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Confluence Investment Management LLC

CIK:0001442056
Investment Adviser
$7B AUM
294 holdings
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Founded:2007
55 employees
Latest filing:Sep 30, 2025

Confluence Investment Management LLC is an employee-owned, SEC-registered investment adviser based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Formed in December 2007 by former A.G. Edwards & Sons professionals, it registered with the SEC in January 2008. As of March 2025, the firm manages approximately $7.3 billion in assets and employs 55 people. Confluence serves a diverse client base including individuals (high net worth and others), financial institutions, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, foundations, endowments, and registered investment companies.

Investment Strategy

Confluence provides portfolio management services across equity, asset allocation, balanced, alternative, and sector strategies. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and disciplined security selection, focusing on companies with capable management and strong capital allocation. Their buy discipline seeks reasonable valuations relative to future growth, using metrics such as Enterprise Value/EBITDA and Price/Free Cash Flow. Risk is managed by avoiding excessive valuations while aiming to maximize total return over the investment cycle. Positions are continuously reviewed, with a disciplined sell process triggered by full valuations or deteriorating fundamentals.

Latest 13F Filing Activity

Confluence Investment Management LLC filed their most recent 13F report on Sep 30, 2025 disclosing 284 equity positions with a total 13F market value of $7B. The fund increased holdings in Mondelez International Inc., Accenture PLC, Ishares 0-3 Month Treasury Bon among other positions. Confluence Investment Management LLC reduced exposure to Oracle Corp., Pepsico Inc., Polaris Inc. among others.

Top Buys
M
MDLZMondelez International Inc.
+$103.6M
A
ACNAccenture plc
+$50.7M
S
SGOViShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bon
+$23.2M
M
MKCMcCormick & Company Inc.
+$21.6M
F
FASTFastenal Co.
+$19.9M
Top Sells
O
ORCLOracle Corp.
-$114.5M
P
PEPPepsiCo Inc.
-$93.9M
P
PIIPolaris Inc.
-$33.5M
P
PAYXPaychex Inc.
-$21.7M
T
TLHiShares Barclays 10-20 Year Tr
-$19.7M

Top Holdings

S
SGOViShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bon
+3.7%$261.8M
S
SNASnap-on Inc.
+2.4%$170.6M
W
WECWEC Energy Group Inc.
+2.3%$159.4M
F
FASTFastenal Co.
+2.2%$157.7M
N
NTRSNorthern Trust Corp.
+2.2%$155.8M

Equity Positions (284)

TickerSecurityWeightMarket ValueSharesAvg CostPriceChange (QoQ)
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bon3.74%$261.8M2,599,958$100.47$100.70+$23.2M
Snap-on Inc.2.43%$170.6M492,183$120.43$346.53+$14.5M
WEC Energy Group Inc.2.27%$159.4M1,390,656$83.35$114.59+$11.5M
Fastenal Co.2.25%$157.7M3,214,964$31.90$49.04+$19.9M
Northern Trust Corp.2.22%$155.8M1,157,462$77.02$134.60+$5.6M

Industry Allocation

FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE
+6.8%
SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC
+4.1%
ELECTRIC SERVICES
+3.9%
INDUSTRIAL INORGANIC CHEMICALS
+2.9%
SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES
+2.9%