Hixon Zuercher, LLC (Findlay)


Hixon Zuercher, LLC is a large advisory firm based in Findlay. It manages $127.41 million of regulatory assets for 782 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2017 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Ohio and South Carolina.

Hixon Zuercher provides financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for businesses and institutional clients, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers, educational seminars and workshops, and mutual fund research services. It prepares financial plans for more than 100 clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Hixon Zuercher: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Hixon Zuercher, LLC is $127.41 million. The firm's AUM has grown by 15% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $125.42 million in discretionary accounts and $1.99 million in non-discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $168.13 thousand each. Non-discretionary accounts, where clients actively manage their portfolios, generally hold around $55.19 thousand.
Hixon Zuercher has custody of $6.2 million in cash and securities for 9 clients in total but doesn’t act as a qualified custodian.

Investments

The firm invests in exchange traded securities the most. They account for 59% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is investment and business development companies, which make up 36% of the firm’s portfolio. Investments in cash and cash equivalents form 2% of the total invested assets.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Hixon Zuercher, LLC 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.

What kind of clients Hixon Zuercher serves?

The firm provides services to individuals, charitable organizations, other investment advisers, high net worth individuals, and pension and profit sharing plans. The largest group of clients of Hixon Zuercher is high net worth individuals with 31 clients and $66.38 million of assets under management. Among the 8 most similar advisory firms, Hixon Zuercher has the 2nd highest percentage of high net worth individuals out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $127.41 million for 257 clients that can include trusts, estates, and 401(k) plans and IRAs of individuals and their family members. None of the firm’s clients are foreign persons or businesses.

Hixon Zuercher doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at Hixon Zuercher, LLC

The company employs 7 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 57 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. 5 employees are registered as investment adviser representatives with the state securities authorities.

There are 3 people with the role of looking for and bringing in new clients on behalf of the firm. The firm compensates employees in addition to the salary for bringing in new clients. Employees don’t receive compensation from other entities for client referrals.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Adam C. Zuercher Member, chief executive officer & chief investment officer 1 Aug 2002 50% - 75% 4554844
Anthony J. Hixon Member, chief operating officer & chief compliance officer 1 Apr 2003 25% - 50% 4682979

Based in Findlay

The principal office where Hixon Zuercher, LLC performs its advisory services is located at 101 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840, 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 419-425-2400 or by fax 419-425-3200. The normal business hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at hzcapital.com.