Schwartz Investment Counsel, Inc. provides portfolio management and investment advisory services to individuals, institutions, mutual funds, and retirement plans. The firm manages equity, fixed-income, and balanced portfolios, tailoring its strategy to each client's specific investment goals. A key aspect of Schwartz Investment Counsel's approach is adhering to strict Catholic moral screens established by the Ave Maria Mutual Funds' Catholic Advisory Board, which avoid companies involved in abortion, pornography, Planned Parenthood funding, and embryonic stem cell research. In addition to managing individual accounts, the firm serves as the investment adviser for the Ave Maria Mutual Funds and provides proprietary model strategies to other financial firms. Schwartz Investment Counsel operates on a discretionary basis, meaning the firm makes trades on behalf of clients without needing prior approval for each transaction, and meets with individual clients at least annually while providing quarterly performance reports.
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $5.0M | 1.00% |
| $5M+ | 0.50% |
Standard annual management fee for equity and balanced individually managed accounts. Fixed-income accounts are charged 0.25% annually. Morally screened separately managed accounts have a $25 million minimum and are charged 0.50% for equity and 0.25% for fixed-income. Subject to a $20,000 annual minimum fee.