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SFE Investment Counsel Inc.

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Client assets under management

$662,567,852

Clients

877

22% high-net worth

Advisors

10

of 14 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

88

High

Average account size

$755,494

About

SFE Investment Counsel serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses and institutional clients and has provided investment advice since 1977. The firm offers individualized investment supervisory services through separately managed accounts, dual‑contract relationships, model portfolio services and participation as a separate account manager in third‑party programs.

The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset allocation as the primary driver of portfolio results and an opportunistic, total‑return orientation that generally favors long‑term holdings. Portfolios are often concentrated — typically 20–25 equity positions drawn from an internally maintained “Merit Monitor” reviewed by an in‑house Investment Committee — and they combine fundamental, technical and cyclical analysis with fixed‑income laddering to manage risk.

Compared with many peers, SFE acts as adviser and manager to privately offered vehicles (SFE Alternative Investment Fund I LLC and II LLC), performing due diligence, allocation recommendations and administrative functions for those funds and, as a result, is deemed to have custody for certain fund investors. The firm also distributes model strategies to third‑party platforms and provides regular performance reporting to clients and platform subscribers, and it participates in the Schwab Advisor Network for client referrals.

Client services

Portfolio management

Expertise

Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 2.00% $250,001 - $1,250,000: 1.75% $1,250,001 - $3,250,000: 1.50% $3,250,001 - $8,250,000: 1.25% $8,250,001+: 1.00%

Other

Account minimum: $500 per quarter (SMA clients); $100,000 (third-party separate account manager programs) Minimum fee: $500 annual minimum fee for dual-contract relationships; $500 per quarter minimum for SMA clients Fee-only: SMA fees and dual-contract fees charged as described; no commissions received

Main office location

SFE Investment Counsel Inc.

801 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 610

Los Angeles CA 90017, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Hawaii · Nevada · New York · Oregon · Tennessee · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Mark D

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

SFE Investment Counsel Inc.

Mark Delgadillo is a financial advisor with SFE Investment Counsel Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining SFE Investment Counsel in 2020, he worked at D.A. Davidson & Co. for seven years. SFE Investment Counsel serves a range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutional investors, offering customized investment supervisory services. The firm’s approach focuses on asset allocation, long-term holding strategies, and concentrated equity portfolios supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with fixed-income laddering.

Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Gregory G

Series 63, Series 65

San Luis Obispo, CA

SFE Investment Counsel Inc.

Gregory Giauque is a financial advisor at SFE Investment Counsel Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at SYBCI for eight years before joining SFE Investment Counsel in 2023. SFE Investment Counsel serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and a total-return approach with concentrated portfolios, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside fixed-income laddering to manage risk.

Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Jeffrey E

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Los Angeles, CA

SFE Investment Counsel Inc.

Jeffrey Eisfelder is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at SFE Investment Counsel Inc. He previously spent ten years at First Foundation Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole licensee owner of GBG Southeast, a youth travel baseball organization in the Southeast. SFE Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on asset allocation and a total-return approach with concentrated equity portfolios, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside fixed-income laddering to manage risk.

Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Jon K

Series 63

Los Angeles, CA

SFE Investment Counsel Inc.

Jon Kmett is a financial advisor at SFE Investment Counsel Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with SFE since 2007 and previously worked at Stern Fisher Edwards Inc. for 27 years. He holds the Series 63 designation. SFE Investment Counsel serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients with a focus on asset allocation and a total-return investment approach. The firm offers customized portfolio management, often concentrating holdings and integrating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside fixed-income strategies.

Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Charles B

Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

SFE Investment Counsel Inc.

Charles Bohlen is a financial advisor at SFE Investment Counsel Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined SFE Investment Counsel in 2026 and has prior experience at New Sun Partners LLC, Renewable Resources Group LLC, CreateSafe, Inc., and Metamason, Inc. SFE Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and a total-return approach, managing concentrated portfolios through fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with fixed-income laddering.

Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Charles B

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

SFE Investment Counsel Inc.

Charles Bohlen is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience and has been with SFE Investment Counsel Inc. since 2007. Prior to that, he worked at Stern Fisher Edwards Inc. from 2001 to 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Los Angeles, CA. SFE Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on asset allocation and a total-return investment approach, managing concentrated portfolios through fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with fixed-income laddering.

Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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David T

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

SFE Investment Counsel Inc.

David Thomsen is a financial advisor with SFE Investment Counsel Inc. in Los Angeles, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at SFE Investment Counsel since 2007 and previously at Stern Fisher Edwards Inc. from 2006 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Thomsen volunteers at the New Center for PsychoAnalysis, a school for mental health professionals, dedicating about 10% of his time to this activity. SFE Investment Counsel serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and a total-return approach, managing concentrated portfolios through fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with fixed-income laddering.

Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Edward T

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

SFE Investment Counsel Inc.

Edward Ternan is a financial advisor at SFE Investment Counsel Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with SFE Investment Counsel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Ternan is a 50% owner of SilverWise LLC, a business that assists families with aging-related issues. SFE Investment Counsel serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and a total-return approach, managing concentrated portfolios through fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with fixed-income laddering.

Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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James M

CFA®, Series 63

Los Angeles, CA

SFE Investment Counsel Inc.

James Moylan is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with SFE Investment Counsel Inc. since 2007, following a prior role at Stern Fisher Edwards Inc. Moylan holds a Series 63 license and is based in Los Angeles, CA. SFE Investment Counsel serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients with individualized investment supervisory services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation, a total-return orientation, and concentrated portfolios typically consisting of 20–25 equity positions, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside fixed-income laddering to manage risk.

Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Peter B

Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

SFE Investment Counsel Inc.

Peter Bohlen is a financial advisor at SFE Investment Counsel Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 credential. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience in film and television production. SFE Investment Counsel serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients with a focus on asset allocation and a total-return investment approach. The firm manages concentrated portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with fixed-income laddering to manage risk.

Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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