Owls Nest Partners Ia provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and portfolio management for institutions. The firm advises 2 private funds.
Owls Nest Partners Ia reports 6 clients. They include 6 pooled investment vehicles. Of its assets, 100.0% ($441M across 13 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 31% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | Fewer than 5 | 10% |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 100% | 63% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 9% |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | 6% |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | Fewer than 5 | 9% |
| Other client typesCorporations and other businesses | Not reported | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | Fewer than 5 | $44.6M | 10.1% | — |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 6 | $276M | 62.6% | $46.1M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $39M | 8.8% | — |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | $24.3M | 5.5% | — |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | Fewer than 5 | $40.5M | 9.2% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $16.6M | 3.8% | — |
| Total | 6 | $441M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $44.6M
- AUM share
- 10.1%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $276M
- AUM share
- 62.6%
- Avg. per client
- $46.1M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $39M
- AUM share
- 8.8%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $24.3M
- AUM share
- 5.5%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $40.5M
- AUM share
- 9.2%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $16.6M
- AUM share
- 3.8%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $441M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 31%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 2
Owls Nest Partners Ia is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees; its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
Owls Nest Partners, LLC owns 75% or more of Owls Nest Partners Ia and is in turn owned by Philip Timon (75% or more). The leadership team of Owls Nest Partners Ia includes President David Ferreira, Chief Operating Officer Christopher Watson and Chief Compliance Officer Thayne Gould. It has 10 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- David FerreiraPresident
- Christopher WatsonChief Operating Officer
- Thayne GouldChief Compliance Officer
- Philip TimonPortfolio Manager
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- David C Ferreira
- Samuel Izzy Gudeon
- Philip Carl Timon
Staff
- 10 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 75% or more of Owls Nest Partners Ia, LLC
Owls Nest Partners, LLC
Control person · since July 2017
- Owns 75% or more of Owls Nest Partners, LLC
Philip Timon
Control person · since July 2017
David Ferreira
Member · Control person · since January 2021
Owls Nest Partners Ia’s regulatory assets grew 2.7× from $162M (April 2021) to $441M (March 2026); clients rose from 3 to 6 and employees from 6 to 10. In 2026, Journey Strategic Wealth ($3.76B in its last filing) joined it.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $441M | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| January 2025 | $473M | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| April 2024 | $389M | 6 | 10 | 2 |
| March 2023 | $250M | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| March 2022 | $263M | 6 | 9 | 1 |
| April 2021 | $162M | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Firms that joined
20261 joined
- Journey Strategic WealthLast filed AUM $3.76B
Firms whose SEC withdrawal reports a sale to this firm, and deals reported in the press. Teams that moved without selling a registered firm may not appear.
Besides its headquarters, Owls Nest Partners Ia has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania · 1 listed address
- 223 Wilmington-West Chester Pike, Suite 300, Chadds FordHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Owls Nest Partners Ia, LLC
- Headquarters
- 223 Wilmington-West Chester Pike, Suite 300, Chadds Ford, PA 19317-9711
- Website
- owlsnest.partners
- Phone
- 484-352-1110
- @owlsnestpartners
- SEC file
- 801-120755
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Owls Nest Partners Ia uses BNY Mellon Securities ($52.3M, 32%), Northern Trust Securities ($40.5M, 25%) and Pershing ($38.3M, 23%), among others, as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Owls Nest Partners Ia has custody of $276M in client assets for 6 clients.
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $24.3M15%
- BNY Mellon SecuritiesBNY Mellon Securities Corporation · New York, NY · $52.3M32%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $3.25M2%
- J.P. MorganJ.P. Morgan Securities LLC · New York, NY · $6.26M4%
- Northern Trust SecuritiesNorthern Trust Securities, Inc. · Chicago, IL · $40.5M25%
- PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $38.3M23%
At year end, Owls Nest Partners Ia’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (99%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $308M across 17 positions; the largest are Bancorp Inc. Del (19.7%), Timken CO (15.8%) and Advanced Drain Sys Inc. Del (10.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks99%
- Cash1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $308M
- Reported 13F value
- 17
- Positions
- 96.7%
- In the 10 largest
- +7.9%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Bancorp Inc. Del19.7%
- Timken CO15.8%
- Advanced Drain Sys Inc. Del10.8%
- Tecnoglass Inc.10.5%
- Corvel Corp.8.3%
- Sensient Technologies Corp.8.1%
- Ufp Technologies Inc.6.4%
- Lsi Inds Inc. Ohio6.3%
- Ensign Group Inc.6.1%
- Accelerant Holdings · CL A4.8%
Together, the ten largest are 96.7% of reported value.
How many clients does Owls Nest Partners Ia have?
Owls Nest Partners Ia has 6 clients and manages $441 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 6 pooled investment vehicles.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 March 2026
What services does Owls Nest Partners Ia offer?
Owls Nest Partners Ia provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Owls Nest Partners Ia use?
Owls Nest Partners Ia’s separately managed account assets are held at BNY Mellon Securities Corporation (New York, NY), with $52.3M, Northern Trust Securities, Inc. (Chicago, IL), with $40.5M, Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $38.3M, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $24.3M, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (New York, NY), with $6.26M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $3.25M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 30 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Owls Nest Partners Ia have?
Owls Nest Partners Ia has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 10 employees, and 3 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 Owls Nest Partners Ia invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Owls Nest Partners Ia’s separately managed accounts held 99% exchange-traded equities and 1% cash and equivalents. It advises 2 private funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Owls Nest Partners Ia?
Owls Nest Partners Ia is owned through a holding company by Philip Timon. Its direct owner is Owls Nest Partners, LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026
How does Owls Nest Partners Ia get paid?
Owls Nest Partners Ia is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions 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 Owls Nest Partners Ia?
Owls Nest Partners Ia’s main office is at 223 Wilmington-West Chester Pike, Suite 300, Chadds Ford, PA 19317-9711. Its phone number is 484-352-1110. Its website is owlsnest.partners.