Nelson Capital Advisors provides comprehensive asset management and consulting services primarily tailored for institutional clients, such as banks, credit unions, and thrift institutions. Nelson Capital Advisors specializes in managing fixed income and equity portfolios to support an institution's overall asset and liability strategy. Services can be provided on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis. Nelson Capital Advisors also offers project-based investment consulting, including bond and portfolio reviews, investment policy development, and specialty consultations. The firm focuses heavily on risk management, taking into account factors like interest rate risk, credit risk, and liquidity needs.
Fee Structure
Nelson Capital Advisors charges asset management fees based on the total assets reported in the client's most recent quarter-end statement of condition. Fees are negotiated annually, billed monthly in arrears via invoice, and have a maximum annual fee schedule based on bank asset size:
- Under $500 million — up to $40,000 per year
- $500 million to $1 billion — up to $55,000 per year
- $1 billion to $1.5 billion — up to $70,000 per year
- $1.5 billion to $2 billion — up to $85,000 per year
- $2 billion or greater — negotiable
Nelson Capital Advisors retains the discretion to negotiate alternative fees based on portfolio complexity and other factors. Clients may also incur reasonable travel expenses and third-party custodial or brokerage charges.