Skylands Capital, LLC

Overview

Skylands Capital, LLC is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm specializes in managing private investment portfolios for high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors, focusing on U.S. equities and private investments. Established in 1983, Skylands Capital has a long history of providing tailored investment solutions to its clients. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes fundamental analysis, on-site research visits with management, and a disciplined valuation approach. Skylands Capital manages multiple private investment portfolios, with the oldest launched in 1983. The firm is independently owned and registered as an investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Skylands Capital's leadership team includes Charles A. Paquelet, CFA, who serves as the Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst. Prior to founding Skylands Capital in 2004, Paquelet was a principal at Strong Capital Management, Inc., where he managed various private investment partnerships and mutual funds. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Business and an MBA from Indiana University, specializing in finance. Skylands Capital's investment philosophy centers on producing attractive compounded returns with modest downside volatility. The firm employs a diverse portfolio of U.S. equities and private investments, conducting thorough research and maintaining a disciplined approach to valuation. This strategy aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation while managing risk for its clients. Skylands Capital's portfolio includes investments in various sectors, such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, financial services, industrial goods, energy, materials, telecommunications, media, real estate, utilities, consumer services, basic materials, transportation, and retail. The firm has a history of making strategic investments in companies like The Joint Corp., where it increased its stake to 6.00% of its portfolio as of January 2026. Skylands Capital's commitment to fundamental investing, on-site research, and valuation discipline has contributed to its reputation as a trusted investment management firm. The firm's focus on aligning its interests with those of its clients, through personal capital investment alongside clients, underscores its dedication to long-term investment performance and client relationships.