Sean Connolly has been an investment adviser representative at Avocet Capital Management since June 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Sean Connolly holds a Master's in Business Administration with Honors from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor's in Business Administration with Honors from The University of Notre Dame.
Avocet Capital Management LLC is a Northbrook, IL firm with $158M under management, 40 clients and 2 advisers across 3 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Sean Connolly is Portfolio Manager & Wealth Advisor of Avocet Capital Management, LLC, based in Northbrook, Illinois. Before joining Avocet Capital, Connolly was Founder and Manager of Tyderium Capital LLC, which actively managed a long-short equity fund. Connolly also spent numerous years as an Equity Research Associate at Robert W. Baird and a Manager in the audit practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Sean Connolly’s longest registration was 2 years at Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated (2006–2009). Before joining Avocet Capital Management in 2024, Sean Connolly was registered through Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated.
- – present · 2 yearsLibertyvile, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 156261
- Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated– · 2 yearsMilwaukee, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8158
Professional designations
Listed by Avocet Capital Management
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Sean Connolly is registered as an investment adviser representative in Illinois, since June 2024.
- IllinoisSince 4 June 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 87 | Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module | 9 January 2007 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 8 December 2006 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 13 October 2006 |
- Name
- Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Sean Patrick Connolly
- CRD
- 5109902
- Firm
- Avocet Capital Management · CRD 156261
- Office
- Libertyvile, IL
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- September 2021
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- avocetcapital.com
Where does Sean Connolly work?
Sean Connolly is an investment adviser representative registered through Avocet Capital Management LLC since June 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Sean Connolly a financial advisor?
Yes. Sean Connolly has a current investment-adviser registration in Illinois, through Avocet Capital Management since June 2024.
How many years of experience does Sean Connolly have?
Sean Connolly has 5 years in the financial industry, since September 2021, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Sean Connolly passed?
Sean Connolly has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 87. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in October 2006.
Where did Sean Connolly work before Avocet Capital Management?
Before Avocet Capital Management, Sean Connolly was registered through Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, December 2006 to August 2009.
Where is Sean Connolly based?
Sean Connolly’s registered office is in Libertyvile, IL.
Is Sean Connolly registered with FINRA?
No. Sean Connolly has no current broker registration.
Is Sean Connolly a CFA charterholder?
Avocet Capital Management lists Sean Connolly with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Sean Connolly’s record?
Search CRD 5109902 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Sean Connolly’s full registration record.
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