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Van Strum & Towne Inc.

CIK:0001080173
Investment Adviser
$381M AUM
109 holdings
San Francisco, CA, United States
Founded:1927
2 employees
Latest filing:Jun 30, 2025

Van Strum & Towne Inc. is a San Francisco, California-based wealth management and registered investment adviser firm, founded in 1927. The firm oversees approximately $381 million in assets under management, with a primary client base of high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, charitable organizations, and corporations. With a small team of around 2-5 employees, Van Strum & Towne provides a comprehensive range of financial advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management for individuals, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm charges asset-based and fixed fees for its services and is known for its client-centric, independent approach.

Investment Strategy

Van Strum & Towne Inc. employs a collaborative investment management approach, where its portfolio managers work jointly to determine investment strategy and asset-mix guidelines. The firm maintains an approved list of securities and practices a disciplined selection process to provide customized portfolio management for a variety of clients. Their focus is predominantly on serving high-net-worth individuals and institutions, tailoring portfolios to client goals and risk tolerances, and emphasizing diversification and long-term growth consistent with individual financial objectives.

Latest 13F Filing Activity

Van Strum & Towne Inc. filed their most recent 13F report on Jun 30, 2025 disclosing 109 equity positions with a total 13F market value of $317M. The fund increased holdings in Microsoft Corp., Vanguard Malvern FDS, JPMorgan Chase & Co. among other positions. Van Strum & Towne Inc. reduced exposure to Abbvie Inc., Amgen Inc., Johnson & Johnson among others.

Top Buys
M
MSFTMICROSOFT CORP
+$6.7M
V
VTIPVANGUARD MALVERN FDS
+$5.6M
J
JPMJPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
+$1.7M
C
COFCAPITAL ONE FINL CORP
+$1.4M
E
EMREMERSON ELEC CO
+$1.4M
Top Sells
A
ABBVABBVIE INC
-$1.2M
A
AMGNAMGEN INC
-$1.1M
J
JNJJOHNSON & JOHNSON
-$895.2K
X
XOMEXXON MOBIL CORP
-$852.2K
C
CVXCHEVRON CORP NEW
-$772.0K

Top Holdings

M
MSFTMICROSOFT CORP
+8.9%$28.1M
V
VTIPVANGUARD MALVERN FDS
+6.7%$21.2M
A
ADPAUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING IN
+4.8%$15.3M
V
VCSHVANGUARD SCOTTSDALE FDS
+4.4%$14.0M
V
VOOVANGUARD INDEX FDS
+3.9%$12.5M

Equity Positions (109)

TickerSecurityWeightMarket ValueSharesAvg CostPriceChange (QoQ)
MICROSOFT CORP8.88%$28.1M56,567$35.48$497.41+$6.7M
VANGUARD MALVERN FDS6.69%$21.2M421,711$48.90$50.27+$5.6M
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING IN4.83%$15.3M49,596$51.71$308.40-$34.9K
VANGUARD SCOTTSDALE FDS4.40%$14.0M175,549$81.94$79.50+$122.4K
VANGUARD INDEX FDS3.93%$12.5M21,921$217.45$568.03+$1.0M

Industry Allocation

SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE
+10.7%
PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS
+8.1%
NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS
+5.9%
SOAP, DETERGENTS, CLEANG PREPARATIONS, PERFUMES, COSMETICS
+5.0%
SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ETC.
+4.7%