Blackridge Asset Management, LLC (Williamsville)


Blackridge Asset Management, LLC is a related adviser based in Williamsville. It manages $54.24 million of regulatory assets for 265 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2015 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Arizona, Arkansas, California, and 19 other states.

Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selection of other advisers, and educational seminars and workshops. It prepares financial plans for more than 10 clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Blackridge Asset Management: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Blackridge Asset Management, LLC is $54.24 million, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 38647% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $54.24 million in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $204.68 thousand each.
Blackridge Asset Management has custody of $300 thousand in cash and securities for 1 client in total but doesn’t act as a qualified custodian.

Investments

The firm invests in exchange traded securities the most. They account for 67% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is investment and business development companies, which make up 19% of the firm’s portfolio. Investments in cash and cash equivalents form 12% of the total invested assets.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Blackridge Asset Management, LLC for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, and fixed fees. Hourly charges are usually charged for consulting work and special projects. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

What kind of clients Blackridge Asset Management serves?

The firm provides services to individuals and high net worth individuals. The largest group of clients of Blackridge Asset Management is individuals with 258 clients and $45.72 million of assets under management. Among the 2 most similar advisory firms, Blackridge Asset Management has the highest percentage of individuals out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $53.58 million for 264 clients that can include trusts, estates, and 401(k) plans and IRAs of individuals and their family members. None of the firm’s clients are foreign persons or businesses.

Blackridge Asset Management doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC

The company employs 46 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 87 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. 3 employees are registered as investment adviser representatives with the state securities authorities.

There isn’t anyone with the role of looking for and bringing in new clients on behalf of the firm. The firm doesn’t compensate employees in addition to the salary for bringing in new clients. Employees don’t receive compensation from other entities for client referrals.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Llc Peak Reps Holding company 1 May 2015 75% - 100% 47-2481878
Glenn Charles Wiggle Cco 1 Aug 2015 Other 2730675
Daniel David Neiman President / member 1 Sep 2015 Other 4649480
Matt Allan Myers Chief compliance officer 1 Jul 2018 Other 344182

Based in Williamsville

The principal office where Blackridge Asset Management, LLC performs its advisory services is located at 305 Spindrift, Williamsville, NY 14221, which is also the mailing address of the firm. An additional office of the firm is in San Diego, CA. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 716-568-8560. The normal business hours are 9am-5pm on Monday - Friday.