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Cambridge Associates Limited

Wealth managementRIA

Boston, MACRD 106003Updated

Cambridge Associates Limited is an investment adviser based in Boston, MA, registered with the SEC since 1994. It provides financial planning. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. Its regulatory assets under management total $8.2 billion, as filed on 31 March 2026.

32
Clients
$213M
AUM per individual client
14
Advisory staff
2
Offices
0.60%
Fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 31 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Cambridge Associates Limited provides financial planning, pension consulting, selecting other managers, publishing newsletters and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.

Cambridge Associates Limited reports 32 clients. They include 20 high-net-worth individuals and 12 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 9.7% ($799M across 7 accounts) are managed with discretion; $7.4B across 25 accounts are not. Of its clients, 100% are outside the U.S. It advised 8 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients32 clients
Assets$8.2B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
High-net-worth individuals63%52%
Charitable organizations38%48%
Client breakdown and activity details
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
20
Regulatory AUM
$4.26B
AUM share
51.9%
Avg. per client
$213M
Charitable organizations
Clients
12
Regulatory AUM
$3.95B
AUM share
48.1%
Avg. per client
$329M

Total

Clients
32
Regulatory AUM
$8.2B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$256M
Clients outside the U.S.
100%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
8
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
11–25

Cambridge Associates Limited fees and minimums

Cambridge Associates Limited charges up to 0.60% for its Portfolio Management and Advisory Services. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is negotiable.

Who owns Cambridge Associates Limited

Cambridge Associates, LLC owns 75% or more of Cambridge Associates Limited. The leadership team of Cambridge Associates Limited includes President Samantha Davidson, Chief Operating Officer Dmitri Shadrin and Chief Financial Officer Pamela Boone. It has 15 employees, 14 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Staff

  • 15 employees
  • 14 in advisory functions
Ownership chain
Cambridge Associates Limited, LLC· the adviser
  • Cambridge Associates, LLC

    Control person · since November 2015

    Owns 75% or more of Cambridge Associates Limited, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Cambridge Associates Limited’s regulatory assets grew 2.0× from $4.09B (July 2021) to $8.2B (March 2026); clients rose from 16 to 32 and employees from 11 to 15.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Cambridge Associates Limited figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$8.2B32152
July 2025$5.77B28142
March 2024$5.26B23152
July 2023$5.26B23152
May 2022$5.89B24142
July 2021$4.09B16112

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Cambridge Associates Limited has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in the U.S. and abroad.

Listed office addresses in Massachusetts
Boston

Massachusetts · 1 listed address

  • 115 Federal Street, BostonHQ

International offices

  • LEVEL 31, SUITE 31.04, SYDNEY, NSW 2000, Australia

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Cambridge Associates Limited, LLC
Headquarters
115 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110-2112
Website
Not reported
SEC file
801-45277
Structure
Massachusetts LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Cambridge Associates Limited uses Banque Pictet & Cie Sa ($1.45B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Cambridge Associates Limited does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$1.45B
named custodians
  • Banque Pictet & Cie SaBanque Pictet & Cie Sa · Singapore · $1.45B100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Cambridge Associates Limited’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (66%) and stocks (18%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks18%
  • Funds66%
    • Pooled vehicles42%
    • Registered funds24%
  • Bonds1%
  • Cash7%
  • Other8%
    • Commodities, digital assets and other miscellaneous holdings8%

Common questions

How many clients does Cambridge Associates Limited have?

Cambridge Associates Limited has 32 clients and manages $8.2 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 20 high-net-worth individuals and 12 charitable organizations.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026

What services does Cambridge Associates Limited offer?

Cambridge Associates Limited provides financial planning, pension consulting, selecting other managers, publishing newsletters and educational seminars.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Cambridge Associates Limited charge?

Cambridge Associates Limited charges up to 0.60% for its Portfolio Management and Advisory Services. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is negotiable.

Source: CAMBRIDGE ASSOCIATES LIMITED LLC BROCHURE, filed 30 March 2026

Which custodians does Cambridge Associates Limited use?

Cambridge Associates Limited’s separately managed account assets are held at Banque Pictet & Cie Sa (Singapore), with $1.45B. 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 Cambridge Associates Limited have?

Cambridge Associates Limited has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 15 employees, and 14 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 Cambridge Associates Limited invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Cambridge Associates Limited’s separately managed accounts held 42% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 24% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 18% exchange-traded equities, 8% other, 7% cash and equivalents and 1% investment grade corporate bonds. The 8% other category is described as: Commodities, Digital Assets and Other Miscellaneous Holdings.

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

Who owns Cambridge Associates Limited?

Cambridge Associates Limited’s direct owner is Cambridge Associates, LLC (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026

How does Cambridge Associates Limited get paid?

Cambridge Associates Limited is paid through a percentage of assets under management, fixed fees 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 Cambridge Associates Limited registered with the SEC?

Yes, Cambridge Associates Limited has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 21 January 1994. Its CRD number is 106003 and its SEC file number is 801-45277.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 31 March 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Cambridge Associates Limited?

Cambridge Associates Limited’s main office is at 115 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110-2112. Its phone number is 617-457-7500.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 31 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 31 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. CAMBRIDGE ASSOCIATES LIMITED LLC BROCHURE, submitted 30 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 106003.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.

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 Cambridge Associates Limited, LLC, website.

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