MWS Capital Consultants LLC

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Client assets under management

$168,248,068

Clients

124

48% high-net-worth

Advisors

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

Typical

Average account size

$1,356,839

About

MWS Capital Consultants LLC is an SEC‑registered advisory firm that manages approximately $194 million for about 124 client accounts and operates with three advisors. The firm provides tailored wealth management, including discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning delivered through the eMoney platform, and services for individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, and corporate retirement plans.

The firm’s stated investment approach is a Classic Portfolio Management strategy that emphasizes long‑term, “held for investment” ownership of common stocks, bonds, notes and funds, supplemented by fundamental, technical, charting and cyclical analysis; it does not employ automated, quantitative, or algorithmic strategies. Portfolios may be actively managed when conditions warrant, are diversified across equities, fixed income and funds (including private investment funds), and clients may impose reasonable investment restrictions.

The brochure includes performance presentations and references to corporate rating services as research inputs, and the firm discloses that it advertises third‑party ratings — a practice that is uncommon among peer firms. MWS Capital also clearly discloses its custody and fund‑selection practices (including primary custody with Fidelity and a preference for actively managed funds) and emphasizes advisor‑directed decision making rather than systematic models, which shapes its client reporting and engagement.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Private / alternative investments

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 0.85% $2,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.80% $10,000,000+: 0.75%

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000

Main office location

MWS Capital Consultants LLC

750 North State Street, 7 Th Floor

Chicago IL 60654, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

Texas

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is not active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.

Broker-dealer / trader

They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Bank

They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.

Trust company

They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.

Fund sponsor

They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.

Lawyer

They provide legal services, typically billed separately.

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Other specialized services

They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.

Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure Form ADV Part 3: Client Relationship

Quick links

LinkedIn Website 773-412-4302

Advisors at this firm

William A

Series 65

Chicago, IL

MWS Capital Consultants LLC

William Alt is a financial advisor at MWS Capital Consultants LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at MWS Capital Consultants since 2020. Prior to his current role, he was affiliated with UW-Madison and the Camp Randall Rowing Club, and he has over two decades of experience in public schools. MWS Capital Consultants LLC offers personalized investment management, wealth-planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes a Classic Portfolio Management strategy focused on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing mostly discretionary portfolios while supporting interactive financial planning through the eMoney Advisor platform.

Private / alternative investments

Beth S

Series 65

Chicago, IL

MWS Capital Consultants LLC

Beth Smyth is a financial advisor at MWS Capital Consultants LLC in Chicago, holding a Series 65 designation. She began her career at MWS Capital Consultants in 2024 following a year at DePaul University. MWS Capital Consultants LLC provides personalized investment management, wealth-planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm’s Classic Portfolio Management strategy focuses on direct ownership of equities, fixed income, and funds with an emphasis on long-term economic returns, using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis rather than automated systems.

Private / alternative investments

Matthew S

Series 65

Chicago, IL

MWS Capital Consultants LLC

Matthew Shapiro is a financial advisor at MWS Capital Consultants LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with MWS Capital Consultants since 2003. The firm provides personalized investment management, wealth-planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, personal trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. MWS Capital Consultants emphasizes a Classic Portfolio Management strategy focused on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing mostly discretionary portfolios while allowing client-imposed restrictions and interactive financial planning through the eMoney Advisor platform.

Private / alternative investments

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