Marest Capital provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers.
Marest Capital reports 73 clients. They include 52 individual clients, 15 high-net-worth individuals, and 6 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($240M across 120 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $240M.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 71% | 1% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 21% | 96% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 8% | 2% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 52 | $3.24M | 1.4% | $62.4K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 15 | $231M | 96.4% | $15.4M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 6 | $5.28M | 2.2% | $880K |
| Total | 73 | $240M | 100% | $3.28M |
- Clients
- 52
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.24M
- AUM share
- 1.4%
- Avg. per client
- $62.4K
- Clients
- 15
- Regulatory AUM
- $231M
- AUM share
- 96.4%
- Avg. per client
- $15.4M
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.28M
- AUM share
- 2.2%
- Avg. per client
- $880K
Total
- Clients
- 73
- Regulatory AUM
- $240M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $3.28M
- 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
Marest Capital charges up to 1.40% a year for its Wrap Comprehensive Portfolio Management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Paul Cohen owns 75% or more of Marest Capital. The leadership team of Marest Capital includes Chief Compliance Officer Paul Cohen. It has 3 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Paul CohenFounder & CEO & Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Marest Capital, LLC
Paul Cohen
Control person · since December 2021
Marest Capital’s regulatory assets grew 1.5× from $160M (May 2022) to $240M (February 2026); clients rose from 19 to 73 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | $240M | 73 | 3 | 1 |
| June 2025 | $218M | 56 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $190M | 57 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $166M | 59 | 2 | 1 |
| May 2022 | $160M | 19 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Marest Capital has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in California.
California · 1 listed address
- 16255 Ventura BLVD, Suite 505, EncinoHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Marest Capital, LLC
- Headquarters
- 16255 Ventura BLVD, Suite 505, Encino, CA 91436
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 818-216-4900
- @marest-capital
- SEC file
- 801-123440
- Founded
- 2018
- Structure
- California LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Marest Capital uses LPL Financial ($240M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Marest Capital has custody of $231M in client assets for 10 clients.
- LPL FinancialLPL Financial LLC · Fort Mill, SC · $240M100%
At year end, Marest Capital’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (78%) and bonds (17%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $201M across 30 positions; the largest are State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T (62.2%), iShares TR (12.2%) and Blackrock ETF Trust II (5.4%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks78%
- Bonds17%
- Cash5%
Reported 13F holdings
- $201M
- Reported 13F value
- 30
- Positions
- 95.0%
- In the 10 largest
- +16.2%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T · TR Unit62.2%
- iShares TR · 0-3 Mth Treasury12.2%
- Blackrock ETF Trust II · Isha Flex IN ETF5.4%
- Apple Inc.3.9%
- JPMORGAN Chase & CO3.6%
- Goldman Sachs Group Inc.2.0%
- Microsoft Corp.1.8%
- Amazon Com Inc.1.5%
- Meta Platforms Inc. · CL A1.5%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL C0.8%
Together, the ten largest are 95.0% of reported value.
How many clients does Marest Capital have?
Marest Capital has 73 clients and manages $240 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 52 individual clients, 15 high-net-worth individuals, and 6 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 2 February 2026
What services does Marest Capital offer?
Marest Capital provides financial planning, 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
How much does Marest Capital charge?
Marest Capital charges up to 1.40% a year for its Wrap Comprehensive Portfolio Management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 - WRAP FEE BROCHURE - MAREST CAPITAL, LLC, filed 2 February 2026
Which custodians does Marest Capital use?
Marest Capital’s separately managed account assets are held at LPL Financial LLC (Fort Mill, SC), with $240M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 2 February 2026
How many financial advisors does Marest Capital have?
Marest Capital has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 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 Marest Capital invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Marest Capital’s separately managed accounts held 78% exchange-traded equities, 17% U.S. government and agency bonds and 5% 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 Marest Capital?
Marest Capital’s direct owner is Paul Cohen (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 2 February 2026
How does Marest Capital get paid?
Marest Capital 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 Marest Capital?
Marest Capital’s main office is at 16255 Ventura BLVD, Suite 505, Encino, CA 91436. Its phone number is 818-216-4900.