Banyan Tree Asset Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Banyan Tree Asset Management reports 47 clients. They include 46 high-net-worth individuals and 1 pooled investment vehicle. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.03B across 98 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | 98% | 90% |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 2% | 10% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | 46 | $934M | 90.4% | $20.3M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 1 | $98.8M | 9.6% | $98.8M |
| Total | 47 | $1.03B | 100% | $22M |
- Clients
- 46
- Regulatory AUM
- $934M
- AUM share
- 90.4%
- Avg. per client
- $20.3M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $98.8M
- AUM share
- 9.6%
- Avg. per client
- $98.8M
Total
- Clients
- 47
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.03B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $22M
- 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
- 0
Banyan Tree Asset Management charges 0.40%–0.50% a year for its Separately Managed Accounts. The fee is billed in arrears.
Fee details and sources
Kenneth Naehu & Cynthia Naehu Trust owns 75% or more of Banyan Tree Asset Management. The leadership team of Banyan Tree Asset Management includes Chief Operating Officer Diana Bouch and Chief Compliance Officer Kenneth Naehu. It has 5 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Diana BouchChief Operating Officer
- Kenneth NaehuManaging Director, Elected Manager, Chief Compliance Officer
- Brian GoldbergManaging Director, Member
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Brian Richard Goldberg
- Kenneth NMN Naehu
- Adam Gregory Werthmuller
Staff
- 5 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- 4 broker-dealer reps
- Owns 75% or more of Banyan Tree Asset Management, LLC
Kenneth Naehu & Cynthia Naehu Trust
since July 2013
- Owns 75% or more of Banyan Tree Asset Management, LLC
Kenneth Naehu & Cynthia Naehu
since July 2013
- Owns 50% to 75% of Banyan Tree Asset Management, LLC
Kenneth Naehu
Control person · since July 2013
- Owns 50% to 75% of Banyan Tree Asset Management, LLC
Cynthia Naehu
since July 2013
- Owns 10% to 25% of Banyan Tree Asset Management, LLC
Brian Goldberg
Control person · since September 2013
Banyan Tree Asset Management’s regulatory assets went from $1.08B (March 2021) to $1.03B (April 2026); clients rose from 38 to 47 and employees were 5 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $1.03B | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| April 2025 | $1.01B | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $1.06B | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| June 2023 | $1.04B | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $1.06B | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $1.08B | 38 | 5 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Banyan Tree Asset Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 21250 Hawthorne BLVD, Suite 550, TorranceHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Banyan Tree Asset Management, LLC
- Headquarters
- 21250 Hawthorne BLVD, Suite 550, Torrance, CA 90503-5517
- Website
- banyantree-llc.com
- Phone
- 310-477-0111
- SEC file
- 801-78480
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Banyan Tree Asset Management uses Pershing ($934M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Banyan Tree Asset Management does not have custody of client assets.
- PershingPershing Advisor Solutions LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $934M100%
At year end, Banyan Tree Asset Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in bonds (97%).
What the accounts hold
- Bonds97%
- State and local bonds80%
- U.S. government and agency bonds17%
- Cash2%
Filed values cover 99%. The neutral 1% gap has no reported category.
How many clients does Banyan Tree Asset Management have?
Banyan Tree Asset Management has 47 clients and manages $1.03 billion for them, as of April 2026. They include 46 high-net-worth individuals and 1 pooled investment vehicle.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 April 2026
What services does Banyan Tree Asset Management offer?
Banyan Tree Asset Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Banyan Tree Asset Management charge?
Banyan Tree Asset Management charges 0.40%–0.50% a year for its Separately Managed Accounts. The fee is billed in arrears.
Source: BANYAN TREE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC - DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 30 March 2026
Which custodians does Banyan Tree Asset Management use?
Banyan Tree Asset Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $934M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 30 April 2026
How many financial advisors does Banyan Tree Asset Management have?
Banyan Tree Asset Management has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 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 Banyan Tree Asset Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Banyan Tree Asset Management’s separately managed accounts held 80% state and local bonds, 17% U.S. government and agency bonds and 2% 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 Banyan Tree Asset Management?
Banyan Tree Asset Management’s direct owners are Kenneth Naehu & Cynthia Naehu Trust (75% or more), Kenneth Naehu & Cynthia Naehu (75% or more), Brian Goldberg (10% to 25%), Kenneth Naehu (50% to 75%) and Cynthia Naehu (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 April 2026
How does Banyan Tree Asset Management get paid?
Banyan Tree Asset Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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
Is Banyan Tree Asset Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Banyan Tree Asset Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 22 August 2013. Its CRD number is 168384 and its SEC file number is 801-78480.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 30 April 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Banyan Tree Asset Management?
Banyan Tree Asset Management’s main office is at 21250 Hawthorne BLVD, Suite 550, Torrance, CA 90503-5517. Its phone number is 310-477-0111. Its website is banyantree-llc.com.