Balanz Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Balanz Advisors reports 66 clients. They include 32 high-net-worth individuals, 31 individual clients, and 2 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 19.4% ($29.6M across 32 accounts) are managed with discretion; $123M across 34 accounts are not. Of its clients, 9% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 47% | 5% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 48% | 30% |
| Other investment advisers | 2% | 64% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 3% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 31 | $7.62M | 5.0% | $246K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 32 | $46.4M | 30.4% | $1.45M |
| Other investment advisers | 1 | $98.2M | 64.4% | $98.2M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 2 | $337K | 0.2% | $168K |
| Total | 66 | $153M | 100% | $2.31M |
- Clients
- 31
- Regulatory AUM
- $7.62M
- AUM share
- 5.0%
- Avg. per client
- $246K
- Clients
- 32
- Regulatory AUM
- $46.4M
- AUM share
- 30.4%
- Avg. per client
- $1.45M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $98.2M
- AUM share
- 64.4%
- Avg. per client
- $98.2M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $337K
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- $168K
Total
- Clients
- 66
- Regulatory AUM
- $153M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $2.31M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 9%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
Balanz Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
Balanz Holdings US LLC owns 75% or more of Balanz Advisors and is in turn owned by Balanz Capital Group S.a. (75% or more). It has 11 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Philippe GonzalesCCO
- Alfred LucierCEO/Managing Director
Investment adviser representatives
8 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Kevin Ives Barros
- Diego Fernando Daza
- John DeBrito
- Federico Eduardo Francia Telesca
- Fernando Jose Lanus
- Rafael Leonardo Mendoza
- Christopher Jason Shea
- Eric Ramon Simon
Staff
- 11 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- 4 broker-dealer reps
- 3 soliciting firms
- Owns 75% or more of Balanz Advisors LLC
Balanz Holdings US LLC
Control person · since September 2021
- Owns 75% or more of Balanz Holdings US LLC
Balanz Capital Group S.a.
Control person · since September 2022
- Owns 25% to 50% of Balanz Capital Group S.a.
Claudio Porcel
Control person · since October 2010
Isabel Pita
Shareholder · Control person · since October 2010
Juan Bernardez
Shareholder · Control person · since October 2010
Octavio Bernardez
Shareholder · Control person · since October 2010
Balanz Advisors’ regulatory assets grew from $121M (April 2023) to $153M (April 2026); clients rose from 1 to 66 and employees from 5 to 11.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $153M | 66 | 11 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $165M | 64 | 5 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $266M | 62 | 9 | 1 |
| April 2023 | $121M | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Balanz Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Florida.
Florida · 1 listed address
- 2811 Ponce De Leon BLVD., Suite 710, Coral GablesHQ
Other business names
Balanz Advisors has reported 2 other business names to the SEC.
- Balanz
- Balanz USA
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Balanz Advisors LLC
- Headquarters
- 2811 Ponce De Leon BLVD., Suite 710, Coral Gables, FL 33134
- Website
- balanz.us
- Phone
- 786-292-7009
- @balanz-usa
- SEC file
- 801-126818
- Structure
- Florida LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Balanz Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($40.3M, 85%) and Stonex Financial ($6.91M, 15%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Balanz Advisors does not have custody of client assets.
- Stonex FinancialStonex Financial Inc. · Winter Park, FL · $6.91M15%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $40.3M85%
At year end, Balanz Advisors’ separately managed accounts were largely in funds (47%) and bonds (38%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks10%
- Funds47%
- Bonds38%
- High-yield corporate bonds18%
- U.S. government and agency bonds10%
- Investment grade corporate bonds8%
- Sovereign bonds2%
- Cash5%
How many clients does Balanz Advisors have?
Balanz Advisors has 66 clients and manages $153 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 32 high-net-worth individuals, 31 individual clients, and 2 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 2 April 2026
What services does Balanz Advisors offer?
Balanz Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Balanz Advisors use?
Balanz Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $40.3M and Stonex Financial Inc. (Winter Park, FL), with $6.91M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 2 April 2026
How many financial advisors does Balanz Advisors have?
Balanz Advisors has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 11 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. 4 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 employees are 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 Balanz Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Balanz Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 47% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 18% high-yield corporate bonds, 10% exchange-traded equities, 10% U.S. government and agency bonds, 8% investment grade corporate bonds, 5% cash and equivalents and 2% sovereign bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Balanz Advisors?
Balanz Advisors is owned through a chain of holding companies by Claudio Porcel. Its direct owner is Balanz Holdings US LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 2 April 2026
How does Balanz Advisors get paid?
Balanz Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions 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 Balanz Advisors?
Balanz Advisors’ main office is at 2811 Ponce De Leon BLVD., Suite 710, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Its phone number is 786-292-7009. Its website is balanz.us.