Lauer Capital Management Ltd

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Client assets under management

$302,900,824

Clients

61% high-net worth

Advisors

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

Typical

Average account size

$3,365,565

About

The firm provides discretionary investment management to individuals (including high-net-worth clients), trusts, foundations, endowments, corporations and other entities. It constructs conservative portfolios using individual equities and fixed income securities, along with open- and closed-end mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

Investment decisions are guided by a liability-driven approach: the firm develops a written investment policy with each client that links asset allocation to the client’s future liabilities, objectives and risk tolerance. Risk management is framed as the cash‑flow relationship between assets and liabilities, with an emphasis on seeking consistent absolute returns, avoiding material loss, and maintaining generally low turnover under discretionary authority.

Noteworthy features include a small advisory team managing approximately $323 million across about 90 client relationships, producing higher-than-typical assets under management per advisor and per client for a firm of this size. The firm operates on a fee‑only basis, purchases research on a hard‑dollar basis, occasionally offers hourly consulting, and may accept standing transfer authorizations that create limited custody while documenting compliance with SEC no‑action conditions.

Client services

Portfolio management

Expertise

Wealth management

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 0.75% $2,000,000+: 0.50%

Project-based

$200 per hour

Other

Fee-only: Fee-only basis; no commissions or markups received.

Main office location

Lauer Capital Management Ltd

1720 S. Spring Avenue

Sioux Falls SD 57105, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

South Dakota

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is not active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.

Broker-dealer / trader

They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Bank

They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.

Trust company

They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.

Fund sponsor

They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.

Lawyer

They provide legal services, typically billed separately.

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Other specialized services

They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.

Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure Form ADV Part 3: Client Relationship

Quick links

Website 605-357-8088

Advisors at this firm

E F

CFA®, Series 63

Sioux Falls, SD

Lauer Capital Management Ltd

E Fromelt is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Lauer Capital Management Ltd since 2008. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, he holds a Series 63 registration and has focused his career at this firm. Lauer Capital Management Ltd. provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, corporations, and other business entities. The firm emphasizes an asset/liability framework that aligns portfolio risk with clients’ future cash-flow needs, prioritizing risk management and consistent, absolute returns through generally conservative allocations and low turnover.

Wealth management

Richard L

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Sioux Falls, SD

Lauer Capital Management Ltd

Richard Lauer is the sole advisor at Lauer Capital Management Ltd., a firm he founded in 1994. He holds the CFA® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. Lauer Capital Management Ltd. provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, corporations, and other business entities. The firm’s investment approach links portfolio risk to clients’ future cash-flow needs, emphasizing risk management, avoidance of principal loss, and consistent absolute returns through generally conservative allocations and low turnover.

Wealth management

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