Avocet Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year.
Avocet Capital Management reports 40 clients. They include 37 high-net-worth individuals and 3 individual clients. Of its assets, 95.5% ($151M across 172 accounts) are managed with discretion; $7.14M across 22 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 8% | <1% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 93% | 99% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 3 | $1.51M | 1.0% | $504K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 37 | $156M | 99.0% | $4.22M |
| Total | 40 | $158M | 100% | $3.94M |
- Clients
- 3
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.51M
- AUM share
- 1.0%
- Avg. per client
- $504K
- Clients
- 37
- Regulatory AUM
- $156M
- AUM share
- 99.0%
- Avg. per client
- $4.22M
Total
- Clients
- 40
- Regulatory AUM
- $158M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $3.94M
- 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
- 26–50
Avocet Capital Management charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Asset-Based Fee Schedule. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, is not negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.25% |
| $1M–$5M | 1.00% |
| $5M–$10M | 0.75% |
| $10M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning
- Financial planning is billed on an hourly fee only, monthly in arrears, and requires a minimum net worth of $500,000.
Alan Loewy owns 75% or more of Avocet Capital Management. The leadership team of Avocet Capital Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Gery Sadzewicz. It has 2 employees.
Staff
- 2 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Avocet Capital Management LLC
Alan Loewy
Control person · since March 2011
Avocet Capital Management’s regulatory assets grew from $121M (March 2022) to $158M (May 2026); clients fell from 45 to 40 and employees rose from 1 to 2.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026May 2026 | $158M | 40 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb 2025February 2025 | $131M | 46 | 2 | 1 |
| Feb 2024February 2024 | $116M | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| May 2023May 2023 | $106M | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $121M | 45 | 1 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Avocet Capital Management has 2 offices (2 private residences, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 1363 Shermer Road, Suite 200, NorthbrookHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Avocet Capital Management LLC
- Headquarters
- 1363 Shermer Road, Suite 200, Northbrook, IL 60062
- Website
- avocetcapital.com
- Phone
- 312-925-0152
- SEC file
- 801-124866
- Structure
- Illinois LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Avocet Capital Management’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Fidelity ($152M). Avocet Capital Management has custody of $158M for 40 clients.
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $152M100%
At year end, Avocet Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (85%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks3%
- Funds85%
- Bonds1%
- Cash5%
Filed values cover 94%. The neutral 6% gap has no reported category.
How many clients does Avocet Capital Management have?
Avocet Capital Management has 40 clients and manages $158 million for them, as of May 2026. They include 37 high-net-worth individuals and 3 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 19 May 2026
What services does Avocet Capital Management offer?
Avocet Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Avocet Capital Management charge?
Avocet Capital Management charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Asset-Based Fee Schedule. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, is not negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000.
Source: AVOCET CAPITAL MANAGEMENT BROCHURE, filed 4 March 2026
Which custodians does Avocet Capital Management use?
Avocet Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $152M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 19 May 2026
How many financial advisors does Avocet Capital Management have?
Avocet Capital Management has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 2 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 Avocet Capital Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Avocet Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 85% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 5% cash and equivalents, 3% exchange-traded equities and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Avocet Capital Management have a minimum investment?
Yes, Avocet Capital Management’s minimum account size for its Asset-Based Fee Schedule is $500K.
Source: AVOCET CAPITAL MANAGEMENT BROCHURE, filed 4 March 2026
Who owns Avocet Capital Management?
Avocet Capital Management’s direct owner is Alan Loewy (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 19 May 2026
How does Avocet Capital Management get paid?
Avocet Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. 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 Avocet Capital Management?
Avocet Capital Management’s main office is at 1363 Shermer Road, Suite 200, Northbrook, IL 60062. Its phone number is 312-925-0152. Its website is avocetcapital.com.
