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Edward McGlasson

Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Light Capital in Santa Monica, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Edward McGlasson is Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Light Capital LLC, an investment adviser managing $135M, and works from its Santa Monica, CA office. Edward McGlasson has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Light Capital since 19 April 2026, has 12 years in the industry across 5 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7.

12
Years in industry
0
Years at firm
5
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Edward McGlasson has been Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Light Capital since November 2022, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it.

Light Capital LLC is a Santa Monica, CA firm with $135M under management, 13 clients and 1 adviser across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Edward McGlasson’s longest registration was 4 years at Camden Capital, LLC (2017–2022). Before joining Light Capital in 2026, Edward McGlasson was registered through Validus Capital LLC and Camden Capital, LLC.

  1. – present · under a year
    Santa Monica, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 323373
  2. – · under a year
    Santa Monica, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 323373
  3. – · 2 years
    Santa Monica, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 323373
  4. Validus Capital LLC
    – · under a year
    El Segundo, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 319212
  5. Camden Capital, LLC
    – · 4 years
    El Segundo, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 129505
  6. J.derek Lewis & Associates, Inc.
    – · 4 years
    Newport Beach, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 122307
  7. Green Street Advisors, Inc.
    – · under a year
    Newport Beach, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 28937

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Edward McGlasson is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since April 2026.

  • CaliforniaSince 19 April 2026

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 78 February 2013
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 6623 January 2013
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Edward Tandy McGlasson
CRD
6147711
Firm
Light Capital · CRD 323373
Role
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
Office
520 BROADWAY,, 2ND FLOOR, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
December 2013
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Edward McGlasson work?

Edward McGlasson has been Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Light Capital LLC since November 2022, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 31 March 2026

Is Edward McGlasson a financial advisor?

Yes. Edward McGlasson has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Light Capital since April 2026.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Edward McGlasson have?

Edward McGlasson has 12 years in the financial industry, since December 2013, across 5 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Edward McGlasson passed?

Edward McGlasson has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 66 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 66, was passed in January 2013. FINRA credited Edward McGlasson with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Edward McGlasson work before Light Capital?

Before Light Capital, Edward McGlasson was registered through Validus Capital LLC, June 2022 to November 2022; Camden Capital, LLC, September 2017 to June 2022; J.derek Lewis & Associates, Inc., September 2013 to September 2017; Green Street Advisors, Inc., February 2013 to July 2013.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Edward McGlasson based?

Edward McGlasson’s registered office is in Santa Monica, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Edward McGlasson registered with FINRA?

No. Edward McGlasson has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Edward McGlasson’s record?

Search CRD 6147711 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Edward McGlasson’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6147711, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Light Capital LLC, filed 31 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.