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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

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

61

Typical

Average account size

$326,669

About

Van Diest Capital is a SEC‑registered advisory firm that provides ongoing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, pension and profit‑sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm reports roughly $144 million in discretionary assets under management and includes services that range from traditional equity and fixed‑income management to access to private funds and ESG/SRI‑focused options.

The firm documents client goals and constraints in an Investment Policy Statement and typically operates with discretionary trading authority to implement asset allocation, security selection, and regular monitoring. Its investment process combines cyclical and fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory and quantitative tools and may use both long‑ and short‑term trading across equities, ETFs, fixed income, REITs and alternative vehicles.

What distinguishes Van Diest Capital from many peers is its operational affiliation with an accounting practice (VDC Accounting, LLC), with multiple firm representatives holding ownership interests in that accounting entity, creating closer coordination between investment and tax/accounting services. The firm also requires clients to custody assets at specified custodians (Altruist Financial LLC and/or Charles Schwab & Co.), discloses a range of outside business activities among its representatives (including insurance licensing, real estate holdings and nonprofit board service), and recently expanded disclosures to include hedge funds, private equity, venture capital and private placements.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

ESG / Sustainable investing Real estate investing Wealth management

Occupation focus

Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Young Professionals Values-based investing

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Fee options

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

Advisors are licensed insurance agents and may receive commissions from insurance product sales, but commissions are not primary compensation

Project-based

Negotiated hourly financial planning fees between $150 and $5,000

Other

Minimum fee: $1,500 financial planning fee if aggregate household assets below $150,000 Fee-only: Negotiated fixed financial planning fees between $1,500-$10,000 for individuals; up to $250,000 for organizations/businesses

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

Disclosures

Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.

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 Wealth management Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Young Professionals Values-based investing
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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 Wealth management Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Young Professionals Values-based investing
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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 Wealth management Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Young Professionals Values-based investing
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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 Wealth management Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Young Professionals Values-based investing
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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 Wealth management Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Young Professionals Values-based investing
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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 Wealth management Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Young Professionals Values-based investing
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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 Wealth management Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Young Professionals Values-based investing
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