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Mengis Capital Management, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$577,314,998

Clients

263

49% high-net worth

Advisors

6

of 7 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

44

Low

Average account size

$2,195,114

About

Mengis Capital Management is an SEC-registered, independent investment adviser that provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals (including high-net-worth clients), retirement plans, corporations, trusts and endowments. The firm manages roughly $903 million across about 263 client households and generally requires an aggregated minimum account size of $500,000, with waivers available in certain circumstances.

The firm emphasizes highly customized equity and income portfolios, constructing equity holdings “one company at a time” and applying both fundamental and technical analysis to security selection. Income strategies are tailored to client needs and may include government, municipal or corporate bonds, preferreds, TIPS, REITs, high-yield and alternative income exposures, with mutual funds and ETFs used selectively to access additional asset classes and diversification.

Compared with many peer teams, Mengis operates with a relatively high AUM per client and a clear focus on individualized stock selection rather than primarily model-based or pooled strategies, and it does not participate in wrap-fee or performance-fee arrangements. On the operational side the firm maintains standing letters of authorization for transfers (custody under SLOAs), participates in institutional custody programs that supply research and technology support, and follows documented proxy voting and custody oversight procedures (including plans for surprise exam compliance).

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Concentrated stock management Income planning ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.00% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.85% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.70% $10,000,001 - $30,000,000: 0.50% $30,000,001+: 0.30%

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting charged hourly, generally $200 to $300 per hour, negotiable

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Financial planning charged hourly, generally $200-$300/hour, negotiable

Main office location

Mengis Capital Management, Inc.

One Sw Columbia, Suite 780

Portland OR 97204, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Oregon · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Lindsay F

Series 65

Portland, OR

Mengis Capital Management, Inc.

Lindsay Fromhart is a financial advisor at Mengis Capital Management, Inc. in Portland, OR, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Mengis Capital Management since 2009. Mengis Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm focuses on highly customized equity and income portfolios, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and delivers tailored solutions supported by written Investment Policy Statements reviewed annually.

Concentrated stock management Income planning ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Cynthia A

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, OR

Mengis Capital Management, Inc.

Cynthia Aschbacher is a financial advisor at Mengis Capital Management, Inc. in Portland, OR, with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Mengis Capital Management since 2007. Mengis Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm focuses on customized equity and income portfolios, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and offers tailored strategies supported by written Investment Policy Statements reviewed annually.

Concentrated stock management Income planning ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Michael P

CFA®, Series 65

Portland, OR

Mengis Capital Management, Inc.

Michael Patterson is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Mengis Capital Management, Inc. since 2007. Mengis Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm focuses on customized equity and income portfolios, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and uses mutual funds and ETFs selectively to complement direct holdings.

Concentrated stock management Income planning ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Michael S

Series 65

Portland, OR

Mengis Capital Management, Inc.

Michael Sorem is a financial advisor at Mengis Capital Management, Inc. in Portland, OR, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Mengis Capital Management since 2016, following four years at Spectrum Strategic Capital Management LLC. Mengis Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes customized equity and income portfolios built through fundamental and technical analysis, using selective mutual funds and ETFs, and serves a relatively large asset base with concentrated, bespoke portfolios.

Concentrated stock management Income planning ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Martin B

Series 65

Portland, OR

Mengis Capital Management, Inc.

Martin Bats is a financial advisor at Mengis Capital Management, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Before joining Mengis Capital Management in 2023, he held roles at Gorin Sports Inc., IMG Academy, Gonzaga University, Eastern Washington University, and Notre-Dame Des Anges. Mengis Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes customized equity and income portfolios, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and offers written Investment Policy Statements reviewed annually.

Concentrated stock management Income planning ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Joseph M

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, OR

Mengis Capital Management, Inc.

Joseph Mengis is a financial advisor at Mengis Capital Management, Inc. in Portland, OR, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Mengis Capital Management since 2001. Mengis serves on several nonprofit boards, including The Park Academy for dyslexic children and the Portland Police Historical Society. Mengis Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm focuses on customized equity and income portfolios, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and offers services including retirement account advice and ERISA rollover decisions.

Concentrated stock management Income planning ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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