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Carswell Investments

Wealth managementRIA

East Syracuse, NYCRD 158205Updated

Carswell Investments is an investment adviser based in East Syracuse, NY, registered with the SEC since 2011. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and charitable organizations. Its regulatory assets under management total $322 million, as filed on 24 March 2026.

175
Clients
$1.7M
AUM per individual client
2
Advisory staff
2
Offices
0.60–0.95%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 24 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Carswell Investments provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, estate planning, philanthropic planning, retirement plan services, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year.

Carswell Investments reports 175 clients. They include 133 individual clients, 38 high-net-worth individuals and 2 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($322M across 587 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients175 clients
Assets$322M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)76%22%
High-net-worth individuals22%69%
Charitable organizations1%8%
Corporations and other businesses1%1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
133
Regulatory AUM
$69.3M
AUM share
21.5%
Avg. per client
$521K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
38
Regulatory AUM
$222M
AUM share
68.9%
Avg. per client
$5.84M
Charitable organizations
Clients
2
Regulatory AUM
$27.4M
AUM share
8.5%
Avg. per client
$13.7M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
2
Regulatory AUM
$3.73M
AUM share
1.2%
Avg. per client
$1.87M

Total

Clients
175
Regulatory AUM
$322M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.84M
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
26–50

Carswell Investments fees and minimums

Carswell Investments charges 0.60%–0.95% a year for its Wealth Management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

Who owns Carswell Investments

Steven Pickard owns 75% or more of Carswell Investments. The leadership team of Carswell Investments includes President Steven Pickard. It has 2 employees.

Leadership

  • Steven Pickard
    Managing Member, President, Chief Compliance Officer

Investment adviser representatives

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

  • Steven Roger Pickard

Staff

  • 2 employees
  • 2 in advisory functions
  • 1 state-registered rep
Ownership chain
Carswell Investments, LLC· the adviser
  • Steven Pickard

    Control person · since May 2011

    Owns 75% or more of Carswell Investments, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Carswell Investments’ regulatory assets grew from $240M (March 2021) to $322M (March 2026); clients rose from 144 to 175 and employees were 2 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Carswell Investments figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$322M17522
March 2025$285M16422
March 2024$260M16222
March 2023$228M15822
April 2022$247M15422
March 2021$240M14422

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Carswell Investments has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in New York and South Carolina.

Listed office addresses by state

New York · 1 listed address

  • 6320 Fly Road, Suite 205, East SyracuseHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Carswell Investments, LLC
Headquarters
6320 Fly Road, Suite 205, East Syracuse, NY 13057
SEC file
801-72455
Founded
2011
Structure
Delaware LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Carswell Investments uses Fidelity ($217M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Carswell Investments does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$217M
named custodians
  • FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $217M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Carswell Investments’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (80%) and bonds (19%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Funds80%
  • Bonds19%
  • Cash1%

Common questions

How many clients does Carswell Investments have?

Carswell Investments has 175 clients and manages $322 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 133 individual clients, 38 high-net-worth individuals and 2 charitable organizations.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 24 March 2026

What services does Carswell Investments offer?

Carswell Investments provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, estate planning, philanthropic planning, retirement plan services, and tax planning.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4

How much does Carswell Investments charge?

Carswell Investments charges 0.60%–0.95% a year for its Wealth Management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

Source: CARSWELL INVESTMENTS, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A & B - MARCH 24, 2026, filed 24 March 2026

Which custodians does Carswell Investments use?

Carswell Investments’ separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $217M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 24 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Carswell Investments have?

Carswell Investments has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 2 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 Carswell Investments invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Carswell Investments’ separately managed accounts held 80% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 19% state and local bonds and 1% 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 Carswell Investments?

Carswell Investments’ direct owner is Steven Pickard (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 24 March 2026

How does Carswell Investments get paid?

Carswell Investments is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. 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 Carswell Investments registered with the SEC?

Yes, Carswell Investments has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 15 June 2011. Its CRD number is 158205 and its SEC file number is 801-72455.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 24 March 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Carswell Investments?

Carswell Investments’ main office is at 6320 Fly Road, Suite 205, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Its phone number is 800-510-6693. Its website is carswellinvestments.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 24 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 24 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. CARSWELL INVESTMENTS, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A & B - MARCH 24, 2026, submitted 24 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 158205.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 18 March 2021 to 24 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 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.

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