Morse Asset Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Morse Asset Management reports 198 clients. They include 144 high-net-worth individuals, 36 individual clients and 11 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($534M across 287 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 18% | 10% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 73% | 77% |
| Charitable organizations | 6% | 12% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 4% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 36 | $53.2M | 10.0% | $1.48M |
| High-net-worth individuals | 144 | $413M | 77.3% | $2.87M |
| Charitable organizations | 11 | $64.8M | 12.1% | $5.89M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 7 | $3.16M | 0.6% | $452K |
| Total | 198 | $534M | 100% | $2.7M |
- Clients
- 36
- Regulatory AUM
- $53.2M
- AUM share
- 10.0%
- Avg. per client
- $1.48M
- Clients
- 144
- Regulatory AUM
- $413M
- AUM share
- 77.3%
- Avg. per client
- $2.87M
- Clients
- 11
- Regulatory AUM
- $64.8M
- AUM share
- 12.1%
- Avg. per client
- $5.89M
- Clients
- 7
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.16M
- AUM share
- 0.6%
- Avg. per client
- $452K
Total
- Clients
- 198
- Regulatory AUM
- $534M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $2.7M
- 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
Morse Asset Management charges 0.75%–1.25% a year for its Investment advisory services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$10M | 1.25% |
| $10M–$20M | 1.00% |
| $20M and above | 0.75% |
Fee details and sources
Sarah Morse owns 50% to 75% of Morse Asset Management. The leadership team of Morse Asset Management includes President Lauren Adelman and Chief Compliance Officer Ian McLaughlin. It has 6 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Lauren AdelmanVice President
- Ian McLaughlinChief Compliance Officer & Executive Vice President
- Robert MorsePresident
- Jian WangVice President & Treasurur
- Sarah MorseOwner
Staff
- 6 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- Owns 50% to 75% of Morse Asset Management, Inc.
Sarah Morse
Control person · since May 2021
- Owns 10% to 25% of Morse Asset Management, Inc.
Ian McLaughlin
Control person · since March 2017
- Owns 10% to 25% of Morse Asset Management, Inc.
Robert Morse
Control person · since September 2016
- Owns 10% to 25% of Morse Asset Management, Inc.
Jian Wang
Control person · since January 2017
- Owns 5% to 10% of Morse Asset Management, Inc.
Lauren Adelman
Control person · since January 2017
Morse Asset Management’s regulatory assets grew from $402M (April 2021) to $534M (March 2026); clients rose from 109 to 198 and employees from 5 to 6.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $534M | 198 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $472M | 183 | 6 | 1 |
| July 2024 | $409M | 173 | 5 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $345M | 164 | 5 | 1 |
| April 2021 | $402M | 109 | 5 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Morse Asset Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Connecticut.
Connecticut · 1 listed address
- 23 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 200, DarienHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Morse Asset Management, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 23 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 200, Darien, CT 06820
- Website
- morseasset.com
- Phone
- 646-568-4083
- @morse-asset-management-inc
- SEC file
- 801-108550
- Structure
- New York corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Morse Asset Management uses Charles Schwab ($220M, 48%), Citigroup Global Markets ($141M, 31%) and The Bank of New York Mellon ($95.8M, 21%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Morse Asset Management does not have custody of client assets.
- The Bank of New York MellonThe Bank of New York Mellon · New York, NY · $95.8M21%
- Citigroup Global MarketsCitigroup Global Markets Inc. · New York, NY · $141M31%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $220M48%
At year end, Morse Asset Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (90%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $604M across 415 positions; the largest are Nvidia Corporation (6.4%), Micron Technology Inc. (5.0%) and KLA Corp. Com New (4.5%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks90%
- Funds6%
- Bonds2%
- Cash2%
Reported 13F holdings
- $604M
- Reported 13F value
- 415
- Positions
- 37.1%
- In the 10 largest
- +25.5%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Nvidia Corporation6.4%
- Micron Technology Inc.5.0%
- KLA Corp. Com New4.5%
- Broadcom Inc.4.2%
- Amazon Com Inc.3.5%
- Alphabet Inc. Cap Stk CL A3.4%
- Meta Platforms Inc. CL A2.8%
- United Rentals Inc.2.6%
- Microsoft Corp.2.5%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufact Sponsored ADS · ADR2.2%
Together, the ten largest are 37.1% of reported value.
How many clients does Morse Asset Management have?
Morse Asset Management has 198 clients and manages $534 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 144 high-net-worth individuals, 36 individual clients and 11 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026
What services does Morse Asset Management offer?
Morse Asset Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Morse Asset Management charge?
Morse Asset Management charges 0.75%–1.25% a year for its Investment advisory services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.
Source: MORSE ASSET MANAGEMENT BROCHURE MARCH 2026, filed 31 March 2026
Which custodians does Morse Asset Management use?
Morse Asset Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $220M, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (New York, NY), with $141M and The Bank of New York Mellon (New York, NY), with $95.8M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 31 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Morse Asset Management have?
Morse Asset Management has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 5 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 Morse Asset Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Morse Asset Management’s separately managed accounts held 90% exchange-traded equities, 6% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 2% investment grade corporate bonds and 2% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Morse Asset Management have a minimum investment?
Yes, Morse Asset Management’s minimum account size for its Investment advisory services is $1M.
Source: MORSE ASSET MANAGEMENT BROCHURE MARCH 2026, filed 31 March 2026
Who owns Morse Asset Management?
Morse Asset Management’s direct owners are Ian McLaughlin (10% to 25%), Robert Morse (10% to 25%), Jian Wang (10% to 25%), Lauren Adelman (5% to 10%) and Sarah Morse (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026
How does Morse Asset Management get paid?
Morse 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
Is Morse Asset Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Morse Asset Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 24 October 2016. Its CRD number is 285650 and its SEC file number is 801-108550.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 31 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Morse Asset Management?
Morse Asset Management’s main office is at 23 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 200, Darien, CT 06820. Its phone number is 646-568-4083. Its website is morseasset.com.