GW Asset Management is a registered investment advisor based in Naperville, Illinois, founded in 2026. The firm provides portfolio management, model portfolio strategies, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, other investment advisors, and institutional clients. GW Asset Management utilizes strategic and tactical quantitative management processes, incorporating exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, equities, fixed income securities, and alternative investments. Portfolios are customized based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons, and can be managed on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis. The firm is owned by Robert S. Jersey, Robert C. Jersey, and Thomas E. Gavin, IV, who also maintain leadership roles with the broker-dealer Gar Wood Securities.
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 1.25% |
| $1.0M - $3.0M | 1.10% |
| $3.0M - $6.0M | 1.00% |
| $6.0M - $10.0M | 0.85% |
| $10.0M - $20.0M | 0.75% |
| $20M+ | 0.65% |
Fees are negotiable based on anticipated future earning capacity, additional assets, account composition, and related accounts.