Adirondack Capital Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
Adirondack Capital Advisors reports 489 clients. They include 290 individual clients, 170 high-net-worth individuals, and 29 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($422M across 1,163 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 59% | 26% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 35% | 58% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 6% | 15% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 290 | $110M | 26.1% | $380K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 170 | $245M | 57.9% | $1.44M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 29 | $64.3M | 15.2% | $2.22M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $2.03M | 0.5% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $1.22M | 0.3% | — |
| Total | 489 | $422M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 290
- Regulatory AUM
- $110M
- AUM share
- 26.1%
- Avg. per client
- $380K
- Clients
- 170
- Regulatory AUM
- $245M
- AUM share
- 57.9%
- Avg. per client
- $1.44M
- Clients
- 29
- Regulatory AUM
- $64.3M
- AUM share
- 15.2%
- Avg. per client
- $2.22M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.03M
- AUM share
- 0.5%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.22M
- AUM share
- 0.3%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 489
- Regulatory AUM
- $422M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 251–500
Adirondack Capital Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Advisory Consulting Services
- Advisory consulting is billed at an hourly fee of $250 to $400 depending on complexity, or at a fixed fee based on that rate; negotiated case by case.
Patrick Dooley owns 50% to 75% of Adirondack Capital Advisors. Patrick Dooley is CEO. It has 7 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 7 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- Owns 50% to 75% of Adirondack Capital Advisors, LLC
Patrick Dooley
Control person · since February 2020
- Owns 25% to 50% of Adirondack Capital Advisors, LLC
Christopher Berg
Control person · since March 2020
Adirondack Capital Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 2.1× from $202M (February 2021) to $422M (March 2026); clients rose from 274 to 489 and employees from 5 to 7.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $422M | 489 | 7 | 1 |
| Apr 2025April 2025 | $350M | 441 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $285M | 394 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr 2023April 2023 | $251M | 357 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $266M | 313 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb 2021February 2021 | $202M | 274 | 5 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Adirondack Capital Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
New York · 1 listed address
- 528 Plum Street, Suite 200, SyracuseHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Adirondack Capital Advisors, LLC
- Headquarters
- 528 Plum Street, Suite 200, Syracuse, NY 13204
- Website
- adirondackadvisors.com
- Phone
- 315-434-5597
- SEC file
- 801-115148
- Founded
- 2003
- Structure
- New York LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Adirondack Capital Advisors’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($357M). Adirondack Capital Advisors does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $357M100%
At year end, Adirondack Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (93%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $186M across 45 positions; the largest are iShares TR (25.2%), iShares TR (15.8%) and iShares TR (8.4%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks4%
- Funds93%
- Cash3%
How many clients does Adirondack Capital Advisors have?
Adirondack Capital Advisors has 489 clients and manages $422 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 290 individual clients, 170 high-net-worth individuals, and 29 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 17 March 2026
What services does Adirondack Capital Advisors offer?
Adirondack Capital Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
How much does Adirondack Capital Advisors charge?
Adirondack Capital Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: ADIRONDACK CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC ADV PART 2A, filed 17 March 2026
Which custodians does Adirondack Capital Advisors use?
Adirondack Capital Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $357M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 17 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Adirondack Capital Advisors have?
Adirondack Capital Advisors has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Adirondack Capital Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Adirondack Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 93% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 4% exchange-traded equities and 3% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Adirondack Capital Advisors?
Adirondack Capital Advisors’ direct owners are Christopher Berg (25% to 50%) and Patrick Dooley (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 17 March 2026
How does Adirondack Capital Advisors get paid?
Adirondack Capital Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees and other compensation. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Adirondack Capital Advisors?
Adirondack Capital Advisors’ main office is at 528 Plum Street, Suite 200, Syracuse, NY 13204. Its phone number is 315-434-5597. Its website is adirondackadvisors.com.