Global Trust Asset Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, and tax planning.
Global Trust Asset Management reports 276 clients. They include 114 individual clients, 111 high-net-worth individuals, and 27 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 90.3% ($407M across 768 accounts) are managed with discretion; $43.7M across 31 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 41% | 5% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 40% | 79% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 10% | 9% |
| State or municipal government entities | Fewer than 5 | 2% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 9% | 6% |
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) | 114 | $22.9M | 5.1% | $201K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 111 | $355M | 78.9% | $3.2M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 27 | $38.5M | 8.6% | $1.43M |
| State or municipal government entities | Fewer than 5 | $8.37M | 1.9% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | 24 | $25.2M | 5.6% | $1.05M |
| Total | 276 | $450M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 114
- Regulatory AUM
- $22.9M
- AUM share
- 5.1%
- Avg. per client
- $201K
- Clients
- 111
- Regulatory AUM
- $355M
- AUM share
- 78.9%
- Avg. per client
- $3.2M
- Clients
- 27
- Regulatory AUM
- $38.5M
- AUM share
- 8.6%
- Avg. per client
- $1.43M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $8.37M
- AUM share
- 1.9%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 24
- Regulatory AUM
- $25.2M
- AUM share
- 5.6%
- Avg. per client
- $1.05M
Total
- Clients
- 276
- Regulatory AUM
- $450M
- 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
Global Trust Asset Management charges 1.00%–2.00% a year for its Asset management services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$2M | 2.00% |
| $2M–$10M | 1.25% |
| $10M and above | 1.00% |
Fee details and sources
Brian Brescia owns 75% or more of Global Trust Asset Management. The leadership team of Global Trust Asset Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Radha Rai. It has 12 employees, 7 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 12 employees
- 7 in advisory functions
- 8 state-registered reps
- 1 insurance agent
- 2 soliciting firms
- Owns 75% or more of Global Trust Asset Management, LLC
Brian Brescia
Control person · since January 2007
- Owns 10% to 25% of Global Trust Asset Management, LLC
Alexia McCluskey
since August 2012
Global Trust Asset Management’s regulatory assets grew from $340M (March 2021) to $450M (July 2026); clients rose from 259 to 276 and employees from 10 to 12.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026July 2026 | $450M | 276 | 12 | 3 |
| Apr 2025April 2025 | $440M | 303 | 9 | 2 |
| Jan 2024January 2024 | $403M | 298 | 11 | 1 |
| Jan 2023January 2023 | $379M | 293 | 11 | 1 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $420M | 266 | 10 | 3 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $340M | 259 | 10 | 3 |
Besides its headquarters, Global Trust Asset Management has 2 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses in 1 state.
Florida · 2 listed addresses
- 11300 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 600, Palm Beach GardensHQ
- 11211 Prosperity Farms RD., Palm Beach Gardens
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Global Trust Asset Management, LLC
- Headquarters
- 11300 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 600, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408
- Website
- gbltrust.com
- Phone
- 561-472-0191
- SEC file
- 801-68778
- Founded
- 2007
- Structure
- Florida LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Global Trust Asset Management’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are Fidelity ($253M, 62%) and Charles Schwab ($155M, 38%). Global Trust Asset Management has custody of $3.68M for 4 clients.
- FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $253M62%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $155M38%
At year end, Global Trust Asset Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (51%) and funds (32%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $320M across 463 positions; the largest are iShares TR (6.8%), iShares TR (5.1%) and iShares TR (4.3%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks51%
- Funds32%
- Bonds7%
- U.S. government and agency bonds6%
- State and local bonds1%
- Cash10%
How many clients does Global Trust Asset Management have?
Global Trust Asset Management has 276 clients and manages $450 million for them, as of July 2026. They include 114 individual clients, 111 high-net-worth individuals, and 27 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 15 July 2026
What services does Global Trust Asset Management offer?
Global Trust Asset Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, estate planning, insurance, 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 Global Trust Asset Management charge?
Global Trust Asset Management charges 1.00%–2.00% a year for its Asset management services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: GLOBAL TRUST - PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE JUNE 2026, filed 15 July 2026
Which custodians does Global Trust Asset Management use?
Global Trust Asset Management’s separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $253M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $155M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 15 July 2026
How many financial advisors does Global Trust Asset Management have?
Global Trust Asset Management has 8 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 12 employees, and 7 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Global Trust Asset Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Global Trust Asset Management’s separately managed accounts held 51% exchange-traded equities, 32% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 10% cash and equivalents, 6% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Global Trust Asset Management?
Global Trust Asset Management’s direct owners are Brian Brescia (75% or more) and Alexia McCluskey (10% to 25%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 15 July 2026
How does Global Trust Asset Management get paid?
Global Trust Asset Management 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
How do I contact Global Trust Asset Management?
Global Trust Asset Management’s main office is at 11300 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 600, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408. Its phone number is 561-472-0191. Its website is gbltrust.com.
