Detalus
Noun, Classical Mythology
The Story Behind Our Name
The Greek Mythology legend of Icarus and his father, master craftsman, Daedalus, has a strong connection to our philosophy. As the legend goes, Icarus and his father attempted to escape imprisonment from Crete by means of wings Daedalus constructed from feathers and wax. Daedalus advised his son not to be too complacent or too prideful, asking that he fly neither too high or too low, so the sea’s moisture wouldn’t clog his wings or the sun’s heat melt them. Icarus ignored his father’s advice and flew too close to the sun where the heat melted his wings, and he fell into the sea.
In the same way, we advise our clients to steer a steady course to meet their investment goals, smoothing the way with investment expertise, risk management, and education.
Why Detalus
We’re an asset and wealth management firm whose mission is to help clients realize their financial goals by providing objective advice. For more than 20 years, we have worked with individuals, businesses, and families who aspire to grow their wealth strategically and systematically. Our team brings decades of collective and individual investment experience coupled with a modern understanding of today’s markets.
Headquartered in St. Louis, Detalus has over $1.8 billion of combined assets under management (AUM) and assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2022).
