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HW Capital

Wealth managementRIA

Santa Monica, CACRD 298731Updated

HW Capital is an investment adviser based in Santa Monica, CA, registered with the SEC since 2018. It provides investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals. Its regulatory assets under management total $321 million, as filed on 30 March 2026.

6
Clients
$53.5M
AUM per individual client
2
Advisory staff
1
Offices
See fees
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 30 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

HW Capital provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and selecting other managers.

HW Capital reports 6 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 0.0% ($0 across 0 accounts) are managed with discretion; $321M across 29 accounts are not.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients6 clients
Assets$321M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
High-net-worth individuals100%100%
Client breakdown and activity details
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
6
Regulatory AUM
$321M
AUM share
100.0%
Avg. per client
$53.5M

Total

Clients
6
Regulatory AUM
$321M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$53.5M
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0

HW Capital fees and minimums

HW Capital is paid through fixed fees (other than subscription fees) and other compensation. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure.

Who owns HW Capital

Paul Haaga III owns 50% to 75% of HW Capital. The leadership team of HW Capital includes Chief Compliance Officer Paul Haaga III. It has 2 employees.

Leadership

  • Paul Haaga III
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • Brian Weissert
    Managing Partner

Staff

  • 2 employees
  • 2 in advisory functions
Ownership chain
HW Capital LLC· the adviser
  • Paul Haaga III

    Control person · since August 2018

    Owns 50% to 75% of HW Capital LLC
  • Brian Weissert

    Control person · since August 2018

    Owns 50% to 75% of HW Capital LLC

Growth and acquisitions

HW Capital’s regulatory assets fell from $350M (March 2021) to $321M (March 2026); clients rose from 5 to 6 and employees were 2 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
HW Capital figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$321M621
March 2025$305M621
March 2024$289M621
March 2023$329M621
March 2022$355M621
March 2021$350M521

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, HW Capital has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in California.

Listed office addresses in California
Santa Monica

California · 1 listed address

  • 1437 7th Street, Suite 200, Santa MonicaHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
HW Capital LLC
Headquarters
1437 7th Street, Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Website
Not reported
SEC file
801-114174
Structure
Delaware LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

HW Capital uses J.P. Morgan ($177M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. HW Capital does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$177M
named custodians
  • J.P. MorganJPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. · New York, NY · $177M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, HW Capital’s separately managed accounts were largely in funds (44%) and stocks (35%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks35%
  • Funds44%
  • Bonds15%
    • State and local bonds14%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds1%
  • Cash4%
  • Other2%
    • Loans and notes2%

Common questions

How many clients does HW Capital have?

HW Capital has 6 clients and manages $321 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 6 high-net-worth individuals.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 March 2026

What services does HW Capital offer?

HW Capital provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and selecting other managers.

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

Which custodians does HW Capital use?

HW Capital’s separately managed account assets are held at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (New York, NY), with $177M. 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 HW Capital have?

HW Capital has 0 investment adviser representatives 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 HW Capital invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, HW Capital’s separately managed accounts held 44% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 35% exchange-traded equities, 14% state and local bonds, 4% cash and equivalents, 2% other and 1% U.S. government and agency bonds. The 2% other category is described as: Loans and Notes.

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

Who owns HW Capital?

HW Capital’s direct owners are Paul Haaga III (50% to 75%) and Brian Weissert (50% to 75%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026

How does HW Capital get paid?

HW Capital is paid through 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 HW Capital registered with the SEC?

Yes, HW Capital has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 24 October 2018. Its CRD number is 298731 and its SEC file number is 801-114174.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 30 March 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact HW Capital?

HW Capital’s main office is at 1437 7th Street, Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Its phone number is 818-489-3073.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 30 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 30 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. HW CAPITAL BROCHURE, submitted 30 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 298731.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 17 March 2021 to 30 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.

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