Fiduciary Management, Inc.
Fiduciary Management, Inc. (FMI) is a Milwaukee-based financial advisory firm that primarily offers investment portfolio management services. The firm's clientele includes a wide range of both institutional and individual investors.
All of this firm's earnings come from the advisory fees that clients pay, which makes it a fee-only business. That's different from a fee-based firm, which might also earn income from insurance or securities commissions.
Fiduciary Management Background
Fiduciary Management has been in business since 1980. The firm is currently under the principal ownership of chairman Ted Kellner and CEO and chief investment officer (CIO) Patrick English. Most members of the advisor team at FMI have more than 10 years of industry experience.
This firm's advisory staff includes chartered financial analysts (CFAs) and certified public accountants (CPAs).
Fiduciary Management Client Types and Minimum Account Size
The client base at Fiduciary Management is incredibly diverse, including individuals (both with and without a high net worth), investment companies, pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, government entities, insurance companies and other businesses.
This firm's typical minimum investment requirements vary by client type:
- Large-, Small- and All-Cap discretionary accounts: $3 million
- Individual accounts: $1 million
- International discretionary accounts: $25 million
- Focused Global discretionary account: $10 million
At the firm's discretion, the minimums above are subject to change or waiver.
Services Offered by Fiduciary Management
FMI provides its clients with a selection of investment management services. It offers four distinct investment strategies when it comes to these offerings: Large-Cap, Small-Cap, All-Cap and International Equity. The firm's investment advice is limited to this quartet of strategies.
The firm manages all client accounts on a discretionary basis, and it does operate some wrap-fee programs. There are no financial planning services available through Fiduciary Management.
Fiduciary Management Investment Philosophy
Fiduciary Management uses four dedicated investment strategies. Each of these are centered around a different tier of equities in an effort to hit on specific levels of risk and returns. Below you'll find an overview of what each strategy invests in:
- Large-Cap Equity Strategy: Focuses on value stocks of companies with more than $5 billion in market capitalization
- Small-Cap Equity Strategy: Focuses on value stocks of companies with less than $7 billion in market capitalization
- All-Cap Equity Strategy: Focuses on value stocks of companies with both high and low market capitalizations
- International Equity Strategy: Focuses on value stocks of foreign companies with more than $5 billion in market capitalization
- Focused Global Equity Strategy: Investing in mid-large cap companies in the U.S. and internationally
Using fundamental research and analysis, this firm and its advisors look to identify company stocks that are available at value prices. This is done because it aims to pursue above-average performance for its investments, while at the same time minimizing risk. The firm chooses to avoid investing in initial public offerings (IPOs) or other "hot issue" investments. Instead, it usually invests in preferred stocks, warrants, corporate bonds, commercial paper, certificates of deposit (CDs), municipal securities and mutual fund shares.
Fees Under Fiduciary Management
The fee schedule at Fiduciary Management is based on the investment strategy being used and the value of each client's account. From there, annual fees are charged as a percentage of their total AUM. All fees are calculated and billed on a quarterly basis, in arrears.
| Fiduciary Management Fee Schedule | |||||
| Account Value | Large-Cap Account Fees | Small-Cap Account Fees | All-Cap Account Fees | International Equity Account Fees | Focused Global |
| First $25MM | 0.55% | 0.85% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 0.65% |
| $25MM - $50MM | 0.50% | 0.80% | 0.65% | 0.60% | 0.60% |
| $50MM - $100MM | 0.45% | 0.70% | 0.60% | 0.55% | 0.55% |
| Above $100MM | 0.35% | 0.60% | 0.55% | 0.50% | 0.50% |
What to Watch Out For
Note that Fiduciary Management does not provide any kind of financial planning services. So if you're looking for an advisor that does offer financial planning, use SmartAsset's free matching tool to find an advisor in your area who better fits your needs.
There are no disclosures present on Fiduciary Management's SEC-filed Form ADV.
Opening an Account With Fiduciary Management
The best way to get in touch with Fiduciary Management is to call (414) 226-4545.
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