Dean Capital Management

Dean Capital Management, LLC (DCM) is a registered investment adviser founded in 2008 and owned by Kevin E. Laub, Doug Leach, Patrick J. Krumm, and Steven D. Roth. The firm offers discretionary investment management services to clients based on individualized needs. DCM manages approximately $1.13 billion on a discretionary basis as of December 31, 2024. The firm's fee structure is based on a percentage of assets under management, with fees varying depending on the investment strategy and account size. DCM does not charge performance-based fees and provides services to various clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm's investment strategy focuses on building diversified portfolios to reduce overall investment risk and volatility, utilizing various forms of analysis. DCM does not have any disciplinary events to report and does not compensate outside parties for client referrals. Clients' funds and securities are held by a third-party custodian, and DCM has investment discretion to determine securities in client accounts based on client risk profiles and objectives. Proxy voting responsibilities are generally delegated to Dean Investment Associates, LLC (DIA), an affiliate of DCM. Clients receive account statements directly from the custodian at least quarterly.