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Means Investment Co. Inc.

CIK:0000701516
Investment Adviser
$1B AUM
191 holdings
Bangor, ME, USA
Founded:1935
22 employees
Latest filing:Jun 30, 2025

Means Investment Co., Inc., doing business as Means Wealth Management, is a registered investment adviser headquartered in Bangor, Maine. Founded in 1935, the firm is wholly owned by its Chairman, Paul B. Means, and President, Zachary P. Means. The company provides investment advisory services primarily to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofits, corporations, and business entities. As of 2025, the firm employs 22 people and operates additional offices in Presque Isle, ME; Greenville, SC; and Greenwood, SC.

Investment Strategy

Means Investment Co., Inc. constructs customized portfolios for clients based on their investment objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing both active and passive management styles. The investment process incorporates model portfolios that cover strategies ranging from aggressive growth to preservation of capital. Portfolio construction considers asset allocation, position weightings, and diversification. Investments include mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, options, and other securities, with client customization as needed. The firm advises clients to proactively communicate any financial or objective changes to tailor strategies appropriately. Means operates solely as a fiduciary, focusing on providing conflict-free, client-aligned advice.

Latest 13F Filing Activity

Means Investment Co. Inc. filed their most recent 13F report on Jun 30, 2025 disclosing 189 equity positions and 2 options positions with a total 13F market value of $1B. The fund increased holdings in Vanguard Index FDS, Nvidia Corporation, Invesco Exchange Traded FD T among other positions. Means Investment Co. Inc. reduced exposure to Apple Inc., SPDR Series Trust, Unitedhealth Group Inc. among others.

Top Buys
V
VOOVANGUARD INDEX FDS
+$21.3M
N
NVDANVIDIA CORPORATION
+$14.2M
X
XLGINVESCO EXCHANGE TRADED FD T
+$12.6M
M
MSFTMICROSOFT CORP
+$12.4M
V
VEUVANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX F
+$9.5M
Top Sells
A
AAPLAPPLE INC
-$5.7M
X
XBISPDR SERIES TRUST
-$3.7M
U
UNHUNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC
-$2.0M
M
MGVVANGUARD WORLD FD
-$806.0K
B
BRK-BBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL
-$747.6K

Top Holdings

V
VOOVANGUARD INDEX FDS
+16.4%$172.7M
V
VEUVANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX F
+7.4%$78.4M
X
XLGINVESCO EXCHANGE TRADED FD T
+6.7%$70.9M
A
AAPLAPPLE INC
+6.2%$65.7M
M
MSFTMICROSOFT CORP
+4.7%$50.1M

Equity Positions (189)

TickerSecurityWeightMarket ValueSharesAvg CostPriceChange (QoQ)
VANGUARD INDEX FDS16.36%$172.7M303,973$470.25$568.03+$21.3M
VANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX F7.43%$78.4M1,166,389$57.25$67.22+$9.5M
INVESCO EXCHANGE TRADED FD T6.72%$70.9M1,360,928$46.74$52.10+$12.6M
APPLE INC6.22%$65.7M320,092$44.54$205.17-$5.7M
MICROSOFT CORP4.74%$50.1M100,649$154.11$497.41+$12.4M

Options Positions (2)

TickerSecurityActionTypeNotional ValueContractsUnderlying PricePremium PaidChange (Contracts)Change (Value)
GRAB HOLDINGS LIMITEDBought
Call
$7.2K165$5.03$4.28+65+$1.1K
INVESCO QQQ TRNew
Call
$4.1K300$551.64$551.64+300+$4.1K

Industry Allocation

SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE
+7.7%
ELECTRONIC COMPUTERS
+6.7%
SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ETC.
+6.1%
SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES
+5.0%
RETAIL-CATALOG & MAIL-ORDER HOUSES
+3.6%

Investment Team (1)

NameRoleLocationLinkedIn
Karen Oeser
Karen Oeser
Portfolio ManagerGreenville, SC , United States