H. L. Lichstrahl and Company is a privately owned investment manager focused on building intergenerational wealth. Founded in 1996 by Howard Lichstrahl, we partner with families, trustees, entrepreneurs, and other investors seeking long-term growth and preservation of capital. Unlike most large investment managers who focus much of their attention on gaining new assets to manage, we are happy being a small firm, intently focused on meeting the needs and goals of our carefully chosen client partners. We do not employ a marketing department, nor do we utilize any outside managers or products. Investments are made based upon our in-house research, the attractiveness of the opportunity, and the suitability for each client’s goals, not a predefined template applied across all accounts.

We often manage all or a significant portion of our clients’ investable net worth thus preservation of capital is always the primary consideration. In biblical terms, we seek to build a house on a rock, not on sand. Our objective is to grow our clients’ wealth by compounding returns through long term capital appreciation, while assuring that the overall portfolio addresses our clients’ needs. We are disciplined investors thus we look forward to working with clients who share our philosophy. Our focus on long term absolute returns allows us to make what we believe to be the best investment decisions without regard to benchmarking to an arbitrary index. The ability to maintain a long-term view and the flexibility of capital committed is essential in providing an advantage over short term, relative performance orientations. If you believe that you share these qualities, we will be happy to discuss your specific circumstances and how we may be of service to you.