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Pelleton Capital Management
Pelleton Capital Management was formed in 2002 by John M. Loeffler in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Pelleton Capital Management
Pelleton Capital Management was formed in 2002 by John M. Loeffler in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm registered with the SEC as an Exempt Reporting Adviser, a designation typically used by investment managers solely advising private funds with less than $150 million in regulatory assets. This structure suggests a lean operation, potentially managing family capital or a tight circle of external investors. Pelleton's strategy centers on hedge fund vehicles, with public filings indicating it sponsors at least one private fund that invests in both securities and real estate. The dual focus on public-market instruments and property assets implies a flexible mandate—potentially running a concentrated long/short equity book alongside direct real estate holdings or real estate-related securities. No specific portfolio companies or property-level investments are publicly disclosed, consistent with the exempt-reporting framework that requires limited public transparency. The firm is closely held by Loeffler, who has maintained an active registration in the financial services industry for multiple decades, according to FINRA records. No additional principals or investment team members are publicly identified. The office remains listed in Scottsdale, with no known satellite locations. As of recent regulatory filings, the firm continues to file as an active entity with an approved SEC registration status, though it has not disclosed recent fund closings, strategy shifts, or notable transactions. Pelleton's structural differentiator is its staying power as a single-principal, exempt-reporting firm for over two decades. In an era of institutionalization and roll-ups, Loeffler has maintained a one-man-band architecture that avoids the disclosure obligations of a registered investment adviser, suggesting either a highly personal capital base or a deliberate choice to operate outside the fundraising circuit.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2002
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Scottsdale
Corporate office
Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Principals
John M. Loeffler
President
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Pelleton Capital Management?
John M. Loeffler serves as President and appears to be the sole investment decision-maker. Public filings do not list any additional portfolio managers or analysts. His long-tenured FINRA registration suggests he has personally managed the book since the firm's 2002 founding.
Is Pelleton Capital Management registered with the SEC?
Pelleton files as an Exempt Reporting Adviser, a category reserved for managers who solely advise private funds and whose regulatory assets under management fall below the $150 million threshold that would trigger full registration. This status exempts the firm from the detailed public disclosures required of larger registered advisers.
What investment stages or asset classes does the firm target?
The firm sponsors at least one hedge fund vehicle reported to invest in both securities and real estate. The mix suggests a flexible, multi-asset approach rather than a dedicated venture or private equity mandate. Specific allocations and target returns are not publicly disclosed.
Does Pelleton Capital Management manage outside capital?
The exempt reporting status confirms the firm manages at least one private pooled investment vehicle, which implies some external capital. However, with a single identified principal and no public fundraising disclosures, the LP base is likely small and closely held—potentially family capital or a select group of personal investors.
Where does the firm source its real estate exposure?
No property-level disclosures are publicly available. The real estate allocation referenced in regulatory filings could mean direct property ownership, REIT securities, mortgage notes, or a combination—all common approaches for a small, flexible private fund.
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