Nordwand Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers.
Nordwand Advisors reports 67 clients. They include 52 high-net-worth individuals, 10 charitable organizations and 5 individual clients. Of its assets, 67.5% ($2.68B across 302 accounts) are managed with discretion; $1.29B across 5 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 7% | <1% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 78% | 69% |
| Charitable organizations | 15% | 31% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 5 | $2.07M | 0.1% | $414K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 52 | $2.75B | 69.4% | $53M |
| Charitable organizations | 10 | $1.21B | 30.5% | $121M |
| Total | 67 | $3.97B | 100% | $59.2M |
- Clients
- 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.07M
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $414K
- Clients
- 52
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.75B
- AUM share
- 69.4%
- Avg. per client
- $53M
- Clients
- 10
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.21B
- AUM share
- 30.5%
- Avg. per client
- $121M
Total
- Clients
- 67
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.97B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $59.2M
- 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
Nordwand Advisors charges up to 1.50% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Nordwand Capital, LLC owns 75% or more of Nordwand Advisors. James Martin is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Compliance Officer Gerald Kane. It has 10 employees, 6 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- James MartinChief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer
- Gerald KaneChief Compliance Officer
- Lisa DimterChief Adminstrative Officer
Investment adviser representatives
7 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Christopher Michael Boyle
- Theodore Wesley Brooks III
- Douglas Henry Delong
- Gerald Joshua Kane
- Connor Drew Martin
- James Francis Martin
- Patrick Joseph McGinnis JR
Staff
- 10 employees
- 6 in advisory functions
- 8 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Nordwand Advisors, LLC
Nordwand Capital, LLC
Control person · since July 2022
- Owns 5% to 10% of Nordwand Advisors, LLC
James Martin
Control person · since November 2022
- Owns 5% to 10% of Nordwand Advisors, LLC
Dynasty Financial Partners, LLC
since December 2025
Nordwand Advisors’ regulatory assets went from $4.15B (March 2023) to $3.97B (March 2026); clients rose from 23 to 67 and employees from 6 to 10.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $3.97B | 67 | 10 | 2 |
| March 2025 | $3.84B | 26 | 8 | 3 |
| March 2024 | $3.49B | 28 | 7 | 3 |
| March 2023 | $4.15B | 23 | 6 | 3 |
Besides its headquarters, Nordwand Advisors has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
Massachusetts · 1 listed address
- 138 MT. Auburn Street, Cambridge
Pennsylvania · 1 listed address
- 150 N. Radnor Chester RD, Suite A270, RadnorHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Nordwand Advisors, LLC
- Headquarters
- 150 N. Radnor Chester RD, Suite A270, Radnor, PA 19087
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 484-630-2510
- @nordwand-capital
- SEC file
- 801-126490
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Nordwand Advisors uses Fidelity ($2.74B, 83%) and Charles Schwab ($566M, 17%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Nordwand Advisors has custody of $2.92B in client assets for 31 clients.
- FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $2.74B83%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $566M17%
At year end, Nordwand Advisors’ separately managed accounts were largely in cash (42%) and stocks (38%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $652M across 146 positions; the largest are Broadcom Inc. (4.7%), Vanguard Index Fds (4.6%) and Marvell Technology Inc. (3.9%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks38%
- Funds17%
- Pooled vehicles14%
- Registered funds3%
- Bonds2%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash42%
- Other3%
- Direct investments; private equity ownership outside of any fund.3%
Reported 13F holdings
- $652M
- Reported 13F value
- 146
- Positions
- 31.1%
- In the 10 largest
- +14.1%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Broadcom Inc.4.7%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Large Cap ETF4.6%
- Marvell Technology Inc.3.9%
- iShares TR · Core S&P500 ETF2.9%
- Microsoft Corp.2.9%
- Vertiv Holdings CO · Com CL A2.9%
- Eaton Corp. PLC2.7%
- Cummins Inc.2.2%
- Cisco Sys Inc.2.2%
- Eli Lilly & CO2.2%
Together, the ten largest are 31.1% of reported value.
How many clients does Nordwand Advisors have?
Nordwand Advisors has 67 clients and manages $3.97 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 52 high-net-worth individuals, 10 charitable organizations and 5 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 21 March 2026
What services does Nordwand Advisors offer?
Nordwand Advisors 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 Nordwand Advisors charge?
Nordwand Advisors charges up to 1.50% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is negotiable.
Source: ADV PART 2A, filed 20 March 2026
Which custodians does Nordwand Advisors use?
Nordwand Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $2.74B and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $566M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 21 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Nordwand Advisors have?
Nordwand Advisors has 8 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 10 employees, and 6 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 Nordwand Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Nordwand Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 42% cash and equivalents, 38% exchange-traded equities, 14% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 3% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 3% other, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds. The 3% other category is described as: Direct Investments; Private Equity Ownership Outside of Any Fund.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Nordwand Advisors?
Nordwand Advisors’ direct owners are Nordwand Capital, LLC (75% or more), James Martin (5% to 10%) and Dynasty Financial Partners, LLC (5% to 10%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 21 March 2026
How does Nordwand Advisors get paid?
Nordwand Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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
Is Nordwand Advisors registered with the SEC?
Yes, Nordwand Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 2 September 2022. Its CRD number is 322936 and its SEC file number is 801-126490.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 21 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Nordwand Advisors?
Nordwand Advisors’ main office is at 150 N. Radnor Chester RD, Suite A270, Radnor, PA 19087. Its phone number is 484-630-2510.