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Van Diest Capital

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Client assets under management

$140,141,034

Clients

429

16% high-net worth

Advisors

7

of 8 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

61

Typical

Average account size

$326,669

About

Van Diest Capital provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to a mix of individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, pension and profit‑sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm prepares Investment Policy Statements, conducts ongoing portfolio monitoring, and offers tailored pension consulting, including written plan recommendations and manager oversight.

The firm’s investment process combines cyclical and fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and quantitative methods, and it primarily recommends equities while also using fixed income, ETFs, real estate funds, commodities, and non‑U.S. securities. VDC employs both long‑ and short‑term trading, may manage accounts on a discretionary basis, and incorporates Socially Responsible Investing (ESG) considerations when clients request them.

Noteworthy aspects compared with many peers include disclosed affiliations with an insurance agency and a related brokerage entity, the provision of pension consulting services, and the availability of hourly billing for financial planning. The brochure also notes access to alternative investments (hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and private placements), a requirement that clients use specified custodians, and a policy not to aggregate trades across client accounts.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

ESG / Sustainable investing Real estate investing

Demographic focus

Young Professionals

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed financial planning fees from $1,500 to $10,000 for individuals; up to $250,000 for complex organizational plans; retirement planning fixed fees between $2,000 and $100,000

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.35% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $1,000,001 - $2,500,000: 1.00% $2,500,000 - $5,000,000: 0.90% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.80% $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.70% $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.40% $50,000,001 - $100,000,000: 0.30% $100,000,001+: 0.25%

Commissions

Commissions received from sale of investment and insurance products by supervised persons; not primary source of compensation

Project-based

Financial planning hourly fees range from $150 to $5,000

Other

Minimum fee: $1,500 financial planning fee if aggregate household assets are below $150,000 Fee-only: Fixed fees between $1,500 and $10,000 for individual financial plans; up to $250,000 for complex plans for organizations; hourly fees between $150 and $5,000

Main office location

Van Diest Capital

302 West Broadway, Suite 9

Polk City IA 50226, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Iowa · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Seth F

Series 66

Polk City, IA

Van Diest Capital

Seth Fulton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Van Diest Capital and has previously worked at OSAIC Wealth, Inc., Signator Investors, Inc., and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for Johnston Youth Football, assisting with registration and communications. Van Diest Capital provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of cyclical and fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods, offering a range of investment options including equities, fixed income, ETFs, real estate funds, commodities, and non-U.S. securities.

ESG / Sustainable investing Real estate investing Young Professionals
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Benjamin R

Series 66

Polk City, IA

Van Diest Capital

Benjamin Rasmussen is a financial advisor at Van Diest Capital with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Dawson & Bertran Investment Advisors. Outside of finance, he is a coach at Webster City Schools. Van Diest Capital provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines cyclical and fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and quantitative methods, and incorporates Socially Responsible Investing (ESG) when requested.

ESG / Sustainable investing Real estate investing Young Professionals
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Tyler D

Series 63, Series 66

Polk City, IA

Van Diest Capital

Tyler Dawson is a financial advisor at Van Diest Capital with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors, Signator Investors, and Royal Alliance Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an elder and board member at Missionary Alliance Church, where he participates in teaching and public speaking. Van Diest Capital offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines cyclical and fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and quantitative methods, employing both long- and short-term trading strategies and incorporating Socially Responsible Investing options upon client request.

ESG / Sustainable investing Real estate investing Young Professionals
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Bryce L

CFP®, Series 65

Polk City, IA

Van Diest Capital

Bryce Littler is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Van Diest Capital. His prior roles include positions at WealthCharter Retirement Planning and Principal. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a tax and accounting practice through VDC Accounting, LLC. Van Diest Capital provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach integrates cyclical and fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and quantitative methods, utilizing a range of asset classes and incorporating ESG considerations upon client request.

ESG / Sustainable investing Real estate investing Young Professionals
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William B

Series 63, Series 66

Polk City, IA

Van Diest Capital

William Bertran is a financial advisor at Van Diest Capital with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including OSAIC, Signator Investors, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Life Investors. Bertran also serves as an elder at Missionary Alliance Church. Van Diest Capital provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines cyclical and fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and quantitative methods, offering a range of investment options and incorporating Socially Responsible Investing considerations upon client request.

ESG / Sustainable investing Real estate investing Young Professionals
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Eric D

Series 63, Series 66

Polk City, IA

Van Diest Capital

Eric Dawson is a financial advisor at Van Diest Capital with over 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Life Investors Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches boys' golf at a local school. Van Diest Capital offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach integrates cyclical and fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and quantitative methods, using a range of asset classes and incorporating ESG considerations when requested.

ESG / Sustainable investing Real estate investing Young Professionals
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James V

Series 66

Polk City, IA

Van Diest Capital

James Van Diest is a financial advisor with Van Diest Capital, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dawson & Bertran Investment Advisors and Principal Financial Group. Van Diest serves on multiple nonprofit and young professional boards, including the Ankeny Young Professionals and the Phoebe Foundation Africa. Van Diest Capital provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach integrates cyclical and fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and quantitative methods, primarily recommending equities alongside fixed income and alternative assets, and incorporates Socially Responsible Investing when requested.

ESG / Sustainable investing Real estate investing Young Professionals
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