Mentor Capital Management Inc. (Elmhurst)


Mentor Capital Management Inc. is an adviser based in Elmhurst. It manages $39.56 million of regulatory assets for 113 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2005 and has operated in the jurisdiction of Illinois.

Mentor Capital Management provides financial planning services and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. It prepares financial plans for more than 100 clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Mentor Capital Management: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Mentor Capital Management Inc. is $39.56 million, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 3% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $39.56 million in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $350.13 thousand each.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Mentor Capital Management Inc. for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, and fixed fees. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

Careers at Mentor Capital Management Inc.

John Stephen Davis has been acting as President since 1 Nov 1992. Daniel Brenden Carey joined the executive team most recently as the Vice President.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
John Stephen Davis President 1 Nov 1992 75% - 100% 2105704
John Stephen Davis Chief compliance officer 1 Jan 2005 75% - 100% 2105704
John S. Davis Trust Grantor trust fbo john stephen davis 1 Jan 2008 75% - 100% xxx-xx-xxxx
Daniel Brenden Carey Vice president 1 Jan 2011 Other 5308930

Based in Elmhurst

The principal office where Mentor Capital Management Inc. performs its advisory services is located at 105 S. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126, which is also the mailing address of the firm. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 630-530-1191 or by fax 630-530-1442. The normal business hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at www.mentoradvisers.com.