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Ocean Path Advisors

Wealth managementRIA

Manhattan Beach, CACRD 338933Updated

Ocean Path Advisors is an investment adviser based in Manhattan Beach, CA, registered with the SEC since 2026. It provides investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and charitable organizations. Its regulatory assets under management total $560 million, as filed on 11 August 2026.

196
Clients
$2.85M
AUM per individual client
6
Advisory staff
2
Offices
0.95–1.10%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 11 August 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Ocean Path Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and selecting other managers.

Ocean Path Advisors reports 196 clients. They include 135 high-net-worth individuals, 55 individual clients, and 4 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($560M across 2,114 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients196 clients
Assets$560M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)28%5%
High-net-worth individuals69%92%
Charitable organizations1%2%
Corporations and other businesses2%1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
55
Regulatory AUM
$28.3M
AUM share
5.1%
Avg. per client
$515K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
135
Regulatory AUM
$513M
AUM share
91.7%
Avg. per client
$3.8M
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$12.2M
AUM share
2.2%
Avg. per client
$6.1M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$5.97M
AUM share
1.1%
Avg. per client
$1.49M

Total

Clients
196
Regulatory AUM
$560M
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

Ocean Path Advisors fees and minimums

Ocean Path Advisors charges 0.95%–1.10% a year for its Portfolio management fees. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $15,000 annual minimum.

Who owns Ocean Path Advisors

Todd Butler owns 75% or more of Ocean Path Advisors. The leadership team of Ocean Path Advisors includes Chief Compliance Officer Riley Van Velthuyzen. It has 6 employees.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

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

Staff

  • 6 employees
  • 6 in advisory functions
  • 6 state-registered reps
Ownership chain
Ocean Path Advisors, LLC· the adviser
  • Todd Butler

    Control person · since January 2021

    Owns 75% or more of Ocean Path Advisors, LLC

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Ocean Path Advisors has 1 office (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in California.

Listed office addresses in California
Manhattan Beach

California · 1 listed address

  • 115 21st St., Manhattan BeachHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Ocean Path Advisors, LLC
Headquarters
115 21st St., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
SEC file
801-135249
Founded
2021
Structure
California LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Ocean Path Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($511M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Ocean Path Advisors does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$511M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $511M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Ocean Path Advisors’ separately managed accounts were largely in funds (44%) and stocks (40%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks40%
  • Funds44%
  • Bonds9%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds5%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds3%
    • State and local bonds1%
  • Cash7%

Common questions

How many clients does Ocean Path Advisors have?

Ocean Path Advisors has 196 clients and manages $560 million for them, as of August 2026. They include 135 high-net-worth individuals, 55 individual clients, and 4 corporations and other businesses.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 11 August 2026

What services does Ocean Path Advisors offer?

Ocean Path Advisors provides 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 Ocean Path Advisors charge?

Ocean Path Advisors charges 0.95%–1.10% a year for its Portfolio management fees. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $15,000 annual minimum.

Source: FORM ADV PART 2A- OCEAN PATH ADVISORS, LLC, filed 20 May 2026

Which custodians does Ocean Path Advisors use?

Ocean Path Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $511M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 11 August 2026

How many financial advisors does Ocean Path Advisors have?

Ocean Path Advisors has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 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 Ocean Path Advisors invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Ocean Path Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 44% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 40% exchange-traded equities, 7% cash and equivalents, 5% investment grade corporate bonds, 3% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% 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

Who owns Ocean Path Advisors?

Ocean Path Advisors’ direct owner is Todd Butler (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 11 August 2026

How does Ocean Path Advisors get paid?

Ocean Path Advisors 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 Ocean Path Advisors registered with the SEC?

Yes, Ocean Path Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 26 January 2026. Its CRD number is 338933 and its SEC file number is 801-135249.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 11 August 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Ocean Path Advisors?

Ocean Path Advisors’ main office is at 115 21st St., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Its phone number is 310-302-7685. Its website is oceanpath.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 11 August 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 11 August 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. FORM ADV PART 2A- OCEAN PATH ADVISORS, LLC, submitted 20 May 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 338933.
  4. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 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 Ocean Path Advisors, LLC, website.

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