Clear Harbor Asset Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year. The firm advises 1 private fund.
Clear Harbor Asset Management reports 820 clients. They include 451 high-net-worth individuals, 333 individual clients, and 18 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 99.5% ($2.05B across 1,852 accounts) are managed with discretion; $9.39M across 13 accounts are not. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 41% | 7% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 55% | 84% |
| Pooled investment vehicles | <1% | 2% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | 2% |
| Charitable organizations | 1% | 2% |
| Other client typesCorporations and other businesses | 2% | 4% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 333 | $136M | 6.6% | $409K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 451 | $1.73B | 84.0% | $3.83M |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 2 | $35.6M | 1.7% | $17.8M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 7 | $31.5M | 1.5% | $4.5M |
| Charitable organizations | 9 | $49.8M | 2.4% | $5.53M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 18 | $76.2M | 3.7% | $4.24M |
| Total | 820 | $2.05B | 100% | $2.51M |
- Clients
- 333
- Regulatory AUM
- $136M
- AUM share
- 6.6%
- Avg. per client
- $409K
- Clients
- 451
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.73B
- AUM share
- 84.0%
- Avg. per client
- $3.83M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $35.6M
- AUM share
- 1.7%
- Avg. per client
- $17.8M
- Clients
- 7
- Regulatory AUM
- $31.5M
- AUM share
- 1.5%
- Avg. per client
- $4.5M
- Clients
- 9
- Regulatory AUM
- $49.8M
- AUM share
- 2.4%
- Avg. per client
- $5.53M
- Clients
- 18
- Regulatory AUM
- $76.2M
- AUM share
- 3.7%
- Avg. per client
- $4.24M
Total
- Clients
- 820
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.05B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $2.51M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 1%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 1
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 251–500
Clear Harbor Asset Management charges 0.25%–1.50% a year for its Investment Management Fee. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Aaron Kennon owns 50% to 75% of Clear Harbor Asset Management. Aaron Kennon is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Compliance Officer Denise Adamczyk. It has 24 employees, 18 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Aaron KennonChief Executive Officer
- Denise AdamczykChief Compliance Officer
- Ian ArmstrongChief Operations Officer
- Donald Roger LiddellVice- Chairman
Investment adviser representatives
17 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Ian Alexander Armstrong
- Jeb Stuart Armstrong
- Scott M Bogan
- Henrik Brun
- Jacques None Cattier
- Stephen Tucker Childs
- Robert Charles Dalldorf
- Aaron John Kennon
- Donald Roger Brooke Liddell
- Kirstin Sterling Mobyed
- Joshua Oulund Peteet
- Joseph Michael Rizzo
- Alexander William Maxwell Russell
- Michael Henry Scholten
- Matthew William Sexton
- Steven Elliot Shaw
- James Denham Taliaferro
Staff
- 24 employees
- 18 in advisory functions
- 15 state-registered reps
- 2 soliciting firms
- Owns 50% to 75% of Clear Harbor Asset Management, LLC
Aaron Kennon
Control person · since December 2009
- Owns 10% to 25% of Clear Harbor Asset Management, LLC
Ian Armstrong
Control person · since December 2009
- Owns 10% to 25% of Clear Harbor Asset Management, LLC
Donald Roger Liddell
Control person · since May 2010
Clear Harbor Asset Management’s regulatory assets grew 2.2× from $921M (March 2021) to $2.05B (March 2026); clients rose from 478 to 820 and employees from 18 to 24. In 2024, Falcon Capital Management ($97.2M in its last filing) joined it.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $2.05B | 820 | 24 | 3 |
| March 2025 | $1.74B | 778 | 26 | 3 |
| March 2024 | $1.46B | 554 | 19 | 2 |
| March 2023 | $1.04B | 558 | 20 | 2 |
| March 2022 | $1.18B | 557 | 22 | 2 |
| March 2021 | $921M | 478 | 18 | 2 |
Firms that joined
20241 joined
- Falcon Capital ManagementLast filed AUM $97.2M
Firms whose SEC withdrawal reports a sale to this firm, and deals reported in the press. Teams that moved without selling a registered firm may not appear.
Besides its headquarters, Clear Harbor Asset Management has 2 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses in Connecticut.
Connecticut · 2 listed addresses
- 263 Tresser BLVD., Suite 1502, StamfordHQ
- 530 Danbury Road, Wilton
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Clear Harbor Asset Management, LLC
- Headquarters
- 263 Tresser BLVD., Suite 1502, Stamford, CT 06901
- Website
- clearharboram.com
- Phone
- 212-867-7310
- @clear-harbor-asset-management
- SEC file
- 801-70821
- Structure
- New York LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Clear Harbor Asset Management uses Pershing ($1.35B, 73%) and Charles Schwab ($489M, 27%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Clear Harbor Asset Management has custody of $426M in client assets for 287 clients.
- PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $1.35B73%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $489M27%
At year end, Clear Harbor Asset Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (68%) and funds (23%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.62B across 450 positions; the largest are Flex Ltd (7.5%), Apple Inc. (5.5%) and Roper Technologies Inc. (3.7%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks68%
- Funds23%
- Registered funds22%
- Pooled vehicles1%
- Bonds5%
- U.S. government and agency bonds3%
- State and local bonds1%
- High-yield corporate bonds1%
- Cash3%
- Other1%
- Grantor trusts1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $1.62B
- Reported 13F value
- 450
- Positions
- 34.0%
- In the 10 largest
- +11.9%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Flex Ltd7.5%
- Apple Inc.5.5%
- Roper Technologies Inc.3.7%
- State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T · TR Unit3.2%
- Parker-hannifin Corp.3.0%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL C2.6%
- Caterpillar Inc.2.5%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Total Stk Mkt2.1%
- JPMORGAN Chase & CO2.0%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A2.0%
Together, the ten largest are 34.0% of reported value.
How many clients does Clear Harbor Asset Management have?
Clear Harbor Asset Management has 820 clients and manages $2.05 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 451 high-net-worth individuals, 333 individual clients, and 18 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 March 2026
What services does Clear Harbor Asset Management offer?
Clear Harbor Asset Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Clear Harbor Asset Management charge?
Clear Harbor Asset Management charges 0.25%–1.50% a year for its Investment Management Fee. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: CLEAR HARBOR ASSET MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2A, filed 30 March 2026
Which custodians does Clear Harbor Asset Management use?
Clear Harbor Asset Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $1.35B and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $489M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 30 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Clear Harbor Asset Management have?
Clear Harbor Asset Management has 15 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 24 employees, and 18 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 Clear Harbor Asset Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Clear Harbor Asset Management’s separately managed accounts held 68% exchange-traded equities, 22% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 3% U.S. government and agency bonds, 3% cash and equivalents, 1% state and local bonds, 1% high-yield corporate bonds, 1% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar) and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Grantor Trusts. It advises 1 private fund.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Clear Harbor Asset Management?
Clear Harbor Asset Management’s direct owners are Ian Armstrong (10% to 25%), Aaron Kennon (50% to 75%) and Donald Roger Liddell (10% to 25%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026
How does Clear Harbor Asset Management get paid?
Clear Harbor Asset Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, fixed fees 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 Clear Harbor Asset Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Clear Harbor Asset Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 20 November 2009. Its CRD number is 152242 and its SEC file number is 801-70821.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 30 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Clear Harbor Asset Management?
Clear Harbor Asset Management’s main office is at 263 Tresser BLVD., Suite 1502, Stamford, CT 06901. Its phone number is 212-867-7310. Its website is clearharboram.com.