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SUMMIT CREEK ADVISORS

SEC Registered
MINNEAPOLIS, MNhttps://summitcreekadvisors.com612-746-8990
Assets Under Management
$500M–$1B
Year Founded
2005
Employees
7
Office Locations
1 office
Total Accounts
34

About the firm

Summit Creek Advisors is an employee-owned investment firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota specializing in Small and SMid Cap Growth strategies. Founded in 2005 by Portfolio Managers Joseph J. Docter and Adam N. Benson, the firm's disciplined investment process focuses on investing in high-quality, consistent growth companies while paying close attention to valuation. The firm is incorporated as a Limited Liability Company in the State of Minnesota and is not affiliated with, or a subsidiary of, any other organization or economic entity.

Firm Focus

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

High Net WorthPooled VehiclesPension/Profit Sharing

Areas of expertise

Small Cap GrowthSmid Cap GrowthActive ManagementRisk-adjusted ReturnsEmployee-ownedAsset ManagementEquity Strategies

Services

Summit Creek Advisors offers Small Cap Growth and SMid Cap Growth investment strategies, focusing on achieving superior investment performance over the long term through a disciplined process of investing in high-quality, consistent growth companies. The firm also provides customized reporting solutions and client service.

Who they serve

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)6$1.4M
High Net Worth Individuals12$32M
Pension/Profit Sharing Plans2$18M

3 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Joseph John Docter
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CEO, PRESIDENT, PORTFOLIO MANAGER, MANAGING MEMBER
Adam Nathan Benson
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER, PORTFOLIO MANAGER, DIRECTOR, MANAGING MEMBER

Office locations

1 office in 1 state
MN
MINNEAPOLISHQ

Advisors at this firm

3 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#135496
SEC Number
801-70380
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM
Minimum: $5,000,000 (waivable)
Asset tierAnnual rate
First $50M (Small Cap Growth)1.00%
Above $50M up to $100M (Small Cap Growth)0.95%
Over $100M (Small Cap Growth)0.75%

Data as of March 25, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

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