Discovery Investment Research is a registered investment advisor located in Leesburg, Virginia, managed by Chartered Financial Analyst James E. Gentrup. The firm provides personalized investment management services for individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, and corporations. Portfolios are managed on a discretionary basis, meaning Discovery Investment Research makes investment decisions and executes trades on behalf of the client based on their individual financial situation, goals, and risk tolerance. The firm typically builds portfolios using individual stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. Discovery Investment Research also provides institutional-quality research reports to institutional investors on a project basis. The firm requires all client assets to be held at Charles Schwab & Co. as the qualified custodian.
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $200K | 1.50% |
| $200K - $500K | 1.30% |
| $500K - $1.0M | 1.20% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 1.00% |
| $2.0M - $3.0M | 0.80% |
| $3.0M - $5.0M | 0.60% |
| $5M+ | 0.50% |
Fees are negotiable at the firm's sole discretion based on anticipated future earnings capacity, additional assets, account composition, and other factors.