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Maridea Wealth Management

Wealth managementRIA

Brooklyn, NYCRD 325523Updated

Maridea Wealth Management is an investment adviser based in Brooklyn, NY, registered with the SEC since 2024. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Its regulatory assets under management total $1.97 billion, as filed on 1 October 2026.

2,100
Clients
$859K
AUM per individual client
26
Advisory staff
22
Offices
2.50%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 1 October 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Maridea Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.

Maridea Wealth Management reports 2,100 clients. They include 1,764 individual clients and 336 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 98.7% ($1.95B across 6,116 accounts) are managed with discretion; $25.8M across 1 account is not.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients2,100 clients reported
Assets$1.97B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)84%59%
High-net-worth individuals16%32%
Pension and profit-sharing plansFewer than 59%
Corporations and other businessesFewer than 5<1%

Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.

Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
1,764
Regulatory AUM
$1.17B
AUM share
59.4%
Avg. per client
$664K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
336
Regulatory AUM
$632M
AUM share
32.1%
Avg. per client
$1.88M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$168M
AUM share
8.5%
Avg. per client
—
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$393K
AUM share
0.0%
Avg. per client
—

Total

Clients
2,100
Regulatory AUM
$1.97B
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

Fees and minimums

Maridea Wealth Management charges up to 2.50% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning Services
Financial planning is a fixed fee of up to $10,000 or an hourly fee of up to $250 per hour, and may be negotiable.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Retirement plan advisory fees range up to 1.00% of plan assets and may be negotiable depending on the size and complexity of the plan.

Ownership and people

Maridea Intermediate Sub, LLC owns 75% or more of Maridea Wealth Management and is in turn owned by Maridea Intermediate, LLC (75% or more). The leadership team of Maridea Wealth Management includes President Sean Sun, Chief Investment Officer Bryan Hinmon and Chief Operating Officer Nicholas Crow. It has 48 employees, 26 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Sean Sun
    President
  • Adam Butbul
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Nicholas Crow
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Robert Pagliuco
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • Bryan Hinmon
    Chief Investment Officer
  • Mier Wang
    Managing Partner, CEO, Iar

Investment adviser representatives

38 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • Michael Shawn Anthony
  • Kenneth Neil Bauso JR
  • Stephanie Trevino Bawolek
  • Dustin Jacob Becker
  • Stacey Neal Brooks
  • Brian Joseph Cathcart
  • Jared Alvah Chase JR
  • John James Chichester JR.
  • Robert Joseph Confessore
  • Nicholas John Crow
  • Kathleen Walsh Dulko
  • Henry Newbold Ellis

Staff

  • 48 employees
  • 26 in advisory functions
  • 26 state-registered reps
  • 7 broker-dealer reps
  • 17 insurance agents
Who owns the firm
Maridea Wealth Management LLC· the adviser
  • Maridea Intermediate Sub, LLC

    Control person · since October 2024

    Owns 75% or more of Maridea Wealth Management LLC
    • Maridea Intermediate, LLC

      Control person · since October 2024

      Owns 75% or more of Maridea Intermediate Sub, LLC
      • Maridea Holdings, LLC

        Control person · since October 2024

        Owns 75% or more of Maridea Intermediate, LLC
        • Pelican Maridea Investco, LLC

          Control person · since October 2024

          Owns 50% to 75% of Maridea Holdings, LLC
          • Pelican Capital Management, LLC

            Elected manager · Control person · since October 2024

            • Alex Binderow

              Control person · since October 2024

              Owns 75% or more of Pelican Capital Management, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Maridea Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew Infinity× from $0 (June 2023) to $1.97B (October 2026); employees rose from 2 to 48.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Maridea Wealth Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
October 2026$1.97B2,1004822
July 2025$469M5872113
July 2024$25.2M6276
June 2023$0021

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Maridea Wealth Management has 21 offices (15 private residences, listed without an address), with 7 listed addresses across 6 states.

Listed office addresses by state

New York · 1 listed address

  • 25 Kent Avenue, Suite 401, BrooklynHQ

Other business names

Maridea Wealth Management has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • River Cities Financial Services

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Maridea Wealth Management LLC
Headquarters
25 Kent Avenue, Suite 401, Brooklyn, NY 11249
SEC file
801-129360
Structure
Delaware LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Maridea Wealth Management uses Charles Schwab ($948M, 61%) and Fidelity ($596M, 39%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Maridea Wealth Management has custody of $309M in client assets for 448 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$1.54B
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $948M61%
  • FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $596M39%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Maridea Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (67%) and stocks (24%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $924M across 547 positions; the largest are SPDR Series Trust (3.2%), Thor Finl Technologies TR (2.3%) and State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T (2.0%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks24%
  • Funds67%
  • Bonds4%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds2%
    • State and local bonds2%
  • Cash4%
  • Other1%
    • Alternatives1%

Reported 13F holdings

$924M
Reported 13F value
547
Positions
19.5%
In the 10 largest
+34.4%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. SPDR Series Trust · ST Str Blo 1 ETF3.2%
  2. Thor Finl Technologies TR · Adapt Dynam ETF2.3%
  3. State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T · TR Unit2.0%
  4. iShares TR · 0-3 Mth Treasury2.0%
  5. Absolute Shs TR · Wbi Bbr Qty 30001.9%
  6. Absolute Shs TR · Wbi Bbr Yld 30001.8%
  7. Nvidia Corporation1.7%
  8. Absolute Shs TR · Wbi Bbr Val 30001.6%
  9. Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL C1.6%
  10. Absolute Shs TR · Wbi Pwr Factor1.5%

Together, the ten largest are 19.5% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 6 August 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Maridea Wealth Management have?

Maridea Wealth Management has 2,100 clients and manages $1.97 billion for them, as of October 2026. They include 1,764 individual clients and 336 high-net-worth individuals.

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

What services does Maridea Wealth Management offer?

Maridea Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.

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

How much does Maridea Wealth Management charge?

Maridea Wealth Management charges up to 2.50% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable.

Source: FORM ADV PART 2A, filed 30 September 2026

Which custodians does Maridea Wealth Management use?

Maridea Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $948M and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $596M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 1 October 2026

How many financial advisors does Maridea Wealth Management have?

Maridea Wealth Management has 26 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 48 employees, and 26 perform investment advisory functions. 7 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 17 employees are 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 Maridea Wealth Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Maridea Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 67% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 24% exchange-traded equities, 4% cash and equivalents, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% state and local bonds and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Alternatives.

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

Who owns Maridea Wealth Management?

Maridea Wealth Management is owned through a chain of holding companies by Alex Binderow. Its direct owner is Maridea Intermediate Sub, LLC (75% or more).

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

How does Maridea Wealth Management get paid?

Maridea Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. 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 Maridea Wealth Management?

Maridea Wealth Management’s main office is at 25 Kent Avenue, Suite 401, Brooklyn, NY 11249. Its phone number is 347-289-5227. Its website is marideawealth.com.

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

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 1 October 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. FORM ADV PART 2A, submitted 30 September 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 325523.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 13 June 2023 to 1 October 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 6 August 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

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. The logo is reproduced for identification from Maridea Wealth Management, website.

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