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DBS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

SEC Registered

Working with dentists to develop sustainable solutions to advance their FINANCIAL & EMOTIONAL PROSPERITY

BAY CITY, MIhttps://thedbscompanies.com989-686-6222
Assets Under Management
$100M–$500M
Year Founded
1986
Employees
8
Office Locations
2 offices
Total Accounts
973

About the firm

The DBS Companies were formed in 1986 to provide comprehensive solutions for the dental community, including financial planning, investment management, and dental practice transitions. For three generations, the firm has worked with dental professionals to develop their financial and emotional prosperity. Today, The DBS Companies is comprised of DBS Investment Advisers, LLC and DBS Dental Sales.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable Organizations

Areas of expertise

Financial PlanningInvestment ManagementDental IndustryPractice TransitionsRetirement PlanningDebt ReductionPractice BrokerageWealth ManagementDental Practice SalesDental Practice AcquisitionsOffice Retirement Plans+1 more

Services

Fee-only financial planning and investment management (including individual and business retirement accounts, debt reduction strategies, budgeting, and retirement planning), as well as dental practice transitions including buying and selling dental practices, practice valuations, financing coordination, and DSO sales strategies.

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Who they serve

Dental professionals at every stage of their careers, including dental students, associate dentists, seasoned dentists, and retiring or retired dentists.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)488$50M
High Net Worth Individuals35$107M
Charitable Organizations68$123M

0 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Theodore Christopher Schumann
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/MEMBER

Office locations

2 offices in 1 state
MI
BAY CITYHQ
MI
CLARKSTON

Advisors at this firm

5 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#123283
SEC Number
801-116815
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Hourly / Other
Minimum: $250,000 (waivable)
Asset tierAnnual rate
Below $1,000,0001.25%
$0 - $1,000,000 (blended tier)1.00%
$1,000,001 - $2,500,0000.90%
$2,500,001 - $5,000,0000.80%
$5,000,001 - $10,000,0000.70%
$10,000,001 - $20,000,0000.60%
Over $20,000,0010.50%

Data as of February 2, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

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