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Ristau Capital, LLC
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Total assets under management
$2,900,000
Total clients
15
100% high-net worth
Total advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm size
Independent
1 advisor
Average clients per advisor
15
Average account size
$193,333
About
Ristau Capital, LLC is an independent, single‑advisor investment adviser that provides separately managed account portfolio management to individuals and high‑net‑worth individuals. The firm reports roughly $2.9 million in assets under management across about 15 client accounts and offers both discretionary and non‑discretionary services.
The firm’s investment approach centers on concentrated equity portfolios organized into three strategies—Generals, Specials, and Activist—using fundamental analysis metrics such as P/E, EV/EBITDA, and discounted cash flow to identify undervalued and event‑driven opportunities. Portfolios are constructed without regard to a client’s other assets, can be industry‑ or issuer‑concentrated, and are managed with a long‑term perspective but with an acknowledged risk of higher volatility.
A distinguishing feature is the firm’s use of performance‑based fee arrangements for qualified clients—calculated as a percentage of “New Trading Profit” with a high‑watermark mechanism and a stepped fee schedule—while non‑qualified clients pay percentage‑of‑AUM fees; performance‑fee accounts are managed side‑by‑side with AUM‑fee accounts. The combination of a small, solo practice pursuing activist shareholder tactics (including potential public 13D filings), concentrated portfolios, and the advisor’s disclosed outside part‑time employment are notable differences from many peers.
Client services
Portfolio management
Expertise
Concentrated stock management
Active portfolio management
Fee options
$0 - $100,000: 1.95% annually $100,000+: 1.5% annually until 5th anniversary $0+: 1.5% annually until 5th anniversary if assets exceed $100,000 $0+: 1.0% annually thereafter if assets exceed $100,000 $0+: 1.5% annually thereafter if assets below $100,000
20% of net new trading profits prior to 5th anniversary; 16% thereafter; no annual management fee for qualified clients
Account minimum: $100,000 for qualified clients and $25,000 for non-qualified clients; minimums are negotiable
Main office location
Ristau Capital, LLC
Frisco TX, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
Ristau Capital, LLC has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Texas
Disclosures
Firm disclosures are reported in Form ADV Part 1A, Item 11. They include criminal charges, regulatory actions, civil proceedings, and professional disciplinary events involving the firm or its advisory affiliates.
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Business activities & affiliations
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Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Forms ADV
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