Bright Investments provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Bright Investments reports 44 clients. They include 23 high-net-worth individuals, 16 individual clients, and 5 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 98.9% ($150M across 105 accounts) are managed with discretion; $1.62M across 6 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 36% | 4% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 52% | 18% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 11% | 78% |
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) | 16 | $5.31M | 3.5% | $332K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 23 | $26.9M | 17.8% | $1.17M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $616K | 0.4% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | 5 | $119M | 78.3% | $23.7M |
| Total | 44 | $152M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 16
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.31M
- AUM share
- 3.5%
- Avg. per client
- $332K
- Clients
- 23
- Regulatory AUM
- $26.9M
- AUM share
- 17.8%
- Avg. per client
- $1.17M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $616K
- AUM share
- 0.4%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $119M
- AUM share
- 78.3%
- Avg. per client
- $23.7M
Total
- Clients
- 44
- Regulatory AUM
- $152M
- 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
- 0
Bright Investments is paid through a percentage of assets under management; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
Bright Holdings, LLC owns 75% or more of Bright Investments and is in turn owned by John Bright (50–75%). The leadership team of Bright Investments includes President John Bright and Chief Operating Officer Sarah Zink. It has 6 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- John BrightPresident
- Thomas KuceraExecutive Vice President and Analyst
- Sarah ZinkChief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- John Frederick Bright
- Theodore Robert Davis
- Thomas Milton Kucera
- Sarah Jane Zink
Staff
- 6 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Bright Investments, LLC
Bright Holdings, LLC
Control person · since January 2019
- Owns 50% to 75% of Bright Holdings, LLC
John Bright
Control person · since January 2019
Bright Investments’ regulatory assets grew from $109M (June 2021) to $152M (March 2026); clients rose from 33 to 44 and employees fell from 7 to 6.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $152M | 44 | 6 | 5 |
| March 2025 | $140M | 45 | 7 | 5 |
| April 2024 | $132M | 64 | 7 | 5 |
| March 2023 | $117M | 53 | 8 | 6 |
| March 2022 | $124M | 45 | 7 | 6 |
| June 2021 | $109M | 33 | 7 | 5 |
Besides its headquarters, Bright Investments has 4 offices (2 private residences, listed without an address), with 3 listed addresses in Alabama and Tennessee.
Tennessee · 2 listed addresses
- 40 Burton Hills BLVD, Nashville
- 1331 Union Avenue, Memphis
Alabama · 1 listed address
- 570 Devall Drive, Suite 303, AuburnHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Bright Investments, LLC
- Headquarters
- 570 Devall Drive, Suite 303, Auburn, AL 36832
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 334-321-2321
- SEC file
- 801-120845
- Structure
- Alabama LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Bright Investments uses Fidelity ($120M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Bright Investments does not have custody of client assets.
- FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $120M100%
At year end, Bright Investments’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (58%) and cash (30%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks58%
- Funds4%
- Registered funds3%
- Pooled vehicles1%
- Bonds1%
- Cash30%
- Other9%
- Private funds9%
How many clients does Bright Investments have?
Bright Investments has 44 clients and manages $152 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 23 high-net-worth individuals, 16 individual clients, and 5 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026
What services does Bright Investments offer?
Bright Investments 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 Bright Investments use?
Bright Investments’ separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $120M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 31 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Bright Investments have?
Bright Investments has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 5 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 Bright Investments invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Bright Investments’ separately managed accounts held 58% exchange-traded equities, 30% cash and equivalents, 9% other, 3% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar). The 9% other category is described as: Private Funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Bright Investments?
Bright Investments is owned through a holding company by John Bright. Its direct owner is Bright Holdings, LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026
How does Bright Investments get paid?
Bright Investments is paid through a percentage of assets under management. 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 Bright Investments registered with the SEC?
Yes, Bright Investments has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 16 April 2021. Its CRD number is 269955 and its SEC file number is 801-120845.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 31 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Bright Investments?
Bright Investments’ main office is at 570 Devall Drive, Suite 303, Auburn, AL 36832. Its phone number is 334-321-2321.