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Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$579,665,287

Clients

243

40% high-net worth

Advisors

10

of 14 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

24

Very Low

Average account size

$2,385,454

About

Laffer Tengler Investments serves a mix of individual and high-net-worth clients alongside institutional and intermediary clients, including retirement plans, foundations, broker-dealers, and certain investment companies and government entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management for separately managed accounts, model portfolio delivery to other advisers and broker-dealers, and acts as a manager in multiple wrap fee programs.

The firm combines quantitative modeling and macroeconomic forecasting with bottom-up fundamental security analysis across a range of proprietary strategies—including New Era Value, Dividend Growth, SMID, and thematic Macro Cycle Opportunities—and implements exposures using individual securities and ETFs. Laffer Tengler relies on third‑party research and specialized software, delivers model portfolios to sponsors and advisers, and serves as a sub-adviser to an actively managed ETF (TGLR).

What is distinctive about Laffer Tengler is its hybrid role as both a sponsor and participant in wrap fee platforms and as an ETF sub-adviser, its operation across six offices, and its ownership ties to a holding company (ButcherJoseph Financial Holdings) with affiliated adviser entities. The firm also discloses specific governance involvement with state-level public agencies (GHADs) through senior management, and it describes processes to address potential conflicts that arise from those affiliations and roles.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Models

Expertise

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $3,000,000: 1.15% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.00% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.90% $10,000,001 - $20,000,000: 0.75% $20,000,001+: Negotiable

Project-based

0.10% annual fee billed quarterly in arrears for client-directed accounts; hourly rates not specifically stated in brochure

Other

Account minimum: $3,000,000

Main office location

Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc.

1005 17 Th Ave S, Suite 900

Nashville TN 37212, United States

Number of offices

6

Most active in

Alabama · Arizona · California · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Iowa · Louisiana · Michigan · Mississippi · Missouri · Nebraska · Nevada · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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James M

Series 65

Scottsdale, AZ

Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc.

James Meyers is a financial advisor at Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes time at The Herbst Group, LLC. Laffer Tengler Investments offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery to other advisers, and wrap-fee program management for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and specialty clients. The firm combines quantitative modeling and macroeconomic forecasting with fundamental security analysis across various asset types and operates an actively managed equity income ETF.

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta
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Austin F

CFA®

Scottsdale, AZ

Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc.

Austin Filiere is a CFA® charterholder based in Scottsdale, AZ, serving as a financial advisor at Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. since 2026. He has prior experience at T. Rowe Price and Capital Insight, and has worked with the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs organizations. Laffer Tengler Investments offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery, and wrap-fee program management to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and specialty clients. The firm integrates quantitative modeling and macroeconomic forecasting with fundamental security analysis across various asset classes and manages an actively managed equity income ETF.

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta
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Nancy T

Series 65

Incline Village, NV

Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc.

Nancy Tengler is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She currently works at Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc., where she has been since 2020. Her prior experience includes roles at ButcherJoseph Asset Management and Arizona Bank & Trust. Laffer Tengler Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery, and wrap-fee program management for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and specialty clients. The firm combines quantitative modeling and macroeconomic forecasting with fundamental security analysis to implement strategies across various asset classes and offers both discretionary account management and non-discretionary model delivery services.

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta
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Lauren W

CFA®, Series 63

Scottsdale, AZ

Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc.

Lauren West is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa and Delta Air Lines, and she spent eight years at Berman Capital Advisors. Laffer Tengler Investments provides portfolio management, model delivery, and wrap-fee program management for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and specialty clients. The firm combines quantitative modeling and macroeconomic forecasting with fundamental security analysis to manage strategies across various asset classes, including an actively managed equity income ETF.

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta
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Gavin G

Series 65

Scottsdale, AZ

Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc.

Gavin Grabowski is a financial advisor with Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Laffer Tengler, he worked at JOEY Restaurant Group and Green Street. Outside of finance, he participates in modeling for clothing advertisements through a licensed agency. Laffer Tengler Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery, and wrap-fee program management for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and specialty clients. The firm combines quantitative modeling and macroeconomic forecasting with fundamental security analysis to manage strategies across various asset classes, including ETFs and equities.

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta
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Alex V

CFA®, Series 63

Scottsdale, AZ

Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc.

Alex Van Iderstine is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with five years of industry experience. He currently works at Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. and previously held positions at Exchange Traded Managers Group and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the seafood industry with Steve and Mike's Shellfish. Laffer Tengler Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery to other advisers, and wrap-fee program management for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and specialty clients. The firm combines quantitative modeling and macroeconomic forecasting with fundamental security analysis across various asset classes and operates an actively managed equity income ETF.

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta
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Catherine L

Series 63, Series 65

Sottsdale, AZ

Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc.

Catherine Lafee is a financial advisor at Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including ButcherJoseph Asset Management, Sable Capital, Arizona Bank & Trust, LPL Financial, and Waddell & Reed. Laffer Tengler Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery, and wrap-fee program management for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and specialty clients. The firm combines quantitative modeling and macroeconomic forecasting with fundamental security analysis, offering actively managed strategies across various asset classes and serving as a sub-adviser and model provider to other advisers and wrap program sponsors.

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta
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Steven S

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Royal Oak, MI

Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc.

Steven Shepich is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. since 2011. Laffer Tengler Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery to other advisers, and wrap-fee program management for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and specialty clients. The firm combines quantitative modeling and macroeconomic forecasting with fundamental security analysis to manage a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta
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Byron A

Series 65, Series 66

Scottsdale, AZ

Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc.

Byron Anderson II is a financial advisor at Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Mutual Securities, Inc., Mutual Advisors, LLC, and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Emerald Water Anglers. Laffer Tengler Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery, and wrap-fee program management for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and specialty clients. The firm combines quantitative modeling and macroeconomic forecasting with fundamental security analysis to manage a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta
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John R

Series 65

Manchester, TN

Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc.

John Rogers Jr. is a financial advisor at Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. in Manchester, TN, holding a Series 65 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Laffer Tengler Investments since 2020 and was previously with Laffer Investments from 2006 to 2020. Laffer Tengler Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery, and wrap-fee program management for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and specialty clients. The firm combines quantitative modeling and macroeconomic forecasting with fundamental security analysis across various asset classes and offers actively managed equity income ETFs alongside model portfolios and account management services.

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta
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