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 5 March 2026
How does Winebrenner Capital Management get paid?
Winebrenner Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions 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 Winebrenner Capital Management?
Winebrenner Capital Management’s main office is at 10602 Timberwood Circle, Suite 13, Louisville, KY 40223-5367. Its phone number is 502-671-0015. Its website is wcmria.com.