M. Kraus & Company
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$542,477,351
Clients
219
Advisors
5
of 5 employees
About
M. Kraus & Company is a fee-only registered investment adviser that provides discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management and limited personalized financial planning for individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, charitable institutions and business entities. The firm manages roughly $559 million in client assets and works with clients to establish written investment policy statements reflecting goals such as capital appreciation, balanced growth, or current income.
Investment decisions are grounded in fundamental analysis and a long‑term, value‑oriented approach, typically resulting in low turnover and concentrated portfolios of roughly 30–40 individual equities supplemented by a range of fixed‑income securities and cash equivalents. Portfolios are customized to client objectives and may include client‑imposed security restrictions; the firm also provides occasional planning advice as part of the management engagement at no additional charge.
A distinctive operational feature is that the firm may allow borrowing in separately managed accounts under limited circumstances—its brochure notes that accounts can carry a margin balance when a client needs immediate cash and that the firm seeks to cover such balances promptly—an approach that is uncommon among peer team firms. In addition, M. Kraus & Company negotiates account‑administration services (cash management, RMD processing, dollar‑cost averaging) for some clients, maintains standing letters of authorization for a small number of accounts, and operates without accepting commissions or voting client proxies.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
Fixed investment advisory fees negotiated, ranging from $25 to $275 per quarter.
$0 - $1,000,000: 1% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.75% $2,000,001+: 0.50%
Trustee services charged at $275 per hour as used.
Account minimum: $500,000 Minimum fee: Fixed investment advisory fees range from $25 to $275 per quarter depending on the account Fee-only: Firm is strictly fee-only; does not accept commissions or other compensation.
Main office
4076 Shelburne Road, Building A, Suite 7 C
Shelburne VT 05482
Advisors at this office
5
Most active in
California · Connecticut · Florida · Massachusetts · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · Texas · Vermont
Also doing business as
M. Kraus & Company · M.Kraus & Company
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Business activities & affiliations
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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.
Advisors at this firm
Christopher C
Series 65
Shelburne, VT
M. Kraus & Company
Christopher Capano is a Series 65-registered financial advisor at M. Kraus & Company in Shelburne, VT, with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with M. Kraus & Company since 2004. M. Kraus & Company provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable institutions, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a long-term, value-oriented approach, typically constructing diversified portfolios concentrated in 30–40 individual common stocks alongside fixed-income securities and cash equivalents.
Katherine S
Series 65
Shelburne, VT
M. Kraus & Company
Katherine Still is a financial advisor at M. Kraus & Company with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Solve and Lumesis, Inc. before joining her current firm. M. Kraus & Company is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $559 million in client assets. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and limited personalized financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and business entities, emphasizing a long-term, value-oriented approach with customized portfolios.
Travis U
Series 65
Shelburne, VT
M. Kraus & Company
Travis Unger is a financial advisor at M. Kraus & Company with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Prime Buchholz & Associates for six years before joining M. Kraus & Company in 2018. M. Kraus & Company is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and business entities. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented investment approach focused on fundamental analysis, managing concentrated portfolios typically containing 30–40 equities alongside fixed-income securities and cash equivalents.
Denise D
Series 65
Shelburne, VT
M. Kraus & Company
Denise Dalton is a financial advisor at M. Kraus & Company with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with the firm since 1996 and holds a Series 65 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author and bookseller. M. Kraus & Company provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable institutions, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented approach focused on fundamental analysis and constructs diversified portfolios concentrated in individual common stocks alongside fixed-income securities.
Aileen K
CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Shelburne, VT
M. Kraus & Company
Aileen Kraus is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with M. Kraus & Company since 1996 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of M. Kraus & Brothers, a family-owned entity managing a commercial property in Florida. M. Kraus & Company provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable institutions, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term value-oriented approach, managing diversified portfolios concentrated in individual stocks, fixed income, and cash equivalents.
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