Tieton Capital Management, LLC (Yakima)


Tieton Capital Management, LLC is a large advisory firm based in Yakima. It manages $108.93 million of regulatory assets for 79 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2006 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Idaho, Texas, and Washington.

Tieton Capital Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, and portfolio management for businesses and institutional clients. It doesn't provide financial planning services to its clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Tieton Capital Management: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Tieton Capital Management, LLC is $108.93 million, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 263% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $108.93 million in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $1.38 million each.

Investments

The firm invests in exchange traded securities the most. They account for 82% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is investment and business development companies, which make up 15% of the firm’s portfolio. Investments in cash and cash equivalents form 3% of the total invested assets.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has a single stream of revenue. Clients pay Tieton Capital Management, LLC for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management. 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 Tieton Capital Management serves?

The firm provides services to individuals and high net worth individuals. The largest group of clients of Tieton Capital Management is high net worth individuals with 31 clients and $68.37 million of assets under management. Among the 10 most similar advisory firms, Tieton Capital Management has the 5th highest percentage of high net worth individuals out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $73.43 million for 42 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.

Tieton Capital Management doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at Tieton Capital Management, LLC

The company employs 3 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 67 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. 2 employees are registered as investment adviser representatives with the state securities authorities.

There isn’t anyone with the role of looking for and bringing in new clients on behalf of the firm. The firm doesn’t compensate 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
William Joseph Dezellem Chief investment officer, president, chief compliance officer & managing member 1 Jun 2005 75% - 100% 2408858
Matthew Walter Dhane Senior research analyst & principal 1 Aug 2005 Other 4571985
Matthew Walter Dhane Portfolio manager, principal & member 1 Jan 2014 Other 4571985

Based in Yakima

The principal office where Tieton Capital Management, LLC performs its advisory services is located at 4700 Tieton Drive, Suite C, Yakima, WA 98908 3480, 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 509-965-6488 or by fax E-FAX 801-409-1882. The normal business hours are monday thru thursday 6:30 am to 3:30 pm, friday 6:30 am to 2:30 pm on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at tietoncapital.com.