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Bridgelight Financial Advisors

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Shelton, CTCRD 139518Updated

Bridgelight Financial Advisors is an investment adviser based in Shelton, CT, registered with the SEC since 2025. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include individual clients and high-net-worth individuals. Its regulatory assets under management total $151 million, as filed on 8 September 2026.

246
Clients
$613K
AUM per individual client
3
Advisory staff
1
Offices
1.50%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 8 September 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Bridgelight Financial Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.

Bridgelight Financial Advisors reports 246 clients. They include 210 individual clients and 36 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 98.7% ($149M across 714 accounts) are managed with discretion; $2.03M across 4 accounts are not.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients246 clients
Assets$151M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)85%60%
High-net-worth individuals15%40%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
210
Regulatory AUM
$89.7M
AUM share
59.5%
Avg. per client
$427K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
36
Regulatory AUM
$61M
AUM share
40.5%
Avg. per client
$1.7M

Total

Clients
246
Regulatory AUM
$151M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$613K
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
101–250

Fees and minimums

Bridgelight Financial Advisors charges up to 1.50% a year for its Investment Management. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Consulting
Limited-scope hourly consulting is billed at $325 an hour, negotiated, and invoiced monthly as services are rendered.
Financial Planning
Financial planning fees are fixed and agreed in advance; 50% is paid on completion of the agreement and the rest on plan delivery.

Ownership and people

William Leavitt owns 75% or more of Bridgelight Financial Advisors. The leadership team of Bridgelight Financial Advisors includes President William Leavitt. It has 3 employees.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

Staff

  • 3 employees
  • 3 in advisory functions
  • 3 state-registered reps
  • 3 insurance agents
Who owns the firm
Bridgelight Financial Advisors, Inc· the adviser
  • William Leavitt

    Control person · since June 2005

    Owns 75% or more of Bridgelight Financial Advisors, Inc

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Bridgelight Financial Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Connecticut.

Listed office addresses in Connecticut
Shelton

Connecticut · 1 listed address

  • 1 Enterprise Drive, Suite 405, SheltonHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Bridgelight Financial Advisors, Inc
Headquarters
1 Enterprise Drive, Suite 405, Shelton, CT 06484
SEC file
801-134346
Structure
Connecticut corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Bridgelight Financial Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($151M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Bridgelight Financial Advisors has custody of $136M in client assets for 593 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$151M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $151M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Bridgelight Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (49%) and funds (47%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $146M across 49 positions; the largest are Caterpillar Inc. (8.5%), Select Sector SPDR TR (8.0%) and State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T (7.0%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks49%
  • Funds47%
  • Cash4%

Reported 13F holdings

$146M
Reported 13F value
49
Positions
63.4%
In the 10 largest
+23.8%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Caterpillar Inc.8.5%
  2. Select Sector SPDR TR · ST Str Techn ETF8.0%
  3. State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T · TR Unit7.0%
  4. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.6.8%
  5. Amgen Inc.6.6%
  6. Main Str Cap Corp.5.9%
  7. Enterprise Prods Partners L5.8%
  8. Walmart Inc.5.5%
  9. T Rowe Price Exchange-traded · Floating Rate4.8%
  10. iShares TR · Faln Angls Usd4.5%

Together, the ten largest are 63.4% of reported value.

The 49 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 30 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Bridgelight Financial Advisors have?

Bridgelight Financial Advisors has 246 clients and manages $151 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 210 individual clients and 36 high-net-worth individuals.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 8 September 2026

What services does Bridgelight Financial Advisors offer?

Bridgelight Financial Advisors provides financial planning and 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 Bridgelight Financial Advisors charge?

Bridgelight Financial Advisors charges up to 1.50% a year for its Investment Management. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $250,000.

Source: ADV 2A BROCHURE, filed 8 September 2026

Which custodians does Bridgelight Financial Advisors use?

Bridgelight Financial Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $151M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 8 September 2026

How many financial advisors does Bridgelight Financial Advisors have?

Bridgelight Financial Advisors has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 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 Bridgelight Financial Advisors invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Bridgelight Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 49% exchange-traded equities, 47% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 4% cash and equivalents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Does Bridgelight Financial Advisors have a minimum investment?

Yes, Bridgelight Financial Advisors’ minimum account size for its Investment Management is $250K.

Source: ADV 2A BROCHURE, filed 8 September 2026

Who owns Bridgelight Financial Advisors?

Bridgelight Financial Advisors’ direct owner is William Leavitt (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 8 September 2026

How does Bridgelight Financial Advisors get paid?

Bridgelight Financial Advisors 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 Bridgelight Financial Advisors?

Bridgelight Financial Advisors’ main office is at 1 Enterprise Drive, Suite 405, Shelton, CT 06484. Its phone number is 203-795-7080. Its website is bridgelightadvisors.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 8 September 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 8 September 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. ADV 2A BROCHURE, submitted 8 September 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 139518.
  4. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  5. Form 13F-HR, filed 30 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. The logo is reproduced for identification from Bridgelight Financial Advisors, INC, website.

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