Portland Global Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, publishing newsletters, education planning, estate planning, family office services, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year.
Portland Global Advisors reports 304 clients. They include 168 high-net-worth individuals, 132 individual clients and 2 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.17B across 1,010 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 43% | 9% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 55% | 87% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | 3% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | 1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 132 | $110M | 9.4% | $834K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 168 | $1.02B | 87.0% | $6.09M |
| Charitable organizations | 2 | $29.7M | 2.5% | $14.8M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 2 | $12.5M | 1.1% | $6.26M |
| Total | 304 | $1.17B | 100% | $3.86M |
- Clients
- 132
- Regulatory AUM
- $110M
- AUM share
- 9.4%
- Avg. per client
- $834K
- Clients
- 168
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.02B
- AUM share
- 87.0%
- Avg. per client
- $6.09M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $29.7M
- AUM share
- 2.5%
- Avg. per client
- $14.8M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $12.5M
- AUM share
- 1.1%
- Avg. per client
- $6.26M
Total
- Clients
- 304
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.17B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $3.86M
- 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
- 26–50
Portland Global Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Comprehensive Fee. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.00% |
| $1M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Richard Strabley owns 25% to 50% of Portland Global Advisors. The leadership team of Portland Global Advisors includes President Richard Strabley, Chief Financial Officer David Smith and Chief Compliance Officer Leslie Klenk. It has 13 employees, 11 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 13 employees
- 11 in advisory functions
- 11 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Portland Global Advisors LLC
Bernard Devine
Control person · since June 1996
- Owns 25% to 50% of Portland Global Advisors LLC
Richard Strabley
Control person · since January 1997
- Owns 25% to 50% of Portland Global Advisors LLC
John Sullivan
Control person · since November 1994
- Owns 5% to 10% of Portland Global Advisors LLC
Craftsbury, Limited Liability Company
since May 1997
- Owns 5% to 10% of Portland Global Advisors LLC
Craftsbury, Limited Liability
since May 1997
John Devine
Manager of Craftsbury, LLC · Control person · since June 1996
Portland Global Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $680M (March 2021) to $1.17B (March 2026); clients rose from 232 to 304 and employees from 9 to 13.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $1.17B | 304 | 13 | 1 |
| Jun 2025June 2025 | $1.01B | 291 | 13 | 1 |
| Jul 2024July 2024 | $895M | 258 | 11 | 1 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $757M | 259 | 10 | 1 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $865M | 241 | 10 | 1 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $680M | 232 | 9 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Portland Global Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Maine · 1 listed address
- 217 Commercial St, Suite 400, PortlandHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Portland Global Advisors LLC
- Headquarters
- 217 Commercial St, Suite 400, Portland, ME 04101
- Website
- portlandglobal.com
- Phone
- 207-773-2773
- SEC file
- 801-54256
- Founded
- 1994
- Structure
- Maine LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Portland Global Advisors’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Fidelity ($1.15B). Portland Global Advisors has custody of $542M for 130 clients.
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $1.15B100%
At year end, Portland Global Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (63%) and stocks (24%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.05B across 154 positions; the largest are State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (8.6%), iShares Core S&P Mid-cap ETF (6.0%) and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (5.2%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks24%
- Funds63%
- Bonds11%
- Cash2%
How many clients does Portland Global Advisors have?
Portland Global Advisors has 304 clients and manages $1.17 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 168 high-net-worth individuals, 132 individual clients and 2 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 26 March 2026
What services does Portland Global Advisors offer?
Portland Global Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, publishing newsletters, education planning, estate planning, family office services, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
How much does Portland Global Advisors charge?
Portland Global Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Comprehensive Fee. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Portland Global Advisors use?
Portland Global Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $1.15B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 26 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Portland Global Advisors have?
Portland Global Advisors has 11 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 13 employees, and 11 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 Portland Global Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Portland Global Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 63% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 24% exchange-traded equities, 11% U.S. government and agency 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
Who owns Portland Global Advisors?
Portland Global Advisors’ direct owners are Richard Strabley (25% to 50%), John Sullivan (25% to 50%), Craftsbury, Limited Liability Company (5% to 10%), Craftsbury, Limited Liability (5% to 10%) and Bernard Devine (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 26 March 2026
How does Portland Global Advisors get paid?
Portland Global 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
How do I contact Portland Global Advisors?
Portland Global Advisors’ main office is at 217 Commercial St, Suite 400, Portland, ME 04101. Its phone number is 207-773-2773. Its website is portlandglobal.com.