Nobscot Investment Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.
Nobscot Investment Management reports 10 clients. They include 10 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($164M across 38 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | Fewer than 5 | 2% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 100% | 94% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 4% |
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) | Fewer than 5 | $3.74M | 2.3% | — |
| High-net-worth individuals | 10 | $155M | 94.2% | $15.5M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $5.76M | 3.5% | — |
| Total | 10 | $164M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.74M
- AUM share
- 2.3%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 10
- Regulatory AUM
- $155M
- AUM share
- 94.2%
- Avg. per client
- $15.5M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.76M
- AUM share
- 3.5%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 10
- Regulatory AUM
- $164M
- 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
Nobscot Investment Management charges 0.30%–0.90% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $3,000,000.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$5M | 0.90% |
| $5M–$10M | 0.75% |
| $10M–$20M | 0.50% |
| $20M and above | 0.30% |
Fee details and sources
Catherine Smith owns 75% or more of Nobscot Investment Management. The leadership team of Nobscot Investment Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Catherine Smith. It has 1 employee.
Leadership
- Catherine SmithManaging Member/Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
1 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 1 employee
- 1 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- Owns 75% or more of Nobscot Investment Management LLC
Catherine Smith
Control person · since March 2016
Nobscot Investment Management’s regulatory assets grew from $144M (February 2025) to $164M (January 2026); clients fell from 11 to 10 and employees were 1 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | $164M | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| February 2025 | $144M | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Nobscot Investment Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts · 1 listed address
- 572 Washington Street, Suite 4, WellesleyHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Nobscot Investment Management LLC
- Headquarters
- 572 Washington Street, Suite 4, Wellesley, MA 02482
- Website
- nobscotinvest.com
- Phone
- 781-237-2700
- SEC file
- 801-131154
- Structure
- Massachusetts LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Nobscot Investment Management uses Fidelity ($164M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Nobscot Investment Management has custody of $117M in client assets for 6 clients.
- FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $164M100%
At year end, Nobscot Investment Management’s separately managed accounts were largely in funds (37%) and bonds (31%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks23%
- Funds37%
- Bonds31%
- U.S. government and agency bonds28%
- State and local bonds3%
- Cash9%
How many clients does Nobscot Investment Management have?
Nobscot Investment Management has 10 clients and manages $164 million for them, as of January 2026. They include 10 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 23 January 2026
What services does Nobscot Investment Management offer?
Nobscot Investment 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 Nobscot Investment Management charge?
Nobscot Investment Management charges 0.30%–0.90% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $3,000,000.
Source: NOBSCOT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC BROCHURE, filed 23 January 2026
Which custodians does Nobscot Investment Management use?
Nobscot Investment Management’s separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $164M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 23 January 2026
How many financial advisors does Nobscot Investment Management have?
Nobscot Investment Management has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 1 employees, and 1 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 Nobscot Investment Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Nobscot Investment Management’s separately managed accounts held 37% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 28% U.S. government and agency bonds, 23% exchange-traded equities, 9% cash and equivalents and 3% 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
Does Nobscot Investment Management have a minimum investment?
Yes, Nobscot Investment Management’s minimum account size for its Investment Advisory Services is $3M.
Source: NOBSCOT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC BROCHURE, filed 23 January 2026
Who owns Nobscot Investment Management?
Nobscot Investment Management’s direct owner is Catherine Smith (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 23 January 2026
How does Nobscot Investment Management get paid?
Nobscot Investment 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 Nobscot Investment Management?
Nobscot Investment Management’s main office is at 572 Washington Street, Suite 4, Wellesley, MA 02482. Its phone number is 781-237-2700. Its website is nobscotinvest.com.