Mentor Capital Management Inc.

Daniel Kaster is a Series 65–registered advisor at Mentor Capital Management Inc. with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mentor Capital Management in 2023, he worked at Sagent Management from 2015 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Clear Ledger Consulting LLC, which provides bookkeeping services. Mentor Capital Management primarily serves individual clients through fee-only wealth management and financial planning, using fundamental analysis within a broad asset-allocation framework and favoring passive, low-expense, index-based strategies. The firm integrates tax and investment advice through an in-house licensed CPA and manages approximately $195 million in client assets.

John Davis is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience and has been with Mentor Capital Management Inc. since 1992. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he is part owner and treasurer of Elmhurst Tailgate Inc., a dog daycare and boarding business. Mentor Capital Management Inc. provides fee-only wealth management and financial planning services primarily for individual clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis within a broad asset-allocation framework, favoring passive, low-expense, index-based strategies for long-term holdings.

Daniel Carey is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and has been with Mentor Capital Management Inc. since 2007. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Chicago, IL. Mentor Capital Management Inc. serves individual clients through fee-only wealth management and financial planning, offering services such as investment management, income tax planning, and estate-planning review. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach within a broad asset-allocation framework, favoring passive, low-expense, index-based strategies for long-term holdings.

Sarah Bodach is a financial advisor at Mentor Capital Management Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. She has been with Mentor Capital Management since 2017. Mentor Capital Management primarily serves individual clients through fee-only wealth management and financial planning, utilizing a fundamental analysis approach within a broad asset-allocation framework that favors passive, low-expense, index-based strategies. The firm integrates tax and investment planning through an in-house licensed CPA and manages approximately $195 million in client assets.