Chatham Asset Management provides portfolio management for pooled vehicles. The firm advises 17 private funds.
Chatham Asset Management reports 18 pooled investment vehicles. These counts refer to investment vehicles, rather than the individual investors in them. Of its assets, 100.0% ($8.27B across 18 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 44% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Pooled investment vehicles | 100% | 100% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pooled investment vehicles | 18 | $8.27B | 100.0% | $460M |
| Total | 18 | $8.27B | 100% | $460M |
- Clients
- 18
- Regulatory AUM
- $8.27B
- AUM share
- 100.0%
- Avg. per client
- $460M
Total
- Clients
- 18
- Regulatory AUM
- $8.27B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $460M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 44%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 17
Chatham Asset Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
Chatham Asset Partners, LP owns 75% or more of Chatham Asset Management and is in turn owned by Anthony Melchiorre (75% or more). The leadership team of Chatham Asset Management includes Chief Operating Officer James Ruggerio, Chief Financial Officer Raymond Del Nero and Chief Compliance Officer William Song. It has 37 employees, 24 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Raymond Del NeroChief Financial Officer
- James RuggerioChief Operating Officer
- William SongGeneral Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
- Anthony MelchiorrePortfolio Manager
- Evan RatnerPortfolio Manager
Staff
- 37 employees
- 24 in advisory functions
- Owns 75% or more of Chatham Asset Management, LLC
Chatham Asset Partners, LP
Control person · since January 2019
- Owns 75% or more of Chatham Asset Partners, LP
Anthony Melchiorre
Control person · since January 2019
Chatham Asset Management’s regulatory assets grew from $6.92B (May 2021) to $8.27B (March 2026); clients rose from 13 to 18 and employees from 24 to 37.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $8.27B | 18 | 37 | 2 |
| April 2025 | $7.86B | 14 | 32 | 2 |
| March 2024 | $8.92B | 14 | 22 | 2 |
| June 2023 | $9.86B | 13 | 22 | 2 |
| March 2022 | $8.61B | 13 | 23 | 2 |
| May 2021 | $6.92B | 13 | 24 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Chatham Asset Management has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Illinois and New Jersey.
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 175 W Jackson BLVD, Chicago
New Jersey · 1 listed address
- 26 Main Street, Suite 204, ChathamHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Chatham Asset Management, LLC
- Headquarters
- 26 Main Street, Suite 204, Chatham, NJ 07928
- Website
- chathamasset.com
- Phone
- 973-701-2424
- SEC file
- 801-73452
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Chatham Asset Management has custody of client assets.
How many clients does Chatham Asset Management have?
Chatham Asset Management has 18 clients and manages $8.27 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 18 pooled investment vehicles.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 March 2026
What services does Chatham Asset Management offer?
Chatham Asset Management provides portfolio management for pooled vehicles.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How many financial advisors does Chatham Asset Management have?
Chatham Asset Management has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 37 employees, and 24 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
Who owns Chatham Asset Management?
Chatham Asset Management is owned through a holding company by Anthony Melchiorre. Its direct owner is Chatham Asset Partners, LP (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026
How does Chatham Asset Management get paid?
Chatham Asset Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Chatham Asset Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Chatham Asset Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 30 March 2012. Its CRD number is 157517 and its SEC file number is 801-73452.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 30 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Chatham Asset Management?
Chatham Asset Management’s main office is at 26 Main Street, Suite 204, Chatham, NJ 07928. Its phone number is 973-701-2424. Its website is chathamasset.com.