Villere ST Denis J & Co. LLC
St. Denis J. Villere & Company LLC (commonly known as Villere) is a long-standing investment advisory firm headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Founded in 1911, Villere has been family-operated across four generations. The firm provides investment advice and management for individuals, institutions, retirement plans, IRAs, and operates its own mutual funds (such as the Villere Balanced Fund and Villere Equity Fund). As of 2025, Villere manages $1.531 billion in assets with an estimated small, close-knit staff and remains dedicated to serving a variety of client needs through personalized portfolio management.
Investment Strategy
Villere’s strategy emphasizes a traditional investment approach, focusing on publicly traded equities, fixed income, and preferred stocks managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. The firm tailors portfolios to each client's objectives, seeking long-term growth, income, or capital preservation as appropriate. Investments are primarily in common and preferred stocks, government securities, and high-quality bonds, with a preference for long-term holding rather than short-term trading. Villere avoids options, commodities, and limited partnerships, instead favoring individually customized mixes of equity and fixed income to meet client goals while proactively managing risk and making adjustments as client needs evolve.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (80)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J JPM | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 5.83% | $60.7M | 209,269 | $96.32 | $289.91 | +$8.5M |
V V | VISA INC | 4.24% | $44.2M | 124,350 | $52.36 | $355.05 | -$942.9K |
P PLMR | PALOMAR HLDGS INC | 3.97% | $41.3M | 267,953 | $73.44 | $154.25 | +$3.5M |
A AMZN | AMAZON COM INC | 3.75% | $39.0M | 177,689 | $186.31 | $219.39 | +$5.5M |
P POOL | POOL CORP | 3.56% | $37.1M | 127,206 | $66.08 | $291.48 | -$4.5M |