Scholtz & Company, L.L.C. is a wealth management firm that provides personalized asset management
services to high net worth individuals and institutions. Scholtz & Company, L.L.C. was incorporated in
New York City in April, 1994 and currently is located in Stamford, CT.
Principal Owners: The principal owner is Peter D. Scholtz.
Types of services we offer:
Scholtz & Company, L.L.C. tailors each individual portfolio to meet the client's specific investment goals
and risk profiles. Scholtz & Company, L.L.C. is long-only and invests in common stock, preferred stocks,
ETFs, convertible preferreds, investment grade corporate bonds, municipal bonds, US Govt. Treasuries,
agency bonds and high-yield convertible bonds. We currently offer Balanced, All Cap Equity, Income,
Small Cap Equity and Tactical Allocation strategies. Through our Tactical Allocation strategy, Scholtz &
Company, L.L.C will also invest in covered writes and protective puts as a means of reducing risk and
account volatility.
Balanced Strategy: The Balanced strategy is primarily designed for individuals seeking capital
appreciation with an emphasis on safety and income. Stocks are chosen within the Balanced strategy in
a similar manner to the All Cap Equity strategy, but with slightly more weight on high yield dividends. In
order to protect capital, Balanced accounts also invest about 25%-50% of assets in both corporate and
government bonds. We must maintain a minimum of 25% of assets in investment grade fixed income
and cash equivalents as we seek to provide above average yields at a given level of risk or rating.
Convertible bonds may be owned with below investment grade ratings but don’t count towards the
fixed income minimum.
All Cap Equity Strategy: The All Cap Equity strategy is primarily designed for investors who are
interested in achieving superior capital appreciation and have lower current income needs. Through the
use of our fundamental research, quantitative screening, and technical analysis, Scholtz & Company,
L.L.C. develops portfolios to beat the market on a return basis while maintaining an appropriate level of
risk discipline. In order to broaden our options, the investment strategy is “All Cap Core” which means
that we invest in stocks of all sizes and sectors and in stocks which may fit traditional value or growth
styles.
Income Strategy: The objective of the Income Strategy is to create the safest balance between risk and
reward using stocks and bonds. It is specifically designed for maximum safety and current income.
Investment grade fixed income (not including convertible bonds) and cash equivalents represents 55%
to 80% of total assets at all times. The maximum exposure to stocks is 35%. Additionally, all stocks must
pay a dividend.
Small Cap Equity Strategy: The Small
Cap Equity strategy is similar to our All Cap Equity strategy, except
that it is primarily focused on the small cap universe (i.e. securities with market caps below $5 billion).
Additionally, the strategy will own mid-cap securities (i.e. market caps below $15 billion) as well. This
strategy is typically appropriate for investors with a higher level of risk tolerance and lesser liquidity
needs. Generally, we seek to invest in companies that meet some of the same criteria as our other
equity strategies, but with an emphasis on securities with very high return potential that may be earlier
stage in their life-cycles. Note, stocks will not be sold simply because they reach large cap size. They will
be sold when the fundamentals change for the worse or become overvalued.
Tactical Allocation: The Tactical Allocation strategy provides investors maximum flexibility across
equities and fixed income asset classes. This strategy is most appropriate for investors seeking capital
appreciation, but with more risk aversion than an equity only strategy. Equities and fixed income
securities are chosen in a similar manner to Scholtz & Companies, L.L.C.’s All Equity and Balanced
strategies, but the mix between these classes may differ significantly. Typically, the Tactical Allocation
strategy will invest between 50-90% in equities with the remainder in fixed income and convertible
securities. Equity exposure will remain unrestricted between zero and 100%. Additionally, the Tactical
Allocation strategy will utilize option strategies at times to reduce risk and enhance income via covered
write and long-put positions. A more defensive version of this strategy, Tactical Allocation Conservative,
targets equities in the 40-60% range.
Financial Planning Services: In addition to providing investment services, Scholtz & Company, L.L.C.
provides financial planning services. These services are provided as clients needs arise.
How we tailor our services to meet our clients’ needs:
Our client portfolios are customized based on a variety of factors including each individual’s risk profile,
income needs, time horizons and stated investment goals. We are also happy to accommodate clients
with social or other unique investment considerations.
Wrap Fee Programs:
There is no difference between how we manage wrap accounts and other accounts. Wrap accounts will
pay a fixed percentage fee to the wrap program sponsor in lieu of per-trade or per-share commissions.
Scholtz & Company, L.L.C. receives a portion of this wrap fee for advisory services.
Assets Under Management:
As of December 31, 2023, Scholtz & Company, L.L.C. managed discretionary assets of $302,761,186.
Assets are calculated as of market close on 12/31/2023, include any accrued dividends, and are on a
trade-date basis.